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The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on 'prop bets' in college sports
6 days, 18 hours ago

The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on 'prop bets' in college sports

NPR  

The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on 'prop bets' in college sports toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The president of the NCAA appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to express support for some federal regulations around sports gambling — including a ban on a type of wager known as "prop bets" in college sports. "We believe …

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Trump suggests shooting down aircraft above New Jersey as concerns continue
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump suggests shooting down aircraft above New Jersey as concerns continue

Politico  

The FBI and DHS in a joint statement Thursday said that “it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully” adding that there is “no known malicious activity occurring in New Jersey.” The agencies also said the reported sightings there do, however, “highlight the insufficiency of current authorities” related to who can take them down. …

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2 Democratic Senators Urge Biden To Try To Limit Military Use Against Americans
2 weeks, 5 days ago

2 Democratic Senators Urge Biden To Try To Limit Military Use Against Americans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sens. Under that law, the president can deploy the military against Americans in certain emergency situations that are not fully explained; the Brennan Center for Justice, a progressive nonprofit, called the wording “dangerously vague.” Trump has suggested that he would immediately declare a national emergency over what he terms an “invasion” by immigrants, paving the way for …

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Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said …

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Interactive map reveals Britain's top restaurants including the idyllic country bolthole named as joint best in the world
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Interactive map reveals Britain's top restaurants including the idyllic country bolthole named as joint best in the world

Daily Mail  

Dozens of Britain's top restaurants have been named among the best in the world, according to a prestigious guide. L'Enclume in Cumbria was ranked joint top in La Liste's top 1000 restaurants in the world An interior view of the The Ritz Restaurant in London, which also made the list The Lake District restaurant L'Enclume, which was launched by Rogan …

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How US airlines made $12 billion from seat fees
3 weeks, 6 days ago

How US airlines made $12 billion from seat fees

Firstpost  

A report published by the US Senate on Tuesday showed that five US airlines earned $12.4 billion in revenue from 2018 to 2023 merely from seat fees alone. Reuters US airlines are making billions of dollars – and it’s all from “junk fees.” A report published by the US Senate on Tuesday showed that five US airlines have earned $12.4 …

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Trump 'heading for a real horror show' and GOP 'will be held accountable': Dem senator
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump 'heading for a real horror show' and GOP 'will be held accountable': Dem senator

Raw Story  

Sen. Richard Blumenthal predicted that President-elect Donald Trump would not have a very long honeymoon while in office. Appearing on CNN, Blumenthal argued that Trump's threats to slap America's largest trading partners with massive tariffs should be taken very seriously and predicted it would cause immediate tension with his campaign promise to end inflation. "I think he's heading toward a …

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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
1 month ago

What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Linda McMahon has been a constant presence in Donald Trump’s tumultuous orbit, serving in his first administration and supporting his presidential campaigns. McMahon was part of Trump’s first presidency A month after defeating Hillary Clinton, Trump chose McMahon as leader of the Small Business Administration. Blumenthal called her “a person of serious accomplishment and ability,” while Murphy said …

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Heston Blumenthal says hit show The Bear is too triggering for him to watch after bipolar disorder diagnosis
1 month, 1 week ago

Heston Blumenthal says hit show The Bear is too triggering for him to watch after bipolar disorder diagnosis

Daily Mail  

Heston Blumenthal has admitted he is unable to watch hit chef drama series The Bear as he fears it will be triggering after his recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Heston Blumenthal has admitted he is unable to watch hit chef drama series The Bear as he fears it will be triggering after his recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder In an …

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Heston Blumenthal hikes price of a Christmas dinner at the Fat Duck to an eye-watering £450-per-head (and it's not even available on December 25!)
2 months ago

Heston Blumenthal hikes price of a Christmas dinner at the Fat Duck to an eye-watering £450-per-head (and it's not even available on December 25!)

Daily Mail  

Heston Blumenthal has hiked the price of Christmas dinner at his Fat Duck restaurant to a staggering £450 per person. The ten-course menu will allow diners to get a taste of Blumenthal's minimalist style of cooking Diners will enjoy multiple unusual yet festive dishes, but there is no roast turkey on offer Pictured: The team outside the Fat Duck in …

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USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak
2 months, 1 week ago

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

The Independent  

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Heston Blumenthal launches a new Sunday roast where customers have to 'reserve a potato' rather than a time
2 months, 1 week ago

Heston Blumenthal launches a new Sunday roast where customers have to 'reserve a potato' rather than a time

Daily Mail  

Heston Blumenthal revealed customers will need to reserve a roast potato rather than a time for his new Sunday roast dinner, which launched yesterday. Heston Blumenthal revealed customers will need to reserve a roast potato rather then a time for his new Sunday roast dinner, which launched yesterday Therefore the chef would like customers reserve a batch of potatoes, calling …

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Senators want to see major changes at Boeing. The FAA says that could take years.
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Senators want to see major changes at Boeing. The FAA says that could take years.

