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World - ABC News
Middle East latest: UN mission in Lebanon hit again by explosions
The U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon says new explosions have hit its headquarters, injuring two peacekeepers, a day after Israeli forces targeted the same position and struck central ...5 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Rafael Nadal Is Retiring From Tennis Right on Time
The last two years of the all-time great’s career have been stalling, but his overall story is one of greatness.5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Week: Workers’ Rights, Tax Talk and Tory Leadership Drama
Adam, Chris and friends wrap up the week.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
School welfare worker guilty of sexual assaults
Neil Beckett, 43, was a former Army cadet leader and a welfare officer at Lagan College in Belfast.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Witness describes 'roar then explosion' from Israeli strikes on Beirut that killed 22
The attacks on Thursday evening have killed 22 and wounded 117, the Lebanese health ministry says.8 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Tim Walz is right: Scrap the Electoral College
A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 63% of Americans would rather elect the president through a national popular vote, highlighting the Electoral College's anti-democratic "wasted votes" ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
What ‘The Apprentice’ Gets Exactly Right About Trump
Critics may argue about specific factual details, but a new account of Trump’s ascent jibes with everything I saw with my own eyes.10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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World - Financial Times
Angela Rayner: Our workers’ rights bill is good for business
Britain’s outdated labour market regulations have strangled growth and hobbled productivity15 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Israel Fired on Peacekeepers in Lebanon, U.N. Says
Israel was behind the attack, Lebanon said, and it came on the same day that the U.N. said Israeli forces had fired on its peacekeepers, an episode that drew international condemnation.18 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Here’s one way America’s many ‘pro-worker’ candidates can deliver
Republicans and Democrats are working together to reform policies to better incorporate the growing self-employed workforce, with a focus on portable benefits, tax incentives and access to health ...18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.21 hours ago - Abortion -
Business - Financial Times
Labour’s workers’ rights bill: a ‘sea change’ for UK employment?
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costsYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
‘Lighter touch’ process for dismissals planned under UK workers’ bill
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groupsYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights
Britain’s new Labour government has unveiled a slew of new rights for workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain precarious employment ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Five takeaways from UK employment rights bill
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for laterYesterday - United Kingdom -
Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship packageYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Health care workers brace for Hurricane Milton landfall
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as soon as 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday near Sarasota, Florida. It is still a Category 3 storm packing winds of 120 miles per hour. Kimberly Guy, co-chief ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Doctor in Lebanon describes war's devastating impact on health care workers
As Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Beirut for a third week, one doctor describes how exhausted medical staff are struggling to cope with the overwhelming influx of new patients and the ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Giants' Thibodeaux (wrist surgery) week-to-week
Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux had surgery Wednesday morning on his wrist and is considered "week-to-week," according to coach Brian Daboll.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability, according to a New York Times and Siena ...2 days ago - Abortion -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatment2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Farm workers running their own farms
Len Ramirez of CBS News Bay Area covers a program that supports farm workers in becoming independent farm operators.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour to soften worker protection plan after business pressure
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 months2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Baie-Comeau Waives Right Winger Kirill Evstigneev
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have placed right winger Kirill Evstigneev on waivers. Evstigneev, 18, had 0 points across two games this season. The Belarussian-born Canadian joined the Baie-Comeau ...3 days ago