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UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle
Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working’World - Financial Times - November 6 -
Biden calls for unity, pledges peaceful transition after Trump victory
Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden called for unity and calm amid political divides and urged Americans to "bring the temperature down" on rhetoric. He pledged a peaceful transition ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Cornyn pledges to give GOP colleagues more power over Senate floor
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), who is locked in an intense three-way race to become the next Senate majority leader, is pledging to Republican senators that he will give them more opportunity to ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
What Comes Next After Trump’s Pledge to ‘Save TikTok?’
TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, is locked in a legal battle that could see it banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, but the new president could affect that outcome.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Trump, Biden pledge peaceful transition in Oval Office meeting: 'Politics is tough'
President-elect Trump and former President Biden sat down for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, just more than a week after the Republican's decisive win secured his return to the White ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Sebastian Coe pledges ‘clearcut policy’ on women’s sport in IOC pitch
Coe in contention to be elected as IOC president Briton wants clearer rules on transgender competitors Sebastian Coe has promised to introduce an “uncompromising and clearcut” policy to protect ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
The Papers: Labour to 'miss homes pledge' and 'pension megafunds' plan
Concerns over housing targets and plans to make councils merge their pension funds lead the papers.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Indian and Nigerian leaders pledge stronger security ties and support for Global South
The leaders of Nigeria and India have pledged stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi first visit to NigeriaWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Trump expands search for Treasury secretary
President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalistsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels
Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
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G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statementWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Hong Kong sentences 45 activists to prison in landmark security trial
Legal scholar Benny Tai receives 10-year penalty as authorities stamp out dissent in Chinese territoryWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
What we’ve learned in the five years since our first environment pledge
An update on our progress from the Guardian’s head of sustainability. The Guardian environment pledge 2024 Support urgent, independent climate journalism today . Five years ago the ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Trump reportedly stalling presidential transition process over ethics pledge
There are several reports that President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a legally required ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest after taking the oath of office. According ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Farmer uproar a consequence of Labour’s high-risk tax pledges
Farmers’ union and government diverge on scale of impact of Budget changesWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Minister warns on Labour pledge to build 1.5mn new UK homes
Meeting target will be ‘more difficult than we expected’ because of supply downturn, Matthew Pennycook saysWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down with crew who spent record 235 days at ISS
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Eva Longoria reportedly rescued 'John Wick' with $6 million investment: 'The best money I've ever spent'
The 2014 film almost shut down production after running out of financing.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Rudy Gay retires: Former top-10 draft pick spent 17 seasons in NBA with five different teams
Gay was drafted eighth overall in the 2006 NBA DraftSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
With Election Day around the corner, there's been just shy of $1 billion spent on political ads up and down the ballot in the last week.Politics - NBC News - November 3 -
Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
There has been just shy of $1 billion spent on political ads in the last week, close to one-tenth of the more than $10 billion spent since the start of 2023.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeper
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent big last offseason before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu ...Sports - ABC News - November 3 -
Elon Musk Has Spent the Final Days Before the Election Posting About Peanut the Squirrel
The world's richest man man has spent $118 million supporting Donald Trump's campaign. His closing argument: “Vote For PNut! For Liberty! For Freedom!”Tech - Wired - November 4 -
With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race
Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier
After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his careerEntertainment - ABC News - November 4 -
I bought 2 abandoned homes in Detroit for $3,300 and spent over $100,000 renovating them—take a look inside
Vincent Orr bought his first abandoned house from the Detroit Land Bank Authority in 2017 and a second in 2019.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
An Election Denial Group Has Spent Months Compiling ‘Suspicious Voter’ Lists in North Carolina
Emails obtained by WIRED show that technology from a company called EagleAI Network is helping election deniers target their neighbors.Tech - Wired - November 5
