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Financial Times - Business
Lord Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows2 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Movie Theaters Investing Billions In Upgrades, But We're Just Here For The Zipline
The eight largest theater chains in the US and Canada announced plans to invest over $2.2 billion to upgrade more than 21,000 screens over the next three years. The funds will improve projection, ...2 hours ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Senate will move stopgap funding bill as government shutdown looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he will act later in the day to advance a bipartisan government funding bill after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass ...5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.7 hours ago -
CBS News - World
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
House Defeats Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Looms
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House fails to pass Speaker Johnson's government funding plan
The House voted 202 to 220 Wednesday rejecting Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend government funding for six months. Congress has until Oct. 1 to reach an agreement to keep the government open.19 hours ago - House -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...Yesterday - NASA -
ABC News - World
Cyprus' top court sacks the government's chief accountant over misconduct
Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for misconduct and interferences in the works of the judiciaryYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Alaska closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after DOT blessing
The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to avert government shutdown
The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded with Congress up against an October 1 deadline to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.Yesterday -
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CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.Yesterday -
CBS News - Politics
House rejects GOP plan to fund government as deadline nears
The legislation, which would fund the government for about six months and require proof of citizenship to register to vote, fell short.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Venezuela's government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
Venezuela’s government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás MaduroYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.2 days ago -
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Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Pret a Manger’s U.S. expansion sees cafe chain’s sales hit $1.5 billion
The coffee seller said one quarter of its overall sales are now generated outside the U.K.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment strikes $2.6 billion deal to buy Italy’s Snaitech
Flutter Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Playtech subsidiary Snaitech, in what will see the Irish company become Italy’s largest gambling business2 days ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon to Invest $10.5 Billion in U.K. for Cloud, AI Infrastructure
Amazon plans to spend about $10.5 billion over the next five years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.K., amid a boom in demand for artificial-intelligence computing.September 11 - Amazon