Leaders of Rich Nations Are Deeply Unpopular. That Spells Trouble Ahead.

If you are in charge of a slow-growing democracy, it’s not looking good right now. Almost no leader of an industrialized country has a net-positive approval rating.

The Wall Street Journal - 41m

Rich Rodriguez officially returns to West Virginia

Rodriguez was WVU's coach from 2001 through 2007.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

These are the Trump appointees who have faced legal troubles

President-elect Trump has named several people to his next administration who have faced legal troubles, including Trump himself who was convicted in a New York hush money case during his 2024 ...

The Hill - 6h

In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged rich nations to honor their new commitments to help the world’s poorer countries fight climate change in a speech to Lesotho’s Parliament

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In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance

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Rich Rodriguez is returning to West Virginia for a second stint as head coach

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Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

An ultranationalist politician’s surge shows how many people would rather forget the country’s fascist past, experts say.

The New York Times - 23h

Lawmakers troubled by Northeast drone sightings as calls for investigation mount

The Northeast, especially New Jersey, has been rattled by reports of drone sightings in recent weeks, and multiple lawmakers in Congress want more information. In a letter posted to social platform ...

The Hill - 23h

Nasdaq reaches 20,000 for the first time. Why that could spell trouble for investors in early 2025.

Stock investors could take profits, or stick with what’s worked well in the past.

MarketWatch - 1d

Vlahovic sparks Juventus to leave Manchester City deep in trouble

Missing in action during the past six torrid weeks: Manchester City’s pizzazz. It was absent here again, in the latest moping performance that has become the recognisable face of Pep Guardiola’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why a photo of Syria's interim leader could hint at trouble ahead

A Salafist flag behind Syria’s new interim Prime Minister Mohammad al-Bashir has concerned those hoping for a future of moderation and tolerance.

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We Take [Whatever We Just Got in Trouble for] Very Seriously

If you have to issue a public apology, avoid using these four phrases.

Inc. - 2d

GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up.

CBS News - 2d

RFK Jr. becomes latest troubled Trump pick

His problems have been largely drowned out by the likes of Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, but the HHS pick has sparked some concern among Republicans.

Politico - 2d

Canadiens: Too Rich, Too Soon?

Yesterday on La Poche Bleue, Blanc, Rouge, Andre Roy and Steve Begin commented on the contract the Montreal Canadiens signed with Juraj Slafkovsky and suffice to say, they are not fans.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Think you know the differences between UK and US spelling? Take our quiz

From beer and facial hair to stomach bugs and car parts, test your knowledge of English’s transatlantic idiosyncrasies. Zoe Williams: Online puzzles are puzzling enough without all this American ...

The Guardian - 3d

12/8: Face the Nation

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Syrian rebels have taken control of Damascus, overthrowing the regime of President Bashar Assad. Plus, more on the congressional task force ...

CBS News - 4d

Nations and Leaders React to Toppling of Syria Regime

The U.N. special envoy called it a “watershed moment” on Sunday as world leaders reckoned with the news.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump is stacking his White House roster with uber-rich backers

President-elect Donald Trump is filling his next administration with billionaires and other mega-wealthy figures.

CNBC - 5d

South Korean Leader’s Deal to Avoid Impeachment Signals Bigger Turmoil Ahead

President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to remove him by getting his party members to back him. But his troubles could now become theirs too.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump’s promise to tax imported goods could spell trouble for US auto industry

Automakers face uncertainty as top-selling vehicles, such as the Ford F-150 truck, are sourced from around the globe. Few vehicles are as emblematic of the American auto industry’s might as the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Brian Thompson’s death has elicited little sympathy. I don’t need to spell out why | Arwa Mahdawi

UnitedHealthcare is egregious among US insurers for charging enormous premiums, then denying care. If you spotted the person who shot Brian Thompson, would you a) turn them in to the police or b) ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump’s tariffs didn’t spark inflation last time? Here’s the trouble with that defense.

When allies of President-elect Donald Trump address one big criticism of his tariff plans — that the levies would boost inflation at time when Americans are already frustrated with elevated prices ...

MarketWatch - 6d

The Rich Can Afford Personal Care. The Rest Will Have to Make Do With AI

From personal trainers to in-person therapy, only the wealthy have access to human connection. What are the options for the less advantaged?

Wired - 6d

Roque on Barça spell: 'I wanted to go to my farm'

Vitor Roque has revealed he considered giving up and retreating to his small farm in Brazil during his difficult spell at Barcelona.

ESPN - 6d

At Fox Nation ceremony, Trump boasts about recent conversations with foreign leaders

After receiving Fox Nation's Patriot of the Year Award Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump spoke about recent conversations with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election

Romania’s soccer federation leader has urged fans to keep the country on a pro-European path before a state presidential election between a far-right populist and a reformist opponent

ABC News - Dec. 5

A Manhunt in Manhattan, and Another Trump Pick in Trouble

Plus, the A.I. that aces weather forecasts.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Are Rams ankle-deep in trouble with impeded Matthew Stafford facing the Bills?

The Rams must be at their best to compete with the 10-2 Buffalo Bills, so Matthew Stafford's ankle injury could be detrimental to the offense.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Pete Hegseth’s Troubles at Work Raise Questions About Leadership

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary led two nonprofits into debt, and episodes of drinking continued into his days as a Fox News personality.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Salesforce's earnings results spell success for AI products, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Salesforce's recent quarter suggests the innovative potential for artificial intelligence technology is strong.

CNBC - Dec. 4

The Memo: Hegseth troubles open up Trump World palace intrigue

President-elect Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth to be secretary of Defense was listing badly but had not yet capsized on Wednesday evening. Hegseth stuck several notes of defiance, penning a ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Mexico says Canada wishes it had its ‘cultural riches’ amid tariffs feud

Leaders cast the other as ill-prepared after Trump threatens to apply 25% taxes on goods from both countries. Mexico’s president has said Canadians “could only wish they had the cultural riches” of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

What Trump’s plan to end IRS ‘overstepping’ could mean for audits of rich people — and call hold times for everyone else

The incoming Trump team wants to change the IRS mentality from “we’re the tax police,” one expert said.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Watch: 'Deeply disturbed' South Koreans react

People in Seoul express anxiety and confusion following the president's now-rescinded martial law order.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles

As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 years

ABC News - Dec. 3

The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

CBS News - Dec. 3

The £35m starter home: why the super-rich are queueing up for a phenomenally pricey pied-à-terre

At about 130 times the price of the average home in the UK, the smallest apartments at 1 Mayfair are eye-wateringly expensive. So why are they proving so popular?. Name: The £35m starter home.. ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Broad Pardon for Hunter Biden Troubles Experts

President Biden granted blanket clemency to stop his son from being prosecuted by the Trump administration for his foreign business. Experts reached for historical parallels.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

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