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World - The New York Times
Israel Fired on Peacekeepers in Lebanon, U.N. Says
Israel was behind the attack, Lebanon said, and it came on the same day that the U.N. said Israeli forces had fired on its peacekeepers, an episode that drew international condemnation.1 hour ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Here’s one way America’s many ‘pro-worker’ candidates can deliver
Republicans and Democrats are working together to reform policies to better incorporate the growing self-employed workforce, with a focus on portable benefits, tax incentives and access to health ...1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK executives dump shares on fears of Labour capital gains tax raid
Public filings show disposals have doubled in wake of election and ahead of crunch Budget3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.3 hours ago - Abortion -
Business - Financial Times
Labour’s workers’ rights bill: a ‘sea change’ for UK employment?
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour must keep listening to business
Boosting employee rights should not undermine the goal of raising growth9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?9 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
‘Lighter touch’ process for dismissals planned under UK workers’ bill
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groups10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights
Britain’s new Labour government has unveiled a slew of new rights for workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain precarious employment ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.13 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Battle for Latino voters intensifies amid population’s shift right
Also in today’s newsletter, a look at Google’s future after election day and voters feel inflation pain in Michigan13 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.14 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Five takeaways from UK employment rights bill
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
The battle of Labour’s three brains
Tensions between the priorities of working people and progressive supporters are now complicated by the Treasury15 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.20 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Is Labour working?
Nick and Amol review Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office.21 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: '£25bn tax bomb' and 'Tory fight veers right'
The potential cost of staving off austerity and the Tory leadership race dominate the papers.22 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
New technique makes RAG systems much better at retrieving the right documents
By adding knowledge of surrounding documents to document embeddings, you can make embedding models aware of the context of their applications.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship packageYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Health care workers brace for Hurricane Milton landfall
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as soon as 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday near Sarasota, Florida. It is still a Category 3 storm packing winds of 120 miles per hour. Kimberly Guy, co-chief ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure
FCC chair condemns state health department for sending cease-and-desists over spot supporting abortion rights. The Florida health department has fired off cease-and-desist letters to local news ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Doctor in Lebanon describes war's devastating impact on health care workers
As Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Beirut for a third week, one doctor describes how exhausted medical staff are struggling to cope with the overwhelming influx of new patients and the ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Labour and Lib Dems gleeful as Badenoch to face Jenrick in Tory leadership race
Next leader will be from populist wing of party after James Cleverly loses out in chaotic final MPs’ vote . The next Conservative leader will be from the populist right of the party after Kemi ...Yesterday -
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World - The Guardian
Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – UK politics live
Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful. Bookmakers have cut the odds on Kemi Badenoch becoming next Tory leader because there has been a surge of ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
The Tory leadership contest continues to deliver – for Labour | John Crace
James Cleverly had been the one Tory talking a small amount of sense, so of course he lost to Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick. You have to hand it to the Tory party. They know how to give us all a ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability, according to a New York Times and Siena ...Yesterday - Abortion -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatmentYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Farm workers running their own farms
Len Ramirez of CBS News Bay Area covers a program that supports farm workers in becoming independent farm operators.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Labour to soften worker protection plan after business pressure
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 monthsYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Baie-Comeau Waives Right Winger Kirill Evstigneev
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have placed right winger Kirill Evstigneev on waivers. Evstigneev, 18, had 0 points across two games this season. The Belarussian-born Canadian joined the Baie-Comeau ...2 days ago