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US job market soars past expectations in last report before Trump retakes White House
Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, with Biden boasting of 16.6m jobs created during presidency. The US labor market expanded strongly in the last jobs report of the Biden administration , ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market
President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Biden to give last foreign policy address Monday
President Biden will deliver an address on his foreign policy legacy on Monday, a senior administration official previewed. The speech will focus on his administration’s work to strengthen ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
NAACP president urges Biden to deliver on 'critical promises' before leaving White House
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson is calling on President Biden to take action on "critical promises" before leaving the White House later this month. Johnson in a Wednesday op-ed in ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden Says He Might Not Have Been Able to Serve 4 More Years
President Biden insisted that he still could have beaten Donald J. Trump had he stayed in the race, but could not say he would have been vital enough to be president until age 86.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Self-made millionaire's advice to couple expecting to earn 4x more in the next 2 years after struggling with salary gap
Self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi followed up with one of the first couples he interviewed on his podcast two years ago to see how they're doing.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Biden Says He’s Considering Pre-emptive Pardons For Trump’s Potential Targets
The president hasn’t yet decided what he will do, he said, acknowledging that the makeup of Trump’s new administration could influence his decision.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons
“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told the newspaper.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he hasn't decided on preemptive pardons for Trump critics
President Biden said in a new interview that he had not yet decided whether to issue preemptive pardons to critics of President-elect Trump, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) or Anthony ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office
An order by Trump attempting to reverse the ban will likely end up in court and could ultimately be struck down.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Most in US expect Biden presidency will be viewed negatively: Gallup
Most Americans expect that President Biden’s four-year tenure will be viewed more negatively than positively, according to a new survey. The poll, released Tuesday by Gallup, found that 54 percent ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
McDonald’s is ‘retiring’ its DEI goals. Why more companies are expected to do the same.
Companies like Walmart, Harley-Davidson and Lowe’s have also changed their diversity initiativesMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
UFC's Dana White joins Meta's board weeks before Trump takes office
UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Meta two weeks before the new administration begins.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Biden announces more federal resources for New Orleans after deadly attack
As President Biden met with families of victims of the New Orleans pickup truck attack, the White House announced more federal resources to protect the city as it looks forward to the Super Bowl ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
UFC’s Dana White joins Meta’s board weeks before Trump takes office
Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Facebook parent Meta two weeks before the new administration begins.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Biden Visits New Orleans Monday to Mourn With Grieving Families
Mr. Biden’s trip to New Orleans, his latest as “consoler in chief,” joins a lengthy history of presidential visits to a city that has seen more than its share of tragedies and disasters.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Watch: The Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before
Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of monthsABC News - Jan. 6 -
Biden bans new drilling in US coastal waters weeks before Trump handover
Ban includes entire Atlantic coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington, and part of Bering Sea. Joe Biden has banned offshore drilling across an immense ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
UK weather: Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warnings covering much of UK – live
Warning for snow and ice in place across most of south-west, north-west and West Midlands in England, Wales, western and northern Scotland and Northern Ireland. How you have been affected by ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
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More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued
Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office, With New York Sentencing Set
Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden to deliver two major speeches in his final days in office
The remarks include a foreign policy speech and the importance of alliances followed by a farewell address after more than five decades in the political sphere, sources familiar with the plans told ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Former Capitol Police officers call Trump’s vows to pardon Jan. 6 rioters ‘a betrayal’
Former Capitol Police officers present during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection said President-elect Trump’s commitment to pardon rioters is “a betrayal.” “It’s a betrayal, a stab in the heart,” former ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House
The president recognized five officers who responded to a 2023 school shooting at a private Christian school in Tennessee, and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Climate group calls for Biden to pardon activists for museum demonstrations
An international climate advocacy organization called on President Biden to pardon four activists charged with felonies in connection with climate demonstrations before leaving office. Two of the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden to visit New Orleans Monday, in wake of Bourbon Street attack
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with families and community members during their visit, the White House said.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported
With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden to travel to New Orleans on Monday
President Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday following the New Years attack that killed 15 people, including the attacker, and injured at least 35 others. Biden will be joined on the trip ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to comeABC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden expected to block $15bn takeover of US Steel
President set to kill Nippon Steel’s bid in one of his final acts in officeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Oil Drilling in Some Federal Waters
The move, expected as early as Monday, relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."CBS News - Jan. 2 -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar
Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...The Guardian - Jan. 1