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Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting
Sports bettors in the U.S. are expected to set another record in 2024 for the amount of money wagered legallyABC News - 1d -
Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?
A recent visit to Amazon’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.The New York Times - 9h -
Why Public School Curriculum Is Resistant to Political Pressure
Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. Teachers often ignore them.The New York Times - 11h -
Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?
A recent visit to Amazon’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.The New York Times - 13h -
CFP betting storylines: Public heavily invested in Ohio State
David Purdum examines the top betting storylines to know ahead of the first round.ESPN - 1d -
'I never regretted decision to make trial public'
Speaking outside court, Gisèle Pelicot says she never regretted her decision to make her rape trial public.BBC News - 1d -
How worried should the public be over the mysterious Northeast drones?
The best way to end all such speculation and angst is to simply reveal the truth.The Hill - 2d -
Harris urges public to 'stay in the fight,' 'come back ready' after the holidays
Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the disappointment of some around her election loss during her remarks in Prince George's County, Maryland.ABC News - 3d -
British Agencies Criticized Over Sewage in Public Waterways
The condemnation by a watchdog comes as England’s largest water company asks for an emergency loan and the nation wrestles with water pollution.The New York Times - 3d -
'Pod Save America' host: 'Biden seems to be disappearing from the public stage'
“Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau said in a Tuesday episode of the podcast that the President Biden “seems to be disappearing from the public stage.” “So, the purpose of [President-elect] Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Adds and drops: The public loves Connor McMichael
Your weekly look at the need-to-know trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power-play and droppable notes.ESPN - 3d -
Nothing indicates 'public safety risk' from drone sightings: Kirby
National security communications adviser John Kirby reiterated on Monday that there is no indication that the drone sightings pose a risk to public safety. Kirby, in an interview with Fox News's ...The Hill - 3d -
Former Abundant Life Christian School principal reacts to Wisconsin school shooting
Officials say several people were killed at a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. David Wagner, who spent 16 years as principal at Abundant Life Christian School, joins CBS News with his ...CBS News - 4d -
Adams Is Denied Public Matching Funds, Hampering Re-election Campaign
The New York City Campaign Finance Board voted to withhold as much as $4.3 million in matching funds from Mayor Eric Adams, as he faces federal corruption charges focused on his fund-raising ...The New York Times - 4d -
The case for school uniforms is compelling
Sensibly enforced, they can have an equalising effect in the classroomFinancial Times - 4d -
Early Popeye among famous entities entering public domain
Popeye, Tintin and "A Farewell to Arms" are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1. meaning they can be used and repurposed without the OK of or ...CBS News - 4d -
Is It Ever OK to Go Barefoot in Public?
A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society.The New York Times - 4d -
Can academia regain the public's trust?
Public confidence in higher education has hit its lowest level ever, with only 36 percent of Americans having a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in higher education, down from 57 percent in ...The Hill - 5d -
The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure.Wired - 5d -
What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health
A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because it hasn’t been tested against a placebo. Scientists say such a test would be ...The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
'Crown of Thorns' returns to Notre Dame cathedral for public veneration
An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” has returned to Notre Dame, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral’s devastating 2019 fireABC News - Dec. 13 -
How can we balance the public good of healthcare with our privatized system?
As a wealthy country, we can do better. Let’s hope the next Congress acts to make things better for all.The Hill - Dec. 13 -
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White House: No evidence of public safety threat from NJ drone sightings
The White House on Thursday said there is no evidence of a national security or public safety threat after reports of drone sightings in New Jersey, highlighting that the government is working to ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Supreme Court unveils pilot program for public to reserve courtroom seats
The Supreme Court on Thursday announced a pilot program that will allow members of the public to enter a lottery for reserved courtroom seats during oral arguments. The court has long provided ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
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Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told
Downing Street tells unions angry at 2.8% pay proposals that workers must become more productive.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Head of Dem Caucus wants Pence's Jan. 6 testimony made public
The head of the House Democratic Caucus wants to make public the testimony former Vice President Mike Pence gave to a grand jury surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Rep. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Reeves says assisted dying unlikely to hit public finances
The Chancellor voted with hundreds of MPs to pass the first stage of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Review of £1.2tn in UK public spending will ‘be tight’, minister warns
Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones launches line-by-line assessment to find 5% savingsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
OpenAI releases hyperrealistic AI video generator Sora Turbo to the public
With hyperrealistic AI video generator Sora, OpenAI includes guardrails against generating likenesses of real people, violence and more.VentureBeat - Dec. 9 -
Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire
After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Ofsted 'alarmed' by absences and 'flexi-schooling'
Ofsted's chief inspector says he is worried about the number of pupils who are partly home-educated.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina
A special tribunal in Bangladesh has banned the publication of any speeches by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India after being ousted in August after mass protestsABC News - Dec. 5 -
Advocacy group calls RFK Jr. a 'threat to public health'
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates say RFK Jr. poses risks to nation's health A new report from advocacy group Protect Our Care argues ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Pres. Biden’s pardon for Hunter was always an ‘open’ option despite public denials
President Biden issues a full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter Biden despite repeatedly insisting he would not do so. NBC News Correspondents Ken Dilanian and Mike Memoli report on the ...NBC News - Dec. 2
