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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says
ABC News - Jan. 7
World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’

Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’. The international effort to avert climate catastrophe has become mired ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7
I don’t want to hear MPs’ personal testimonies in parliament. Issues like assisted dying are for heads, not hearts | Simon Jenkins

On matters of war, of life and death, we hear emotional stories from politicians. It may be engaging, but I’m not sure it is right. Recently, John Healey, the relatively new defence secretary, made ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7
U.K.'s anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

A British Treasury minister has referred herself to the U.K. government’s ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM
NBC News - Jan. 7
American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.
MarketWatch - Jan. 7
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
BBC News - Jan. 7
Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.
CBS News - Jan. 6
Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.
ESPN - Jan. 6
The battle for working people

Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition
Financial Times - Jan. 6
Data Centers Need to Look Beyond Green Energy, Siemens Says

Operators must find an alternative solution to the AI energy-consumption conundrum, Siemens’s Smart Infrastructure CEO said.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6
Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK as MPs return for 2025

Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.
BBC News - Jan. 6
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer

Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...
The Guardian - Jan. 6
Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.
The New York Times - Jan. 5
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
Labour’s new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here’s one Starmer could tell | John Harris

There’s a solid social-democratic narrative this government could use – if only its leaders would actually try . Picture this. Keir Starmer is sitting at a kitchen table, staring into the camera, ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...
The Hill - Jan. 5
How the Democrats Lost the Working Class

The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a more secure, integrated world. But blue-collar workers were left behind.
The New York Times - Jan. 4
China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.
MarketWatch - Jan. 4
Tesla’s stock got a big Trump bump. Now Elon Musk needs to get back to work.

Some of the question marks for the coming year: How will Chief Executive Elon Musk’s foray into politics will play out? And how fast and seamless will Tesla’s new projects, including a cheaper EV ...
MarketWatch - Jan. 4
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January

There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.
CBS News - Jan. 3
5 ways seniors can lower their long-term care insurance costs in 2025

With these strategies, you can save on long-term care insurance costs while maintaining the coverage you need.
CBS News - Jan. 3
Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.
CNBC - Jan. 3
Jahlani Tavai says Patriots fans need to 'know their place' after booing, 'Fire Mayo' chants

Mayo noted that 'fans pay the bills' and want to see wins
CBS Sports - Jan. 3
Remote Working Is Changing the Landscape of Entrepreneurship

New research from GoDaddy suggests that newcomers to a community tend to be more entrepreneurial.
Inc. - Jan. 3
Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.
CBS News - Jan. 3
Judiciary won’t refer Clarence Thomas, Ketanji Brown Jackson to DOJ over ethics

The federal judiciary’s policymaking body will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson violated federal ethics laws to the Justice Department. In ...
The Hill - Jan. 3
To be successful in 2025, a therapist says do these 5 things: It works 'any time of year'

To shift from ineffective resolutions to meaningful manifesting any time of year, says psychotherapist Chamin Ajjan, follow these practical tips.
CNBC - Jan. 3
FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations

Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...
The Hill - Jan. 3
Federal courts won't ask DOJ to probe possible Clarence Thomas ethics breaches

The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary's policymaking body says.
CBS News - Jan. 3
Judicial body won't refer Clarence Thomas to Justice Department over ethics lapses

The head of the Judicial Conference said there is legal uncertainty over whether it has the authority to refer complaints about Supreme Court justices.
NBC News - Jan. 3
Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?

City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.
The New York Times - Jan. 3
House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers

An independent congressional watchdog wants to dig deeper into separate campaign finance allegations against two lawmakers, Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.). The ...
The Hill - Jan. 2
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay

Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.
CNBC - Jan. 2
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates

Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution service
Financial Times - Jan. 2
New House Ethics campaign rules are a belated lump of coal

The House Committee on Ethics has issued new requirements for House members' campaign and leadership PAC funds, requiring them to maintain records demonstrating the specific campaign purpose of ...
The Hill - Jan. 2
Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs

Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham. Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing ...
The Guardian - Jan. 2
UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body

Electric Vehicles UK says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged. Britain needs to press ahead with a ban on the sale of new hybrid cars with no ...
The Guardian - Jan. 2

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