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Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.Politico - 1h -
Bipartisan energy deal push flops
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Bipartisan energy deal push flops A bipartisan legislative effort to speed up the buildout of the nation's infrastructure ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump works to ease RFK Jr. worries
Presented by PBM Accountability Project — Kennedy has a history of vaccine skepticism {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump seeks to ease concerns over RFK Jr. President-elect ...The Hill - 3h -
Congress grapples over pre-Christmas catch-all deal as government shutdown looms
Top lawmakers had aimed to release bill text over the weekend but hit an impasse over agriculture aid.Politico - 1d -
Oil prices finish lower as downbeat China data ease demand prospects
Oil prices finished lower Monday as concerns over the outlook for energy demand were renewed by a batch of economic data in China that showed retail-sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November.MarketWatch - 6h -
Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach a deal to keep the government's lights on past Dec. 20. Text of a continuing resolution (CR) for a government funding package was expected on ...The Hill - 1d -
Fed to cut rates this week, bringing an end to first phase of easing
The Federal Reserve is set to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point this week, staying on the path it has laid out to slowly bring rates down even as the economic landscape ...MarketWatch - 1d -
U.N. talks fail to reach agreement regarding increased risks of global drought
The biennial talks, known as COP 16, attempted to create strong global mandates to legally bind and require nations to fund early warning systems and build resilient infrastructure in poorer ...CBS News - 2d -
4 Reasons Acquisition Deals Fail
Here’s what often goes wrong in acquisition deals and how to avoid costly mistakes.Inc. - 2d -
Legendary coach Bill Belichick reaches deal with UNC: "A dream come true"
After leaving the New England Patriots at the end of the 2023 season, Bill Belichick is headed to University of North Carolina as the new head coach of their football team. While Belichick has ...CBS News - 3d -
Louisville and Justice Dept. Reach Deal on Federal Oversight of Police
The agreement comes after the Justice Department documented excessive use of force, illegal searches and car stops and widespread discrimination against Black people and those with mental illnesses.The New York Times - 4d -
Alessia Russo double eases Arsenal to WCL victory against Vålerenga
Two goals from Alessia Russo helped Arsenal claim a 3-1 win at Vålerenga in the Women’s Champions League to take a big step towards securing top spot in Group C.. The Gunners were already ...The Guardian - 4d -
Justice Dept. reaches deal with Louisville to reform police force after Breonna Taylor shooting
The Justice Department announced a deal with the city of Louisville, Kentucky, to reform its police force with a court-enforceable agreement. The move is a result of the federal probe into Breonna ...CBS News - 4d -
Here’s what to make of Trump’s promise of expedited permits for big investments
Analysts have been assessing President-elect Donald Trump’s promise — which called out environmental permits in particular — and they’re concluding that while he’s sending a clear signal, the ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings
The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.The New York Times - 5d -
New York Times and Tech Guild Reach Deal
The union, which represents some 600 tech workers at the publication, had been negotiating for a contract for more than two years. It will vote on ratifying the deal next week.The New York Times - 5d -
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger, sues grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger a day after it was rejected in two courts and it is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn’t do enough to secure regulatory approval of the $24.6 ...ABC News - 5d -
Albertsons Gives Up Kroger Bid, Sues the Grocery Chain for Failed Deal
The lawsuit follows two separate Monday rulings blocking what would have been the largest ever grocery chain merger.Inc. - 5d -
Ex-Aggie reaches plea deal in sexual assault case
Former New Mexico State basketball player Kim Aiken Jr. agreed to plead guilty to two felony counts of false imprisonment and one count of conspiracy to commit false imprisonment.ESPN - 5d -
Trump promises 'fully expedited' permits for investors of $1 billion-plus in U.S.
The Truth Social post signals Trump's aim to deregulate federal agencies, undo Biden-era environmental rules, and attract foreign investment.CNBC - 6d -
Trump promises ‘fully expedited approvals and permits’ to billionaire investors in the US – live
President-elect also promises faster environmental approvals without giving further details in latest sign of billionaire-friendly policies. Art Arthur, a resident fellow at the anti-immigration ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump vows to speed up permits for anyone investing $1bn in the US
President-elect pledges to loosen environmental rules for big developersFinancial Times - 6d -
China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years
Faced with a faltering economy and falling prices, the Politburo loosened the policy approach of China’s central bank and called for “extraordinary” measures.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say
People familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Prendergast eclipses debutant Barrett as Leinster ease to victory at Bristol
Bristol 12-35 Leinster Jordie Barrett impresses during Leinster debut Much is expected of Leinster’s new All Black recruit Jordie Barrett but it was the Irish province’s young home‑reared ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source says
A person familiar with the negoatiations says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $49.5 million, three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O’NeillABC News - Dec. 7 -
Insurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to end decades of Assad rule
The insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed.ABC News - Dec. 7 -
South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote
Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
South Korean parliamentary motion to impeach President Yoon fails after ruling party lawmakers boycott vote
South Korean parliamentary motion to impeach President Yoon fails after ruling party lawmakers boycott voteABC News - Dec. 7 -
Effort to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout
Opposition leaders hoping to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law hit a roadblock Saturday, after members of the ruling party left the room, ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
South Korean president’s impeachment fails after ruling party lawmakers walk out
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Saturday for declaring martial law but did not say he would resign as he faces an impeachment vote.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
The European Union has reached a blockbuster free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade allianceABC News - Dec. 6 -
The Biggest Business Fails of 2024
What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Sources: Severino, A's reach 3-year, $67M deal
The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 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 -
NFLPA , NFL reach agreement on relaxed rules regarding substance abuse, performance enhancing substances
The new rules will go into effect Dec. 6CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
California bill would ease access to over-the-counter birth control pills
Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new bill. The bill, which was recently introduced to the California State ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
East Coast to See More Freezing Temperatures as Lake-Effect Snow Eases
Snow has been piling up for days around the Great Lakes as temperatures remain bitterly cold in the eastern United States. Another storm system brings the threat of more.The New York Times - Dec. 3