Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they look for new leaders

What This New Era of Power Looks Like in Washington

The vibe around the halls of Congress has been quite different from this time four years ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Why Milan looks like an art capital of the future

Gallerists and collectors are drawn by an impressive cultural heritage — and attractive tax arrangements

Financial Times - Jan. 9

It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future

For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Eagles' Hurts looks 'sharp' in return to practice

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Packers.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Yakuza leader pleads guilty in New York to trafficking nuclear materials, narcotics charges

A leader of yakuza, a Japanese organized crime syndicate, pleaded guilty in New York to charges of trafficking nuclear materials, prosecutors said.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Chargers-Texans preview: Harbaugh looks to continue first-season success

The Texans struggled a bit in the second half of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas

There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Justice Dept. to Hold Off Releasing Report on Trump Documents Case

But in a court filing, the department indicated that it would release a separate report about Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as soon as possible.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal

BBC News - Jan. 8

Breer: Patriots head coach search ‘looks like a sham'

The MMQB's Albert Breer ripped the Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule in what he believes has been a "sham" of a search for their new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Arcane's Mel Officially Joins League Of Legends, With A New Noxian Look

Mel Medarda, one of the main characters from the League of Legends show Arcane, is officially joining the game's roster with the start of the game's 2025 Season 1, Welcome to Noxus. Developer ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders

Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Democrats are the party of religious freedom, not obligatory faith-talk

Democrats are advised to connect with voters by expressing their faith in an authentic way, but not to impose their religious beliefs on others, and to respect religious freedom and separation of ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule

Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans

ABC News - Jan. 8

Democrats must work with President Trump — strategically

Democrats must be willing to seriously engage the president-elect’s fickleness. If they don’t, the left will find itself left behind by events as Republicans spend the next two to four years ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

A Legacy From Carter That Democrats Would Prefer to Escape

For decades, Republicans have reveled in invoking Jimmy Carter’s name to deride Democrats as weak — mockery that has influenced the way Democrats present themselves to voters.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025

In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Democrats, not Trump, have been shattering our democratic norms

Democrats are patting themselves on the back for not trying to overturn an election they clearly lost. Don't forget that it's the first time they've done that since 1988, and that they've been ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

What could Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ look like?

President-elect Trump said that Republicans are working to craft a “powerful” piece of legislation to advance his agenda. Republicans had already begun preparing to use a special procedure known as ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

At the Golden Globes, Viola Davis Taught an Unforgettable Lesson in Courage. Every Leader Should Take Note

‘This is my testimony,’ Davis said after accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Look at the underside of a log, and you’ll find my new obsession: the beautiful, bonkers world of slime moulds | Lucy Jones

These tiny organisms matter. They have been used to map dark matter and improve transport networks, and they’re living all around us. A few years ago, I started looking at the underside of logs and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8