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Congress can spare teenagers from sextortion by passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act
Our children's safety is an issue that transcends party lines.The Hill - 5h -
How the 119th Congress can move the needle on US cybersecurity
The 119th Congress must strengthen our national cybersecurity posture, and it will require all cyber-informed members to take leadership roles to tackle this challenge.The Hill - 2d -
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.CBS News - 3d -
The last bullet: When a gun seems unloaded but can still take a life
A "magazine disconnect" on handguns can help prevent accidental shootings, but the gun industry has opposed efforts to mandate it.NBC News - 3d -
FAA head Michael Whitaker to step down before Trump takes office
Mike Whitaker, head of the FAA, the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry, said he will step down Jan. 20, as Donald Trump takes office.CNBC - 4d -
HEARTS Act supported by Bills' Damar Hamlin unanimously passes in U.S. Senate, heads to president's desk
The bill would provide grants to help prevent deaths from sudden cardiac arrestCBS Sports - 4d -
FBI director Christopher Wray to step down before Trump takes office
Resignation comes after president-elect said he will nominate Kash Patel to lead top US law enforcement agencyFinancial Times - 4d -
Taking on the GCHQ Christmas challenge? These experts can help
This year's challenge once again requires a mix of puzzle-solving techniques.BBC News - 4d -
John Galliano Steps Down From Maison Margiela
The star designer, who has often courted controversy, rebuilt his reputation at the Parisian fashion house. After 10 years, he said goodbye with an Instagram post.The New York Times - 4d -
Crews fight Malibu fire from the air as winds die down
Winds have died down and conditions are improving in southern California as the Franklin Fire continues to burn. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how planes are able to drop retardant on the ...NBC News - 5d -
Man, 88, passes grade 8 piano with distinction, 67 years after taking grade 7
Ray Eveleigh says playing helps keep his brain active and wife and daughter encouraged him to go for grade 8. By the age of 88, most of us imagine our exam days are long over. But for Ray Eveleigh, ...The Guardian - 5d -
How signing the JUDGES Act into law can help Biden's judicial legacy
President Biden has the opportunity to improve his judicial legacy by signing the bipartisan JUDGES Act into law, which would ensure that all Americans have timely access to federal district courts.The Hill - 5d -
Overdose deaths are down, but the crisis is far from resolved
It is far too soon to declare victory.The Hill - 5d -
NFL Week 15 odds, picks: Steelers upset Eagles in Pennsylvania showdown, Panthers take down Cowboys
Here's how Week 15 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - 5d -
How Europe is bending the rules to spare carmakers from climate fines
Also in this newsletter: a dispatch from the political mess in RomaniaFinancial Times - 5d -
Brotherly gripe? Eagles can fix any issues with one breakout passing game: Analysis
The Philadelphia Eagles have to make sure they don’t beat themselvesABC News - 5d -
The Guardian view on Trump’s threat to the media: time to pass the Press Act
Bipartisan legislation offers historic protections for journalists, banning secret surveillance and ensuring source confidentiality. Fears of a press crackdown under Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - 6d -
As UnitedHealth shooting puts health insurance in focus, 4 million people could get priced out of coverage if Congress doesn’t act
Inaction on Capitol Hill could soon make healthcare plans more expensive, potentially adding to the country’s uninsured rate amid rising premiums.MarketWatch - 6d -
Mark Ruffalo presses Biden to act fast on 'forever chemicals' before Trump takes office
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is urging the Biden administration to take decisive regulatory action on "forever chemicals," as the return of President-elect Trump to the White House looms near. ...The Hill - 6d -
Lara Trump stepping down from RNC amid Senate speculation
Lara Trump is stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as she considers replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R), whom her father-in-law, President-elect Trump, picked to ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Preserving Macao's fusion cuisine with recipes passed down generations
A crack of fire under a sprawling wok, a dab of soy sauce and a splash of Chinese rice wine. Bursts of aroma from spices sourced from around the world sizzle as a chef prepares Minchi, a dish of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Chargers pull in front on touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to Quentin Johnston
The Chargers came alive in the third quarter and took the lead in a critical AFC West road game.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
No. 4 Kentucky overcomes 18-point deficit, takes down No. 7 Gonzaga in overtime 90-89
Gonzaga’s Graham Ike led all scorers with a 28 points and 11 rebounds. Kentucky’s Lamont Butler didn’t play because of an ankle injury.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Trump says he will act 'very quickly' to pardon Jan. 6 rioters upon taking office
President-elect Trump, in a new interview, said he intends to act on his first day to pardon individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol, including those who have pleaded ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Gutsy Gunner Stockton lifts Georgia to SEC title over Texas, sparing CFP from a Jordan Travis 2.0 predicament
The little-used backup QB may be a big part of UGA's College Football Playoff push with Carson Beck's status in doubt.CBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Video appears to show protesters in Homs, Syria taking down statues
Video posted to social media appears to show protesters in Homs, Syria attempting to take down a statue of Hafez al-Assad. This comes as Syrian rebels have claimed to have taken control of Homs.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy want Congress to pass huge spending cuts. That's a tough sell
Congress' enthusiasm for smaller government is tempered by the difficulty of agreeing on what to cut.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Trump is already acting like he's president: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump is already acting like he is in the White House 45 days before the inaguaration, overshadowing Joe Biden's final weeks as president.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Can Syrian rebels maintain momentum and take Damascus?
Assad’s forces have offered little resistance so far, as attention turns to how his allies will react. Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing? So far the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Trump isn't president yet, but that hasn't stopped him from starting to act like he is
Trump won't be president for another 45 days, but the president-in-waiting isn't shying away from acting like the president-in-reality.NBC News - 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 -
Taiwanese President Lai reportedly has phone talks from Guam with US Congress leaders
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has reportedly held phone calls with U.S. congressional leaders while visiting GuamABC News - 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 -
A Gem in Shades From Shamrock to Sage Takes the Spotlight
Eighteen jewelry designers create pieces featuring unusual copper-rich green tourmalines.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two years, study shows
World’s largest ‘longitudinal cohort study’ reports that older teens and society’s most disadvantaged most likely to be affected. Most teenagers who have suffered from long Covid recover within two ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule
Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?
Inspired by the movement for women’s rights in Iran, Elahe Esmaili returns to her hometown to start her own resistance.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Dillon Gabriel, an extra year in his pocket, takes aim at Case Keenum's career passing record: 'Is he mad?'
Count Keenum as a fan of Gabriel, and of the times he's lived throughCBS Sports - Dec. 2
