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Inside Iowa State's chase for its first conference title in 112 years
The Cyclones are 10-game winners for the first time and can earn a conference crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Amber Glenn becomes first US woman in 14 years to win figure skating Grand Prix Final
Amber Glenn has become the first American to win the women’s Grand Prix Final competition since Alissa Czisny 14 years agoABC News - Dec. 7 -
Football fans stand up to ‘ridiculous’ ticket-price hikes that border on antipathy
Premier League supporters are fighting to retain concession prices in the face of clubs’ desire to target ‘tourist fans’. For West Ham supporters it was a sense of values betrayed. “The club should ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
'This was preventable’: Corporate world shudders at new risks after slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats against corporations have been rising for years, fueled in part by the echo chamber of social media and an increasingly polarized political environment.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
World's oldest known wild bird lays her first egg in four years at age 74
The world's oldest known wild bird is hatching a plan to continue her legacy.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Lululemon’s stock soars as 16 banks hike their price targets. One bear says sell into the rally.
The athleisure-apparel company’s pivot to bright colors seems to be working.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
How Josh Allen's turnover-free, less-is-more approach is spearheading Bills QB's push for first MVP
This might be the best version of Josh Allen we've seen as he closes in on an NFL MVP awardCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
This market maven raised his S&P 500 target three times this year. Now he says there’s too many bulls
Contrarian indicators are making Ed Yardeni wary of a short-term pullback for stocksMarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
What you can do to prevent cervical cancer
After years of decline, cervical cancer rates are rising in some demographics in the United States — primarily low-income women and those in their 30s and 40s. If the disease spreads in the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison
The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029
Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.The Hill - 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 -
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Disney raises its annual dividend by 33% following ‘highly successful year’
The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday raised its annual dividend by 33%, to $1 a share, after a year marked by increased streaming profits and blockbuster movies.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first
Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
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Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths
According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play
Javier Mascherano has arrived in Miami and is already at work as Inter Miami's new coachABC News - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani Is First Transgender Woman to Win Model of the Year
Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers
Frontier Airlines, one of the world’s biggest budget airlines, is adding first-class seats.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers
Frontier Airlines next year will retrofit its Airbus jetliners to include two rows of first-class seats.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Cervical cancer kills thousands of women each year. Stigma and silence are impeding efforts to prevent it.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. But the disease is shrouded in stigma and silence that could be ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
French bond yield spread to Germany near 12-year high a day ahead of vote on government
French sovereign bonds rose, though the yield spread with Germany still traded near the widest since the European debt crisisMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years
The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Appalachian State fires coach Shawn Clark after program's first losing season in 11 years
Clark went 40–24 in his five seasons at Appalachian State, including an upset of Texas A&M in 2022.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
AC/DC's Power Up tour, its first U.S. run in nine years, will stop at the Rose Bowl
AC/DC's Power Up tour will hit 13 stadiums in North America in the spring, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on April 18.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2