Politico  

Whitaker outlined the steps his agency has taken — a detailed action plan, more inspectors, production caps and more involvement from the FAA in virtually every facet of Boeing’s business. I think it’s going to take years,” Whitaker said in response to the chair of the subcommittee Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who questioned whether changes should be implemented with more “urgency.” …

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'Sounds like a mess': Dem doubtful of GOP senator's call for a private Trump security team
3 months ago

'Sounds like a mess': Dem doubtful of GOP senator's call for a private Trump security team

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of a second assassination plot against former President Donald Trump, a Wisconsin Republican senator now says Trump ought to have his own private security team — and it ought to oversee the U.S. Secret Service. Sen. Ron Johnson told Raw Story on Tuesday that Trump should have his own security team because he doesn't have …

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Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes
3 months, 1 week ago

Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes

Associated Press  

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators. The legislation already faces strong opposition from the gambling industry, which has said for years that it should self-regulate sports betting advertising to avoid the federal government imposing standards on it. The American …

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Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for the harm that they cause. “It is past time to act.” The legislation is about allowing children, teens and parents “to …

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US Senate passes bill to protect children from dangerous online content
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US Senate passes bill to protect children from dangerous online content

Al Jazeera  

The Bill was pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or were harmed by online content. The United States Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for the harm …

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Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
5 months ago

Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades. On this issue, we desperately need to catch up.” The online safety bill, which the Senate will consider along with a separate bill to update …

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Democrat becomes first to indicate Biden should RESIGN
5 months, 1 week ago

Democrat becomes first to indicate Biden should RESIGN

Daily Mail  

A sitting House Democrat became the first to suggest President Joe Biden should resign from office in a stunning statement. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., said ahead of Biden's highly-anticipated press conference Thursday that she has 'doubt' about his 'health and fitness to do the job' following his disastrous debate two weeks ago. A sitting Democrat became the first to …

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Boeing CEO faces heat from Senate panel
6 months ago

Boeing CEO faces heat from Senate panel

China Daily  

Boeing's CEO David Calhoun and chief engineer Howard McKenzie turn to face those who lost loved ones in fatal crashes as they testify before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the safety culture at Boeing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 18, 2024. Before Calhoun arrived on Capitol Hill, the Senate panel released …

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Boeing CEO Blasted by Senators For ‘Broken’ Safety Record
6 months ago

Boeing CEO Blasted by Senators For ‘Broken’ Safety Record

Live Mint  

-- Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun faced searing criticism in a Senate hearing that zeroed in on the company’s manufacturing shortcomings and accused its leader of putting profit ahead of safety. Calhoun’s testimony before a subcommittee chaired by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut marked his first public appearance before Congress since taking over the top job at Boeing …

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Boeing CEO apologizes to relatives of 737 Max crash victims during Senate appearance
6 months ago

Boeing CEO apologizes to relatives of 737 Max crash victims during Senate appearance

The Hindu  

U.S. lawmakers pressed Boeing's chief executive on June 18 about the company's plans to fix its manufacturing problems and its willingness to heed whistleblowers' warnings, while relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners were in the room to remind him of what was at stake. Hours before Mr. Calhoun arrived on Capitol Hill, the …

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Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims’ relatives
6 months ago

Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims’ relatives

Associated Press  

Boeing CEO David Calhoun defended the company’s safety record during a contentious Senate hearing Tuesday, while lawmakers accused him of placing profits over safety, failing to protect whistleblowers, and even getting paid too much. The latest whistleblower, Sam Mohawk, a quality assurance investigator at Boeing’s 737 assembly plant near Seattle, told the subcommittee that “nonconforming” parts — ones that could …

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‘Why haven’t you resigned?’ Senators torch Boeing CEO as he apologizes for deadly failures
6 months ago

‘Why haven’t you resigned?’ Senators torch Boeing CEO as he apologizes for deadly failures

Politico  

Then Calhoun turned and took a pounding from a panel of lawmakers, who brought fresh whistleblower allegations that Boeing was knowingly hiding its problems from regulators. And once that chasm was exposed, we learned that there was virtually no bottom to the void that lay below.” Sen. Josh Hawley was even more blunt, asking Calhoun: “Why haven’t you resigned?” “I’m …

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