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CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Colorado gov: Admit DC and Puerto Rico as states before Greenland
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) urged President-elect Trump to admit Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico as states before eyeing Greenland’s addition to the U.S. “If it’s the choice of the people of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team
Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Meloni in hot water over government talks with Musk’s SpaceX
Italian premier accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiativeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped average IQ, study finds
Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice cores extracted from Greenland.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages
A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
DC’s new pandas are loving the snow day
The pair of pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., played in powder after the region received several inches of snow overnight. “Tumbling in a winter wonderland!” the National Zoo ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Lead pollution linked to lower IQs in Roman Empire: Study
Atmospheric lead pollution likely caused cognitive decline among citizens of the Roman Empire, according to research published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Blocked Merger
The companies argue in a lawsuit that the process of reviewing the transaction was corrupted by politics.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked deal
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have filed lawsuits against the Biden admin. after the president blocked their $15 billion acquisition deal. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Steel, Nippon Sue Biden Administration Over Merger Block Decision
The steel makers want a federal court to junk the President’s call to scrap the $14.9 billion merger, saying the national security concerns cited are groundless.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Source: Bengals fire DC Anarumo after 6 seasons
The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on Monday after missing the postseason, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Clemson fires DC Goodwin after struggles vs. run
Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after the Tigers' defense took a significant step back this past season, especially against the run.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria
The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers
Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditionsABC News - Jan. 6 -
Nippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
U.S. Steel and Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel sued the U.S. government Monday in a last-ditch effort to move forward with their merger, which President Biden blocked Friday over national security ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC
A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Klobuchar says DC is ready for Jan. 6 after ‘major changes’ to security and protocol
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said on Sunday that she's confident in Washington D.C.'s preparedness on Jan. 6, pointing to the "major changes" made to security and protocol after the attack four ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
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Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter Helped Clean Up Canada’s Chalk River Nuclear Accident
The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Vance undergoes sinus surgery at DC hospital
Vice President-elect JD Vance is undergoing a planned surgery on Friday, according to a spokesperson. “The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery and will be back to work ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return
Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
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Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation
DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups
An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg last month. “I am on ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th presidentABC News - Jan. 2 -
Climate policy is about to take a back seat in DC — here’s what we can do about it
It’s hardly a big secret that climate policy will not be a priority of the incoming Trump administration.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
DC police tighten security after New Orleans New Year's attack
Police in Washington on Wdnesday said they have upped security measures after the New Year's attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans. “While there is no known threat to the District of Columbia, out ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration
President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted
The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
