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Financial Times - Business
Lord Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate will move stopgap funding bill as government shutdown looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he will act later in the day to advance a bipartisan government funding bill after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass ...5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorm warnings mark end of UK summer
The week is set to end with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes. Tomasz Schafernaker explains.8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
House Defeats Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Looms
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House fails to pass Speaker Johnson's government funding plan
The House voted 202 to 220 Wednesday rejecting Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend government funding for six months. Congress has until Oct. 1 to reach an agreement to keep the government open.20 hours ago - House -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Dutch government led by far-right PVV asks EU for opt-out from asylum rules
Move by coalition headed by Geert Wilders’ Freedom party is unlikely to get a positive reception in Brussels. The new Dutch coalition government headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party ...Yesterday - Netherlands -
ABC News - World
Cyprus' top court sacks the government's chief accountant over misconduct
Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for misconduct and interferences in the works of the judiciaryYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to avert government shutdown
The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded with Congress up against an October 1 deadline to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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ABC News - World
Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligationsYesterday - Netherlands -
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé, Bellingham warn: Madrid will improve
Kylian Mbappé said he believes he "can do more" despite scoring five goals in seven games since joining Real Madrid this summer, while his teammate Jude Bellingham added he knows the reigning ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
EU competition chief warns against weakening rules to create champions
Margrethe Vestager’s comments come as successor told to be ‘more supportive’ of companies2 days ago - European Union -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
The 31 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (September 2024)
Slow Horses, Constellation, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.2 days ago - Apple -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...2 days ago -
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ESPN - Sports
Brady, Birmingham City get bragging rights in celebrity derby against Wrexham
Tom Brady's Birmingham City were able to get bragging rights in their win against Wrexham in the latest encounter of the teams with celebrity owners.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgian lawmakers approved the third and final reading of a law on “family values and the protection of minors” that would impose sweeping curbs on LGBTQ rights.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Manchester City’s Rodri warns players close to striking over volume of games
‘If it keeps this way we have no other option’ Midfielder believes 40-50 a season is ideal Rodri has said players are close to striking over the increased number of games, with the Manchester ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Far-right conspiracies abound after second apparent Trump assassination attempt
Baseless theories about suspect Ryan Wesley Routh and his alleged ties to US military spread online after his arrest. US politics live – latest updates After a man who appears to be obsessive ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming year2 days ago - Netherlands -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinks2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food security2 days ago