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Top stories - BBC News
The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
US expected to pay up to $20bn into G7 loan for Ukraine
Washington’s contribution would follow months of wrangling to secure funding before presidential election2 days ago - Ukraine -
World - The Guardian
A sunken timebomb? Samoa fears long-lasting damage from wrecked New Zealand navy ship
Samoa says 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the sea after HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef, with officials now racing to remove tons more fuel ahead of cyclone season. From the sky you can see ...2 days ago - New Zealand -
Top stories - The New York Times
Sick of the 21st Century? These Artists Revive the 18th.
Copycat classicism is here. Literary re-enactments by the photographer Stan Douglas — and a wave of other remixers — are creating new types of art around Black history.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Sky star Reese: 'The WNBA don't pay my bills'
Sky forward Angel Reese says her $73,439 annual salary from the WNBA is just a small portion of her income.2 days ago - WNBA -
Politics - The Hill
Trump calls Jack Smith ‘sick puppy’ as latest Jan. 6 evidence unsealed
Former President Trump on Friday railed against special counsel Jack Smith and the judge overseeing his case on efforts to subvert the 2020 election as Smith released a slew of new documents. "The ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Who has to pay inheritance tax?
Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Kenya's Parliament removes the deputy president from office in an impeachment trial
Kenya’s Senate has voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an impeachment trial on corruption and other allegations, hours after the deputy president was taken to the ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'
The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Liz Kendall expected to retain £1.3bn cut to UK sickness benefits in Budget
Move by work and pensions secretary likely to cause concern among disability rights activists3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023
An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.3 days ago -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) Will Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.06
BRC Asia Limited ( SGX:BEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SGD0.06 per share on the 15th of November...4 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Column: I'm also sick of discussing Trump's madness. But we have to
Trump's recent comments and his decision to just listen to music at a rally provided the starkest picture yet of his waning mental acuity.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why the Gender Pay Gap Is Getting Wider
Reversing a 20-year trend, the gap between men’s and women’s wages increased in 2023.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
London Underground workers to strike over pay
Aslef and RMT unions announce series of walkouts in November4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
London Tube drivers to strike over pay
London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits
You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.5 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids
A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump promises tariffs to help pay for economic plans
Former President Donald Trump addressed the Economic Club of Chicago and doubled down on applying tariffs to help pay for the costs of his proposed economic plan. Trump affirmed tariffs will keep ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Scotland fans pay tribute to Alex Salmond with minute's applause
Fans were asked to join the tribute to Alex Salmond ahead of the Scotland v Portugal match.5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Julianna Peña sick of 'clown' Kayla Harrison 'trying to act like she's some freaking boogeyman'
Julianna Peña stands behind her callout of Amanda Nunes at UFC 307, regardless of whether Kayla Harrison thought it was the wrong move.5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jerry Jones unleashes fiery rant after Cowboys' humiliating loss to Lions on his birthday: 'I'm sick'
The Lions dominated the Cowboys in a 47-9 win on Sunday5 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter remembered for equal pay activism
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter "never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Eagles' Sirianni, sick of booing, jaws with fans
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was seen on camera yelling and gesturing toward a group of fans at the end of Sunday's 20-16 home win over the Cleveland Browns as boos rained down for parts of the game.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.October 14