Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight

U.S. Has Few Options in Response to North Korean Troops Fighting for Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says North Koreans engaged against Kyiv’s forces would be legitimate military targets.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Diontae Johnson admits frustration amid Panthers' struggles: Top possible landing spots for WR; Chiefs option?

Johnson, who left the Steelers for Carolina this summer, is a free agent after this season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Israel's strike has Iran facing a stark nuclear option

Israel's recent retaliation against Iran has highlighted the Islamic Republic's conventional military weakness and sense of strategic vulnerability, prompting Iran to consider unconventional ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson fights to save the House Republican majority — and his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson could serve for another two years in the top job if Republicans hold onto the House majority in the November elections, GOP members say.

Morning Report — ‘All-encompassing’: Johnson’s fight for the House majority

In today’s issue: While Vice President Harris and former President Trump crisscross the country in the final stretch of the presidential campaign, a second race is taking place — for GOP leadership ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Full interview: Speaker Mike Johnson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson that aired on Oct. 13, 2024.

Johnson, facing uncertain future, seeks to save House GOP

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), in an interview with The Hill from the campaign trail in Pennsylvania, said he “probably underestimated” just how much work it would be to lead the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Starmer and Reeves face down cabinet revolt over spending cuts

Ministers complain about Treasury approach as prime minister and chancellor finalise October 30 Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending

Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spending

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation

World - ABC News - October 25

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

World - ABC News - October 25

CEO of Europe defense company says region faces ‘wake-up call’ to boost spending

Countries have to start building capabilities and replenish stockpiles, said CEO of Swedish defense contractor Saab.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Ohio State wins 'crossroads' game at Penn State

Ohio State (7-1, 4-1) kept its hopes alive for a spot in the Big Ten championship game by beating the Nittany Lions (7-1, 4-1) for the eighth straight time.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

9 best players under 28 years old & what happened to NBA fights? | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young list off the best NBA players under 28 years old and then address why fights in the NBA are not as frequent, or as violent, as they used to be.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Olajuwon's legacy, Anthony Edwards as the face of the NBA & are the Nuggets done? | The Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader, who recently published a biography of Hakeem Olajuwon, to talk about Hakeem's legacy and some of the most intriguing NBA storylines ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Chinese online retailer Temu faces European Union investigation into rogue traders and illegal goods

Chinese online retailer Temu is facing a European Union investigation over suspicions it’s failing to prevent the sale of illegal products

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Smith fights Trump bid to toss Jan. 6 case, charges faced by rioters

Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday contested an effort by former President Trump to toss his Jan. 6 prosecution citing the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Jan. 6 rioter facing one of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Naoya Inoue next fight: Undisputed junior featherweight champion to face Sam Goodman on Christmas Eve

Boxing fans are being gifted one of the pound-for-pound best for Christmas

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight explained: Why the two stars are facing off and what the rules will be

The mega event is set for Nov. 15 in Arlington, Texas after a brief delay

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

If Trump is re-elected, a familiar face may lead the fight against wind: RFK Jr

Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis. Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Putin's 'hybrid warfare' pressures neighbors at a crossroads to turn away from the West

The American presidential election isn’t the only vote that the Kremlin has its eyes on — and, arguably, is seeking to get its hands in.

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Boris Johnson and the bestseller trick

His memoir may have hit the charts but things are not quite how they seem

Business - Financial Times - November 2

What are the cheapest borrowing options this November?

Trying to find the most affordable loans right now? These options come with some of the lowest rates available now.

Hezbollah stands at a crossroads – its next steps will determine Lebanon’s fate | Bilal Saab

Like Netanyahu, the militant group has chosen to ignore basic truths, and prioritised its own aims over the nation it claims to defend. How can Lebanon tackle its tangled, dysfunctional ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

'Shocker' has Cowboys at crossroads as Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change

Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching change

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Here's Everything Coming In Final Fantasy XIV's 7.1 Crossroads Update Very Soon

Final Fantasy XIV's patch 7.1 update , Crossroads, will launch on November 12 and it features a hefty amount of new content.. The new Crossroads main scenario quest involves the Warrior of Light ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise

Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and raised its full-year revenue guidance.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

How Susquehanna’s Jeff Yass mastered the options game

Obsession with odds spawned a trading giant — and shaped the industry’s approach to markets

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Zelensky, With Limited Options, Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine

A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Warriors exercise Podziemski's third-year contract option

The Warriors have exercised the third-year contract option on guard Brandin Podziemski, the team announced Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Rizzo's $17 million option declined by Yankees

Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Source: Pederson declines option with D-backs

Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN.