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In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states
There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
DeSantis, allies battle Florida abortion initiative
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DeSantis, government allies fight Florida abortion measure A ballot initiative to enshrine abortion ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Men's health in focus with "Movember" and "No-Shave November" initiatives
As men grow out their facial hair this month, campaigns like Movember are raising awareness about prostate cancer, mental health and the importance of regular health screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access
Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Pence 'very encouraged' by Trump's initial cabinet picks
Former Vice President Pence said on Tuesday that he is "very encouraged" by President-elect Trump's initial cabinet picks for his next administration. "I am very encouraged by the early ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Tesla initiates sixth Cybertruck recall in a year
Tesla is voluntarily recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks to replace defective drive inverters, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Administration.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Trump victory threatens to throw G20 initiatives into disarray
Argentina veto warning sparks fears conservatives will be emboldened to ditch global deals on climate and taxBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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How to dance the earnings two-step: Recognize initial stock distortions and then act
We must acknowledge a stock's initial post-earnings distorted impact and then take advantage of the discount it presents.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
Markey urges Meta to relaunch research initiative for 2024 election
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Wednesday urged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to enable independent academic researchers to study the impact of its platforms on the 2024 election ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Suspect arrested in killing initially thought to have been from bear
A suspect in the killing of a man whose death in Montana was initially thought to have been caused by a bear is in custody, the Gallatin County sheriff said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Arrest made in killing of a Montana camper, initially thought to be a bear attack
When Dustin Kjersem was brutally attacked and killed at a Montana campsite earlier this month, friends who found him thought he had been mauled by a bear, but investigators now say evidence ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Mike Verdu of Netflix Games leads new generative AI initiative
The former VP in charge of Netflix Games has taken on a new rule to use generative AI technologies in game development for the publisher.Tech - VentureBeat - November 4 -
Trump Set to Drastically Roll Back Climate Change Initiatives
Under a new Trump administration, many climate change measures may be on the chopping block.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Georgia Tech joins Apple’s new silicon engineering initiative
Georgia Tech has joined Apple's initiative aimed at preparing students for hardware technology, computer architecture and chip design.Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
Colorado's Polis takes heat over initial RFK Jr. excitement
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is facing backlash following a comment he made about being "excited" by President-elect Trump tapping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of Health and Human ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Paul Simon's inside look at the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss
Legendary musician Paul Simon gives Anthony Mason an inside look at the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, where scientists are working to help the nearly half a billion people disabled by ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
10-year Treasury yield closes below 4.3% after Tuesday’s initial selloff fades
Long-dated Treasury yields finished lower on Tuesday after a selloff of U.S. government debt that began during European trading hours faded by the end of the New York session.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
School board seats and funding fights: The education ballot initiatives flying under the radar
Voters in states including Florida, Colorado and Kentucky face major decisions on their education systems on Tuesday. Activists and groups on both sides of issues ranging from school choice to ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
James Van Der Beek reveals the first symptoms of colon cancer that he initially dismissed
James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the “shock” of learning he has colorectal cancer and the “trickiest thing” he’s faced since being diagnosed.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Abortion ballot initiatives could have helped Harris win, instead Trump overperformed
Despite Kamala Harris' loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won.Top stories - ABC News - November 9 -
Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony AI steers toward U.S. initial public offering
Software maker plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol “PONY.”Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Bills' new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP
The projected cost of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium has ballooned to what team officials told The Associated Press is “north of $2_1 billion.”Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
U.S. regulators initiate 2 probes into Ford recalls, including 113,000 Ford SUVs
NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right
Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at largeBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Were the polls right? It’s complicated.
Assessing the accuracy of polls is much more complicated than it looks.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Looking forward on voting rights
Daria Dawson was raised in Florida by two educators. From a young age, they made sure she and her brother understood that voting was their voice — and their voice had power. “My parents were ...Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago -
Why tech’s titans are moving right
Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
How to Schedule a Meeting the Right Way
Free space in your calendar doesn’t mean it’s the best time to meet. Learn how to streamline the task of scheduling meetings with these tips.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
The delicate task of granting the right to die
MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questionsBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin’
There are many open questions regarding how the new Trump administration will handle economic policies. Some leaders of the repairability movement aren’t all that worried about it.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
Maybe Dearborn voters were right
These voters may know something that the rest of us do not.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Workers could get right to strike for a year
A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights
Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest pollWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Why is the price of gold so high right now?
Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas
One day after holding a rally with Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, focused on reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Michigan Saturday again campaigning on access to abortion, where ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes
Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...World - The New York Times - October 28 -
The Coolest Batman Lego Sets On Sale Right Now
While many superheroes have gotten the Lego treatment, few have been featured in as many sets as Batman. From large-scale scenes featuring a bunch of minifigures to highly detailed models, there ...Tech - GameSpot - October 30