Paving News

• Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
  
  Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 1 Jun 2023.
• IMF To Enable $900 Million Disbursement To Ukraine
  
  An International Monetary Fund mission has completed its first review of a $15.6 billion loan program for Ukraine, and the country has met the required conditions, paving the way for a payout of around $900 million.
  Radio Liberty.  Tuesday, 30 May 2023.
• Rioters burn and overturn cars and hurl fireworks and paving stones at police on Cardiff estate
  
  Riot police with dogs were deployed at the scene of a serious road crash in Cardiff after objects were thrown at officers. Rubbish was set on fire in the street.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 23 May 2023.
• Conor McGregor confirms UFC return with Irishman set to rejoin drug-testing program 'immediately'
  
  Conor McGregor is on the verge of rejoining the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug testing program, paving the way for his return to UFC.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 20 May 2023.
• Illinois senate passes bill paving way for south suburban cargo airport
  
  Illinois will officially begin looking into a possible third airport in the Chicago area after the senate passed a bill requiring IDOT to begin the process that could lead to a cargo airport in Peotone.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 18 May 2023.
• IRS is testing a free "Direct File" program. Here's what to know.
  
  Some taxpayers will be able to test a prototype in 2024, possibly paving the way to a widespread free filing system, IRS said.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 16 May 2023.
• Universal flu jab moves one step closer - paving way for end to yearly vaccinations
  
  A universal flu jab is ready to be tested on humans and could put an end to people needing annual flu vaccinations. 
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 16 May 2023.
• IBM Launches watsonx: Paving A Path To Faster Enterprise AI Adoption
  
  Exploring the new IBM watsonx offering. A full tech stack for training, deploying, and supporting AI capabilities across any cloud environment, as well as a model library that includes foundation models vetted and curated by IBM. ...
  Forbes.  Monday, 15 May 2023.
• FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill
  
  Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication.
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 10 May 2023.
• Democrats harden their message on the debt ceiling while quietly paving the way for a deal
  
  The moves were spurred by the prospect of a potentially catastrophic U.S. default that appears closer than it did just 24 hours ago.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 2 May 2023.
• House G.O.P. Passes Debt Limit Bill, Paving the Way for a Clash With Biden
  
  House Republicans narrowly passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending by nearly 14 percent over a decade. President Biden has vowed to veto the measure.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 27 Apr 2023.
• Execution date set for man who ordered US motel killing
  
  Death row inmate Richard Glossip has had his conviction for murder upheld by an Oklahoma court, paving the way for him to be executed next month. 
  Sky News.  Friday, 21 Apr 2023.
• New songs with Chris Cornell on the way after Soundgarden settles with Vicky Cornell
  
  Rock band Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell, widow of the band's late frontman Chris Cornell, have settled a lawsuit, paving the way for the release of new songs.
  Los Angeles Times.  Monday, 17 Apr 2023.
• French Court Approves Macron's Pension Reform
  
  France's constitutional court on Friday approved the key elements of President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, paving the way for him to implement the unpopular changes that have sparked months of protests and strikes. ...
  Voice of America.  Friday, 14 Apr 2023.
• Driving Diversity On The Green: The Genesis Invitational Champions Minority And Women-Owned Businesses In Golf
  
  The Genesis Invitational is breaking down barriers and paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive future in golf. ...
  Forbes.  Friday, 14 Apr 2023.

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