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U-M CB Johnson, No. 2 prospect, to enter draft
Michigan junior CB Will Johnson, the No. 2 prospect in Mel Kiper's latest Big Board rankings, announced on social media Wednesday that he had declared for the NFL draft.ESPN - 5d -
Magic's narrow NBA Cup loss to Bucks shows they will be a tough out when the real tournament begins
Without Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic took the Bucks to the wireCBS Sports - 6d -
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.CBS News - 6d -
Trump names former CIA official Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his one-time ambassador to El Salvador, Ron Johnson, would serve as ambassador to Mexico in his upcoming administration. Johnson, who shares a name with ...The Hill - 6d -
Fund-Raiser Who Pocketed Money Meant for Sick Kids and Vets Gets 10 Years in Prison
Richard Zeitlin, a telemarketing kingpin who kept 80 percent of the donations raised for charities, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in September.The New York Times - 6d -
UK public sector workers face fresh pay restraint as Treasury takes tough stance
Whitehall departments say rises of more than 2.8% for NHS staff and teachers in 2025-26 would be unaffordableFinancial Times - 6d -
Ranking each team's College Football Playoff path: Penn State has smooth sailing, Tennessee faces tough road
The 12-team format means that some schools will have a long journey to a potential national championshipCBS Sports - 6d -
Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and ...The Hill - 6d -
SEC grades for 2024 season: Texas gets 'B+' in first season, Florida earns 'A-' for navigating tough schedule
Grading each SEC football team now that the 2024 regular season has come to a closeCBS Sports - 6d -
Speaker Mike Johnson versus the Constitution
Allowing the appointment of officers who cannot be counted on to disobey unconstitutional orders destroys the Framers’ scheme for preserving democracy.The Hill - 6d -
Acting is tough, emotionally deep work. Laysla De Oliveira has been on a journey
De Oliveira, star of the series "Special Ops: Lioness," has grown alongside her character this year.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Comcast seen taking ‘one step forward, two steps back’ in tough broadband market
Comcast’s narrowed broadband subscriber losses in the latest quarter offered some hope, but recent cautious commentary has dragged down cable stocks.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.
Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.Politico - Dec. 9 -
Ex-Flyers Tough Guy Signs With New Team
After having his contract terminated by the Hurricanes, this former Flyer has already found his new home.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson soars, DeMar DeRozan falters
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise or trending down? Steve Alexander highlights some names you'll want to track this week.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Sabres Tough Guy & Utah Defender Have Epic Fight
This Sabres forward had a big fight with this Utah Hockey Club defenseman.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
This investment is cheaper and better than mutual funds
Opponents shouldn’t block 403(b)s from purchasing collective investment trustsMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Playing political footsie with Trump 2.0 won’t cut it for Europe. It’s time to get tough | Simon Tisdall
The world must prepare for a US president who will be even more chaotic and less open to diplomacy and compromise than before. Sucking up to Donald Trump is the order of the day as the European ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Johnson 'optimistic' about Hegseth: 'We believe in redemption'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Saturday said he was "optimistic" about the path forward for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's controversial pick to lead the Pentagon. "I’m optimistic about it. ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy want Congress to pass huge spending cuts. That's a tough sell
Congress' enthusiasm for smaller government is tempered by the difficulty of agreeing on what to cut.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Greek capital imposes tough security measures on anniversary of fatal police shooting
Athens is bracing for protests marking 16 years since the police shooting of a 15-year-old high school student, whose death sparked riots and has led to annual demonstrationsABC News - Dec. 6 -
Johnson woos his sharpest critics in preparation for Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is wooing his sharpest critics in the House GOP ahead of his official election for Speaker on the House floor, working to eliminate opposition and secure the strongest ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies
A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Musk, Ramaswamy have few answers for tough DOGE questions from GOP
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy had few good answers Thursday for how the new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) will meet its lofty goals of slashing $2 trillion in spending during a buzzy ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help you ride a year-end rally
Bitcoin, small-caps, gold in focus, and the stock market looks for holiday cheer.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Official NWSL free agent tracker: Offseason signings rolling out ahead of new year
Players have resigned or moved onCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Watch live: Johnson gives remarks ahead of meeting with DOGE heads Musk, Ramaswamy
Speaker Mike Johnson is holding a press conference ahead of GOP lawmakers' high-stakes meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who were tapped by President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ravens suspend WR Johnson for refusing to play
The Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund
Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House returnFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday he’d like to cut government spending for PBS and for Planned Parenthood, but he noted he might face some push back from Congress first. “I would like ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Johnson rejects Biden request for $24 billion on new Ukraine aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday rejected a White House request to pass $24 billion in additional aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, saying any further assistance for Kyiv would be ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Here’s what’s clicking now for Dollar Tree after a tough year for its stock
Retailer opens 249 new stores, books a 1.5% increase in traffic and says its Family Dollar review is on track.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Sondheimer: Marques Johnson's daughter begins new era in family legacy
Shiloh Johnson is a freshman at powerhouse Windward High, where she's on varsity and armed with the history of L.A.'s first family of basketball.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Gabbard seen as tough lift for Trump in Senate GOP
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is emerging as a tough confirmation lift for President-elect Trump, even as other nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon, run into serious ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: Johnson hosts annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hosting the annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday afternoon — marking the 60th anniversary of the event. "Spruce Wayne" is an 80-foot-tall Sitka spruce ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
French bond yield spread to Germany near 12-year high a day ahead of vote on government
French sovereign bonds rose, though the yield spread with Germany still traded near the widest since the European debt crisisMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Singapore gets tough on commodity trading practices after series of scandals
Long jail sentence for 82-year-old former oil trader is sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for fraudFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Ravens' Harbaugh coy on future of WR Johnson
Ravens coach John Harbaugh remains vague on the future of Diontate Johnson, as the wide receiver who was acquired before the trade deadline failed to play a snap in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.ESPN - Dec. 3
