Proposals Spotlight Battle

Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts

From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis ...

AI, politics and the battle against misinformation

Discussion of the political impact of artificial intelligence from the FT’s Future of AI summit

World - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

German space chief defends Europe investment model against Draghi’s proposal

Former Italian PM recommended abolishing ‘georeturn’ principle in report to European Commission

World - Financial Times - October 16

NASA engineer gets a surprise proposal during mission launch

Dr. Moogega Cooper, a NASA engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, thought she was simply watching the launch of the Europa Clipper mission she worked on. But her boyfriend, Alex Shekarchian, ...

Spain opposes proposal for asylum centres outside EU ahead of summit

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Swiss Government Proposes Sales Tax Rise to Finance Pensions

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Trump tariffs: These states would be hit hardest by proposed import taxes

Donald Trump’s most controversial economic-policy proposal is to institute a 10% tariff on all products and materials imported from abroad, a move that would upend decades of U.S. trade policy and ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Boeing workers to vote on new proposal that could end strike

Boeing and its machinists’ union have reached a new contract proposal, the union said Saturday, outlining a deal that could end a more than month-long strike that has hobbled the manufacturers’ ...

Boeing and Union Leaders Reach New Proposal to End Strike

The deal reached by the machinists union, which represents more than 33,000 workers, would cumulatively raise wages by nearly 40 percent over four years, according to details shared by the union.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Boeing machinists to vote on new proposal with 35% raises that could end strike

The IAM will vote Wednesday on the new proposal which includes 35% wage increases over four years, a higher signing bonus of $7,000 and more.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Boeing workers to vote next week on a new proposal that could end strike

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.

Poll: Voters repelled by election denial and overturning Roe — and drawn to economic proposals

Voters are far less likely to back candidates who say former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election or who support the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and they are more ...

French Left’s Tax Hike Proposals ‘Unbearable,’ Premier Says

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth control pill, spermicides and condoms.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

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 - November 1

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

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