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In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support
A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Reeves insists she will act to meet ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules
UK chancellor’s trip improve ties with China has been overshadowed by sell-off in bond marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
It’s Now Possible to Make Batteries Out of Paper
This startup just won an award at CES for its paper-based battery.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say
Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa saga. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Experts ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Enron Is Back. Could This Possibly Be Real?
One of the pranksters behind “Birds Aren’t Real” is back to revive a company synonymous with corporate malfeasance — it has merch and what it’s claiming is an at-home nuclear reactor.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
'Stop saying I crashed the economy,' says Liz Truss. Is it possible to gaslight an entire country? | Hugh Muir
The former PM has sent a cease and desist letter to the current one. Will everyone who thinks she was useless get one next?. The problem with worrying about megalomaniacs on the web and wildfires ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Mass Effect Actor On Why AI Is "Existential" Issue In Ongoing Strike Negotiations
Video game voice actors in the SAG-AFTRA union have been on strike since July 2024, and one of the chief issues concerns the use of artificial intelligence. Jennifer Hale, who is among the most ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
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Biden aides express optimism about Gaza ceasefire negotiations
President Joe Biden aides are once again expressing hope that Israel and Hamas could be close to reaching a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by the terrorist group.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Body of an Israeli hostage is found in Gaza, possibly alongside his son's remains, army says
Israel’s military says troops have recovered the body of another hostage from GazaABC News - Jan. 9 -
Will Trump's presidency help ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
The bodies of two Israeli hostages, believed to be a father and son, have been found, though officials are still working to confirm their identities. The discovery comes as families of hostages in ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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Bipartisan lawmakers come together to honor Jimmy Carter with wreath laying
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland as father says deal for US to buy it 'must happen'
Donald Trump, Jr., son of President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized that his visit to Greenland on Tuesday was just a personal one.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Kinzinger says he doesn't want pardon to shield against possible Trump retaliation
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) says he does not want a preemptive pardon from President Biden to shield him from possible retaliation by President-elect Trump for his participation on the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Biden signs bipartisan outdoor recreation bill into law
President Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting outdoor recreation weeks after it cleared the Senate. The bill, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
O'Malley touts endorsements of current, former Congressional Black Caucus members in DNC chair bid
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Monday touted the endorsements of current and former Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members in his Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair bid. “I am ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
All 49 possible Super Bowl matchups, ranked
Some Super Bowl matchups are atrocious and unthinkable, some are transcendent and we should only get so lucky.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
For Democrats, strategic and bipartisan cooperation is necessary
Recognizing that there are areas where compromise can — and should — be reached while also understanding that Democrats should protect certain core principles is a good first step.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Sen. Kelly says Intelligence Committee will get briefed this week on New Orleans attack
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that the Intelligence Committee will get briefed on the New Orleans attack this coming week. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Kelly, who sits on ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Trump says he’s open to a deal for Dreamers. Sen. Schumer responds: 'We'd welcome it'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
100% stocks for retirement? A new study says dump the 60/40 portfolio and target-date funds.
An all-equity portfolio, with a focus on international stocks, could be the key to maximizing retirement wealth, research suggests.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
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These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Austrian liberal party quits coalition talks leaving negotiations in disarray
Surprise move by Neos raises doubts about viability of forming centrist government excluding far right. The smallest of three parties in talks to form Austria’s next government has unexpectedly ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Bipartisan lawmakers renew push for legislation supporting Georgia against Russian interference
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass legislation supporting Georgia, touting it as one of the best and first examples of bipartisan unity of the new Congress. Reps. Joe ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Cowboys to meet with Mike McCarthy next week about coaching job; Jerry Jones says Week 18 game no factor
Dallas reportedly has until Jan. 14 to make a decision on McCarthyCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Takano to take helm of Congressional Equality Caucus
Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) will take the reins of the Congressional Equality Caucus, a coalition of House Democrats supportive of LGBTQ rights, in the 119th Congress, the group announced Friday. ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
New year, new playbook: No more bipartisan favors for the GOP
Hakeem Jeffries is not the leader Democrats are looking for.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden giving second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 congressional panel
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
FBI says it foiled possible attack against pro-Israel group Aipac
Man accused of traveling to offices in Florida with intention of ‘killing, injuring, harassing and intimidating’. FBI agents say they have foiled a possible attack on a US pro-Israel group ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Cops shot, possible explosive devices found after truck hits crowd in New Orleans, officials say
At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS News' Michael George and Kati Weis have more.CBS News - Jan. 1
