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David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson addresses House of Representatives after winning speaker bid
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after winning his bid to retain the leadership role. Johnson reiterated the Republican goals for the 119th Congress as President-elect Donald Trump ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
What America should learn from South Korea’s democratic crisis
Any “us vs. them” dynamic can be dangerous for democracy. But when that divide centers on mutually exclusive visions of a nation, the effects are uniquely detrimental.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Empower skilled immigrants to revitalize America’s industrial heartland
The Heartland Visa Act of 2024, introduced by Sens. Young and Manchin, would allow visa hopefuls to bring their talents to the cities that need them most, providing a bipartisan solution to the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Dark web dealer who stole unreleased Coldplay music gets suspended sentence
Skylar Dalziel’s hard drives showed access to about 290,000 tracks from artists also including Shawn Mendes, police say. A dark web dealer who stole unreleased music from the likes of Coldplay, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
New to the U.S.: How migrants are building new lives in America
CBS News tells the real-life stories of migrants across the country and the impact a recent influx is having on our communities.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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 -
From Carter’s diplomacy to Trump’s unilateralism: A reckoning for US power in the Americas
Donald Trump's second term as president is marked by a shift from multilateralism to unilateralism, with a focus on reasserting control over strategic infrastructure and using punitive measures to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Cold comfort: The latest attacks on America follow a familiar playbook
Vehicle ramming attacks are not a new phenomenon.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
America needs a real challenger to corporate greed, not conspiracy-riddled RFK Jr.
We need more policy leaders who are genuinely committed to challenging corporate power without harmful quackery.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to purchase US Steel
President cites national security concerns as he follows through on pledge to keep steelmaker domestically owned. Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9bn bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel for US Steel, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89
Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar
Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Kohli & Smith in catch controversy
Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Carter's quest for Mideast peace didn't end with Camp David
As president, Jimmy Carter brokered the peace agreement that removed Israel’s most powerful enemy from the battlefieldABC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux
Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah SavageFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America
The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Colorado attorney general launches bid for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced Thursday he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D). “There are many reasons why I’m running to lead this ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
NASCAR: Zane Smith joins Front Row Motorsports ahead of 2025 season
Front Row purchased a charter for a third car from now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing before filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says 3-game suspension left him in a 'dark place'
Al-Shaair was suspended last month for a hit that concussed Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a 'really dark place' after suspension for hit on Lawrence
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a “really dark place” and wondered if he’d ever play football again in the days after he was suspended for three games for his hit on ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Ramaswamy is wrong: Why ’90s America was the pinnacle of greatness
Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of '90s American culture, which he dismisses as frivolous, overlooks the joy, creativity, and meritocracy that made the era great, and the influence it had on the world.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid
Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers
Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Why it’s hard to be a friend of America
Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approachFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
MSG Networks, home of Knicks and Rangers, goes dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable customers
MSG Networks, the regional channel that airs local games for New York teams including the Knicks, went dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable TV customers.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025
After Jaguar’s chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla’s Cybercab reveal party, it’s hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.Wired - Jan. 1 -
America’s gathering legal storm
Donald Trump promises the mother of all stress tests for the US rule of lawFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Half of Puerto Rico starts the new year in the dark after massive power outage
Puerto Rico suffered the latest in a string of widespread power outages Tuesday that at one point had nearly 1.3 million businesses or homes — most of the island — in the dark.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - Jan. 1