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The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A war with Hezbollah may be looming. Is Israel prepared?
The specter of all-out combat between Israel and Hezbollah seems closer than ever before5 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Elon Musk’s X circumvents court-ordered block in Brazil
Social media platform routes internet traffic outside of Brazil using a communications network update. Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, became accessible to many users in Brazil ...5 hours ago - Brazil -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates a provisional electoral council to prepare for the first elections since 2016
Haiti’s government has created a provisional electoral council5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates provisional electoral council as country prepares to hold elections for the first time since 2016
Haiti creates provisional electoral council as country prepares to hold elections for the first time since 20167 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...10 hours ago - NASA -
CNBC - Business
Alaska closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after DOT blessing
The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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CBS Sports - Sports
A day with Trent Dilfer: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at UAB's preparation for Arkansas in Week 3
CBS Sports was given exclusive access to the former Super Bowl winner's staff as they attempted to take down SEC opponent Arkansas14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Employers say many Gen Z workers aren't prepared for the workplace: survey
Gen Z employees have some work ahead to earn the trust of their bosses.16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.16 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Bill Again, Breaking With Trump
Democrats brought up the measure again to highlight Republican opposition to abortion rights and make the case to voters that the G.O.P. stance threatens access to reproductive health care.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate Republicans block legislation to protect IVF access
Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation designed to protect access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, across the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.Yesterday - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Senate Republicans block bill to ensure IVF access for second time
Measure falls short of 60-vote majority as Democrats highlight election issue after Alabama court decision. US politics – live updates Senate Republicans voted on Tuesday afternoon to block ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill
Democrats on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Katie Britt (Ala.) to pass a GOP in vitro fertilization (IVF) access bill through unanimous consent, repeating a ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
The order would only apply until a uniform set of rules is finalizedYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Republicans block another vote on IVF protections as Harris makes it a 2024 issue
Senate Democrats forced a vote on the Right To IVF Act, but it was blocked by Republicans who called it unnecessary and said they support in vitro fertilization.Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger
Closing arguments have begun in the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the proposed merger of supermarket chains Kroger and AlbertsonsYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
One Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocking Trial Ends as Others Loom
As proceedings wind up in Portland, suits brought by Washington State and Colorado head to court to stop the grocery chain tie-up.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Instagram Is Restricting Teen Accounts---and Blocking Sneaky Workarounds
The head of the social-media app said tightening the guardrails for teens will hurt the business but help it regain parent trust.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘We’ve got this tag’: Nicho Hynes blocks out noise amid Sharks’ hunt for finals redemption
Half-back has come under fire for his performances on biggest stages Cronulla have won one of nine NRL finals since 2016 premiership Cronulla Sharks half-back Nicho Hynes has one goal in mind, ...Yesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff presentYesterday - India -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft