How Crypto Insiders Turned ‘Debanking’ Into a Political Storm

Trump names David Sacks as AI, crypto czar

President-elect Trump said Thursday that venture capitalist David Sacks will serve as the White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar. In the newly created role, Sacks will ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw

Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Examining the unprecedented political division in France

French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing his political opponents of creating chaos after left and right-wing lawmakers voted to oust his prime minister just three months into the job. Angela ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

'I know how dramatic it was in real life': Michael Mann chats about 'The Insider'

Director Michael Mann spoke between a double feature of 'The Insider' and 'Heat,' kicking off a new screening series hosted by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Sinkhole gets bigger as storm delays homecoming

There had been hopes residents would be able to return sooner rather than later.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Macron to address France as political crisis deepens

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings

Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Unranked Creighton storms past No. 1 Kansas

Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations

With their health care before the Supreme Court and president-elect Donald Trump about to take office, trans Americans are seeking to move to states where they feel safest.

Wired - Dec. 5

Source: Storm's Loyd seeks trade after complaint

All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the ...

ESPN - Dec. 5

Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering

Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria

The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record just shy of $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. Bitcoin's march from the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk

The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches

The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.

ESPN - Dec. 4

France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Inside France's impending no-confidence vote

A no-confidence vote will be held in France Wednesday in a bid to remove French Prime Minister Michel Barnier after Barnier tried to force through a budget bill without a vote. CBS News reporter ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

UK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spies

Multibillion-dollar ring across London, Moscow and Dubai connected cash-rich criminals with sanctions evaders

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Inside the world of freediving with Michael John Warren

Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.

CBS News - Dec. 4

How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the cause

ABC News - Dec. 4

Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 4

South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets

Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboard

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive

Financial Times - Dec. 4

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Political chaos in South Korea: what is martial law and what comes next after Yoon Suk Yeol’s U-turn?

Six hours after stunning the country by declaring martial law, Yoon reversed his decision and faced calls to step down. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Tuesday declared martial law, ...

The Guardian - 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

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

France is on the political brink — again

Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen

Financial Times - Dec. 3

How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines

In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Inside the Supreme Court Justices’ Ethics Debate

In private meetings and memos, the justices made new rules for themselves — then split on whether they could, or should, be enforced.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm

A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investment

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'

Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on Friday

BBC News - Dec. 3

Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process

Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy?. As a child growing ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region

Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

How Washington reacted to the Hunter Biden pardon: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...

NBC News - Dec. 2