F.B.I. Chief to Step Out of ‘the Fray,’ and Housing’s Terrible Year

Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI chief?

Venture capitalist David Sacks has been tapped to serve as President-elect Trump’s White House czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, taking on a newly created role to lead the ...

The Hill - 5d

How effects meld past and present as 'Apes' sequel 'Kingdom' steps into the future

For director Wes Ball, setting 'Kingdom' in lush jungles and harsh beaches was a chance to imagine a fresh new take on the long-running 'Planet of the Apes' franchise.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Trump’s F.B.I. Pick Has an Enemies List. Biden Should Pardon Everyone on It.

The president has a chance to save innocent people from MAGA persecution.

The New York Times - 6d

Macron vows not to step aside after fall of French government

President says opposition parties ‘chose chaos’ as Paris faces deadlock after vote of no confidence in Barnier

Financial Times - 6d

Official NWSL free agent tracker: Offseason signings rolling out ahead of new year

Players have resigned or moved on

CBS Sports - 6d

Secret Service chief and congressman get into shouting match at House hearing

During a hearing on the assassination attempt against President-elect Trump, acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, got into a heated shouting match over an ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

As Steve Kerr Steps Down, Who Will Lead U.S. Basketball Next?

There are two top candidates to coach the men’s national team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Will Washington need to step up to support Intel?

Exit of CEO Pat Gelsinger maybe a sign of a shift in attitude by the company’s board to a huge strategic overhaul

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Yuval Sharon to step down as artistic director of the Industry opera company

Visionary opera leader Yuval Sharon will step down as co-artistic director of the Industry, the groundbreaking L.A. company he established a decade ago.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Terrible NFL defenses that could help you during the fantasy football playoffs

Andy Behrens has a short list of defenses that have extremely favorable late-season fantasy schedules, three of which are real-life terrible.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award: Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Lions' Jared Goff among NFL's nominees

The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair

Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday he would step down from his role as the Democratic leader on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 years

The day after an inferno struck Notre Dame cathedral in 2019, its current chief architect, Philippe Villeneuve, walked despondently into its remains

ABC News - Dec. 5

South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree

President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid

The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spending

ABC News - Dec. 4

Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50

Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Russian General Calls U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs

In a highly unusual call, the two men “discussed a number of global and regional security issues, to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” a spokesman said.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Head of Democratic Caucus says thin House margins make attendance vital next year

The head of the House Democratic Caucus is sending an early message to his troops heading into the 119th Congress: Attendance will be crucial given the razor-tight margins in the lower chamber. ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

The birth of Lauren Mayberry as a solo artist should be marked by something like a wolf cry

ABC News - Dec. 4

Stellantis and Intel heads resign, adding to record-breaking CEO step-downs this year

A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees

President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Prudential Financial CEO Charles Lowrey to Step Down

Andrew Sullivan, head of international businesses and global investment management, will succeed him.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.

CNBC - Dec. 3

2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

Did you have a “Brat summer” this year

ABC News - Dec. 3

What Kash Patel Could Do to the F.B.I.

The true danger is almost less about the pick and more about what it says of Trump’s approach to his second term.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissioner

ABC News - Dec. 2

Kash Patel Has Plan to Remake the F.B.I. Into a Tool of Trump

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the F.B.I. has called for firing the agency’s top officials, shutting down its Washington headquarters and prosecuting journalists.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Why Stellantis’ chief executive Carlos Tavares was axed

Portuguese boss refused to budge on pace of EV transition as cries from suppliers, workers and government grew louder

Financial Times - Dec. 2

LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to step down in January