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'Anger is replacing grief' says mum after daughter died fighting for cladding justice
The 51-year-old felt trapped in an apartment she couldn't sell because of its flammable cladding.BBC News - 9h -
Lizzo denies sexual harassment allegations from ex-dancers: 'I did nothing wrong'
Lizzo tells Keke Palmer she was 'blindsided' by sexual harassment lawsuits, gives a different version of a burlesque-club outing where impropriety was alleged.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 2d -
Justice Clarence Thomas Did Not Disclose Additional Trips From Billionaire Patron, Democrats Say
The revelation was included in a report by Democratic staff members on the Senate Judiciary Committee who had conducted a 20-month investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court.The New York Times - 15h -
Pro sports teams are now too expensive for some billionaires to buy, says Goldman Sachs
From 2000 to 2023, the NFL’s cumulative franchise values grew 1,108%, while the NBA’s grew 2,004%.MarketWatch - 1d -
New ethics inquiry details more trips by Clarence Thomas paid for by wealthy benefactors
Investigation by Senate Democrats found that Thomas accepted gifts and travel worth more than $4.75m since 1991. A nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators of supreme court ethics ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate Democrats condemn ethical lapses by Thomas, Supreme Court justices
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee condemned the Supreme Court for an “ethical crisis of its own making” in a new report released Saturday. The report follows Democrats’ 20-month ...The Hill - 1d -
O'Malley, in bid for DNC chair, says Democrats need to learn from "very bad loss"
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.CBS News - 3d -
Democrats have learned nothing from their election loss
Instead of listening to demoralized and frustrated Democratic voters, the party elders chose to protect leadership that has lost the confidence of the people. If the party has learned a lesson from ...The Hill - 4d -
Express failed to disclose $1 million in perks to ex-CEO, SEC says
Investors were kept in the dark about expenses including chief executive's personal use of chartered aircraft, regulator alleges.CBS News - 4d -
'Oh, s---, here come all the billionaires': How SMU came back from the dead
The Mustangs received the NCAA's "death penalty" in 1987. But a group of boosters is determined to return the program to glory.ESPN - 5d -
Trump says drone sightings prompted decision to cancel trip to his New Jersey golf club
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he had canceled an upcoming trip to his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club due to the recent drone sightings in the area.NBC News - 5d -
Jay-Z accuser admits inconsistencies, but stands by her rape allegation. 'True Justice is coming,' mogul says
Jay-Z is seeking to have a lawsuit accusing him of rape dismissed after the accuser recently admitted there are several inconsistencies in her recollection of the alleged incident.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 14 -
Lawyer seeks dismissal of case against Jay-Z, who says ‘true justice is coming’
‘This incident didn’t happen’, Jay-Z said.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed
Allegations recently surfaced that Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments in connection to efforts by potential appointees to secure government positions.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
McConnell working from home after tripping at Capitol
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) missed his usual morning speech to open the Senate on Thursday after falling earlier in the week and suffering a minor cut to the face and a sprained ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Democrats should stop saving the Republicans from themselves
If Republicans want to drive the government into a shutdown or default — or refuse to fund disaster aid — let them.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
C.E.O.s Are Tripping
Why executives are using psychedelics to get ahead.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Did gerrymandering keep Republicans from a bigger majority? Absolutely not | David Daley
Mike Johnson has an explanation for why the Republican majority is so thin – and it’s misleading and cynical. Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, will soon have the challenge of leading a three-seat ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Was mocking Musk a mistake? Democrats think about warmer relationship with the billionaire
Democrats had soured on the richest man on the planet. But a few are starting to wonder if that was a mistake.Politico - Dec. 12 -
Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live
Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to sign Covid stimulus checks as Trump did
President says failure may have contributed to voters blaming him for high prices even as economy improved. Joe Biden has voiced regret for not following Donald Trump ’s example by putting his ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
What did you Google in 2024? From the elections to Copa América, here's what search trends show
Remember what you searched for in 2024ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Police in Worcester, Mass., Engaged in Sexual Misconduct, Justice Dept. Says
The agency found that the Police Department used excessive force and allowed undercover officers to have sexual contact with women suspected of being prostitutes.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Exclusive: Lord Thomas says there has been political failure to either properly invest in justice or make hard decisions. Ministers should consider abandoning jury trials for some crown court cases ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
A path forward — and a warning — for Democrats: 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. 9 -
South Korea’s Justice Ministry says President Yoon has been placed under a travel ban for investigation of martial law
South Korea’s Justice Ministry says President Yoon has been placed under a travel ban for investigation of martial lawABC News - Dec. 9 -
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Thomas leads from Scheffler at Hero World Challenge
Justin Thomas will take a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler into Sunday's final round of the Hero World Challenge after shooting a bogey-free six-under 66.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Massachusetts Democrat says she was targeted by bomb threat
Rep. Lori Tahan (D-Mass.) shared that she and her family were the target of a bomb threat on Saturday. “This morning, I was made aware of a bomb threat targeting my family and me,” she wrote in the ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Did Big Baller Brand shoes contribute to Lonzo Ball's knee issues? He says it's a 'possibility'
Ball wore a version of the shoe through his rookie season, when he had his first meniscus issue.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Democrat Frost slams DOGE: Billionaires 'cosplaying as government officials'
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) criticized President-elect Trump’s choices to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying it’s "two billionaires who are cosplaying as government ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
House Democrat on Sanders saying Democrats abandoned working class: 'What a crock'
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) a “crock” after the progressive senator said Democrats abandoned the working class, as the party grapples with President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Memphis police ‘regularly violate constitution’, says justice department
‘Exhaustive’ investigation finds discrimination against Black people and conduct that ‘violates people’s civil rights’. The US Department of Justice said Memphis police “regularly violate the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
South Korean soldiers deployed to parliament did not have live ammunition, minister says
Kim Yong Hyun resigns as defence minister as opposition moves to impeach president Yoon Suk YeolYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Takeaways from Biden's Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official business
President Joe Biden’s long-delayed trip to Africa was overshadowed by his controversial pardon of his son HunterABC News - Dec. 4 -
Where do the Democrats go from here?
And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Social Science Says Disclosing ‘Unsavory Personal Information’ Is Better Than Not Telling the Truth
Authenticity is in vogue. Even so, leaders should be measured in what they disclose.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s about justice’: fighter from guerrilla war sues Spanish government for €1m
Joan Busquets, 96, suffered torture, forced labour and 20 years in prison under the Franco regime and seeks reparations. One of the last surviving fighters from the guerrilla war waged against the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he's going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to travel to Paris this weekend in what would be his first trip overseas since his November election win.NBC News - Dec. 3