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Former federal prosecutor says Gaetz would fail background check for entry DOJ job

Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would fail a background check for an entry-level role at the Department of Justice (DOJ), a department President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity story

The Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing.

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s aides have floated the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

How the media is failing us

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stories

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Manufacturing fetishism is destined to fail

It is so much easier to blame the disappearance of these US jobs on China than on domestic consumers and automation

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Did the US election polls fail?

Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

Plan to build houses next to Premier Inn fails

The hotel giant said it would have helped in “a modest way” to provide new houses in West Berkshire.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his maker

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts

Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Boeing to Bring New Offer in Attempt to End Strike

Boeing’s machinist strike is nearing its second month.

Business - Inc. - October 19

‘Kindness’ Content, Gifting Cash for Clicks, Draws Criticism as Performative

Critics say recording and sharing video of an unwitting stranger to gain social media clout is problematic.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Mail Carriers, USPS Strike Tentative Contract for Raises, Upgraded Trucks

Postal workers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 19

KC Chiefs Tight End and Taylor Swift Boyfriend Travis Kelce Just Taught a Valuable Lesson in How to Build a Following

Fans love you more if you let them get to know your story, Kelce says.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Instantly Identify Bad Leadership with These 7 Warning Signs

What does it take to be a good leader? Avoid these common mistakes at all cost.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Chick-fil-A Just Made a Very Smart Announcement, and These 5 Words Mattered Most

“Our unique approach, with locally owned and operated restaurants, will also allow us to better connect with people in Singapore.”

Business - Inc. - October 20

5 Keys to Fostering a Mindset of Accountability In Your Team

You don’t get team accountability without a caring culture and a leader role model.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'

The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Tesla Earnings Call Could Mean Tough Robotaxi Questions for Musk

Investors will likely grill the mercurial CEO over the company’s major strategic shifts, including self-driving software and sales in China and the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Aaron Rodgers-Jets Experiment Has Failed

The 40-year-old quarterback is on pace for one of the worst seasons of his career, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - October 31

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Florida's Amendment 4 on abortion fails to pass

Florida has voted to decline the pro-abortion rights amendment, NBC News details the first state to have rejected such a proposal since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Ohio measure establishing citizen redistricting commission fails

A ballot measure that would have established a new body for drawing the state maps in Ohio, removing elected officials entirely, is projected to fail — dealing a blow to Democrats, according to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Nevada

A measure to implement ranked-choice voting and a top-five open primary system in Nevada failed before voters on Tuesday, two years after the state approved it during the midterms, Decision Desk HQ ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Colorado

A measure to implement top-four, all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting in the general election has failed in Colorado, Decision Desk HQ projects. Coloradans voted down the proposed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite

Beijing unveils fiscal stimulus to help shore up its faltering economy

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

How the Democrats’ worker-centred trade policy failed

Taking dictation from the labour unions brought economic damage for little political gain

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

What Really Happens to a Founder After They Fail

Everyone wants you to embrace failure, but they rarely stick around for the fall.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How Harris Failed to Neutralize Immigration as a Campaign Issue

Democrats struggled to respond to real and manufactured challenges as voters grew more concerned over the number of people crossing the border.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Liam Payne was failed by the music industry, Sharon Osbourne says

Liam Payne was "just a kid" when he entered "one of the toughest industries in the world", says former X-Factor judge.

Damning data: Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United failings by numbers

The manager is under pressure after another poor start. Here is a statistical look at where things have gone wrong. Manchester United return to action against Brentford on Saturday afternoon and ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails

Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Massive blackout hits Cuba after major power plant fails

A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.

Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage

Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.

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