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Government admits new oil field approved unlawfully
Climate campaigners are bringing a legal case they hope will halt drilling at two huge fossil fuel projects.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds
World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Ukrainians' approval of Zelensky, government at lowest point of war: Survey
Ukrainians' approval of President Volodymyr Zelensky and their national government has dropped more than 15 percentage points since 2023, a new Gallup survey revealed. The drop marks the lowest ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome
Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives
Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 livesWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their pathWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Israel abducts alleged Hezbollah official in unprecedented sea raid
Commandos land in northern Lebanon in highly unusual operation to capture supposed militant group member. Middle East crisis – live updates The Israeli military abducted who it said was a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Puerto Rico is holding an unprecedented election. Bad Bunny took a major stand.
The Puerto Rican singer came out in support of Juan Dalmau, a third-party candidate that has emerged as a strong contender and an alternative to the two parties in power for over 70 years.Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number
More than 150 million people and 318m acres of crops are affected by droughts after summer of record heat. Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought , an unprecedented number, ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Trump declares 'unprecedented mandate' after winning presidency for second time
Former President Trump declared the country had delivered him and Republicans an “unprecedented mandate” as he took a victory lap early Wednesday after multiple outlets projected he would win the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump weighs court-martial of officers involved in Afghanistan in ‘unprecedented’ kind of threat
The Trump transition team is compiling a list of current and former military officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to determine if they should be court-martialed. NBC News ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
‘Total oppression’: West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate
Huge rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers killed 171 children in year after 7 October. Mohammad was 12, a football-mad teenager who spent his days dreaming of a career on the pitch and ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Warren says Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ actions during transition risk security
US senator Elizabeth Warren sounds alarm over president-elect’s refusal to sign MOU and failure to release ethics plan. Donald Trump’s refusal to cooperate with the outgoing Biden administration is ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine
The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Feds approve NYC congestion pricing
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump criminal election case paused as special counsel Jack Smith weighs fate of prosecution
President-elect Donald Trump is charged in the case by special counsel Jack Smith with crimes related to trying to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live
New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Russian Spies Jumped From One Network to Another Via Wi-Fi in an Unprecedented Hack
In a first, Russia's APT28 hacking group appears to have remotely breached the Wi-Fi of an espionage target by hijacking a laptop in another building across the street.Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike
About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Boeing strike ends as machinists approve new contract
More than 32,000 Boeing machinists are getting back to work after their union signed off on a new contract. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has all the details on Early Today.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment
Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Montana voters approve constitutional right to abortion
Montana voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion in the state constitution, NBC News projects, delivering a victory to advocates for reproductive freedom.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
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Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure
Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting
Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug
Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan
Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunchBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
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Trump's approval rating at 54 percent as president-elect
A slight majority of registered voters approve of the job President-elect Trump is doing leading up to his second White House administration, according to a new poll. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Premier League clubs approve changes to APT rules
A majority of Premier League clubs approve changes to rules governing commercial deals.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time
The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
53 percent approve of Trump plans: Pew survey
More than half of the country approves of President-elect Trump’s plans and policies for his upcoming second term in the White House, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Friday. The ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools
The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Thanksgiving travel: Which dishes are TSA-approved?
Although most foods can be carried through TSA checkpoints, some dishes may need to be packed with checked baggage.Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago -
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6
