Hill progressives withdraw letter calling for a 32-hour workweek
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Progressive Hill staff group pitches lighter workweek
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Progressive staffers withdraw request for shorter work week
The Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) announced their official withdrawal of a letter requesting a rotating 32-hour work week in a Friday statement. The initial letter, addressed ...The Hill - 1d -
Harlequins seal progress with victory over Glasgow
Harlequins progress to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup by beating Glasgow Warriors at Twickenham Stoop.BBC News - 1d -
Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership
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Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal
Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two ...The Hill - 2d -
Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters
A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump's Cabinet picks grilled on Capitol Hill
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are testifying at their Senate confirmation hearings. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down some of the news from their testimony.CBS News - 3d -
Progressive Hill staffers ask for shorter workweek
Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are proposing an idea to shorten their workweek to 32 hours. The Congressional Progressive Staff Association sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, ...The Hill - 3d -
Guinea's main opposition parties call for withdrawal from junta-led legislative body
The main opposition coalition in Guinea has called for its members to withdraw from the country’s legislative body after the ruling junta missed a deadline for a return to democratic ruleABC News - 3d -
How Biden Surprised Progressives
To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.The New York Times - 4d -
Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires
Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more ...NBC News - 4d -
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.CBS News - 4d -
Sullivan says 'history has judged well' Biden’s call to withdraw from Afghanistan
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that President Biden made the right strategic call to withdraw from Afghanistan three years ago and that history reflects well on that decision. ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Ravens and Texans progress in NFL play-offs
The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans both win on Saturday to book their place in week two of the NFL play-offs.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Quiet weekend weather with Arctic air returning by start of workweek
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A love letter to Patmos: the most serene of all the Greek islands
Saint John lived in a cave here and wrote about the Apocalypse, but these days the quiet shores of beautiful Patmos nurture happier thoughts. Of all the Greek islands, Patmos is easily the most ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Fulham thrash Watford to progress to fourth round
Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills
KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Dolphins GM: Hill didn't ask for trade in meeting
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said that Tyreek Hill did not ask for a trade when he and the wide receiver met recently.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies
In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk extends political reach to UK, Germany Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami
Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Allianz boss calls on Germany to withdraw sick pay on first day off
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Pope names Cardinal McElroy, a progressive, as archbishop of Washington
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Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Marine killed in WWII accounted for after sending ominous letter home
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Letter Carrier Is Fatally Stabbed at a Bodega in Harlem
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Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump
Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops
Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in regionFinancial Times - Jan. 1
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