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World - Financial Times
Governments should crowdsource defence innovation
Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security5 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Study finds local governments are less polarized despite national political divisions
Local governments are uniquely able to combat growing national polarization, according to a new study out Wednesday from the nonprofit research organization CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of ...10 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers
David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.Yesterday - Florida -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB wants Rays to find local replacement venue after Tropicana Field wrecked by Hurricane Milton
The Trop's roof was shredded by the storm earlier this month23 hours ago - MLB -
Politics - The Hill
Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government
Twelve public servants will be honored next month at the 75th anniversary of the Arthur S. Flemming Awards, an honor given to those who advance equity in their government work. While working in the ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity
Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists
Thousands of residents took to the streets this weekend to campaign against overtourism. And they aren’t the only ones bemoaning an influx of holidaymakers. Name: Canary Islands.. Age: ...2 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
What are things coming to if a multinational can’t humble a government?
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Israeli air strikes kill dozens in northern Gaza, health officials say
Women and children among dead in Beit Lahia as IDF continues offensive after killing Hamas leader3 days ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’3 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Top stories - BBC News
At least 73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza, local officials say
Israel says it hit a "Hamas terror target" and the number of casualties is "exaggerated" and does not match their reports.3 days ago - Israel -
Business - The New York Times
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.4 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Local Hangout Dad and Daughter Found Special (for Different Reasons)
Jocelyn DeGroot-Lutzner grew up four blocks from Ephream Seyoum in West Philadelphia. But the two didn’t meet until she applied for a job at his family’s Eritrean restaurant.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump earned money from government sources through Washington hotel, Democrats find
Over 11 months while former President Trump was in office, his Washington, D.C., hotel took in some $300,000 from sources inside and outside of government, including tens of thousands in payments ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
‘Just devastating’: Wolverhampton mourns its local hero Liam Payne
Payne grew up in Bushbury, a suburban area north of the city, where he lived with his parents and two elder sisters. He became one of the biggest faces of pop music, but for the people of his home ...5 days ago -
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Politics - The Hill
It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy
The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Get Government Boost
The Department of Energy offered conditional loan guarantees worth about $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel projects in Montana and South Dakota.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Voters to decide if Northwestern Local Schools income tax will be repealed
For about 30 years, Northwestern Local Schools have received almost $3 million a year from a local income tax. But that could change come election day.6 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
NBCUniversal to Stream Local Sports on Peacock, in Bid for Cord-Cutters
Regional channels carrying the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and other teams are to be made available on the streaming service.October 16 -
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World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Strikes at Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, Hitting City Building
The mayor of Nabatieh was killed, according to Lebanese state media, in an air raid that Israel said was targeting Hezbollah.October 16 - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Why Texas Democrats see this local race as key to turning state blue
Democratic Party activists have been on a mission to flip all of the state’s urban counties — once Republican bulwarks — as they look to chip away at the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state. ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Secret Service calls for new local units in push to prevent mass shootings
Secret Service officials encouraged law enforcement agencies across the nation to adopt behavioral assessment units in an effort to curb targeted violence in a Wednesday report issued by the ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
Kashmir gets a largely powerless government 5 years after India stripped its special status
Leaders of Kashmir’s biggest political party have been sworn into office to run a largely powerless local government for the first time after India stripped the region of its special status five ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.October 16 - United Kingdom -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Local Officials Cannot Refuse to Certify Election Results, Georgia Judge Rules
The ruling cuts at the heart of a key argument made by right-wing activists since the 2020 election, when Donald Trump sought to disrupt the certification process as part of his bid to subvert the ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Local election officials in Georgia must certify results, judge rules
County election boards in Georgia are not allowed to refuse to certify election results, a state judge ruled on Tuesday.October 15 -
Sports - The New York Times
Local M.L.B. Broadcasters Call 162 Games. Then the Playoffs Start Without Them.
Instead of joining the Mets’ postseason run, Gary Cohen’s season in the radio booth came to a close two weeks ago.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Americans trust local government over Congress, media: Gallup
Americans trust local government more in comparison to Congress and the media, according to a new poll. The Gallup survey, released Monday, shows 67 percent of respondents said they had a "great ...October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Overtourism: It's not the tourists — it's local 'lack of management,' says sustainability expert
Overtourism can be alleviated by better awareness and management at the local level, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.October 15 -
Health - ABC News
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
Florida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before votersOctober 14 - Abortion -
Business - CNBC
ServiceNow, Coreweave and others to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centers to fuel AI growth
American enterprise software giant ServiceNow and cloud computing startup CoreWeave plan to invest billions of dollars in their U.K. operations.October 14 - United Kingdom