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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign at end of Biden's term
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday he will resign at the end of President Biden's term. It comes after President-elect Donald Trump indicated last month that he intends to remove ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Sports Illustrated takes over naming rights of pro soccer venue Red Bull Arena
Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, will be renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
'Dozens' being investigated over Post Office scandal
Criminal trials aren't expected to begin until 2027, almost 30 years after concerns were first raised.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Germany's one million Syrians at centre of fierce debate over their future
Some politicians question the future of Syrian refugees, with migration the big issue in February elections.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing
The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Gaetz to join One America News
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is joining One America News next month as a host, the network announced Tuesday. Gaetz, during an appearance on the staunchly pro-Trump network Monday, said he would ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Max Verstappen Is the World’s ‘Hardest Teammate,’ and He Needs a New One
With Sergio Pérez’s exit looming, Red Bull’s Formula 1 team must determine who it wants to pair with the accomplished driver.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Matea Gold Named Washington Editor of The New York Times
Ms. Gold, a managing editor at The Washington Post, is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the paper.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Rivian’s stock soars 13% after it’s named a strong contender in EV market over next 10 years
Benchmark starts coverage with a buy rating and price target offering a 38% upside.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Julian Klausner Named Creative Director of Dries Van Noten
Julian Klausner, who has been head of its women’s studio, is stepping into the founder’s shoes.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
10 artworks that stole the show at L.A. museums in 2024
'Adam and Eve,' Ed Ruscha, Mickalene Thomas, Judithe Hernández and Olafur Eliasson lead our art critic's list of standout art in 2024.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Call to end abortion pills by post after poisoning
Right To Life UK wants the government to suspend the service.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge
The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation ...The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
S&P 500 rises to a record close Friday, posts third straight winning week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh records on Friday after November jobs data came in slightly better than expected, but not so hot as to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
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Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within days
Macron rejected calls to resign, a day after his prime minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump names Caleb Vitello as acting director of ICE
President-elect Trump named Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday night. Vitello has 23 years of experience at the agency and previously played ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within daysABC News - Dec. 5 -
Pakistani court indicts former Premier Imran Khan over May 2023 attacks on military posts
Officials say a Pakistani court has indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and dozens of his associates on charges of inciting people to attack military and government installations ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'
French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create “disorder” and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Remember Matthew Sluka? Ex-UNLV starting QB who quit midseason over NIL will be transfer portal name to watch
Sluka is one of the most experienced players in the transfer portal once againCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Germany hands over Australian ancestral remains held by museums for over 100 years
Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia that had been in German museum collections since the 19th century have been handed back at a ceremony that a community representative described as a ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Intel adds two new directors with CEO search underway
Intel on Thursday announced the appointment of two new directors with significant semiconductor manufacturing experience as the company seeks a replacement CEO.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM
Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Five Below Names Forever 21's Winnie Park as CEO
Discount retailer Five Below named Winnie Park as its permanent chief executive as the company increased guidance after strong Black Friday salesThe Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum
To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Campari Names New CEO
The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Lee Ramer, champion of the Hammer Museum and other L.A. arts groups, dies at 90
Lee Ramer's long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
'The Brutalist' tops New York Film Critics Circle Awards. Carol Kane, Adrien Brody win acting prizes
Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour postwar epic “The Brutalist” won best film from the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday, while its lead, Adrien Brody, also won best actorABC News - Dec. 3 -
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Biden needs to issue one more pardon before his term ends — for Donald Trump
Biden's pardon of Trump would not be to benefit Trump. Nor would it benefit Biden. Pardoning Trump would be an act of national nobility that benefits us all.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Zscaler’s post-earnings stock drop further bucks 2024’s rally by software sector
Zscaler’s stock was down on the year prior to earnings, while an ETF tracking the software sector had rallied 29%MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Art Cashin, New York Stock Exchange fixture for decades, dies at age 83
Art Cashin was UBS' director of floor operations at the NYSE and a man The Washington Post called "Wall Street's version of Walter Cronkite."CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Art Cashin, New York Stock Exchange fixture for decades, dies at 83
Art Cashin, UBS’ director of floor operations at the New York Stock Exchange and a man The Washington Post called “Wall Street’s version of Walter Cronkite,” has died.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Maternal Mortality Is a Crisis. This Founder Is Training a New Generation of Doulas to End It
Latham Thomas’s Mama Glow is fighting for birth equity and, in the process, supporting thousands of new entrepreneurs.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
'One of the most difficult seasons' ends for transgender player, San José State volleyball team
The Colorado State women's volleyball team was willing to play San José State, which has a transgender player, in the Mountain West Conference tournament final, and it ended the Spartans' season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
