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The Hill - Politics
US imposes sanctions in wake of disputed Venezuela presidential election
The United States announced Thursday that it will sanction 16 of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s allies following July’s disputed presidential election that kept him in power. The sanctions ...47 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
J.D. Vance says Apple benefits from ‘Chinese slave labor’ and calls it ‘pretty sick’
Apple, like many U.S. companies, does much of its manufacturing outside the U.S.1 hour ago - Apple -
The Hill - Politics
Schumer will force Republicans to vote again on IVF access
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) plans to force Senate Republicans to vote again on a bill they blocked in June to protect women’s access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, ...1 hour ago - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Business
DirecTV’s Dispute With Disney Shows Why Satellite TV Is in Trouble
While the cable TV business is declining quickly, satellite TV is decaying even faster.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials in Response to Disputed Election
The sanctions against 16 government officials appointed by the authoritarian president of Venezuela were seen as unlikely to be effective by observers and analysts.1 hour ago -
Yahoo News - World
Engineers blasting part of Dresden bridge immediately to avert hazard
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The Hill - Politics
Why CEOs should want better enforcement of labor law
Right now, penalties are often so low that a simple cost-benefit calculation, absent ethical considerations, would tell many firms to break the law.3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
ECB cuts interest rate to 3.5% and warns of weak eurozone growth
European Central Bank makes 0.25-point cut as expected after eurozone inflation fell to 2.2% in August. The European Central Bank has lowered interest rates for the second time this year, as it ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
EU rejects Chinese EV makers’ bid to avert hefty tariffs
Commission dismisses offers to adjust pricing of allegedly subsidised vehicles5 hours ago - European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Rape crisis centre failed to protect women-only spaces, review finds
The centre unfairly dismissed a worker who believed victims should know the sex of staff who deal with their case.9 hours ago
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Criticized for being too walled off, Harris slowly opens the door to wider press access
Fresh off a debate they thought went well for her, Vice President Kamala Harris’ aides are slowly opening up more engagement for her with the media.3 hours ago -
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Judge narrows election interference case against Trump in Georgia
The judge in election interference case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants in Georgia has thrown out three counts in the indictment — including two counts brought against the former ...45 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
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N.Y. appeals court rejects Trump's efforts to toss out gag order in hush money case
Vice President Kamala Harris will hold two rallies in North Carolina today as she ramps up efforts to flip the state.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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More than 300,000 without power as rain and wind batter Gulf Coast
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WATCH: Videos show Francine's impact on Louisiana
Hurricane Francine delivered powerful winds and flash flooding along the Louisiana coast, knocking power out for tens of thousands of residents.5 hours ago