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Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration
Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts. • Business live – latest updates . The six biggest banks in the US have all ...The Guardian - 6h -
Puma challenges Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red logo
The German sneaker and apparel company says the Sun Day Red logo is too similar to the logo that Puma has been using since 1969.CNBC - 1d -
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications during a recent five-year periodABC News - 2d -
Guinea’s junta faces protests after missing a deadline for a return to democracy
Civil society and opposition groups in Guinea are protesting the ruling junta’s missed deadline to launch a return to democracyABC News - 1d -
In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies
The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.The New York Times - 1d -
Congress certifies Trump’s election win: ‘Today, America’s democracy stood’
Republican confirmed as victor over Kamala Harris, four years to day since mob of Trump followers attacked Capitol. The US Congress certified Donald Trump’s presidential election victory on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Blinken says Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are in homestretch
Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of ...CBS News - 1d -
Less than 1 in 1,000 adolescents received gender-affirming medications: Study
Less than 1 in 1,000 adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medication over a five-year period, according to a study released Monday. The researchers in the study surveyed ...The Hill - 1d -
The Guardian view on Elon Musk’s disinformation: escalating hate and threatening democracy | Editorial
The UK prime minister calls out the reckless amplification of conspiracy theories by the world’s richest man on child sexual abuse. Good. On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer rightly defended robust ...The Guardian - 1d -
Less than 0.1% of U.S. minors take gender-affirming medication, study finds
A new study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that less than 0.1% of adolescents in the U.S. were prescribed puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones.NBC News - 2d -
A rallying call for democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempted martial law declaration sparked a wave of collective resistance from citizens, who used protests, social media, and cultural works to express their ...The Hill - 2d -
US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken
The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. ...The Hill - 2d -
US-South Korean alliance vital for Indo-Pacific security
The U.S.-ROK alliance is crucial for maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the U.S. must continue to support South Korea in the face of political turmoil and growing aggression from North ...The Hill - 2d -
Blinken expresses confidence that Gaza ceasefire talks are in homestretch
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again showing optimism that a deal is on the horizon to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...CBS News - 2d -
North Korea tests midrange missile as Blinken visits Seoul
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul was a reminder of the need to deepen U.S. cooperation with South Korea and Japan.NBC News - 2d -
The Challenge for Made-in-America Bikes? Made-in-China Parts
Two and a half years after Guardian Bikes opened a factory in Indiana, it is trying to find components manufactured in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.CBS News - 2d -
World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge
Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenuesFinancial Times - 2d -
Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy 'is never guaranteed'
President Biden said in a Sunday opinion piece for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol reminds Americans that democracy “is never guaranteed.” “We should commit to ...The Hill - 2d -
75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.BBC News - 3d -
‘The Interview’: Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls
At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.The New York Times - 3d -
Thousands of rival protesters rally in Seoul after Yoon Suk Yeol avoids arrest
Crowds gather outside South Korean presidential residence where suspended leader is protected by security officers. Thousands of rival South Korean protesters have rallied in the capital a day ...The Guardian - 4d -
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially onlineABC News - 4d -
Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and FranceABC News - 4d -
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk
Mike Johnson won re-election as House speaker with a boost from Donald Trump, but his challenges with a narrow Republican majority are only beginning.NBC News - 4d -
How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge
Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.BBC News - 4d -
This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race
Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.Inc. - 4d -
America needs a real challenger to corporate greed, not conspiracy-riddled RFK Jr.
We need more policy leaders who are genuinely committed to challenging corporate power without harmful quackery.The Hill - 5d -
Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’
The outgoing US secretary of state on putting pressure on Beijing over Ukraine, the ‘road map’ for Syria — and why America must co-operate in order to leadFinancial Times - 5d -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - 5d -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - 6d -
12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year
Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...The Hill - Dec. 31 -
Ex-Wife of Ambushed Doc Arrested; Gender-Affirming Care Suit; COVID Testing Scheme
This is a MedPage Today story. The ex-wife of a Los Angeles doctor who was murdered in an ambush outside his office has been arrested for the crime along with four other suspects. (People) A ...ABC News - Dec. 28
