Marshall opts out of Independence Bowl vs. Army; see who's playing instead

Major war could destroy army in six months, minister warns

The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Detroit mayor to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Powell says he's not worried about the Fed losing its independence under Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook conference.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence

US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol Hill

Financial Times - Dec. 4

We're downgrading a stock on tariff risk — plus, chips and software plays stand out

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses central bank independence, crypto at Dealbook conference

The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent run for Michigan governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced he's launching an independent campaign for governor of Michigan.

NBC News - Dec. 4

In expanded CFP era, are conference title games on their way out? 'How this plays out could shape that'

Should SMU fall out of the bracket if it loses? Should another team benefit from sitting at home instead of playing an extra game? Conference title games are already creating headaches in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Democratic Detroit mayor launches independent run for Michigan governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan kicked off a run for governor of Michigan as an independent on Wednesday, despite having long been a Democrat, an unexpected development in what will be a hotly contested ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump picks Daniel Driscoll as secretary of Army

President-elect Trump has tapped businessman and Army veteran Daniel Driscoll to be his secretary of the Army. “As a former Soldier, Investor, and Political Advisor, Dan brings a powerful ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

British army could be wiped out within six months of Ukraine-scale war, minister warns

Alistair Carns says a casualty rate similar to Russia’s invasion could lead to the army being ‘expended’ within six to 12 months. The British army would be wiped out in as little as six months if ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Arsenal vs. Manchester United in a massive midweek showdown; Leverkusen knock out Bayern Munich in Pokal play

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, USWNT come from behind to beat Netherlands and more

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

New Free-To-Play Gran Turismo Game Revealed, And It's Out Very Soon

Sony has announced My First Gran Turismo, a free-to-play racing game for PS5 and PS4 that'll be released on December 6. Designed to be an approachable entry point into the series, the game will ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

More bad news for Miami? CFP chair says committee won't re-rank teams who aren't playing conference title games

The committee has been consistent in recent years not re-ordering teams sitting out on conference championship weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

'Test bowling is different to county cricket - here's why'

Steven Finn explains why fast bowling in Test cricket is different to county level and why England are looking beyond the numbers when making selections.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Spotify Wrapped is out. Here's who topped the 2024 streaming charts

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is now available for users on the music streaming platform.

CNBC - Dec. 4

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance as martial law imposition played out in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address, declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits

ABC News - Dec. 4

Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne recreates Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl announcement

The rapper's 2025 tour, which he announced Tuesday, will visit stadiums, including the Patriots' home.

ESPN - Dec. 4

US Marshals hunt for man suspected of killing woman, burying body in shallow grave

U.S. Marshals are on the hunt for a man they say murdered a 29-year-old woman and then buried her body in a shallow grave, according to authorities.

ABC News - Dec. 4

German companies in China see slump in business confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Biden could do so much good with pardons. Instead he bailed out his son | Tayo Bero

Hunter Biden cut the line while thousands of people who deserve similar considerations of mercy languish in prison. When Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would be pardoning his son Hunter – ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Antidoping Agency Froze Out Investigators Who Warned About China

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s investigative unit highlighted intelligence about Chinese athletes possibly using a banned medication, but was kept out of the loop when 23 swimmers tested positive ...

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Ubisoft discontinues development on free-to-play shooter XDefiant

Ubisoft announced that it will discontinue development on XDefiant, its free-to-play first-person shooter title.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Why streaking Eagles compare favorably with 1992 Super Bowl champion Cowboys

The Eagles are Super Bowl contenders thanks to Saquon Barkley and the most improved defense in the league

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Surrendered and Played Along’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Chaos Plays Out at South Korea’s Legislature Building After Declaration of Martial Law

Soldiers wearing helmets and carrying long guns pushed back against people who tried to enter the National Assembly, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial

Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Le Moyne Dolphins vs. Army Black Knights: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Le Moyne vs. Army West Point basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Broncos see off Browns to strengthen play-off hopes

Watch highlights as the Denver Broncos come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns despite Jameis Winston throwing a franchise record 497-yards and four touchdowns.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels

Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talks

ABC News - Dec. 3

Women at the wheel: the female taxi services bringing safety and independence to Bolivian travel

Cab companies run by women provide safe rides in a country with one of the worst rates of sexual violence in Latin America. The first hint that something was wrong came when Jacqueline Diaz ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?

The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

ABC News - Dec. 3

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

ABC News - Dec. 2

Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...

The Hill - Dec. 3