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Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."ABC News - 9h -
Critics Complain That Italy’s Government Is Interfering in the Arts
Italy’s culture ministry dismissed experts preparing an exhibition on Futurism and put in its own appointees, who created a show that seems to glorify the Mussolini years.The New York Times - 15h -
F.T.C. Sues Southern Glazer’s for Illegal Pricing
The suit, under a long-dormant antitrust law, accuses Southern Glazer’s of charging small businesses “drastically” more than big chains.The New York Times - 1d -
As Europe Looks for a Leader, Italy Thrives While France and Germany Teeter
With Germany and France mired in crisis, the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks like a haven of stability, turning the continent’s usual pattern on its head.The New York Times - 1d -
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury on overseas trip
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.CBS News - 12h -
Encountering Italy and Germany on a Road Trip Through Southern Brazil
A road trip through Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state leads to German and Italian cuisine, dialects and a surprising number of music festivals.The New York Times - 21h -
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McConnell working from home after tripping at Capitol
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) missed his usual morning speech to open the Senate on Thursday after falling earlier in the week and suffering a minor cut to the face and a sprained ...The Hill - 1d -
Panthers look to extend point streak as road trip continues in Vancouver
Florida enters play Thursday atop the Atlantic Division while Vancouver holds the final Wild Card spot in the Western ConferenceYahoo Sports - 1d -
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Progress in Southern California wildfire battle, but threat continues
High winds posed a continuing threat to parts of Southern California hit by explosive wildfires. More than a dozen homes were destroyed or damaged, and thousands remained under evacuation orders or ...NBC News - 2d -
'Not normal' to play after 16-hour trip - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says it is "not normal" for a player to make the 16-hour round trip to Kazakhstan on Thursday and then play on Sunday against Brentford.BBC News - 2d -
How mafias cash in by preying on hotels, restaurants in Italy
Organized crime groups preying on vulnerable companies are taking home $3.5 billion a year, a research institute warned.CBS News - 2d -
These Palestinians disappeared after encounters with Israeli troops in Gaza
Dozens of Palestinians are receiving help from an Israeli legal group in their search for family members who went missing after being separated by Israeli soldiers during raids and arrests in the ...ABC News - 2d -
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Southern California
A fast-moving wildfire on California's Malibu coast has destroyed several homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Fire crews are still working to get the Franklin Fire under control. Jonathan ...CBS News - 3d -
Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus
Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some families hoped to reunite with loved ones, while others are leaving amid an ...The New York Times - 3d -
McDonald's customer who spotted Luigi Mangione details encounter
A McDonald's customer who spotted Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, described the moment when he saw the suspect in the ...The Hill - 3d -
Brazil legend Marta not aiming for 2027 World Cup
Brazil legend Marta has said she does not plan to play at the 2027 Women's World Cup which will be held in her home country.ESPN - 3d -
Explosive brush fire forces evacuations in southern California
A mandatory evacuation is in place in southern California due to an explosive brush fire in Malibu. Officials say at least 1,700 acres have already burned. High winds are spreading the fire. CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
Wildfire erupts in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Malibu
A dangerous wildfire suddenly exploded in Southern California, surrounding Pepperdine University and putting thousands of homeowners and nearby college students on high alert. NBC’s Dana Griffin ...NBC News - 3d -
Panthers on a roll as they begin long road trip in Seattle
Florida has gone 5-0-1 over their past six games while the Kraken have won three of fourYahoo Sports - 3d -
Why did ‘Brazil’s George Floyd’ receive less public outcry – even in Brazil?
Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was asphyxiated in a police car – but his killers’ lengthy sentences received little attention. Stopped at a checkpoint for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, Genivaldo ...The Guardian - 3d -
Brazil's president 'well' after brain bleed surgery
The 79-year-old leader's bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October.BBC News - 3d -
Brazil's President Lula undergoes emergency brain surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has undergone emergency surgery to drain bleeding on his brain.NBC News - 3d -
Endless work, little money, occasional UFOs: my father’s five decades driving Brazil’s roads | Long read
As a sociologist, my career couldn’t be further from that of my father, who spent his life on the road as a truck driver. It’s only in recent years, as illness has struck, that I’ve started to ...The Guardian - 4d -
USWNT to play pair of April friendlies with Brazil
The United States women will play a pair of friendlies against Brazil in April in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, which the Americans won 1-0.ESPN - 4d -
Road to Damascus Littered With Relics of Fallen Assad Government
Reporters for The New York Times entered Syria on Monday, finding remnants of former President Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive rule.The New York Times - 4d -
Amorim on Utd defeat: Long road back to top
Ruben Amorim said Man United are facing a "long journey" back to the top after Nottingham Forest recorded their first win at Old Trafford for 30 years.ESPN - 5d -
Sources: Marshall's Huff in Southern Miss' sights
Marshall coach Charles Huff is expected to formalize a deal to take over at Southern Miss, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
Antonio in stable condition after 'road accident'
West Ham forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after being involved in a "road traffic accident" in the Essex area on Saturday.ESPN - 5d -
The Spectrum review – a tactile trip to the 1980s
This latest piece of modern vintage hardware from Retro Games Ltd makes for an astonishingly nostalgic experience. The first time I played on a ZX Spectrum was at the Stockport branch of Debenhams, ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Exasperation at misspelt road repainting
A newly-patched stretch of road near a school now reads "Ceep Klear".BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Will China’s manufacturing juggernaut run out of road?
Faced with weak demand at home and the threat of tariffs abroad, Beijing is under pressure to rethink its export-driven modelFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
1,300 miles to an away game? On the road with Las Palmas
The Canary Islands' club's first win at Barcelona in 53 years was part of a journey, in more ways than one.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past
Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budgetFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in femicide that rocked Italy
A 23-year-old Italian man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to stabbing his ex-girlfriend in a closely watched case that sparked public outcry.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt
None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail
Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.BBC News - Dec. 3
