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Longtime Rep. Nadler drops bid to remain top Democrat on Judiciary Committee after challenge
Longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler dropped his bid to remain the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee after Rep. Jamie Raskin said he would challenge him for the job.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
A Premier League Campaign Promoting Inclusivity Has Turned Into a Controversy
An annual show of support for the LGBTQ+ community has been overshadowed, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump's lawyers move to dismiss Georgia election interference case
Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked a Georgia appeals court Wednesday to dismiss the Fulton County racketeering case against him because a "sitting president is completely immune from ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Kristen Welker to interview Trump in first network sit-down since election
President-elect Trump plans to sit down with NBC News’s Kristen Welker for an interview on “Meet the Press” on Sunday, the network announced Wednesday. It would mark his first network interview ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Commonly used defense tactic strongly correlates with acceptance of rape myths – study
Report comes amid controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct against several Trump nominees for his cabinet. A new study , released amid controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Armband message one of truth & inclusivity - Guehi
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi says his 'Jesus loves you' message on his rainbow armband is one of "truth and love and inclusivity".BBC News - Dec. 4 -
International films spotlight Irish rappers, quarreling kids and a teen with a hit-man dad
Three films — 'Armand,' 'Kneecap' and 'Sujo' — prove that great performances, incredible music and a sliver of hope can transcend the darker aspects of life.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping
An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson, whose rocky relationship fueled the rapper's lyrics, dies at age 69
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his song lyrics, has diedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Iran releases Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave, says lawyer
Temporary release is inadequate, activist’s family and supporters say, urging her unconditional release. Iran has released the Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
New Orleans clergy abuse: details emerge after retired priest admits to kidnapping and child rape
Victim was going to testify about being forced to see a psychiatrist for lying or face expulsion from school after rape by Lawrence Hecker, now 93. The star witness in a clerical molestation case ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Scottish Budget presents huge challenges for SNP
Finance Secretary Shona Robison is preparing to set out her spending plans for next year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Blame AI for your gruelling job interview
Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable oneFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Last defendants not guilty of murder in trial that led to rapper Young Thug plea deal
The long-running gang and racketeering trial in Atlanta that led rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October has ended with a jury finding the last two defendants not guilty of racketeering, ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies aged 69
Nelson and hip-hop star had a rocky relationship, widely known through song lyrics and two defamation lawsuits. Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, whose rocky relationship with her son was ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Are chicken sandwiches a) a tasty lunch? Or b) the ultimate symbol of gen Z wokeness? | Arwa Mahdawi
Those waging a war on woke have turned their attentions to twentysomethings’ supposed rejection of ham and mustard sarnies. Clearly this is what people mean by bread and butter issues .... You are ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Extended interview: Selena Gomez
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter-actress-entrepreneur Selena Gomez opens up to correspondent Tracy Smith about her experiences graduating from Disney Channel programs to her latest film, ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69. She inspired some of the rapper's most scathing lyrics
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died this week of lung cancer, a representative for the rapper confirmed to The Times. Nelson was 69.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live
Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court wrestles with Hungary’s effort to end Holocaust survivor lawsuit
The Supreme Court on Tuesday probed the international consequences of allowing a group of Holocaust survivors and their heirs to leverage U.S. courts to seek compensation from Hungary for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays
Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for reviewFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices
A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Dino Ying stayed the course on esports and Black Myth: Wukong | interview
Dino Ying has been a patient leader. As chairman of Hero Esports (formerly VSPO) and Hero Games, he has had to endure a long period of investment.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a book
Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of Hov” in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book sold nationwideABC News - Dec. 3 -
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty pleaABC News - Dec. 3 -
Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Watch WIRED’s Big Interview Event Right Here
On December 3, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.Wired - Dec. 3 -
VAR coach challenges coming to new competitions
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Monday approved expanded trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft Faces $1.3 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit Over Cloud Services in U.K.
Microsoft faces a dispute in the U.K. over how it charges customers who buy cloud software services that rival its own Azure, the latest antitrust challenge to the U.S. tech giant’s approach to ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Iran releases rapper famous for lyrics about 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini
Iranian media say authorities have released a government critic and popular hip-hop artist who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa AminiABC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of violating ceasefire
U.S. officials are reportedly concerned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could deteriorate less than a week after it went into effect. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.ABC News - Dec. 2 -
US ex-detective accused of kidnap and rape found dead on morning of trial
Roger Golubski, 71, accused of crimes spanning years, found dead in Kansas hours before jury selection set to begin. A former Kansas police detective accused of “the grossest acts of corruption a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
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A Norwegian rapper suspected of drug crimes and assault is arrested in Poland
Poland's police say they have arrested and opened an extradition procedure for a Norwegian rapper who is wanted in his country for alleged drug crimes, causing bodily harm to a person and assault ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released after death sentence is overturned
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison after completing a one-year sentence for speaking out against the Iranian regime.NBC News - Dec. 2