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GM Ends Cruise Robotaxi Efforts and Steers Its Self-Driving Tech to Passenger Cars
The Detroit auto giant says it’s halting its investment in Cruise’s robotaxi project at $4.4 billion, and integrating its technology into its own vehicles’ autonomous driving features.Inc. - 14h -
Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.
They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted.The New York Times - 1d -
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.BBC News - 20h -
House Ethics chair: Panel held final meeting this week, signaling end of Gaetz talks
Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), the chair of the House Ethics Committee, told The Hill on Tuesday that the panel met this week and does not have any more gatherings scheduled for the 118th Congress, ...The Hill - 1d -
Health panel recommends self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
Women and people with cervixes should have the option to use a self-swab human papillomavirus (HPV) test as part of a cervical cancer screen, the United States Preventative Services Task Force said ...The Hill - 1d -
Former Jan. 6 committee chair fires back after Trump says panel members should be jailed
WASHINGTON — Rep. Bennie Thompson, who chaired the now-defunct House Jan. 6 committee, pushed back Tuesday against President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that the panel's former members should ...NBC News - 1d -
‘The world is his oyster’: what’s next for Gout Gout after setting athletics world alight?
The 16-year-old Australian will mix it with Olympic sprint royalty in the US before returning to Year 12 studies and the track in Australia next year. Gout Gout’s success over the last weekend ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cowboys set to host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against Texans
The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys has opened without incident and will stay that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati BengalsABC News - 2d -
Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.
Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.Politico - 2d -
Republicans pick Mast to lead House Foreign Affairs panel
House Republicans selected Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 119th Congress, sources told The Hill, as the conference works to organize its panels for the ...The Hill - 2d -
Same Lineup for Red Wings as Detroit Prepares for "Desperate" Affair in Buffalo
The Red Wings stick to their process as they look to snap a five-game losing streak; here's what you need to know ahead of tonight's game in BuffaloYahoo Sports - 2d -
Five key questions after the Mets sign Juan Soto: Soto has the tools become the No. 1 overall player, and more
Plus, find out who directly benefits from the Mets' latest moveCBS Sports - 2d -
Woman dies after being pulled from Massachusetts house fire; man expected to survive
One woman has died after she and another resident were pulled from a burning home in Wakefield, Massachusetts, early Sunday morning.NBC News - 2d -
China starts military movements after Taiwan leader’s first foreign trip
Beijing’s aviation authorities have partially restricted swaths of airspace, indicating imminent military activityFinancial Times - 2d -
House GOP to choose chairs for influential committees: Who’s in the running
House Republican leaders will choose new chairs for a number of influential committees this week, people who will have the power to help deliver on President-elect Trump’s priorities in the GOP ...The Hill - 3d -
No. 1 and not done: Oregon Ducks set sights on historic College Football Playoff run after blitzing Big Ten
Oregon's expectations weren't inflated. Turns out, these are no rubber Ducks.CBS Sports - 3d -
Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...The Hill - 4d -
US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking
Plus: Russian spies keep hijacking other hackers’ infrastructure, Hydra dark web market admin gets life sentence in Russia, and more of the week’s top security news.Wired - 4d -
Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team
The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.The New York Times - 5d -
TikTok set to be banned in the US after losing appeal
The app - which faces being banned in a matter of weeks - says it will now take its case to the Supreme Court.BBC News - 5d -
Muslim couple in India forced to sell house after protests by Hindu residents
The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral.BBC News - 5d -
Couple starved and buried son, 3, after setting up their own ‘kingdom’ in Birmingham
Abiyah Yasharahyalah suffered ‘breathtaking’ neglect at the hands of his parents, who have been found guilty of causing or allowing his death. A couple whose three-year-old son was found buried in ...The Guardian - 6d -
Impeachment vote on South Korean president set for Saturday after martial law chaos
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea are set to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol Saturday after Yeol's martial law declaration that threw the country into chaos earlier this week. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump picks former Development Finance Corp. CEO Adam Boehler as special envoy for hostage affairs
Adam Boehler was on the team that negotiated the Abraham Accords, a significant foreign policy achievement of Donald Trump's first term.CNBC - 6d -
Democratic candidates line up to become next DNC chair
Democrats vying to be their party’s next national chair are laying out their visions and touting their track records as they look to rebound from the party’s widespread losses in November. Former ...The Hill - 6d -
Bitcoin hits $100k after Trump names pro-crypto SEC chair
Bitcoin surged to over 100,000 per coin on Wednesday after President-elect Trump announced Paul Atkins, a crypto aficionado, would be nominated to head the Security Exchange Commission (SEC). ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
'We feel betrayed by government after spray foam ruined our house sale'
More than 160 people contacted the BBC after it found some mortgage lenders are rejecting homes with spray foam.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Tapped by Trudeau to Steer Foreign Affairs, She’s Now His Possible Successor
Mélanie Joly, Canada’s top diplomat, has already faced off against India and China, with Donald Trump up next. She’s also considered a top contender to replace Justin Trudeau.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: House GOP leadership holds presser after Hunter Biden pardon
House Republican leaders will brief the press Wednesday morning, as the GOP prepares to transition to full leadership of Congress and the White House. Their presser follows President Biden's recent ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager
Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Jill Ellis leaves San Diego Wave FC for FIFA role alongside Arsene Wenger, steering global football strategy
Ellis leaves her club role after three years, she had been with the Wave since their inceptionCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
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Trump appointments set off special elections to fill House seats: What to know
The move by President-elect Trump to tap several House Republicans to fill positions in his Cabinet and beyond has set off a fresh round of special elections next year to replace them. Trump chose ...The Hill - Dec. 3
