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Missouri Companies Sue to Block Minimum Wage Hike, Paid Sick Leave Law
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, restaurant, and grocers associations want to stop a voter-approved boost to hourly pay and sick days.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan wants the country's Taliban rulers to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generationsABC News - Dec. 10 -
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan wants the country's Taliban rulers to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generationsABC News - Dec. 10 -
UN envoy to Syria says 'extremely important' Israel ends its attacks
Yahoo News - Dec. 10 -
Climate Change Is Destroying Monarch Butterflies’ Winter Habitat
During their passage through Mexico, monarch butterflies depend on the shelter of endangered trees—so this scientist is leading a huge experiment to build them a new winter habitat.Wired - Dec. 10 -
‘Terrorist’ label of Syria’s new rulers will need to be reconsidered, says UN envoy
Geir Pedersen warns there is ‘no way to exclude’ Islamist group that led offensive against Assad regimeFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
'My grandfather's probably pissed at me': Freiermuth's celebration joke leads Week 14 quips
Mac Jones drew from first-hand experience in discussing the difficulty of winning in the NFL, among other top Week 14 remarks.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Hamilton after Mercedes finale: 'Hard to let go'
Lewis Hamilton admitted it was "hard to let go" to his Mercedes after Formula 1's most successful driver-team partnership came to a fitting end.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
College Football’s Conference Title Games Are a Nonsensical Tradition
These matchups are vestiges of a bygone era in the sport, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK
Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south. Valdemar Postanovicz was at home after a day tending to his ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Guardiola responds to Mourinho jibe: 'It was a joke'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was only joking when he referred to winning twice as many Premier League titles as Jose Mourinho.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Israeli military says UN peacekeepers in Syria came under attack
Yahoo News - Dec. 7 -
6 journalists arrested on smuggling charges in Azerbaijan
Authorities in Azerbaijan have detained six journalists on smuggling chargesABC News - Dec. 7 -
South Korean political chaos all works to Kim Jong Un's benefit
The warmth of Korean American relations during the era of President Yoon Suk Yeol has always been a little too good to be true.The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Mourinho lets rip at Guardiola over 115 charges
José Mourinho has said the Premier League trophies he won at Chelsea were achieved fairly, in response to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's comments that he had six English top-flight titles ...ESPN - Dec. 7 -
UN to pull non-essential staff from Syria as violence escalates
Yahoo News - Dec. 7 -
Kate joined by children as she hosts carol service
The Princess of Wales will host a Christmas carol service, in her biggest event of a difficult year.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
'Let's finish this': Lions go for it on 4th, seal win
Lions coach Dan Campbell stuck to his guns and went for it on fourth down, helping to set up a walk-off field goal Thursday night in a 34-31 win over the Packers.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Iran ramping up highly enriched uranium stockpile, UN warns
Head of nuclear watchdog said ‘very concerning’ move could rapidly expand Tehran’s production capacityFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Doctors and nurses' leaders warn sick pay is too low
A number of union leaders have written to the PM, concerned that Labour's commitment to strengthen sick pay isn't being honoured.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?
Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirageFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Yahoo News - Dec. 5 -
Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Only China can now lead the world on climate
As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personalityFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas
Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
With tongue-in-cheek joke, Scottie Scheffler weighs in on money and Ryder Cup pay-for-play
For all the fans who are tired of hearing about purse sizes, player equity and potential deals with foreign investment funds, know that Scottie Scheffler shares your fatigue.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court
US says current climate rules are satisfactory, prompting condemnation from activists and vulnerable countries. Climate justice campaigners have condemned the US after the world’s largest historic ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Fetterman jokes he'd consider confirming DeSantis if he admits to lifts
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joked Wednesday that he’d consider confirming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as Defense secretary if he admits to the use of lifts in his shoes. “I’ll consider a YES on ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters
Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges. A leading UN human rights expert has expressed dismay after the US government failed to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
College football picks: 'Let's play two' a theme for handful of conference championship games
No football coach would tell you he’s excited about the prospect of having to beat the same team twice in the same seasonABC News - Dec. 4 -
Flames honor Gaudreau, host family in Calgary
With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands on an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, in a game between the ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. stateABC News - Dec. 3 -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing
Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in corporate fraud and greed in America after it went bankrupt in 2001, is coming backABC News - Dec. 3 -
4 value propositions for climate action under Trump
It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy
Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-LagoMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate changeABC News - Dec. 3 -
The Monday Read: Conference realignment becomes conference invasion with newcomers in Power Four championships
A Big 12 team may win the SEC and a Pac-12 team may win the Big Ten -- how's that for change?CBS Sports - Dec. 2
