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CIA shifts theory on COVID origin: Reports
The Central Intelligence Agency said COVID-19 likely originated from a lab leak in China in a Saturday statement, pivoting from a previously neutral stance just a few days after Director John ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
McConnell sends a message
With a vote against Pete Hegseth, the former GOP leader makes clear he will be an unreliable ally of Donald Trump.Politico - Jan. 24 -
Liam Coen hired as Jaguars head coach: Buccaneers OC leaves after one season for 'opportunity of a lifetime'
Coen took himself out of consideration for the job, but changed course after GM Trent Baalke got firedCBS Sports - Jan. 24 -
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director
The Senate voted to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director approving the second high-level appointment for the Trump administration.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Federal workers placed on leave by Trump's DEI order are angry and fearful of what lies ahead
Longtime federal workers say they have become pawns in a battle for political control, that their DEI work is misunderstood and that they are under surveillance.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
John Ratcliffe sworn in as Trump's CIA director
Vice President JD Vance swore in John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Trump's administration. This comes after the Senate voted 74-25 to approve the former congressman.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Trump's CIA director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, making him the second member of President Trump’s national security team ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Bears fan sends CEO Kevin Warren drink and note asking to hire Johnson
While dining at "Old Pueblo Cantina" in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, a drink was sent over to Chicago Bears CEO Warren with a note.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
All federal DEI employees placed on leave
All federal employees who hold roles in diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been placed on paid leave as President Trump, immediately after taking office this week, signed executive ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Simeone sees 'special place' for Álvarez at Atleti
Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer ...ESPN - Jan. 22 -
How to Send Cash
Need to send some money without getting scammed or robbed? Follow this advice.Wired - Jan. 22 -
Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave
The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening. In a Tuesday memo, the U.S. Office of Personnel ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday
The Trump administration is ordering all federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Ratcliffe moves closer to CIA chief confirmation
John Ratcliffe took a step closer to being confirmed to lead the CIA on Monday as the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced his nomination. The panel advanced his nomination 14 to 3 shortly after ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration
Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Flyers Place Forward On Injured Reserve & Recall Another
The Flyers have made a few roster moves ahead of tomorrow's game against the Red Wings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
The kindness of strangers: dazed, confused and far from home, a train worker offered me a place to stay
I was a sobbing country kid, stranded without luggage at a big-city train station, when a voice inquired: ‘Can I help you?’. Read more in the kindness of strangers series I grew up in Wagga ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Wild Place Kirill Kaprizov On LTIR
Kirill Kaprizov has been placed on the Long-Term Injury Reserve.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Supreme Court leaves TikTok ban in place
The Supreme Court announces it has declined to stop a ban on TikTok, which is set to go into effect Sunday. NBC’s Laura Jarrett weighs in on the future of the popular app.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways
John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the way for him to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Trump's pick for CIA chief pledges not to let politics skew intelligence findings
John Ratcliffe, Trump’s choice for CIA director, promised senators he would not inject partisan politics into the spy agency’s work or impose political litmus tests on employees.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe's confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Goldman’s Solomon says US economy in a ‘fragile place’
Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment but urges cautionFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
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Penguins place Malkin on IR; Bunting in car accident
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve on Sunday with an upper-body injury.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Canucks Place Brännström On Waivers For Second Time This Season
Erik Brännström has eight points in 28 games this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
AI is taking the US in a strange new direction
It will drive the market to new heights and boost growth, but bring with it more political and social disruptionFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals
Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 12 -
Former Devils First-Rounder Placed On Waivers
This former Devils defenseman has been placed on waivers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Ubisoft appoints advisors to explore strategic options after report on potential buyout
Ubisoft said Thursday it's appointing advisors to review and pursue strategic options, following a report that its majority backers were considering a buyout.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Cassidy offers no direct endorsement of RFK Jr. following meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the new Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee chair, did not immediately endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to be Health ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -