Congress can spare teenagers from sextortion by passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act

How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress

Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Family bought an abandoned train car from 1909 for $3,000 and turned it into an Airbnb that brings in over $90,000 a year—take a look inside

Isaac French and his family converted a 100-year-old train car into an Airbnb that's projected to earn over $100,000 in 2024.

CNBC - 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

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress

The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Toothless Tottenham laid low by Bournemouth’s teenage defender Huijsen

. Teenage defender Dean Huijsen became Bournemouth’s youngest Premier League goalscorer by heading his side to victory over Tottenham at the Vitality Stadium.. Andoni Iraola’s Cherries had upset ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

What Can You Expect From Incoming SBA Chief Kelly Loeffler?

Assuming Loeffler’s nomination is confirmed by the Senate, many challenges await her at the Small Business Administration’s mast.

Inc. - Dec. 5

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Get Tactical In New Turn-Based Beat-'Em-Up

A newly announced TMNT game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown , will see Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello eschew their usual genre of sidescrolling beat-em-up for a ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Lane Johnson thinks this tackle is going to take this moniker, given by Nick Sirianni, from him

Johnson's battery mate, Jordan Mailata, is the top graded tackle by PFF

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

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 Guam

ABC 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

Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure

Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days

In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

In 'Black Doves,' Keira Knightley is a mother and an assassin: 'My teenage self is thrilled'

The actor discusses her role in Netflix's new thriller series, what it was like growing up in the spotlight and how she really feels about "Love Actually."

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?

Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.

NBC News - Dec. 5

House GOP braces for tiniest vote margin possible: 'We have nothing to spare'

House Republicans will have zero room for error in the 119th Congress — literally. Rep. John Duarte (R) conceded to Democrat Adam Gray in California’s 13th Congressional District Tuesday night — ...

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

Phil Knight spares no NIL deal in thirst for Oregon national title: 'He's gonna help me make my shoe'

Most people assume the Nike co-founder's involvement in Oregon's recruiting operation, but the level of specificity uncovered Wednesday is noteworthy

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

General Motors Takes $5 Billion Hit From Ailing China Business

The charge marks the latest example of how global automakers are struggling in China as local consumers embrace electric vehicles from homegrown brands.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser

President-elect says Navarro, his former White House trade adviser, will focus on tariffs. Donald Trump said he would name former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as senior counselor for ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor

Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.

CBS News - Dec. 4

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

Agent's Take: Biggest individual dead money charges in 2024, including Broncos' big hit from Russell Wilson

The Steelers are reaping the benefits of Wilson's comeback at a discount rate

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

7 Proven Strategies to Motivate Your Team and Take Your Business From Good to Great

Research shows that motivated employees are much more productive than those who aren’t.

Inc. - 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

Israel Vazquez dies at 46: Legendary former champion from Mexico passes away after cancer battle

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced the news on Tuesday

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office

Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Joe Biden’s selfish parting act

In pardoning his son, the president has ensured that the distance between himself and Trump is now shrouded in fog

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.

NBC News - 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

Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter

Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter is a Consummate Act of Nepotism

With the pardon of his son, President Biden added his name to the roll call of presidents who dishonored their office by misusing the pardon power.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

What investors can learn from the S&P's performance after presidential elections since 1928

Investors wondering if the presidential election may usher in a bad or good time for the stock market won’t find any easy answers looking at the past.

NBC News - Dec. 2

‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?

The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2