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US tech group Palantir wins lucrative NHS data contract
Company co-founded by Peter Thiel secures deal to deliver data platform for England’s health serviceNov. 21, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage -
Babcock wins £750mn UK submarine maintenance contract
Defence company to upgrade infrastructure at the Devonport naval baseNov. 10, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom -
China says it stands ready to work with Argentina despite Milei criticism
Argentina's right-wing libertarian leader Javier Milei had been sharply critical of China on the campaign trail.Nov. 21, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - China -
Autoworkers hesitate on new contracts despite 'record' pay increases
Workers at Ford, Stellantis and General Motors are weighing in on the new contracts proposed by their union and the Big Three — and a few of them seem unsatisfied with what they're being offered.Nov. 10, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
UAW members approve 4½-year contract with Detroit's Big Three
Union members at Ford, Stellantis and GM have ratified a new contract, locking in at 11% pay increases secured after a six-week strike in September and October.Nov. 16, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
NHS pay: Health staff win Covid bonus after legal action threat
Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say.Nov. 6, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Covid -
UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has escalated his war of words with the leader of GreeceNov. 29, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International - United Kingdom -
Aria Awards: Troye Sivan wins big and Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam
Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam at the Aria Awards, while Troye Sivan takes home four awards.Nov. 15, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home -
Timberwolves top Thunder 106-103 despite Edwards injury with big all-around game by Gobert
Rudy Gobert had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves withstood an injury to Anthony Edwards to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-103 in the NBA In-Season TournamentNov. 29, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports -
Sickle-Cell Treatment Created With Gene Editing Wins U.K. Approval
The first treatment that relies on CRISPR is expected to receive U.S. approval next month. But it may cost millions of dollars per patient.Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Health - United Kingdom -
UK households still under pressure despite lowest inflation in 2 years
Slower price growth is welcomed by analysts but they warn it is unlikely to equate to a feelgood factor for consumersNov. 15, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom -
Eagles unsatisfied despite winning Chiefs rematch
Jason Kelce and Jalen Hurts were among the Philly players who noted the offense didn't perform to expectations, despite the victory in Kansas City.Nov. 21, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP - NFL -
C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 21-16 win over Cardinals despite throwing season-high 3 interceptions
Standout rookie CNov. 19, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Sports - College Football -
SpaceX counts Starship second test a win despite losing contact
Despite having appeared to have self-destruct mid-flight during its second test, SpaceX described the Starship rocket as a success, given it marked the craft's first time making it into space. The launch was the second attempt for the Starship ...Nov. 18, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - SpaceX -
ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic semi-final fate uncertain despite win over Hubert Hurkacz
Novak Djokovic is relying on Jannik Sinner to beat Holger Rune if he is to reach the last four of the ATP Finals.Nov. 16, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Tennis -
Big Four can continue to dominate, signals UK accounting watchdog
Richard Moriarty says Financial Reporting Council’s priority is high-quality audits and competition is not ‘an end in itself’Nov. 17, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom -
Sweeping New Powers Could Let the UK Block Big Tech Platforms
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has released its first set of proposed rules under a new online safety law, with strict penalties for noncompliance.Nov. 9, 2023 - wired.com - Wired - United Kingdom -
Jim Harbaugh's win-loss record being credited with Michigan results during three-game Big Ten suspension
Harbaugh had two wins credited to his record despite being suspended from the sideline over the last two weeksNov. 23, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines -
Far-Right Populist Geert Wilders Wins Big in Dutch Election
His party campaigned to ban the Quran and close the borders to migrants from Islamic countries.Nov. 23, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - Netherlands -
Far-right’s Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election
Anti-EU politician pledges to curb ‘asylum tsunami’ but will need other parties for coalitionNov. 23, 2023 - ft.com - World - Netherlands -
Far-right anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections
Geert Wilders won on a platform that included a call for an EU membership referendum, a halt to accepting asylum-seekers and the "de-Islamization" of the Netherlands.Nov. 23, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Politics - CBSNews.com - Netherlands -
Eagles troll Chiefs with Taylor Swift reference after big win
The team posted a picture of a green friendship bracelet that read "Eagles win" on Instagram following their 21-17 victory on Monday.Nov. 21, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - NFL -
Carlyle wins big on $1.8bn sale of stake in McDonald’s China business
Citic Capital to remain majority shareholder in fast-food chain’s local operationNov. 21, 2023 - ft.com - World - China -
Morgan Wallen wins big at unconventional Billboard Music Awards
Country music singer Morgan Wallen took home 11 trophies at the Billboard Music Awards in a show that was rolled out entirely online. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Cassie DiLaura joined CBS News to discuss the ceremony.Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
How F1 rode its luck to win big in Las Vegas
Formula One somehow broke with the city's oldest tradition and came out on top.Nov. 20, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP