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British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and WalesTech - ABC News - 20 minutes ago -
Historic vote on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales set to be close
British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and WalesHealth - ABC News - 20 minutes ago -
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate
In a landmark decision on Friday, Parliament voted in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people under strict conditions.Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
British Lawmakers Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.
The House of Commons voted in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.Top stories - The New York Times - 9 minutes ago -
Trump’s victory represents a historic protest vote, no more and no less
Antipathy to big government and big business has helped spur the rise of a third force in US politicsBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
MPs hours away from historic vote on whether to legalise assisted dying
Vote expected on Friday afternoon, as those running campaigns for and against say it is too close to call. MPs are hours away from deciding whether to legalise assisted dying for those with less ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates winsWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
The unravelling of the international legal order
An arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister has exposed divisions among western leadersWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Donald Trump's historic comeback
The former president claims "unprecedented mandate"Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
Don’t be fooled by sticker prices. After adjusting for inflation, holiday meal staples are at their cheapest level in 39 years, except for the pandemic-hit 2020.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31 -
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 -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Legal challenge to Rosebank oil field begins
Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Elon Musk Ramps Up Legal Fight With OpenAI, Microsoft
The billionaire accused the ChatGPT maker of anticompetitive behavior in new court filings.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
Legal analysis of delays in Trump's "hush money" sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his "hush money" conviction could be put on hold until after he completes his upcoming presidency. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
The rise of legal gambling and its hidden impact on teenager
With sports betting and online gambling more accessible than ever, teens are increasingly at risk for problem gambling. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how parents can recognize ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
China is laying the legal groundwork to seize Taiwan
A likely precursor to any use of force by Beijing will be a public assertion of sovereignty over Taiwan.Politics - The Hill - November 22 -
The Legal Battle Against Trump Was a Miserable Failure
A few victories made it easy for Democrats to forget that the law is just another domain of politics where their enemies enjoy power too.Top stories - The New York Times - November 22 -
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution
Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election resultsHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution
Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election resultsHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge
Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Victor Wembanyama Records Historic N.B.A. Statistical Line
The Spurs center tallied 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks and 5 steals in San Antonio’s 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz.Sports - The New York Times - November 1 -
The 2024 presidential election will be historic no matter who wins
Kamala Harris would be the first woman to serve as commander in chief while Trump would be the second president in history to win a non-consecutive term.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Americans head to polls with historic election on a knife edge
With no clear swing-state advantage for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the US is poised for a long – and tense – wait for results. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
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US voters make their choice in historically tight election
Divided electorate heads to polls across the countryBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Trump elected US president in historic comeback
Republican defeats Kamala Harris and will return to pinnacle of global power with his ‘America First’ agendaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump wins historic second term as president
After his stunning victory, Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him. Trump pulled off what is perhaps the biggest comeback in recent American history, ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
UConn, Louisville to meet in historic women's tilt
UConn and Louisville will tip off the 2025-26 season at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, appearing in the first-ever women's college basketball matchup of the Armed Forces Classic.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Biden makes historic visit to the Amazon rainforest
President Joe Biden made a historic visit to the Amazon on Sunday and made a call for future generations to protect the wildlife in the region.Top stories - ABC News - November 17 -
Lisowski ends Bai's historic UK Championship bid
Jack Lisowski ends Bai Yulu’s bid to become the first woman to reach the last 32 of the UK Championship with a 6-1 win in the final qualifying round.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Could this be a historic year for trans representation at the Oscars?
Films like Emilia Pérez and Will & Harper make for vastly different yet similarly unprecedented awards contenders. Strangely, improbably, as we move toward Oscar season, there are two trans films ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
Calling Trump ‘fascist’ displays historical ignorance
While Trump’s rhetoric and some policies may be authoritarian and nationalistic, they lack the full structure and ideological underpinnings of classic fascism.Politics - The Hill - November 22
