Secretary Attacks Assisted

UK justice secretary attacks assisted dying bill as ‘state death service’

Shabana Mahmood has written to her constituents saying she is ‘profoundly concerned’ about Friday’s Commons vote. MPs will be placing the country on a “slippery slope towards death on demand” if ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened

Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

Thomas Sowell for Treasury secretary

If ever there was a time to make an outside-the-box pick for secretary of the Treasury, it is now.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Croatia to supply tanks to Ukraine with German assistance

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting

The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.

LinkedIn upgrades its Recruiter with an AI Hiring Assistant

LinkedIn's new Hiring Assistant will let recruiters use AI agents to find the most qualified candidates based on their LinkedIn profile.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Sky turn to Aces assistant Marsh as new coach

The Sky have named Tyler Marsh, an assistant coach and head of player development with the Las Vegas Aces, as their new head coach.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls short

World - Financial Times - November 12

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.

CP3 joins Stockton, Kidd with 12,000 career assists

Spurs guard Chris Paul on Friday joined John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to reach 12,000 career assists.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

The lawyer at the heart of the ferocious debate over assisted dying

Charles Foster believes he has a duty to defend against a state-sanctioned and medicalised means to self-obliterate

Business - Financial Times - November 16

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.

Oklahoma governor vows to assist Trump with deportation plan

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said Friday he would help President-elect Trump deport immigrants in his state who entered the country illegally, during an appearance on Fox News. Stitt has already ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)

Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump picks Howard Lutnik for commerce secretary, Sean Duffy for transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnik to be his commerce secretary and former Wisconsin congressman-turned Fox host Sean Duffy to be secretary of ...

Trump selects treasury secretary, labor secretary and other positions

President-elect Donald Trump selected hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary, former Office of Management and Budget Director Russell ...

Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary

The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Does the U.S. need a secretary of loneliness?

Here’s why governments should invest in fighting social isolation.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Burgum: Interior Secretary and energy czar

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Plus: House Democrats want expanded offshore drilling protections ahead of transition {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Trump expands search for Treasury secretary

President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalists

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Inside the battle to be Trump’s Treasury secretary

Plus, Chinese ambassador to the US struggles to connect with president-elect’s inner circle

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Russia Could Expand Its Assistance to Houthis, U.S. Says

The group’s attacks in the Red Sea have driven up shipping costs and forced the United States and its allies to increase their naval presence in the region.

World - The New York Times - October 25

What You Need to Know to Work Effectively With an Executive Assistant

It’s time to stop doing everything yourself in your business. Find how to work seamlessly with your executive assistant for daily success.

Business - Inc. - October 27

How assistant coach DeMarco helped recruit Buddy Hield to Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield detailed how assistant coach Chris DeMarco helped recruit him to the Bay Area.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’

Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

Court order blocks Vancouver physician Ellen Wiebe from euthanizing Alberta resident due to lack of physical ailment. A British Columbia judge has issued a rare, last-minute injunction barring a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill

Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”.

MPs who are also medics urge colleagues to support assisted dying bill

Exclusive: Cross-party group’s letter comes after health secretary said he doubted NHS could enact the change. A cross-party group of MPs who are practising medics and former NHS staff have written ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

ULM assistant to face 'disciplinary action' after shoving Warhawks player on sideline

Video of the incident went viral on social media after ULM's loss to Marshall

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Bedard has 3 assists as Blackhawks defeat Ducks 4-2

Connor Bedard had three assists, Teuvo Teravainen got his first goal in 10 games and the Chicago Blackhawks picked up their second straight win in Southern California, defeating the Anaheim Ducks ...

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Raiders bringing in veteran coach Norv Turner as offensive assistant

Turner's son, Scott, is the team's passing-game coordinator

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

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