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What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime
An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Marrakech Film Festival bestows Palestinian film 'Happy Holidays' with top award
The Marrakech International Film Festival has bestowed its top prize on “Happy Holidays,” a Palestinian drama set in Israel whose screenplay won an award at the Venice Film Festival in SeptemberABC News - Dec. 7 -
These stocks aren’t likely to beat the S&P 500 next year — for this one reason
Difficult-to-short stocks often trade at artificially inflated, unsustainable prices.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
McDonald’s Just Made a Big Announcement, and Customers Will Be Very Happy
Any good story needs a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is the end.Inc. - Dec. 7 -
Bipartisan lawmakers call on FTC to investigate FanDuel, DraftKings
Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) sent a joint letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department on Friday urging lawmakers to investigate the actions of FanDuel and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Retirees are less satisfied—make 2 key moves now to be happy later, says researcher: 'It all comes back to preparation'
Retirees report significantly lower levels of well-being than they did just four years ago, according to a survey from the Employee Benefits Research Institute.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Why some players won't get any Official World Golf Ranking points at the Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge has always been viewed as a world-ranking boondoggle for the lucky few who qualify, but this year’s event won’t be as lucrative as a result of a new ranking formula.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Morning Report — DOGE leaders, Speaker woo lawmakers
In today’s issue: It’s charm offensive time on Capitol Hill. In a quest to convince lawmakers of their plans to radically transform the federal government and cut costs, businessmen Elon Musk and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump’s cabinet picks aren’t just ‘loyalists’. They’re groveling, subservient yes-men | Robert Reich
All of Trump’s nominees are unprincipled enablers who are unlikely to push back when he makes reckless decisions. The media has it all wrong about Trump’s picks for his administration. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Victoria’s Secret says it won these ‘major moments’ as it bumps full-year sales forecast
Victoria’s Secret on Thursday raised its full-year sales outlook after making gains via the back-to-school season and a new sportswear launch, noting that improved performance in the third quarter ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy
The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Evening Report — Some Dems warm to DOGE
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: A manhunt underway in NYC. {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Musk, Ramaswamy take DOGE to Capitol Hill TWO DISRUPTERS tapped by President-elect Trump to ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order
The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that era.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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Montana lawmakers vote down transgender bathroom rule
Montana state lawmakers rejected a proposal to bar Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state Capitol, with several ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Michel Barnier resigns as French prime minister
Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidenceFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Forza Motorsport Is About To Get Much Better Looking, If You Have The Hardware For It
Nvidia has revealed that Forza Motorsport will be getting a new PC-only update on December 9 that adds ray-traced global illumination lighting (RTGI) to further enhance the game's ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Some bargain gifts on Temu come at the cost of quality
When NBC News tried out six products from the low-cost retailer that resembled name-brand counterparts, only half performed as expected.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Some Agates Display Scenes Painted by Nature
Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
'Happy Holidays': Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights Up
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit in New York City on Wednesday, December 4, kicking off the holiday season for New Yorkers.The 70-year-old, 74-foot-high (23-meter-high) tree from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas
Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: Foster dog gets emotional pep talk about visiting shelter to meet family's new foster
Nino, who was abandoned twice, got some emotional reassurance that the family was only going to the shelter to meet another foster dog.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Caleb Williams not happy about Bears' changes but vows to "keep going"
Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to USC, following Lincoln Riley after his freshman college season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
'So happy he is back' - 'integral' De Bruyne 'one of best we've seen'
Pep Guardiola says he is "so happy" to have Kevin de Bruyne back after the midfielder played an integral role in Manchester City's win against Nottingham Forest.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
French lawmakers vote to oust the prime minister in the first successful vote of no confidence since 1962
French lawmakers vote to oust the prime minister in the first successful vote of no confidence since 1962ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Macron urges lawmakers to vote for Barnier
French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on WednesdayFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Thailand's starring role in 'The White Lotus' is about to pay off
With Season 3 of the hit HBO show 'The White Lotus' slated for 2025 release, Thailand is gearing up to court luxury travelers and more Hollywood productions.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform
Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the SeneddFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
China bars some mineral exports to US
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story China bars some mineral exports to US China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Prime Members Get These 18 Free Games In December
Amazon has revealed all the PC games that'll be available this month through its Prime Gaming service, and in total, you can look forward to 18 games in December. The first batch of games are now ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Is Your Office Holiday Party Accessible? Most Work Events Aren’t
Make sure you’re planning a celebration that all your employees can attend.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
‘Contrarians aren’t being rewarded,’ and short sellers of U.S. stocks are giving up, says Citigroup
Strategists at Citigroup say investors are increasingly giving up on bets against the U.S. stock market.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated
Elon Musk's pay package granted in 2018 was the largest compensation plan in U.S. history for a public company executive.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost his bid to get his 2018 CEO pay package reinstated on Monday when a Delaware judge upheld her prior ruling that the compensation plan was improperly granted.NBC News - Dec. 3
