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Sports - The New York Times
Rafael Nadal Is Retiring From Tennis Right on Time
The last two years of the all-time great’s career have been stalling, but his overall story is one of greatness.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC launches review into preventing abuses of power
The BBC workplace culture review will focus on "preventing abuse of power" within its workforce.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Many are obliged to sleep with the foreman’: Bolivia’s female builders square up to an abusive system
In the face of sexism, harassment and unequal pay, a group of women in the construction industry offers support and empowerment to their colleagues. Not long after teenager Reyna Quispe started ...4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Tim Walz is right: Scrap the Electoral College
A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 63% of Americans would rather elect the president through a national popular vote, highlighting the Electoral College's anti-democratic "wasted votes" ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
What ‘The Apprentice’ Gets Exactly Right About Trump
Critics may argue about specific factual details, but a new account of Trump’s ascent jibes with everything I saw with my own eyes.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
How The Times Investigated Indian Political Ties to Labor Abuse in the Sugar Industry
Western companies such as Coca-Cola buy sugar from fields where workers suffer abuses. But the country has labor laws. Where was the government?6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields
Politicians run most of the mills in the state of Maharashtra. They deny or downplay evidence of coerced hysterectomies, debt bondage and child labor in the fields.6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Faced With Regional Setbacks, India Flexes Its New Economic Muscle
Tapping into a fast-growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been offering financial help to India’s neighbors as he tries to counter China’s influence.13 hours ago - India -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: Ratan Tata's legacy is seen throughout India — from meals to work to luxury
It's hard to imagine many Indian households that aren't somehow touched by the $100 billion conglomerate named for the family of Ratan Tata, who died this week at the age of 86. Tata has been a ...13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.17 hours ago - Abortion -
Entertainment - ABC News
Bestselling author Brendan DuBois indicted for possession of child sexual abuse materials
A best-selling mystery writer who was arrested this summer in New Hampshire for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials has been formally indicted on six felony counts17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Brennan Johnson has let his ‘football do the talking’ after social media abuse
Forward scored in six straight games since Arsenal defeat Johnson set for Nations League start for Wales in Iceland Ben Davies has praised in-form Brennan Johnson for letting his “football do ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape trial
Fifty men are accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot after her husband drugged her and left her unconscious.22 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Study: Athlete abuse spikes at March Madness
The abuse college athletes face on social media, including threats of violence, spikes during March Madness, with women basketball players targeted three times more often than men, according to a ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?22 hours ago -
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Politics - The Hill
China still challenges India in the Himalayas as BRICS summit approaches
With the U.S.-China rivalry deepening, the last thing Xi should be doing is turning India into an enduring enemy.Yesterday - China -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Five takeaways from UK employment rights bill
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for laterYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Another 65 women allege abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed
BBC says 37 of the women worked at Harrods, and earliest accusation of abuse dates back to 1977. A further 65 women have come forward to the BBC with allegations of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed going ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: Artisans in India’s Assam state make colorful mud idols of Hindu gods for Durga Puja
Kanchan Paul is deep in concentration as he paints the right eye on a clay idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. He stands on a plastic stool and leans in toward the 8-foot-tall figure. It is delicate ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
65 more women tell BBC of sexual abuse by ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed
One says he personally stalked her while others say they were hired as domestic staff and sexually exploited.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Wyden calls for investigation of youth residential treatment centers over 'rampant abuse'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate youth residential treatment facilities operated by multiple national health care companies, alleging evidence of ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Ratan Tata, former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Sons, has died at age 86 in a hospital, his company says
Ratan Tata, former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Sons, has died at age 86 in a hospital, his company saysYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatmentYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Haiti gangs luring more kids into crime and abuse as killings continue
As an official says 115 people were killed in one small town, rights advocates warn Haiti's criminal gangs are luring more children into crime and sexual abuse.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Senator urges DOJ to investigate youth treatment centers after probe uncovers 'rampant abuse'
The Department of Justice should investigate major operators of youth residential treatment facilities for civil rights violations and fraud, Sen. Ron Wyden argued.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
India denounces ‘stifling’ EU carbon tax on imports
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tariffs to be imposed in 2026 will impede energy transition2 days ago - European Union -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Baie-Comeau Waives Right Winger Kirill Evstigneev
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have placed right winger Kirill Evstigneev on waivers. Evstigneev, 18, had 0 points across two games this season. The Belarussian-born Canadian joined the Baie-Comeau ...2 days ago