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Biden creates national monument marking Indian boarding schools' history of oppression
Biden will designate a national monument to memorialize the federal government's oppression of thousands of Native American children in a boarding school system during the 19th and 20th centuries.NBC News - 4d -
U.S. Investigating Child Labor Claim at HelloFresh Subsidiary
The Labor Department investigation focuses on a plant in Aurora, Ill., operated by Factor75, a meal kit delivery company that HelloFresh acquired in 2020.The New York Times - 4d -
TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban
The app says the Supreme Court - and incoming Trump administration - needs more time to consider the case.BBC News - 4d -
Supreme Court declines to intervene in challenge to Wisconsin school district’s transgender policy
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to intervene in a case involving a group of Wisconsin parents who sued their children’s school district over a policy meant to support transgender students, ...The Hill - 4d -
UK boards’ push to increase diversity has slowed, says headhunter
Spencer Stuart warns companies against ‘one and done’ mentality after meeting minimum targetsFinancial Times - 4d -
Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump will not intervene in Syria. “Donald Trump is always consistent, if there's one thing, that he did not wanna ...The Hill - 5d -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - 5d -
Sources: Sasaki to be posted at winter meetings
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is expected to be officially posted at MLB's winter meetings next week, sources told ESPN, opening the window in which teams will try to convince him to choose them.ESPN - 6d -
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Mexico and Canada are shadowboxing for Trump's favor
Mexico and Canada are competing for President-elect Trump’s favor ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration, each trying to make their case as the more essential North American ally. But both Canadian ...The Hill - 6d -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - 6d -
Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs
A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue
New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.The New York Times - 6d -
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Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits
Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican committees asked the Supreme Court to overturn federal limits that restrict political parties from coordinating spending with candidates on the grounds ...The Hill - 6d -
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Labor data signals a new, far more uncertain job market
Dan Hevia has been laid off before — but this time feels different.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
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Ask a stylist: finding the forever party piece
From the classic tux to a dramatic frock that shouts ‘festive’ — how to choose the looks you’ll wear and wearFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
After much anticipation, University of Michigan's board doesn't vote on defunding DEI
The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Review: 'The Sticky' is an enjoyable Canadian caper led by Margo Martindale
Loosely based on the true story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, this Prime Video series, led by Margo Martindale, is a dark comedy akin to 'Fargo.'Los Angeles Times - 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 -
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Canadian police say they shot a suspect who stabbed people in Vancouver
Police say a stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in the Canadian city of Vancouver in a convenience storeABC News - Dec. 4 -
Protesters, politicians and the largest labor union call for South Korean president's resignation
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoel on Wednesday over his stunning decision to declare martial law. The martial law order lasted about six hours ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win
The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes. Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year’s Oscar race with a major win ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Can Joey Daccord be Canada's savior in goal?
The netminder has been a bright spot for Seattle this season -- and could solve a major problem for Canada.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Trump asks Whatley to return as RNC chair
President-elect Trump said Wednesday that he asked Michael Whatley to stay on for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) following the party's successful 2024 election ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. stateABC News - Dec. 3 -
Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...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 -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
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 - Dec. 2 -
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger ousted by board after disastrous performance
Intel announced Monday that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired from the company, effective Dec. 1.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.BBC News - Dec. 2