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Let's check in on 10 intriguing QB situations: Mahomes' slump, Herbert's surge
Why has Patrick Mahomes not been himself? Our reporters check in on 10 quarterback situations.ESPN - 6h -
McConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump Wants Crypto Fan Paul Atkins to Run the SEC
Atkins is the co-chair of a crypto industry advocacy group.Inc. - 20h -
Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins as SEC chair in crypto-friendly move
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate financier Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.CNBC - 1h -
Trump picks crypto enthusiast Paul Atkins for SEC chair
President-elect also names Gail Slater to run the antitrust unit at the justice departmentFinancial Times - 59m -
Georgia Republicans Seek Fani Willis’s Testimony and Records in Trump Case
Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.
XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...MarketWatch - 21h -
Bitcoin's post-election boom
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin
Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”The New York Times - 4h -
2- through 10-year yields finish higher after new Trump tariff threat
Most U.S. government debt sold off on Monday, lifting 2- and 10-year yields off their October lows, after a new tariff threat from President-elect Donald Trump reignited worries over inflation.MarketWatch - 1d -
UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing
Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil RathiFinancial Times - 1d -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - 8h -
Sabres Should Swing Trade For Surging Blackhawks Forward
With the Sabres needing more offense, they should consider making a push for this Blackhawks forward.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia
A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.NBC News - 21h -
Supermarkets 'putting profits above human rights', MP says after BBC investigation
Supermarkets that appear to be selling products linked to slave labour in China have been criticised following a BBC investigation.BBC News - 7h -
MicroStrategy has kept buying bitcoin as prices have pulled back
The software company has spent nearly $7 billion buying bitcoin in the past two weeks as prices have pulled back.MarketWatch - 2d -
Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'
James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.BBC News - 1d -
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon
A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workersABC News - 20h -
The 10 Best Books of 2024
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.The New York Times - 20h -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - 1d -
GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.Politico - 1h -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - 14h -
Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax
Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in FebruaryFinancial Times - 7h -
What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?
Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?Los Angeles Times - 1d -
AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged
Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey’s return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set new records
Cyber Monday could mark the biggest day in sales for e-commerce this year. CBS News' Nancy Chen is tracking the consumer news as the holiday shopping season begins.CBS News - 1d -
W.N.B.A. Unveils 2025 Schedule, With a Record Number of Games
Teams will play 44 games during the league’s 29th season.The New York Times - 1d -
Big-play Broncos withstand career game from Jameis Winston in wild victory
A pair of pick-sixes helped Denver keep its two-game cushion in the playoff race.ESPN - 1d -
Giddey gets a triple-double as the Bulls race past the Nets for a 128-102 victory
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-102ABC News - 1d -
Marvell forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI-backed demand
Marvell's shares have risen nearly 60% this year as Wall Street pours billions of dollars into AI-linked stocks, placing huge bets on the future of genAI technology. Demand for advanced chips that ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Man has ‘finely tuned’ plan to find £500m bitcoin thrown in tip, Cardiff court told
James Howells seeking go-ahead to search for hard drive that was accidentally thrown into landfill in 2013. For more than a decade, a computer expert from Newport in south Wales has doggedly fought ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why this star trader is ‘HODL-ing’ bitcoin, small-caps and short-squeeze stocks for now
Robert Ross: ‘If a stock is not going up in a bull market like this, it’s not something I want to own.’MarketWatch - 6h -
Enron Announces Its Return From the Dead With Crypto Patents and a Bunch of Merch
From the people who brought the world ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ comes a sequel befitting 2024’s Bitcoin rallies and general absurdity.Inc. - 1d
