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Salman Rushdie trial hears accused came ‘dangerously close to murder’
Prosecutors begin case against Hadi Matar, charged with attempted murder and assault over festival attack in 2022. Prosecutors began their case against Hadi Matar, the man accused of attacking the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trans doctor used female changing rooms after row, tribunal hears
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie argued on Christmas Eve 2023, with Ms Peggie calling the doctor a man.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Democrats press McMahon on 'minimal' education policy experience ahead of hearing
Two Democratic senators are pressing President Trump's Education Department secretary pick Linda McMahon over her "minimal" experience in education policy and broader views on education ahead of ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness
A man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur has failed to appear in court for a hearing on whether his defense team is ready to go trialABC News - Feb. 11 -
Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness
A man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur has failed to appear in court for a hearing on whether his defense team is ready to go trialABC News - Feb. 11 -
Sergeant who 'pinned down' soldier plans to leave Army, inquest hears
Gunner Jaysley Beck's assault was incorrectly categorised as a minor sanction.BBC News - 6d -
Senate Dems ask for Homeland Security hearing over inspectors general firing
Senate Democrats asked for a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing over the recent inspectors general firings by President Trump, in a letter Wednesday. “President Trump's ...The Hill - 6d -
Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing for department Trump wants to kill
Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon is the next Cabinet pick of President Trump's to face a showdown with lawmakers — and the first he has told to "put yourself out of a job." McMahon, whose ...The Hill - 6d -
Department of Education in limbo amid Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing
Mr. Trump has long teased the possibility of closing the Department of Education.CBS News - 5d -
Confirmation hearing underway for Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is before the Senate on Thursday for her confirmation hearing to be secretary of education. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman reports on the hearing and ...CBS News - 5d -
Linda McMahon vows to ‘return education to the states’ at confirmation hearing
Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, told senators she is “ready to enact” the president’s vision for the Department of Education by returning control of curriculum ...NBC News - 5d -
Linda McMahon grilled on Trump's plans for the Education Department at Senate confirmation hearing
Senators pressed Linda McMahon on what it would look like if the Department of Education were dismantled and how she would enforce civil rights laws during her confirmation hearing Thursday to be ...NBC News - 5d -
Trans doctor had the 'right' to use women's room, tribunal hears
Nurse manager Esther Davidson said she was advised that Dr Beth Upton was entitled to use the women's changing rooms.BBC News - 5d -
How Do You Feel About Dining Alone? We Want to Hear.
We’re asking readers to help us understand solo dining in America.The New York Times - 5d -
Democrats needle GOP budget plan in hours-long hearing
House Democrats sought to dial up the heat on Republicans on Thursday, as lawmakers considered a budget blueprint that could be key to enacting President Trump’s agenda, despite internal GOP rifts ...The Hill - 5d -
High court to hear claim of secret Ireland-UK terrorism defence pact
The alleged agreement would have come into effect in the event of a hijacking or terrorist attack in Irish airspace. A legal bid to establish whether or not the Irish government entered a secret ...The Guardian - 4d -
Zepp Clarity Omni, One, Pixie Review: Lackluster Hearing Aids
Zepp’s upcoming try-before-you-buy plan wants to encourage greater hearing aid adoption. Unfortunately, the hardware on offer still needs work.Wired - 4d -
Zepp Clarity Omni, One, Pixie Review: Lackluster Hearing Aids
Zepp’s upcoming try-before-you-buy plan wants to encourage greater hearing aid adoption. Unfortunately, the hardware on offer still needs work.Wired - 4d -
Judge sets hearing for Adams, DOJ to explain dismissal of charges
The federal judge overseeing New York City Mayor Eric Adams's (D) criminal case set a Wednesday hearing to discuss the Justice Department’s effort to drop his charges. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho ...The Hill - 9h -
DOGE takes on CFPB
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's DOGE targets consumer bureau The Trump administration is moving rapidly ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
DOGE’s Race to the Bottom
Elon Musk’s takeover of US government agencies has happened at remarkable speeds. That’s the point.Wired - 5d -
Local bookstores, dealt another blow by L.A. fires, become 'community touchstones'
Local bookstores have become tiny beacons of light, drawing Angelenos seeking solace and consolation following the L.A. fires.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Woman becomes surrogate for her former teacher struggling with infertility
After struggling with infertility for years, a woman gets a message from her former student offering to be her surrogate. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to meet the couple who got a gift from ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
HHS Has Many Health Equity Offices. What Will Become of Them?
This is a MedPage Today story. Of five major HHS agency offices focused on health equity, only one has taken down its website amid President Trump's executive orders to end federal government ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO
Also in this newsletter: ruling party to lose outright majority in Kosovo electionsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Blues Could Become Major Sellers At The Trade Deadline
The St. Louis Blues surfaced in trade speculation and rumors near the end of last week. At risk of missing the playoffs again, will they be sellers and trade their captain?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
The US can’t become the ‘crypto capital of the world’ unless these 6 things change
Crypto advocates may want to pump the brakes after reading President Trump's Jan. 25 executive orderThe Hill - Feb. 11 -
Kevin Durant becomes 8th NBA player to score 30,000 points
The milestone is the latest for Durant, who's been one of the game's most efficient and effective scorers since his rookie seasonYahoo Sports - 6d -
Panthers offseason preview: Focus can become building around Bryce Young
At least Carolina knows who their QB will be next season, allowing the team to prioritize plenty of holes after a 5-12 season.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
More than 100 sites across England bid to become ‘new towns’
Sir Keir Starmer claims some will be under construction by end of the current parliamentFinancial Times - 6d -
RFK Jr. poised to become HHS secretary after clearing key hurdle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to become the next secretary of Health and Human Services after his nomination cleared a key hurdle on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - 5d -
Worcester, Mass., becomes a sanctuary city for trans people after council vote
There’s a new safe haven for those who identify as transgender in Massachusetts, after Worcester officially became a sanctuary city for that community during a lengthy city council meeting on ...NBC News - 5d -
Marcus Smith can become England’s pinch hitter with a licence to thrill
Fin Smith’s control at fly-half looks the better option but that need not mean the end of the Harlequin’s Test career. All too often, both in life and rugby, people prefer to stick to a certain ...The Guardian - 5d -
McConnell becomes lone Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation
President Trump's Cabinet grew on Thursday, with the Senate confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary in a 52 to 48 vote. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ...CBS News - 4d -
Intel has become a political pawn — but it may not need a Trump deal with TSMC
It’s possible that the Trump administration could make some changes to the U.S. Chips Act.MarketWatch - 4d -
Donald Trump has become master of the US Senate | Sidney Blumenthal
By voting in favor of nominees they knew should never be approved, Republican senators became Trump’s subjects. First, before Elon Musk came for everyone, Donald Trump came for the US Senate. When ...The Guardian - 2d -
Klobuchar says Adams has become Trump administration’s 'own political pawn'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said Sunday that New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has become the Trump administration’s “own political pawn.” “They have literally taken the mayor of New York City, ...The Hill - 2d -
As AI becomes more human-like, what will happen to humanity?
The more we treat technology like a human partner, the more we will understand ourselves as a machine.The Hill - 2d -
How a Harlem Globetrotter Literally Trotted the Globe to Become a Megastar
Polish basketball player Pawel “Dazzle” Kidoń is one of the world’s best ballhandlers in basketball. He fit perfectly with a world-famous team.The New York Times - 2d -
Europe risks becoming ‘assembly plant’ for Chinese battery makers
Bloc needs a regulatory framework to ensure skills transfer from Asian companies, warns reportFinancial Times - 20h
