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Farewell to a bad year
The unexpected happened at home and abroad, auguring a new year of chaos and civil unrest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Homan: 'We need to really dig down into insider threat in our military'
Tom Homan, tapped by President-elect Trump as his "border czar," stressed that the incoming administration has to keep an eye on potential extremism within the U.S. military and other agencies ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans
The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Time runs out on Biden’s aid to Ukraine — and on Putin’s nuclear threats
There probably was less to Russia’s nuclear threats than the Biden administration made of them.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M
Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis
Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problemsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up
After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponentsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop trolling rightwing social media accounts?
Nelly thinks Gabriel has become fixated on sticking it to people online. He thinks they’re fair game. You decide who is getting all atwitter Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'
Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss
A sideline interference penalty cost Georgia 15 yards, earning Parker Jones instant infamy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
How Trump’s inaugural address could deliver the biggest shock of all
President Trump could surprise the world by delivering a speech of genuine humility and grace during his second inaugural address, acknowledging the potency of his own divisiveness and conceding ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Graham blasts media over coverage of 'barbaric' New Orleans attack
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) ripped the media coverage of the attack on New Year's Eve revelers in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, arguing the alleged crime should be treated as an act of war. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack
BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How the Threat of Another Costly U.S. Port Strike Returned in 2025
Just three months after an October contract agreement, lingering conflicts between longshoremen and U.S. port operators mean a potentially disastrous strike could still happen.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
As New Cybersecurity Threats Loom, AI Defenses Get Popular
New defenses are increasingly popular and saving companies money.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Sanders gets Finance perch to push Social Security, Medicare expansion, tax reform
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who supports expanding Social Security and Medicare and raising taxes on the wealthy, will get a seat on the Senate’s powerful Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
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Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza
The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel is moving to ban it over accusations that it shielded Hamas militants.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
What does an America without democracy look like? We’re about to find out.
Whatever you think 2025 will bring, you’re most likely wrong.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Bill Ackman is making good on one threat to exit Amsterdam. Here’s the other.
The Euronext Amsterdam approved the plan of the closed-end Pershing Square HoldingsMarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s
Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as InstagramFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star
He built a huge audience with ridiculous (and catchy) songs on social media. Despite negotiating a record deal and landing a European tour, he has no plans to change.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia's New Social-Media Rules
The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat
The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Biden: New Orleans attacker's social media posts indicated ISIS ties
President Biden on Wednesday said the individual who carried out an attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people posted videos on social media hours earlier indicating they were inspired by ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Federal authorities on heightened terror alert despite no known threat
The FBI confirmed that an ISIS flag was on the vehicle used in the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack that killed at least 15 people and injured dozens of others. It comes as the FBI says the ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Law enforcement at New Orleans attacker's Airbnb, authorities not ruling out future threat
Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies have descended on the Airbnb rented by the attacker who killed at least 10 people on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Cowboys' Dak Prescott addresses burglary of fiancée amid string of robberies targeting professional athletes
Prescott's fiancée had close to $40,000 worth of items stolen from her carCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
The Guardian view on Russia and China: an old friendship poses new threats | Editorial
Over the holidays, this column is looking ahead at the urgent issues of 2025. Today, the expansion of the partnership between Beijing and Moscow. It is almost three years since Xi Jinping and ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans police briefs media on Bourbon Street attack
Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could".BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1 -
Chief Justice Roberts Condemns Threats to Supreme Court and Judiciary
In his year-end report on the federal judiciary, the chief justice decried violence, intimidation and disinformation and warned against defiance of court rulings.The New York Times - Dec. 31
