The Lastditch Efforts to Win over Critics of the Nipponus Steel Deal

Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning

Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.

BBC News - 12h

Neo-Ottoman Turkey’s triumph over its regional rivals

Turkey’s success in post-Assad Syria stems from its multifaceted strategy combining military strength, economic investment and ideological appeal.

The Hill - 13h

Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates

Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.

MarketWatch - 13h

76ers win after livid Embiid ejected in chaotic half

Philadelphia's Joel Embiid was ejected for arguing with officials after a charging foul and had to be restrained by coaches in a chaotic first half Monday night against the Spurs that also saw ...

ESPN - 14h

Pack clinch, but 'some concern' over Watson injury

On a night when they authored the first shutout of the NFL season -- 34-0 over the Saints -- and clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year, about the only problem the Packers endured ...

ESPN - 14h

US banking lobby sues Fed over stress test framework

Announcement comes a day after central bank unveiled proposed changes to annual examinations

Financial Times - 15h

The political furor over Trump's FCC pick Brendan Carr is bogus

Brendan Carr is being disparaged by a variety of establishment corporate media outlets and media activist organizations, but among the wide array of appointments being made by the incoming ...

The Hill - 15h

Both sides of Amazon scored big wins this year that should carry over into 2025

A fast-growing advertising business was the icing on the cake in 2024.

CNBC - 16h

Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

CBS News - 17h

5 convicted in Amsterdam over violence against Israeli soccer fans

A Dutch court convicted five men for their part in last month's violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.

CBS News - 17h

Trump’s FCC nominee sends Disney warning letter over ABC

President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent Disney CEO Bob Iger a letter warning that he would be "monitoring" ABC's negotiations with local stations to ...

The Hill - 18h

US wins its GMO corn case against Mexico, but in front of the wrong court

Last Friday, a dispute settlement panel convened under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement ruled in favor of the U.S. on two Mexican measures blocking imports of genetically modified corn. The U.S. ...

The Hill - 19h

BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions

More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours. Business live – latest updates Brazilian authorities have halted the construction of a ...

The Guardian - 20h

How a Skeptical Critic Came to Love Hallmark Christmas Movies

Hallmark Christmas movies are corny, predictable and just what our critic needed to embrace the holiday spirit.

The New York Times - 20h

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.

BBC News - 1d

Private equity investors trapped in China as top firms fail to find exit deals

Sales and listings of Chinese companies by world’s biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows

Financial Times - 1d

NFL Week 16 grades: Packers earn A+ for NFL's first shutout win of season, Commanders get B+ for upset victory

Here are the grades for every team that played in Week 16

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2025 NFL Draft order after Week 16: Giants control destiny for No. 1 pick after loss, Raiders' win vs. Jaguars

A look at the current draft order

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NHS reveals advice most sought online over festive period

Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.

BBC News - 1d

Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked

President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover plan

Financial Times - 1d

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.

CNBC - 1d

MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.

ESPN - 1d

Wolves' Edwards fined again for criticizing officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday's loss to the Warriors.

ESPN - 1d

Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender athletes

Texas has sued the NCAA to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the state or in sports that involve Texas programs.

ESPN - 1d

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $75,000 for 'public criticism' of referees, calling them 'f***ing terrible'

Edwards has been fined three times in the past five weeks, totaling $135,000.

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Playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

ESPN - 1d

Former DC police officer convicted over leaks to Proud Boys leader

Former Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted Monday of obstructing an investigation into the former Proud Boys national chair, Enrique Tarrio, just weeks before the ...

The Hill - 1d

Highest-paid player in college football history? Transfer QB Darian Mensah's Duke deal is sign of times

$5 million budgets become $15 million and $10 million become $25 million in a market rife with NIL inflation

CBS Sports - 1d

Women's college basketball rankings: USC climbs to No. 4 after UConn win, LSU slips out of top five

Alabama is back in the AP Top 25, while Nebraska dropped out

CBS Sports - 1d

Win vs. UConn propels USC women to 4th in poll

After beating UConn, USC has jumped three spots to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, with UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame staying 1-3.

ESPN - 1d

House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...

The Hill - 1d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.

CBS News - 1d

Ethics panel declines investigation into McCaul over public intoxication

The House Ethics Committee has decided not to open an investigation into outgoing House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who was detained in November for public ...

The Hill - 1d

Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years

The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.

CNBC - 1d

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.

CBS News - 1d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer

Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...

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