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TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban
The fate of TikTok is keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision from the Supreme Court that could upheld their livelihoodsABC News - Jan. 6 -
France's former President Sarkozy standing trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya's Gadhafi
France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial Monday over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader Moammar GadhafiABC News - Jan. 6 -
Bengals await fate, say others hope they're out
The Bengals did their part to stay in playoff contention with Saturday's 19-17 win over the Steelers, and coach Zac Taylor said he knows other teams are "not going to want us in this tournament."ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Videos show icy road conditions causing vehicle spin-outs
Videos from around Kansas City, Mo., captured multiple cars and semi-trucks struggling to maintain control on icy roads.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
House speaker’s dramatic reelection signals tough road for Trump
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC’s Joe Fryer on Sunday TODAY to discuss how the tight vote for Mike Johnson to be reelected as House speaker is a preview of what Trump will face as ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Start the rebuilding work, Keir Starmer, and show us you’re different to the last bunch of cowboys | Isabel Hardman
Setting up yet another commission on social care is an extreme example of Labour putting off the promised urgent repairs. Is this really going to be the year that the government “gets things done”? ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
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Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
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The fight over credit card swipe fees enters a new year with no end in sight
With new fee increases and more shoppers ditching cash, some small businesses are urging their customers to consider sticking with bills and coins.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) kept his gavel amid a threat from the right flank of the House GOP, but managing the House GOP is not going to get any easier from here. The dramatic Friday Speaker ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
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UK braces for heavy snow as travellers warned of road and rail disruption
Bitterly cold conditions fuelled by an Arctic blast are sweeping the UK and could result in disruption.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
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Awaiting Sentencing, Menendez Pleads for Leniency and Blames His Wife
As they did during his trial, lawyers for the former senator argued in a court filing that he had been led astray by his wife, Nadine Menendez.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Dash names new coach Gautrat in rebuild attempt
The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation
DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block U.S. Steel Sale to Nippon Steel After Long Fight
The embattled $14.9 billion bid will likely be scrapped if the President declines to approve Nippon Steel’s merger plan, administration officials said.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Rebuilding Man City: What players should Pep Guardiola recruit to return his squad to the top of Europe?
From Florian Wirz to Bruno Guimaraes, all the stars Manchester City could chase to reverse their fall from the pinnacleCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Don’t we care about disproportionate Black victimization?
The government has a fundamental duty to provide security for all its citizens and to punish those who victimize them. It is time for the local, state and federal governments to live up to that ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds
Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisionsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Victims of New Orleans attack remembered
A ceremony was held to commemorate the 14 people who were killed in the New Year's attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Now, family members of the victims are speaking out about their loved ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Lawmakers react to terrorist attack, Johnson awaits House speaker vote
Lawmakers are reacting to the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. This comes as the House prepares to vote for a new speaker and as a new Congress ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Ken Griffin's flagship hedge fund at Citadel climbs 15.1% in 2024
The billionaire investor's handful of hedge funds all posted double-digit returns in 2024, led by its tactical trading strategy.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Hedge funds Citadel and Millennium gain 15% in 2024
Ken Griffin and Izzy Englander’s funds likely to have outperformed wider hedge fund industryFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
How a German Proverb Explains a Golf Star’s Long-Awaited Breakthrough
From the onset of Xander Schauffele’s relationship with golf, motivational allegories and philosophical adages were fed into his psyche.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025
Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - Jan. 1