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The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law
Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'
The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law
A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024
The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law
Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
To succeed, modern tech needs updated patent law
America's first patent statutes date to the 18th century, when steam engines and cotton gins were cutting-edge. It’s little wonder, then, that in recent years, confusion has reigned over what can ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop's most promising voices
GloRilla’s confidence was once lost, but she found a way to reclaim itEntertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli airstrike reported in south Beirut; Gaza is ‘dying’, aid group chief tells Paris conference
Lebanese state media report an Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs; Doctors of the World official laments lack of action for people in Gaza. Warning sirens have again sounded in northern ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Former Clippers trainer suing team, says he was fired for voicing concerns over Kawhi Leonard injuries
A former trainer for the Los Angeles Clippers is suing the team for wrongful termination, claiming he was fired for voicing complaints about treatment Kawhi Leonard received for injuries.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Michael Parkinson is back, with an AI voice that can fool even his own family
The chatshow star’s son says digital replica will interview a new generation of stars. Appearing on a major British television chatshow could make a showbiz career in the 1970s and 80s – and end ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Jim Donovan, longtime Browns radio voice and beloved Cleveland sports figure, dies at 68
Jim Donovan, longtime radio voice of the Cleveland Browns, died at the age of 68 following a 20-year struggle with cancer.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Michael Parkinson's son defends new AI podcast
An AI version of the chat show host, who died last year, will interview guests in an eight-part series.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Former actor on the cartoon "Bob's Burgers" who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
‘You tried to tell yourself I wasn’t real’: what happens when people with acute psychosis meet the voices in their heads?
In avatar therapy, a clinician gives voice to their patients’ inner demons. For some of the participants in a new trial, the results have been astounding. In the summer of 2019, when Joe was 21, he ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Bob Costas retires as MLB play-by-play voice after 44-year career in the booth
Costas, 72, made the decision to retire before the 2024 season began.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Algeria pardons and releases journalist who became a key voice during 2019 pro-democracy protests
Algeria has pardoned a journalist who emerged as a key voice during the country’s 2019 pro-democracy protests and was later imprisoned for taking foreign funding for his media outlets and ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
'C'mon. Did we lose?': Raheem Morris' quip leads Week 9 Voices of Victory
The Falcons picked up their fifth win in six games and their head coach expected more energy postgame.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
‘I hope our voices are heard’: illustrated interviews with swing state voters in Pennsylvania
An artist talks to – and draws – people in a crucial state and asks what the election means to them. Last week, I made a short trip to Pennsylvania from New York to talk to people in this crucial ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Enter the ‘Whisperverse’: How AI voice agents will guide us through our days
Within the next few years, an AI-powered voice will burrow into your ears and take up residence inside your head.Tech - VentureBeat - November 3 -
Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream
Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington. If the Melbourne Cup is looking to expand its appeal beyond ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
‘I had two kids and didn’t know what an orgasm was’: the Costa Rican film giving grandmothers a voice
Costa Rican director Antonella Sudasassi Furniss explains why her docu-fiction about the sexual lives of an earlier generation of women is also a story for today . ‘Women are always burning ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Gears Of War: E-Day Is Bringing Back Original Marcus And Dom Voice Actors
November 7 isn't just N7 Day for gamers; it's also the date that the first Gears of War debuted on Xbox 360 in 2006. Today marks the 18th anniversary of that game, and Xbox Game Studios is ...Tech - GameSpot - November 7 -
Elwood Edwards, voice of the 'You've got mail' AOL email greeting, dies at 74
Elwood Edwards, the graphics guru and camera operator who voiced AOL's iconic and once ubiquitous greeting, 'You've got mail,' has died at age 74.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8
