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GOP senators push to see FBI's Hegseth background report
Several GOP senators are pressing to see the FBI’s background check on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to be the next Defense secretary. The pressure placed on the leaders of the Senate ...The Hill - 5h -
FDA says Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound is no longer in shortage
The decision that will eventually bar compounding pharmacies from making unbranded versions of the injection.CNBC - 11h -
For airports, background music is no longer an afterthought
Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airportsABC News - 12h -
Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in music video
The model strikes an uncanny resemblance to the music icon in a remake of the 1973 video.BBC News - 1d -
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NASA astronauts who flew on Boeing's spaceship to remain in space even longer
The two NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the space station since their Boeing spacecraft ran into problems will have to remain there even longer.NBC News - 2d -
Bud Light no longer the best-selling draft beer at bars, data suggests
The overtaking of Bud Light as America's most popular draft beer has been "years in the making," according to the founder of Draftline Technologies, a company that provides software for beverage ...The Hill - 2d -
The TV Shows, Movies and Music That Readers Loved in 2024
Critical favorites like “Anora,” “Cowboy Carter” and “The Bear” still left room for more recent arrivals like “Wicked” and Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending.”The New York Times - 2d -
Virgin Music Group acquires Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million
Virgin Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group, said Monday that it acquired Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine
Should underage gambling no longer be a crimeABC News - 3d -
Two arrested after drone flies 'dangerously close' to Boston airport: Police
Police arrested two Massachusetts men on Saturday for allegedly operating drones too close to Boston’s Logan Airport. “The Boston Police Department reminds recreational drone operators of the ...The Hill - 4d -
2 men arrested for 'hazardous drone operation' near Boston airport
Two men were arrested Saturday after allegedly flying a drone “dangerously close” to the Boston airport, police said.ABC News - 4d -
Possible bird strike forces jet to make emergency landing at JFK Airport
Back in 2009, the "Miracle on the Hudson" involved a bird strike and a plane taking the same route as Thursday's American Airlines jet.CBS News - 6d -
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Haiti's main international airport reopens a month after gang gunfire forced it to close
Haiti’s main international airport has reopened to commercial flights, one month after gangs opened fire on planesABC News - Dec. 11 -
Grenade found inside passenger's carry-on luggage at LaGuardia Airport, TSA says
For those traveling, just remember: Leave the explosives at home.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Americans Grapple With Rising Health Insurance Costs and Longer Delays
After the killing of United Heathcare CEO Brian Thompson, everyday stories of struggles, problems, and unresponsive insurers multiply.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study
The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, 'Rome'
The indie rock band The National bring an abundance of energy for a brooding middle-aged group, as evidenced on their new live album, “Rome.”ABC News - Dec. 9 -
US woman caught with golden gun in luggage at Sydney airport jailed for a year
Liliana Goodson travelled to Australia in 2023 to attend clown school with the gold-plated pistol, worth about $3,000, in her luggage. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
'The best way to effect change is through music'
Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves.Wired - Dec. 8 -
Out-of-work Americans facing longer waits for new job
It's taking longer for hundreds of thousands of out-of-work Americans to find new jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cory Stahle, an economist for Indeed, joined CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Austin no longer planning visit to South Korea after martial law declaration
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is no longer traveling to South Korea after the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law earlier this week in what critics have called a botched ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
The Devil Wears Prada is a slim, superficial musical
Not even Elton John’s songs can redeem this predictable show at London’s Dominion TheatreFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth submitting forms for FBI background check
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris
Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Democrats Must Stop Treating Black Women as an Afterthought
If the party fails to see this, it will be the one left behind.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
What Linda McMahon’s Business Background Reveals About How She Would Run Education
Linda McMahon’s experience running the WWE and the SBA offer a preview of the leadership style she would bring to the Department of Education.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget
Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - 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 -
Auckland Airport share trading halted as Auckland Council moves to sell remaining stake
"Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited has invited a relatively large group of brokers to submit offers for a parcel of 163,231,446 shares in Auckland Airport," the company said in a filing to the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Video shows Aleppo's airport abandoned after Syrian rebel forces claim control
Video from Syrian opposition news outlet Shaam Network shows an empty and damaged Aleppo International Airport. Syrian rebel forces claimed to have captured the airport and large parts of the city ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
