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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon
Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...30 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza1 hour ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Israel bans UNRWA, the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees
Israel's parliament voted Monday to ban the operations of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, the main humanitarian aid agency operating in Gaza.2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Israeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
Western nations concerned over how UNRWA will operate in war-torn Gaza1 hour ago -
Business - Inc.
Personal Agency, Self-Reliance, and Good Communication Are Essential Leadership Skills
Cultivating these will make you a better leader. Here’s what you need to know.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israeli airstrike reported in south Beirut; Gaza is ‘dying’, aid group chief tells Paris conference
Lebanese state media report an Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs; Doctors of the World official laments lack of action for people in Gaza. Warning sirens have again sounded in northern ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
SpaceX in Talks With European Space Agency to Clean Up Space Junk
The 22-nation agency wants to clean the heavens a bit and fulfill its Zero Debris charter, which aims to stop any new orbital garbage being generated by 2030.4 days ago -
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Politics - The Hill
Biden administration urges US agencies to ‘harness’ AI systems for national security
The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...4 days ago -
Politics - Politico
Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate
Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.4 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Rohingya Refugees Are Stranded at Sea for Days as Residents Reject Them
The refugees, after weeks on a boat, will be able to disembark temporarily in a town in Indonesia, but residents have refused to let them stay.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee
Lee Hsien Yang, whose father Lee Kuan Yew founded modern Singapore, said Tuesday that he is now a political refugee under the U.N. Refugee Convention.6 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
BoE chief economist criticises statistics agency over poor jobs data
Huw Pill told ONS in private letter that efforts to fix key labour market survey ‘have not yet led to improvement’6 days ago -
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Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure
The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...October 21 -
World - The Guardian
In the Jabalia refugee camp, my sister has reached breaking point. What will it take to stop this nightmare? | Ahmed Najar
Every time I think things can’t get worse in Gaza, they do. But that is what happens when the world turns a blind eye to cruelty. My family is trapped in the Jabalia refugee camp, crammed into a ...October 20 -
Business - Financial Times
Israeli air strike kills 33 in Gaza refugee camp as Hizbollah launches rocket attack
Chances of a ceasefire deal remain remote despite death of Hamas leader Yahya SinwarOctober 19 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The top 40 MLB players who could hit free agency this offseason
A wild winter could be in store for Major League Baseball.October 18 -
Tech - The New York Times
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Acting Secret Service director responds to critical report about agency
In an exclusive interview, Ronald Rowe, the acting Secret Service director, said changes at the agency are already underway. He responded to a highly critical report from an independent panel that ...October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Secret Service chief warns of Trump shooting report's "impact on agency morale"
The independent review panel found the Secret Service suffers from "deep flaws" and called for it to undergo "fundamental reform" to carry out its mission of protecting top government officials ...October 17 -
Tech - ABC News
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and membershipsOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk’s SpaceX accuses California of political bias over launch limits
Company sues after coastal commission cited CEO’s spread of misinformation on X in rejecting company’s proposal. Elon Musk ’s SpaceX has sued a California commission in federal court, accusing it ...October 16 -
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World - The New York Times
Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency
Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Duchess shocked by sexual exploitation of refugees
The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency
If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Space Agencies Look to Far Horizons and Each Other
‘This is the most exciting time in space Apollo era in the 1960s’ the head of the International Astronautical Federation says as it kicks off its annual meeting.October 14