Gaetz sails to fifth term in Florida

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) sailed to victory Tuesday in Florida's western panhandle, Decision Desk HQ projects, easily staving off a challenge from Democrat Gay Valimont, a gun reform advocate, to secure ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Why Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration for Trump's second term

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation ...

Aguilar sails to victory in California House reelection

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) is projected to sail to victory in his reelection bid, according to Decision Desk HQ. Aguilar, the third highest ranking Democrat in the House, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's ...

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.

Top stories - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Florida sets special election to fill Matt Gaetz vacancy on April Fools’ Day

Gaetz resigned his seat and isn’t returning to Congress, setting off jockeying among Republicans for the seats.

Politics - Politico - 16 hours ago

SailGP signs Rolex as first title partner of its global sailing competition

SailGP's global championship features a dozen national teams battling in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

The feudal hangover that accounts for a fifth of homes

The number of leasehold dwellings has increased by 100,000 a year, figures show.

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue

IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Davis leads LA Lakers to fifth straight win

Anthony Davis stars for the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99 for their fifth consecutive win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

'Too good' - Bumrah removes Carey for fifth wicket

India seamer Jasprit Bumrah removes Alex Carey with his first ball on day two of the first Test to complete a five-wicket haul.

The problem with the term ‘global majority’

Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile

World - Financial Times - October 29

"Kindness 101" shows how a group of fifth graders is teaching resourcefulness

A group of fifth graders on a Minnesota playground share a lesson in resourcefulness in Steve Hartman's "Kindness 101" series.

Read accused of weaponizing Fifth Amendment to try and delay civil trial

Karen Read's attorneys sought to delay a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family.

Inside the Grisly Fifth-Inning Collapse That Cost the Yankees Everything

New York’s blunders will rank among the most costly in the 120 editions of M.L.B.’s World Series, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth

Increase driven by rising costs of keeping power stations on stand-by for when renewables produce less

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Outrage against Canada’s Marineland theme park after fifth beluga dies

Most recent fatality marks 17th beluga to die at Niagara Falls, Ontario, aquarium since 2019. A fifth beluga has died at Canada’s Marineland, as questions mount over the future of both the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season

Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled holiday visitors for years

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Philippines set to be hit by fifth major storm in less than a month

Tropical Storm Usagi is days away from making landfall, after Typhoon Toraji, Severe Tropical Storm Trami, Typhoon Yinxing and Super Typhoon Kong-rey. The Philippines issued new weather warnings on ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Saks Fifth Avenue Calls Off Holiday Light Show

The department store is canceling an annual show that has long drawn tourists to its flagship store in New York City.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

West Indies v England: fifth men’s T20 cricket international – match abandoned

England’s final match of their West Indies tour was abandoned after heavy rain meaning Jos Buttler’s side won the five-game series 3-1. 1st over: West Indies 6-0 (Lewis 5, Hope 0) Evin Lewis ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Littler wins Grand Slam to go fifth in world rankings

Teenager Luke Littler continues his sensational maiden professional year by winning the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-3 trashing of qualifier Martin Lukeman.

Fifth athlete disqualified from one of dirtiest races in Olympic history

Tatyana Tomashova loses London 2012 1500m silver Russian banned for retrospective doping offences The London 2012 race regarded as one of the dirtiest in history has expunged yet another name ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Sage shares surge 19% as UK software group launches buyback

Financial software provider announces plan for £400mn share buyback and raises dividend

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Paolini sweeps aside Sramkova to secure fifth BJK Cup triumph for Italy

Paolini and Bronzetti power Italy past Slovakia in final Raducanu reflects on ‘great’ run despite Britain’s defeat Jasmine Paolini put on a masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers. A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Russell claims Las Vegas F1 GP pole with Verstappen just ahead of Norris

Ferrari’s Sainz second with Alpine’s Gasly in third Verstappen in fifth eyes fourth title in row, Norris sixth George Russell absolutely shone in claiming pole position for the Las Vegas Grand ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

Trump coasts to victory in Florida

Former President Trump will win his home state of Florida, adding 30 electoral votes to his total, Decision Desk HQ projects. The Sunshine State is one that Democrats had eyed as polls showed a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Omar clinches fourth term in Minnesota

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) sailed to victory on Tuesday in Minnesota’s 5th District, Decision Desk HQ projects, easily staving off a challenge from Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi, a former journalist, to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Jeffries skates to seventh House term

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) skated to victory in New York City on Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projects, easily beating back a symbolic challenge from Republican John Delaney in a race that was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

China braces for second Trump term

While on the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to put large tariffs on Chinese goods to protect American manufacturing, which might threaten the Asian nation's already-slowing ...

Picking an Attorney General

Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist, Matt Gaetz, to lead the Justice Department. But his confirmation is not a sure thing.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Kennedy Could Save Gaetz

Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Matt Gaetz feels the heat

The would-be attorney general is facing new pressure this week from his accusers and from Senate Democrats.

Politics - Politico - 5 days ago

Gaetz vs. Big Tech

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Matt Gaetz and his battle with Big Tech President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate former Rep. Matt ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Florida to stick with embattled Napier as coach

Billy Napier will continue to coach Florida, according to AD Scott Stricklin, who put to rest rampant speculation about the embattled coach's future with the Gators.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

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