Facing Trump's mass deportation plans, some sanctuary cities shift their tone

Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported

With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported

Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come

ABC News - Jan. 3

The Memo: New Orleans mass killing gets pulled into partisan political battle

It took less than 48 hours for the mass killing in New Orleans to be pulled into the partisan debates that are roiling the nation. In the process, some of the political rhetoric ran roughshod over ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - Jan. 3

In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy

Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Ukraine is investigating its special French-trained brigade after reports of mass desertion and command problems

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Oil Drilling in Some Federal Waters

The move, expected as early as Monday, relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Kingsbury wants to be HC again 'at some point'

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he would like to be a head coach again but declined to say if that meant this offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 2

10 teens wounded in Queens mass shooting, police say

A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Jimmy Garoppolo: It's exciting to get out with the guys, get some real football in

After clinching the NFC West through the strength of victory tiebreaker last Sunday night, the Rams will do what they've traditionally done under head coach Sean McVay and rest starters in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results

Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired - Jan. 2

The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt

Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.

CNBC - Jan. 1

Trump's criminal cases are fading away, but some legal perils still loom in 2025

A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Fate of endangered monkey hinges on Brazilian city’s planning policy

Pied tamarin has narrow range and is found only around borders of Manaus in the Amazon rainforest. The fate of one of the world’s most threatened primates will be on the line in the coming months ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

Wired - Jan. 1

Football transfer rumours: Ronaldo on the move? City in for Zubimendi?

Today’s rumours are driving you to the door. Paracetamol. Check. Water. Check. Rumour Mill? Check! Welcome to 2025, eerily similar to the end of 2024, save for a new calendar on the kitchen wall ...