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Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan

Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike

About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Boeing strike ends as machinists approve new contract

More than 32,000 Boeing machinists are getting back to work after their union signed off on a new contract. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has all the details on Early Today.

German Cabinet approves new form of military service

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Government admits new oil field approved unlawfully

Climate campaigners are bringing a legal case they hope will halt drilling at two huge fossil fuel projects.

New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia

Hang Seng Investment Management is second manager to get green light as authorities push for closer ties between both markets

World - Financial Times - October 31

Amazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in Arizona

Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Workers Approve New Boeing Contract, Ending Crippling Strike

Striking machinists accepted a new contract raising wages by 39 percent, but enduring bitterness will complicate Boeing’s efforts to rebuild its battered corporate culture and flawed production ...

Business - Inc. - November 5

German Cabinet approves new form of military service to boost troops

World - Yahoo News - November 6

New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords

The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn

Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.

What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.

Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Blackhawks Officially Reveal New Winter Classic Sweaters

The Chicago Blackhawks are going to take on the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic. They officially revealed their sweaters on Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Angel Reese seemingly approves of new Sky coach Tyler Marsh after frustration over Teresa Weatherspoon firing

Marsh was officially announced as the new Sky coach on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Boeing machinists end strike after approving labor contract with 38% raises

The vote is the third time since September that Boeing's machinists are considering a new labor deal.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases

Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.

Israel's new defense minister says Hezbollah defeated; Netanyahu acknowledges approving pager attacks

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah and that eliminating its leader Hassan Nasrallah was the crowning achievement.

White House urges Senate Democrats to approve new judges before term ends

Up to 30 nominees for vacant federal judgeships could be confirmed by 3 January but potential obstacles remain. Senate Democrats are racing to confirm up to 30 federal judges nominated by Joe ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

BP approves expansion of West Papua LNG project at meeting with Indonesia’s new president

The British oil giant approved plans to expand the facility in the troubled Indonesian province of West Papua at a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Nuclear Startup Kairos Just Won Approval to Build Two Innovative New Modular Reactors

Companies like Google are thirsty for the clean energy that nuclear power produces. These two new ones will be built in Tennessee.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

Peanut the Instagram-famous squirrel is seized by New York officials

Wild squirrel that was taken in by Mark Longo seven years ago was confiscated after conservation officials received reports of ‘potentially unsafe housing of wildlife’ . A New York man who turned a ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Former Biden official wins New Hampshire seat to succeed Kuster

Maggie Goodlander, a former Justice Department official under President Biden who’s married to national security adviser Jake Sullivan, will succeed Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) in the House, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump weighs outsiders versus elected officials as he builds a new Cabinet

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares a return to the White House, advisers thinking about how to staff his administration are weighing the merits of stacking Trump’s future Cabinet with elected ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Health officials say they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Order your official New York Liberty 2024 WNBA Finals championship basketball gear right here

Fanatics unveiled new New York Liberty gear to celebrate Sunday's win in the WNBA Finals 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official told CBS News

A defense official told CBS News that the White House was notified in advance of Israel's attack against Iran.

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah announces new leader

Gaza's Health Ministry says an Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, more than half of them ...

World - ABC News - October 29

New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner

A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid that also yielded ...

Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job

New Mexico Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine

The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Feds approve NYC congestion pricing

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

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