Proposals Merit Attention

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

Biden administration proposal comes days before US election as Kamala Harris vows to expand healthcare. US politics – live updates Millions of people with private health insurance would be ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control

The White House on Monday announced a proposal that would require insurers to cover the cost of forms of contraception like over-the-counter birth control pills and condoms under the Affordable ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...

U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review

The proposals are part of the Joe Biden administration's efforts to restrict the flow of U.S. capital, technology and expertise into China.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Trump’s proposal for mass deportation of immigrants is a moral abomination | Moira Donegan

This would be a horrific program of ethnic cleansing – yet most of the media reaction has focused on the economic costs. If you didn’t know any better, you might think, from recent media coverage, ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Perplexity CEO Proposes Revenue Deals for Publishers After Lawsuit

Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones sued the AI startup this week, alleging copyright infringement.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations

The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

Egypt's president says it has proposed 2-day cease-fire in Gaza

Egypt's proposal comes as Israel's spy chief travels to Doha for talks with CIA Director William Burns and the Qatari prime minister.

Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting

A memo circulating in Donald Trump’s orbit says that if elected he should use private firms to check appointees’ backgrounds and give them immediate access to classified secrets after taking office.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s aides have floated the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.

Lib Dems lean to the right on tax proposals ahead of Budget

Party opposes expected government moves on stamp duty and private schools that would hit many of its wealthier voters

World - Financial Times - October 29

Mazzulla's wild NBA rule proposals include power plays, in-game fights

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about new rules he'd like to see the NBA adopt, and his answer was perfectly on-brand.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners

Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

McDonald's faces proposed class action lawsuit over E. coli outbreak

A proposed class action lawsuit against McDonald’s is the latest litigation over the E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounders.

U.S. Officials in Israel Working on Proposal to End Lebanon War

The proposal would allow Israel to continue striking Lebanon for a two-month period, but that could face resistance from Hezbollah and the Lebanese government.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune

When the opera singers Nicholas Martorano and Elizabeth Novella first met, they knew something was meant to be.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

Trump indicates he is open to RFK Jr’s proposal to ban vaccines if elected

RFK Jr, an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control over public health policy if he wins. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has suggested vaccines could ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage

Mass deportation plans, racial profiling concerns and a broken immigration system could harm businesses and the economy.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Nebraska has a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot, including two competing ones pertaining to abortion abortion rights

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

Mexico’s Top Court Dismisses Proposal to Invalidate Judicial Overhaul

The move spares the country’s new president from having to choose between recognizing a court decision to strike down the overhaul or aligning with her party’s leaders and ignoring it.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to remove from the market a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work. The move brings FDA ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA has proposed ending the use of an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications because it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Harris proposes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs, as Trump makes inroads

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda" plan for Black men, which includes providing forgivable loans to entrepreneurs.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest

A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Biden administration proposes to boost geothermal energy projects by cutting early-stage environmental reviews

The Biden administration proposed this week to speed up the process of approving geothermal energy projects by exempting them from early-stage environmental reviews. If the Bureau of Land ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Health plans should pay for over-the-counter birth control at no cost, White House proposes

The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would provide women with private insurance free access to over-the-counter birth control pills and other contraceptives.

Leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia propose setting up migrant 'hotspots' outside the EU

The leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have proposed setting up facilities for hosting asylum-seekers outside the territory of the European Union, a solution they say would help stem illegal ...

World - ABC News - October 22

Latest in Proposals Merit Attention

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review

Trump’s proposal for mass deportation of immigrants is a moral abomination | Moira Donegan

Perplexity CEO Proposes Revenue Deals for Publishers After Lawsuit

Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Egypt's president says it has proposed 2-day cease-fire in Gaza

Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Lib Dems lean to the right on tax proposals ahead of Budget

Mazzulla's wild NBA rule proposals include power plays, in-game fights

Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners

McDonald's faces proposed class action lawsuit over E. coli outbreak

U.S. Officials in Israel Working on Proposal to End Lebanon War

They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune

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

Trump indicates he is open to RFK Jr’s proposal to ban vaccines if elected

Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Mexico’s Top Court Dismisses Proposal to Invalidate Judicial Overhaul

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

Harris proposes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs, as Trump makes inroads

Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest

Biden administration proposes to boost geothermal energy projects by cutting early-stage environmental reviews

Health plans should pay for over-the-counter birth control at no cost, White House proposes

Leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia propose setting up migrant 'hotspots' outside the EU

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