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Opponents of school choice hope to hit the brakes this Election Day

Next week’s elections bring a front for the school choice fight as voters in three states face ballot initiatives on the issue, an arena where advocates have not yet seen a win. Kentucky, Colorado ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus

Senate Republicans are pumping the brakes on a year-end omnibus spending package as Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are locked in a battle to become the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Stellantis Issues Global Recall for 44,500 SUVs With Brake Pedal Defect

Affected vehicles include some 2024 through 2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid SUVs and some 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet plug-in SUVs.

Business - Inc. - October 17

In One Day, Two of the Biggest Brakes on Israel's Netanyahu Disappeared

The Israeli prime minister is expecting a freer hand from Washington as he pursues conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and with Iran.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

They Searched Through Hundreds of Bands to Solve an Online Mystery

After 17 years, a group of Redditors have identified “The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet.” It’s just the beginning.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history

Peter Ames Carlin writes a cultural history of the rock bank in “The Name of This Band is R

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

The star who proved he had the X factor

With One Direction, he achieved success beyond his teenage talent show dreams, but struggled with fame.

'I was a Directioner - a generation of fangirls are grieving'

I was a teenage fan before I interviewed Liam Payne as a journalist - this is why the band were so important to young girls.

Le Sserafim: The K-pop band who want to change the industry

The girl group are making waves by exposing their insecurities and challenging industry conventions.

Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.

'We shouldn't need to face racist attacks in 2024'

The organisation Love Music Hate Racism is set to relaunch across the country including Coventry.

An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band

A rural Iowa high school's mariachi program allows the growing Latino student population to share their culture with the broader community.

K-pop star gives tearful testimony on workplace harassment as part of girl band

The popular member of the chart-topping band spoke to South Korean lawmakers about her experiences

One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force

One Direction member Liam Payne was found dead this week after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at just 31

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Don’t let under-18s join pop bands, says leading songwriter after Liam Payne’s death

Guy Chambers among industry figures calling for changes in wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death. Under-18s should not be pushed into pop stardom, one of the UK’s leading songwriters has ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.

World - The New York Times - October 29

This one goes out to the band we loved: Author reclaims R.E.M.'s artistry throughout its lifespan

Early fans were dismayed when R.E.M. became a massive major-label success. But author Peter Ames Carlin argues that the band retained its artistry even as its popularity surged.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Band-Aid, Tylenol parent’s sales miss the mark amid weakness in skin health

Kenvue tops profit view but sales fall a bit shy, as skin health and beauty see weakness.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

WATCH: Ohio State band dumps on Michigan with crude formation during halftime of Purdue game

This will add some fresh fuel to the already intense rivalry

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 hours ago

Liam Payne, ex-member of boy band One Direction, dies at 31 in Buenos Aires hotel fall, local officials tell media

World - ABC News - October 16

Liam Payne, ex-member of boy band One Direction, dies at 31 in Buenos Aires hotel fall, local officials tell media

Entertainment - ABC News - October 16

Boeing takes a hit

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.

Business - Inc. - October 17

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Trump hits three battleground states

Former President Donald Trump held campaign events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia on Sunday. Nikole Killion reports.

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heat

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab

Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%

World - Financial Times - October 14

Spring rain expected to hit Germany wine harvest

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season

Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...

Sports - ESPN - October 16

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panic

World - ABC News - October 16

Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit

With just weeks to go until Americans head to the polls in the November election, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ramping up efforts to woo new, young, undecided voters ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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Opponents of school choice hope to hit the brakes this Election Day

Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus

Stellantis Issues Global Recall for 44,500 SUVs With Brake Pedal Defect

In One Day, Two of the Biggest Brakes on Israel's Netanyahu Disappeared

They Searched Through Hundreds of Bands to Solve an Online Mystery

Book Review: 'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' is a vivid journey through the rock band's history

The star who proved he had the X factor

'I was a Directioner - a generation of fangirls are grieving'

Le Sserafim: The K-pop band who want to change the industry

Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

'We shouldn't need to face racist attacks in 2024'

An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band

K-pop star gives tearful testimony on workplace harassment as part of girl band

One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force

Don’t let under-18s join pop bands, says leading songwriter after Liam Payne’s death

Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

This one goes out to the band we loved: Author reclaims R.E.M.'s artistry throughout its lifespan

Band-Aid, Tylenol parent’s sales miss the mark amid weakness in skin health

WATCH: Ohio State band dumps on Michigan with crude formation during halftime of Purdue game

Liam Payne, ex-member of boy band One Direction, dies at 31 in Buenos Aires hotel fall, local officials tell media

Liam Payne, ex-member of boy band One Direction, dies at 31 in Buenos Aires hotel fall, local officials tell media

Boeing takes a hit

Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Trump hits three battleground states

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab

Spring rain expected to hit Germany wine harvest

Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit

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