Scottish Government Assisted Dying Bill Not in Holyroods Powers

NFL to mull replay assist on face mask penalties

The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include face mask penalties and other plays.

ESPN - Dec. 11

Looktech unveils AI glasses with personalized assistance and media capture

Looktech unveiled its new Looktech AI Glasses, a blend of artificial intelligence assistance and a design that looks like ordinary glasses. This wearable integrates a personalized AI assistant with ...

VentureBeat - Dec. 11

Who are the MPs chosen to scrutinise the assisted dying bill?

The bill's committee is made up of 14 supporters, nine opponents and senior voices from both sides of the debate.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Google Reveals Gemini 2, AI Agents, and a Prototype Personal Assistant

A new version of Google’s flagship AI model shows how the company sees AI transforming personal computing, web search, and perhaps the way people interact with the physical world.

Wired - Dec. 11

Watch: Racehorse gallops down Scottish street after throwing off jockey

A horse which broke free from a Scottish racecourse has been captured on video galloping through a nearby town two miles away.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Man fulfils dying wish accompanying daughter down aisle

Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Truck drivers in Mexico block major highways to protest the government's failure to pay bills

Truck drivers have blocked some major highways in central Mexico to protest the fact the government hasn't paid them for work they did on a tourist train line

ABC News - Dec. 10

Truck drivers in Mexico block major highways to protest the government's failure to pay bills

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Reeves says assisted dying unlikely to hit public finances

The Chancellor voted with hundreds of MPs to pass the first stage of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Trump taps San Francisco attorney for assistant AG position at DOJ

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will nominate Bay Area attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a position at the U.S. Department of Justice.

CBS News - Dec. 9

The Power of Experience for Business Growth

Bring together customer, employee and user experience for long-term business growth.

Inc. - Dec. 9

Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA's career assists list against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA’s all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career began

ABC News - Dec. 8

McDavid has goal and assist as Oilers beat Blues 4-2

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 for their second straight win

ABC News - Dec. 8

White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.

CBS News - Dec. 7

FIU hires Duke assistant Simmons as new coach

Florida International has hired Duke assistant Willie Simmons as its next head coach. FIU previously considered hiring Simmons as its coach in 2021.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Blackpool assistant Agnew charged with misconduct

Blackpool assistant manager Steve Agnew is charged with misconduct by The FA after being red-carded in his side's win at Shrewsbury Town.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making impeachment more likely

South Korea’s governing party chief is expressing support for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance

White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia. The White House has gamed out a last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine’s war ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick: Super Bowl-winning coach lends legitimacy to top Power Four job

Regardless if UNC hires Belichick -- or if he's even truly interested -- his interview shows this job will be coveted

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power

Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Speaker Johnson on UK assisted dying bill: ‘Shameful day for the English-speaking world’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an unusual criticism of domestic policy overseas in a "point of personal privilege" during a press conference, saying U.K. lawmakers voting to legalize assisted ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Where Is Assisted Dying Legal? And What Countries Are Considering It?

Assisted dying is legal or partly legal in about a dozen countries, and more are considering allowing it.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Yamal: Stunning assist to Raphinha 'L2' on FIFA

Lamine Yamal dished out advice for recreating his "trivela" assist on FIFA after starring in Barcelona's 5-1 win against Mallorca in LaLiga on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Five things we learned from the Scottish Budget

Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Scottish government vows to scrap two-child benefit cap

SNP administration sets out record healthcare spending as it seeks to double down on policy priorities

Financial Times - Dec. 4

NBA closes investigation of Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Orbex suspends Scottish spaceport in blow to Highlands ambitions

Company will shift launch site to SaxaVord in Shetland Islands

Financial Times - Dec. 4

2024 NFL Week 14 QB Power Rankings: Bills' Josh Allen is new No. 1; Steelers' Russell Wilson approaches top 10

Assessing every team's starting signal-caller entering Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

How do you save a dying mobile game? Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has the answer

The mortality rate for such games is high when developers stop updating them. But when Nintendo killed off Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, it found a novel way to extend its life – and now it’s even ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Scottish Budget presents huge challenges for SNP

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is preparing to set out her spending plans for next year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity

An artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily has won the U.K.’s prestigious Turner Prize

ABC News - Dec. 3

Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity

An artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily has won the U.K.’s prestigious Turner Prize

ABC News - Dec. 3

Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize

The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".

BBC News - Dec. 3

Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

The White House is trying to disburse last $7bn in aid approved by Congress before Trump begins second term. The Biden administration is rushing military equipment to Ukraine in a last-ditch ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel dies at 62

Dimel had been a head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

My Assistant Doesn’t Know How to Prioritize

She’s missing deadlines while doing less important tasks.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog

Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.

BBC News - Dec. 3

French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

'I get £770 a month - what's in the Scottish Budget affects everything'

BBC News Scotland has been speaking to people about what they want - and what they fear - from the Budget.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Dundee derby & Celtic v Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup

Celtic host Kilmarnock, Rangers meet Fraserburgh and there will be a Dundee derby at Dens Park after the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

BBC News - Dec. 2

Scottish Government Assisted Dying Bill Not in Holyroods Powers

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