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Trump lawyers, aide facing new felony charges in Wisconsin fake electors case
Wisconsin state prosecutors filed 10 additional felony charges against two of President-elect Trump’s lawyers and one of his aides, who in 2020 allegedly advised Trump to falsely claim he won the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy
Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expectedFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
EU’s new competition chief signals reform of anti-trust and state aid rules
Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition. The EU’s new competition chief has signalled a shake-up of anti-trust rules to ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Three-year health plan includes 'good deal' on staff pay
The minister said the pace of progress would be heavily influenced by future budget settlements.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Warner Bros. Discovery strikes new distribution deal with Comcast
Warner Bros. Discovery reaches an agreement for Comcast Corp. to continue carrying its cable channels, including HBO, TNT, CNN and Animal Planet.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers’ Deferred Deals Infuse New Cash Into Old Tactic
DALLAS — The last time we saw the Los Angeles Dodgers, they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 5 and the World Series over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Since then, they’ve been ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
The benefits and limits of privatisation
We can draw important lessons from the UK’s varied experienceFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers make no apologies for record spending, unprecedented deferred deals
L.A. owes more than $1 billion in deferred money to a star-studded roster. Here's how the Dodgers are doing it.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Woot Has Over 40 Nintendo Switch Game Deals, Including Many Of The Best Exclusives And Rare Finds
If you're still looking for deals on Nintendo Switch games ahead of Christmas, you'll definitely want to check out Woot's wide selection of game deals . As of December 8, all of Woot's Switch game ...GameSpot - Dec. 8 -
LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red BullsABC News - Dec. 7 -
Green new deal: Dubs move Draymond to bench
The Warriors moved Draymond Green to the bench in favor of Jonathan Kuminga for the time being, but the change did not provide instant success as Golden State falls at home to Minnesota.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster
A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits
Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican committees asked the Supreme Court to overturn federal limits that restrict political parties from coordinating spending with candidates on the grounds ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
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EU strikes blockbuster trade deal with Mercosur
Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goodsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar
New research challenges us to look beyond the event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note. The devastation of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or tornadoes is often ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Here's everything new coming to Disneyland in 2025 (so far) — including $67-per-day tickets
Disneyland Resort turns 70 in July, but the celebration will begin on May 16 with the launch of multiple entertainment options and the arrival of a Walt Disney robot.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Bipartisan bill seeks to have president strike international mineral deals
Bipartisan lawmakers are trying to give the president more authority to make trade deals to bolster the nation’s supply of minerals that can be used in the technology, low-carbon energy and weapons ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
'Last minute spending spree' by Biden, including Rivian loan, to get DOGE scrutiny, says Vivek Ramaswamy
DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy says Biden administration attempts to dole out IRA, Chips Act funds, and EV loans, at the last minute will be reviewed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Arcade1Up's New Limited-Edition Pac-Man Cabinet Gets Huge Discount At Amazon
Arcade1Up Pac-Man Plus Deluxe Cabinet $380 (was $500) with Amazon ...GameSpot - 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 -
Powell's debt warning
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell warns US on 'unsustainable' path Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package
Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Patch Notes Include New Maps, Modes, Weapons, And Buffs
Call of Duty's Season 1 Reloaded update arrives in Black Ops 6 and Warzone on December 5, and the patch notes reveal changes to multiplayer's Ranked Play, as well as some weapon balancing and ...GameSpot - 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 -
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends moneyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Will the Athletics really raise payroll? Six trade candidates who could help usher in new Sacramento team
The A's reportedly intend to raise payroll to $100 million for the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Top House GOP super PAC taps new president
Chris Winkelman, the current executive director of the House GOP campaign committee, will lead the super PAC.Politico - Dec. 4 -
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends moneyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Current and former Fox News employees say Hegseth's drinking raised concerns
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s reported pick for defense secretary, exhibited drinking behaviors that raised concerns among his colleagues at Fox News, according to statements from 10 current and ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
The GOP's new task: Turning Trump voters into full-fledged Republicans: From the Politics Desk
Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Includes Holiday Events, Snowball Fights, And New Zombies Map
Season 1 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on December 5, bringing plenty of midseason content. This includes the brand-new Citadelle des Morts Zombies map, Warzone ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Analysis: Israeli and Hezbollah strikes test limits of ceasefire
Strikes and counter-strikes put the ceasefire at risk, just days after it was reached.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire’s limits
Israel has unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 peopleABC News - Dec. 3 -
40 Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals (2024), MacBooks Included
Time to upgrade your rig? Take advantage of these Cyber Monday laptop deals on our favorite models, whether it's a MacBook, gaming laptop, or Chromebook.Wired - Dec. 2 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals
Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.CBS News - Dec. 2
