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Speaker Johnson announces policy barring trans women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Wednesday that transgender women are not permitted to use bathrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, taking a stance on the hot-button issue ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

House Speaker bars transgender women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has issued a new policy reserving restrooms, changing rooms and lockers rooms at the Capitol to the biological sex. "Women deserve women-only spaces," he said in a ...

Politics - NBC News - November 21

3 big benefits of gifting gold bars and coins this holiday season

Considering the gift of gold this holiday season? Here are three big (timely) benefits to be aware of.

Martini recipes from Temple Bar, New York City

Head bartender Samantha Casuga offers "Sunday Morning" viewers some classic cocktail recipes.

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Review: Big Bar, Better App

As long as your app works, the new premium Sonos soundbar is a marvel of acoustic engineering.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

The 6 Best Apps to Find Bars and Restaurants While Traveling

Finding the perfect place to eat can make your trip. Here’s how to locate all the best spots.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5

The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence.

Thousands of bar staff in England and Wales to be trained to spot spiking

Training for 10,000 hospitality workers announced as Keir Starmer hosts talks on tackling violence against women. Thousands of bar staff will be trained to spot and stop spiking in England and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Lebanon’s economy had been in crisis. Then Israel invaded

Beirut, says one business owner, is ‘no longer a place where you have a happy vibe’

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media

Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

Man who found smooth Mars bar gets £2 compensation

Mars Wrigley UK says the smooth bar "slipped" through and confirmed the swirl is being kept.

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app

Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities

Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Trump raises unfounded concerns about voting integrity

Former President Donald Trump thanked staffers at his campaign headquarters in Florida on Election Day. He also brought up unfounded concerns about election integrity. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

UniCredit Raises 2024 Outlook After Earnings Rise

UniCredit lifted its earnings guidance for the year after reporting a net profit increase that exceeded expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11

This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV

Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

Haley raises concerns about Gabbard, RFK Jr.

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley raised major concerns with President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his Cabinet. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

The Hair-Raising Stakes of Flying Into Beirut's Airport

Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport has operated almost without interruption since Israel began targeting Hezbollah personnel and weapons nearby with regular airstrikes south of Beirut.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years

People who had severe infections are especially vulnerable.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 22

These Truck-Unloading Robots Just Raised $50 Million

Pickle Robot’s Series B funding from firms including Toyota Ventures is a sign of growing automation in the shipping and logistics sector.

Business - Inc. - November 22

This Battery Startup Raised $15 Billion. Then It Went Bust.

Sweden’s Northvolt was once a darling of the battery industry and Europe’s best hope for competing with China’s dominant battery makers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Duke to punish Murphy for raising middle fingers

Duke coach Manny Diaz says QB Maalik Murphy will face discipline "internally" after extending both of his middle fingers skyward in celebration after throwing a long touchdown pass.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Brussels raises stink over Dutch manure protectionism

Netherlands challenged over plan to restrict use of biogas not made from domestic dung

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Why a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Costs $95

Humanely raised turkeys are often more expensive because they eat high-quality food, require more space, and take extra time to raise.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Car speed limits could be cut but raised for HGVs

Under government plans, the car limit would go from 60mph to 50mph on single carriageways and from 40mph to 50mph for lorries.

The Land That Allowed Ken Burns to ‘Raise the Dead’

The award-winning filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.