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Donald Trump’s presidency looms over the Federal Reserve
Also in today’s newsletter, president-elect raises the odds of a government shutdownFinancial Times - 2d -
WATCH: Reports of laser strikes on pilots up 269% in New Jersey over last year: FAA
The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.ABC News - 2d -
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia granted injunction to play in 2025 amid NCAA lawsuit over eligibility
The NCAA keeps taking legal losses.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
EPA grants California waiver to ban sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new ...CBS News - 3d -
Federal Reserve set to announce last decision of the year on interest rates
The Federal Reserve will release its final decision of the year regarding interest rates later today. This will be the final interest rate decision before President-elect Trump takes office.NBC News - 3d -
'Get rid of that three-times-throwing-over-to-first-base junk': Managers talk new rules, the playoffs and more
We spoke to skippers at the winter meetings to get their take on the state of the game.ESPN - 5d -
Syria’s New Leader Calls on Countries to Drop Terror Designation and Lift Sanctions
Ahmed al-Shara stressed diplomacy in an interview but criticized Israel’s advance into Syrian territory. A statement said to be from Bashar al-Assad, the ousted leader, defended his decision to ...The New York Times - 5d -
New Jersey mayor ‘tired of being insulted’ by federal officials over drone sightings
Belleville, New Jersey Mayor Michael Melham joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his concerns about drone sightings over his state and his frustration with the lack of answers from the government.NBC News - 5d -
Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
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A Kenyan man gets 50 years in prison for the murder of a gay rights activist
The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was discovered in a metal box almost two years agoABC News - 5d -
A Kenyan man gets 50 years in prison for the murder of a gay rights activist
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Mayorkas says federal authorities are addressing New Jersey drone sightings
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the drone sightings that have prompted concern in New Jersey.ABC News - 6d -
Girl designs classification card for new Sonic film
The nine-year-old, from Leicester, won a competition to design the age card for the new Sonic film.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Drone sightings spread beyond New Jersey as officials express outrage over federal response
The hundreds of mysterious New Jersey drone sightings are sparking mounting demands for a more forceful federal response, calls that come as even more sightings are being reported in New York, ...NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Coffee prices climb to near 50-year highs — and it may take years for the rally to run out of steam
Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the key drivers for the dramatic price rise.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as new artistic director
One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel announced Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic directorABC News - Dec. 12 -
New Federal Rule Limits Overdraft Fees at Large Banks
It is unclear whether the rule, which could help save Americans billions in fees each year, will remain in place after President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to office.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a licenseABC News - Dec. 11 -
New Friends After 50? Yes, Please!
The people in our lives are a dynamic constellation.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years
The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
10 Years Later, Alien: Isolation Still Benefits From One Vital Design Decision
Even a decade after its release, Alien: Isolation remains a standout experience. It's a monumental example of adaptation in video games, thanks to the fact that developer Creative Assembly was ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
Federal court hears arguments over Idaho's abortion ban
A federal appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday over Idaho's strict abortion laws, which ban the procedure unless it's necessary to save the pregnant woman's life. CBS News correspondent Elise ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Square Enix's Xenogears Model Kit Is Over $50 Off At Amazon
Remember Xenogears? A turn-based RPG from the height of Squaresoft's dominance in the 1990s, it combined sci-fi and fantasy elements and a whole lot of mental illness troubles with giant mechs ...GameSpot - Dec. 10 -
Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants
U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said the arrests were linked to a human trafficking ring and a deadly 2021 traffic accident.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing
The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Polygamous sect leader with 20 "wives" sentenced to 50 years
A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family's 50 years of iron fist rule
After Syrian rebels seized Damascus, jubilant crowds took to the streets Sunday to celebrate the end of 50 years of the Assad dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist. NBC’s Richard Engel ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
The Best Ad, Tech Product, Design, and Comeback of the Year
An admittedly incomplete and selective look at the best of 2024, from the writers and editors of ‘Fast Company’ and ‘Inc.’Inc. - Dec. 9 -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
California man charged with breaking out of federal prison 8 years ago
A 55-year-old fugitive who had been on the run for eight years after escaping from a federal prison in California has been caught and indicted, the U.S. attorney’s office said last week.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps
How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a weekFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris faces federal judge
A Russian national who snuck aboard a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris last week without a boarding pass appeared before a federal judge in New York after being returned ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Pearls Have Acquired a New Luster Among Young Designers
The recent “renaissance” of the classic gem has driven up demand as well as prices.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Warcraft 2's First Balance Patch In Over 20 Years Nerfs Game's Most Overpowered Ability
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness , first released in 1995, just received its first balance update in over two decades, nerfing units like Ogre Mages and buffing Archers and Axe Throwers. Blizzard ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager
Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Parts of New York buried under 50 inches of snow
Dangerous wintry weather is hitting the Great Lakes region, where snow totals are approaching six feet — and it's still coming down. Meanwhile, the eastern half of the country is shivering from a ...CBS News - Dec. 2
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