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Marina Hyde on Strictly’s latest row; the father who lost his daughter in the Sandy Hook school shooting – then faced years of abuse; and Philippa Perry on mismatched sex drives – podcast | Life and style

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Marina Hyde on Strictly’s latest row; the father who lost his daughter in the Sandy Hook school shooting – then faced years of abuse; and Philippa Perry on mismatched sex drives – podcast | Life and style

Strictly Come Dancing is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield for culture wars, says Marina Hyde. The extraordinary story of Robbie Parker facing down right-wing provocateurs after losing his child. Philippa Perry offers advice to a reader whose partner wants more sex and more enthusiasm How to listen to podcasts: everything … Read more

Small NYC hotels exempt from hiring rules in proposed law

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Small NYC hotels exempt from hiring rules in proposed law

Smaller, mostly non-union hotels with 100 or fewer rooms will be exempt from a key provision of a proposed law that imposes stricter licensing requirements on the hotel industry. The legislation, expected to be passed by the City Council next week, will excuse “mom and pop” hotels from a ban on contracting out for “core … Read more

Utah-based software company CEO Justin Bingham dies after 200-foot fall at Zion National Park: officials

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Utah-based software company CEO Justin Bingham dies after 200-foot fall at Zion National Park: officials

The CEO of a Utah-based software company tragically died over the weekend after falling 200 feet while climbing in Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah, according to officials. Around 6 p.m. local time Saturday, Justin Bingham, 40, was canyoneering near the exit of Heaps Canyon, where he fell approximately 150 to 200 feet, the National … Read more

Walmart shopper shamelessly films herself shoplifting at self-checkout

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Walmart shopper shamelessly films herself shoplifting at self-checkout

A Walmart shopper shamelessly filmed herself shoplifting at the self-checkout and getting caught by the company’s AI-powered cameras — but still posted the embarrassing clip to TikTok. “POV: When you usually don’t get caught and now you’re banned for 2 years from all Walmarts in my area,” TikToker Nesha wrote over the video which has … Read more

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages

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Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks. The contract between the ports and about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association expired at midnight, … Read more

Longshoremen union’s demand for total ban on automation questioned as port strike looms: ‘From Maine to Texas’

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Longshoremen union’s demand for total ban on automation questioned as port strike looms: ‘From Maine to Texas’

As thousands of dockworkers are preparing to strike should a deal not be reached by the end of Monday, one business leader is questioning the union’s demand for a total ban on automation. International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday said its 85,000 members, along with “tens of thousands of dockworkers and maritime workers around the world,” will hit … Read more

Experts warn of empty shelves, rising prices if port workers strike

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Experts warn of empty shelves, rising prices if port workers strike

Dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts have pledged to strike unless a new contract is reached by October, prompting experts to warn higher prices and empty shelves could await consumers.  In fact, some experts say prices could rise before year’s end, impacting goods during the critical holiday season. The dire situation arose just as consumers … Read more

Complete guide to who’s game for NYC area’s next casinos

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Complete guide to who’s game for NYC area’s next casinos

Gaming giants and real-estate honchos are putting all their chips on the table to win one of three coveted licenses to operate a casino in or around New York City. “There’s still a large market for land-based casinos in this country and the New York City metropolitan market in particular,” said Albany Law School Professor … Read more

Boeing ousts Ted Colbert, head of troubled space unit after Starliner debacle

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Boeing ousts Ted Colbert, head of troubled space unit after Starliner debacle

Boeing said Friday the head of the company’s troubled defense, space and security unit is leaving the planemaker effective immediately. New Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg in his first significant move since taking over in August, said Ted Colbert would be leaving and Steve Parker, the unit’s chief operating officer, would assume Colbert’s responsibilities until a replacement is named at a later date. Boeing’s space business has suffered setbacks, notably … Read more

‘We can’t let them make 25 and 30%’

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‘We can’t let them make 25 and 30%’

Former President Donald Trump floated limiting annual credit card interest rates to a maximum of 10% during a campaign stop on Long Island Wednesday night, prompting banking groups to push back against the plan as the Republican version of Democrat Kamala Harris’ widely panned “price controls.” “While working Americans catch up, we’re going to put … Read more