Kash Patel and Cliff Sims are jostling for the deputy director gig at the CIA

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Trump loyalist Kash Patel in contention to be named FBI director

Interviews for key role conducted at Mar-a-Lago on Monday night as Trump appears intent on firing Christopher Wray. Donald Trump is keeping his controversial adviser Kash Patel in the running to ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Kash Patel would do ‘massive damage’ to FBI: Ex-agent

Former FBI Special Agent Daniel Brunner said if President-elect Trump chooses loyalist and former Trump administration aide Kash Patel to lead the FBI, it would do “massive damage” to the agency. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

McCabe: No part of FBI mission would be safe with Kash Patel in leadership spot

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said the bureau would be endangered if Kash Patel, a former aide to President-elect Trump, is nominated and confirmed to lead the agency. "No part of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

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Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA

Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

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World - The Guardian - November 13

Trump taps John Ratcliffe, his former director of national intelligence, to lead CIA

President-elect Donald Trump announced that John Ratcliffe, his former director of national intelligence, is his pick to lead the CIA.

A November Surprise That’s Jostling the Markets

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Business - The New York Times - November 4

Was Kamala Harris a Victim of the Glass Cliff?

Was Harris nominated precisely because the situation was hopeless and she was the only one willing to fight the battle? Or could she have won?

Business - Inc. - November 8

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Business - Financial Times - November 10

Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language

The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

Radiohead singer confronts Gaza protester at Australian gig

Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.

Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Leavitt 'will respect' Trump decision on press secretary gig

The spokesperson for President-elect Trump's electoral campaign, Karoline Leavitt, brushed aside questions during a Fox News interview Thursday about whether she is interested in serving as White ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Devon cliff collapse leaves Sidmouth cottage teetering by 400ft drop

Council closes coastal path and warns beachgoers to stay clear after landslip at Jacob’s Ladder Beach. The views from the old thatched cottage perched on top of Sidmouth cliffs in Devon have always ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

WATCH: Baby goat rescued after being stranded for days on a cliff in Hawaii

A baby goat that found itself stuck for days on a cliff in Hawaii has been rescued by a group of volunteers.

Who is Kenya's new deputy president?

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case

A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.

John Ratcliffe chosen as Trump’s pick to lead CIA

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate John Ratcliffe, his former head of national intelligence, to lead the CIA. Ratcliffe, a former Texas representative, was critical of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Ceasefire "is Hezbollah surrendering," says former CIA officer

President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire deal, supported by the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta ...

From Anna Kendrick to Dev Patel – how easy is it for actors to direct themselves?

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World - The Guardian - October 29

Stride and Patel join UK shadow cabinet as Badenoch fills key posts

New Conservative leader hands roles to MPs who contested the Tory leadership election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year

As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Dave Sims to be Yankees' new radio voice, replacing John Sterling

Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as the new radio voice for the New York Yankees.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman’s play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts

Sports - ABC News - November 15

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman’s play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

Jon Stewart to extend 'Daily Show' hosting gig through 2025

Jon Stewart is inking a deal that will keep him behind the desk at "The Daily Show" for at least another year. The comedian will continue hosting the Monday editions of the Comedy Central show ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Sheeran aids Ipswich transfer pre-Taylor Swift gig

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'Love you bro' - Zayn Malik's tribute to Liam Payne

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Gig work and startups aren’t the secret to your job success anymore. This is.

Keep small business owners on a profitable path with expanded tax breaks and affordable loans.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

Rapper Slowthai raped women after gig, court told

The Grammy-nominated artist was supported in court by his wife, the popstar Anne-Marie.

A Caller Told 911 a Bear Had Chased Him Off a Cliff. The Police Say It Was Murder.

The sheriff in a rural Tennessee county said his office is searching for a man who used a stolen identity to pose as a victim.

World - The New York Times - October 28

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