Inside the Trump transition team's work to staff the new administration

Rocket builder Firefly’s new CEO is working ‘maniacally’ to scale launches, spacecraft and moon missions

Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, says he is "going to work maniacally" to scale the company's efforts , which ranges from rockets launches to moon landings.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Jets to debut a new kicker vs. the Texans after placing struggling Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve

New York is embracing a special teams shakeup

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

The WSL’s new TV deal is a great step forward but so much work remains

A £65m domestic deal is a positive start for the WPLL but what will it mean for fans and is it maybe for a year or two too long?. The Women’s Super League has secured a vital dose of off-pitch ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

How exit polls work and how NBC News uses them on election night

Exit polls, large-scale studies of voters, now include phone calls to early and mail voters as well as interviews outside polling places on Election Day.

Starbucks’ New CEO Says His Plan to Win Back Customers Involves 200,000 Sharpies. It Just Might Work

CEO Brian Niccol has a plan to ‘bring back Starbucks.’

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent

Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Team Harris is getting out the vote — what is Trump doing?

There’s no indication that Donald Trump or the GOP have learned their lesson about the perils of discount organizing. That’s good news for Democrats.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

McConnell defends past Trump comments: ‘We are all on the same team now’

The Senate GOP leader called the former president “stupid” and a “despicable human being” following the 2020 election, according to The Associated Press.

Politics - Politico - October 17

McConnell on his previous Trump comments: 'We are all on the same team now'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has responded to previous comments he reportedly made about former President Trump following the 2020 election, indicating that they are now on the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump and Harris teams head to court in flurry of pre-election lawsuits

With two weeks until Election Day, officials say the 2024 race is already the most litigated in history as the Trump and Harris campaigns face off over election claims.

Trump legal team motions to dismiss Jack Smith election interference case

Former President Donald Trump's defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the federal election interference case against him arguing special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was illegal. CBS News' ...

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

2024 election updates: Mark Cuban clashes with Trump's team

Entrepreneur said on "The View" that Trump is intimidated by 'strong, intelligent women.'

Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism

In the closing days of the campaign, Donald Trump and some of his top allies have increasingly embraced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine rhetoric.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Trump Team Revokes Election Party Access for Some Journalists

A reporter for Puck and other journalists were barred after critical coverage of the campaign.

Business - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort

More than a half-dozen operatives and canvassers connected to America PAC described problems at the pro-Trump door-knocking organization.

Arteta, Guardiola and Howe on England job; Marinakis lands five-match ban: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Sign up for the Football Daily newsletter | And mail Niall While we wait for more Premier League managers’ press conferences, here ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of Sunday's playoff race at Homestead

The Cup playoffs continue at Homestead-Miami Speedway at 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday on NBC.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams heading into season finale at Phoenix

Sunday's Cup season finale airs on NBC and Peacock.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump

World - Financial Times - October 24

Friday Briefing: Biden promises a peaceful transition

Plus, the readers turning to “healing fiction.”

World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

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