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UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

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 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in May

World - Financial Times - October 28

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

World - Financial Times - October 31

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.

Why the public dismisses Biden’s legislative accomplishments

My take is that Biden’s legislation has not been received well received principally because the American public does not see the direct benefits to them.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Queen to return to public duties after chest infection

The Queen, 77, will attend events in London this week but for shorter periods than originally planned.

Jordan: Gaetz ethics report 'shouldn't go public'

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Thursday that the former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) House Ethics Commitee report “shouldn’t go public," amid pressure to release it after he ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

What's at stake for health care this election

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in an election with significant consequences for health care. A victory for Vice President Harris will likely mean the continuation and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Election night: The future of health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Voters decide on the future of health care tonight Voters will decide the future of the U.S. health care ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted

Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.

World - The New York Times - October 19

White House public tour gets makeover with 'reimagined' visitor experience

The White House public tour is getting an extreme makeover, with new digital exhibits, an expanded route and more access to rooms poised to be part of the "reimagined" experience for visitors. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption

A Georgetown law professor argues that five rulings by the justices in recent years have allowed behavior that is “sketchy as hell” and meant to make the judiciary look good by contrast.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station

He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president

Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei

A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universities

World - ABC News - October 21

Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public

Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF

The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.

Business - CNBC - October 23

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.

Stacey Williams goes public with her allegation against Donald Trump

Thirty-one years after Stacey Williams says she was groped by Donald Trump while Jeffrey Epstein watched, the 56-year-old writer, consultant and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model went public ...

OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release

A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster

Voters in Liechtenstein have voted to withdraw state funding from the tiny country’s public radio broadcaster, a decision that leaves the station’s future in doubt

World - ABC News - October 28

East Africa leads Africa’s economic growth despite public discontent

World - Yahoo News - October 28

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt

A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds

American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.

Labour challenges Badenoch to back billions for public services and tax rises

Rachel Reeves throws down budget gauntlet to new Tory chief as party’s first black leader is congratulated on win. Labour has thrown down an immediate challenge to the new Tory leader, Kemi ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation . King Charles and Prince William’s property empires ...