‘When power shifts, so does the money’: mega donors fill Labour’s coffers
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World - Financial Times
Labour’s new watchdog for workers will need real teeth, business warns
Reforms to employment law could backfire unless the Fair Work Agency can make the rules stickYesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
For Chinese Tech Startups, Beijing Fills a Funding Void Left by VCs
Previous efforts to inject state money into favored industries have yielded mixed results.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Woman's husband was standing on the porch when their house floated away
The last time anyone saw Jerry Hunter, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, he was standing on the porch of his home as it floated away in the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
OpenAI's for-profit shift
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI moves away from nonprofit foundations The ChatGPT maker's plans to restructure as a for-profit ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
When shipping containers lost at sea burst open, what happens?
Over 20,000 shipping containers have fallen overboard since 2010, their contents polluting shorelines and habitats.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
GOP rep: Pence's life 'wasn't really in peril' when Trump said 'So what?'
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) said former Vice President Mike Pence’s life “wasn’t really in peril” when former President Trump allegedly said “So what?” on Jan. 6, 2021, in response to an aide alerting ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
When Monet and Turner Found Beauty in London’s Toxic Fog
Monet and Turner found something sublime in the polluted 19th-century city — and maybe something darker, too.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Does Melania Trump really think her pro-choice messaging will fool us? | Moira Donegan
It could be that she is being sincere, but that does not mean her choice to make them now is not cynical. Just how stupid does Melania Trump think we are? On Wednesday, my colleagues at the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Getting Old Never Looked So Ugly
“The Substance” figures in the long line of movies about what you might call menopausal derangement syndrome — the ostensibly crazy-making tragedy of a woman living past 50.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
U.S. Funds Four Power Grid Projects With $1.5 Billion
The money comes from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law and will fund 1,000 miles of new transmission lines in Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Counting down the Eagles' 10 biggest disappointments so far in 2024
The Eagles have underachieved to varying degrees through the first month of the 2024 NFL season. We take a look at 10 early disappointments.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Patrick Mahomes: When I saw the replay, I felt like s—t that I hit Rashee Rice
After Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice suffered a knee injury during last Sunday's win over the Chargers, it became clear through replay that quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit the wideout when trying to ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Voters in 13 states have less than a week to register. When is your deadline?
The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching, and in some states, the voter registration deadline is as soon as this week.2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?
For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity, a a reflection of the Recording Academy’s electorate2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
We must curtail the presidential pardon power in case Trump wins
According to Alexander Hamilton, the immense unilateral power to pardon “would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution” in the president. Clearly, then, the drafters of the Constitution did ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Why has Jahan Dotson been a complete non-factor so far?
After watching Parris Campbell and John Ross compete for the 3rd outside receiver spot all summer, Howie Roseman knew it wasn't enough. So he shipped a 3rd-round pick to Washington for Jahan Dotson ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Various reasons why Wednesday night was so big for the Phillies
It's rare for a wild-card series to extend to a decisive Game 3 but the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents will battle it out for one more night Thursday to determine the matchup.2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Can a New Knicks Star Change the Balance of Power in the N.B.A.?
The Boston Celtics are the reigning champions, but no team had a louder offseason than the Knicks, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
David Gilmour: ‘The rich and powerful have siphoned off the majority of music industry money’
As he tours new album Luck and Strange, the Pink Floyd guitarist answers your questions on spirituality, Kate Bush – and reconciliation with Roger Waters. The Division Bell is my favourite ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Expert on financial advice to help parents save money
In her new weekly segment on "CBS Mornings Plus," Jill Schlesinger offers valuable financial advice to help parents save money.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Rings Of Power Season 2 Finale Confirms True Identity Of The Stranger
Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wrapped up its second season on October 2, and the season finale had a major reveal that answered a lingering question about a big ...2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Who is the Stranger? 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 finale has a major reveal
The Season 2 finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has confirmed what many fans suspected all along about the Stranger.2 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Caribou: Honey review – this AI-aided album is dubious on so many levels
(City Slang/Merge) Evidently running out of ideas, the Canadian musician has used AI to alter his voice into rappers and singers – a dismally insular style of working that produces little of note. ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Prince William 'lost' his voice after Aston Villa's win against Bayern Munich.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson
When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Should banks make money from your financial data?
Some companies are already planning targeted marketing2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
When You Need to Make a Career Shift
How do you move on to something else after years on the job?2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour donor expects honour after backing party, wife claims
Lawyers for Kate Vince tell court that Dale Vince is trying to finalise divorce in ‘haste’ to prevent her acquiring title2 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates3 days ago -