Veterans Affairs Hurting

Misplaced priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs are hurting veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to serve the urgent needs of U.S. veterans due to chronic understaffing, long waits for health care, a six-figure backlog of benefit claims, and an ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch

Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policy

World - Financial Times - October 14

Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president

Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in gruesome double murder

A Virginia au pair has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the 2023 murders of her employer's wife and another man.

Man guilty of hammer attack murder of army veteran

Jack Crawley was convicted of the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan, Dumfriesshire, who went missing in October.

Molinaro honoring Vietnam War Veterans in Cortland County

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Veterans deserve the truth, not spin with the VA budget

VA officials are asking for a budget increase to cover a projected $15 billion shortfall, but their own numbers and estimates contradict what they are asking for and why, and solutions such as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review

An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.

Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels

A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...

OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup

Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement

James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches With DLC To Support Military Veterans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and it will launch with a new DLC that supports charity. The in-game store will include the Call of Duty Endowment Endeavour: Tracer Pack, with all ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74

Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included 'Flashdance,' 'Interstellar' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Detroit Veterans Village will house 85 vets in metro Detroit

World - Yahoo News - October 22

More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership

As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker retires after 58 years

The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.

Union leaders' outdated methods hurt workers and the economy

The International Longshoreman's Association is demanding outrageous wage increases and a ban on automation at American ports, threatening to disrupt the economy and cost jobs.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'

Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Panthers' Young to start after Dalton hurt in crash

Bryce Young will start at quarterback for the Panthers on Sunday against the Broncos after Andy Dalton sustained a sprained right thumb in a car accident Tuesday, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

The promise of Richardson's future could be hurting Colts' present

Joe Flacco probably gives Indianapolis a better chance of winning than Anthony Richardson right now, but Indy is playing the long game with its second-year QB.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

The victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken jaw and eye socket in the attack, police say.

Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing

Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while sliding into second base on a steal attempt. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the superstar had a minor dislocation and would undergo further testing.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

AMD’s stock is getting hurt by this ‘unpalatable’ reality

One analyst says that AMD’s muted guidance is unlike what Wall Street has come to expect of “AI names.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Sources: Ionescu hurt hand in G4 of WNBA Finals

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right, shooting hand during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - 8 hours ago

More than 60 hurt in Hezbollah drone attack in Israel

More than 60 people have been injured according to Israeli rescue services, due to a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on how the U.S. is stepping in to aid ...

Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

York Theater Artistic Director Out After ‘Hurtful’ Diversity Comments

James Morgan, who has been with the small New York theater company for 50 years, blamed the effects of a stroke for his behavior.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?

Bellway says Budget ‘mixed messages’ hurting UK property market

Housebuilder expects to deliver more homes next year as borrowing costs ease

Business - Financial Times - October 15

UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability

UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates, but weak demand in China hurts sales

Procter & Gamble said volume fell in its Greater China market despite the earnings beat.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Sinwar’s Final Moments: On the Run, Hurt, Alone, but Still Defiant

Israeli forces had been steadily closing in on Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, for weeks before he was cornered and killed in a ruined house in the Gaza Strip.

World - The New York Times - October 19

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