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EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a pilot project that would allow a company to build a small road made out of a radioactive fertilizer byproduct — drawing environmentalist ...The Hill - 3d -
Former DC police officer convicted over leaks to Proud Boys leader
Former Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted Monday of obstructing an investigation into the former Proud Boys national chair, Enrique Tarrio, just weeks before the ...The Hill - 3d -
NCAA agrees to waiver for JUCO players after Diego Pavia lawsuit injunction
There is also movement from college leaders to adjust the eligibility rule in a way that grants athletes five playing seasons in a five-year time span.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 3d -
Texas attorney general sues NCAA over transgender athletes competing in women's sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA, accusing the association of misleading fans by allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s events.NBC News - 3d -
Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts
Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...The Guardian - 3d -
Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring
England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.BBC News - 3d -
Notre Dame star lineman Mills (knee) out of CFP
A Notre Dame defense that has overcome key injuries all season must do so again as standout defensive lineman Rylie Mills will miss the remainder of the College Football Playoff with a right knee ...ESPN - 3d -
Latest news on Honda-Nissan merger, Party City going out of business
Honda and Nissan are aiming to merge into what would be a powerful presence in the car industry. This comes as news emerges of Party City going out of business. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 3d -
Highest-paid player in college football history? Transfer QB Darian Mensah's Duke deal is sign of times
$5 million budgets become $15 million and $10 million become $25 million in a market rife with NIL inflationCBS Sports - 3d -
England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring
Men’s Test captain to undergo surgery in January England’s Test summer begins against Zimbabwe in May Ben Stokes said he was prepared to go through “blood, sweat and tears” for England after it ...The Guardian - 3d -
9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time
These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.Wired - 3d -
U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.CNBC - 3d -
Coreweave, Klarna may break IPO slump in 2025 — but OpenAI, SpaceX will wait it out
Initial public offerings may pick up the pace after a three-year slowdown, but economic headwinds and ample money to stay private could dampen the revival.MarketWatch - 3d -
Notre Dame defensive star Rylie Mills out for remaining postseason, says coach Marcus Freeman
Mills, a senior captain, led the Irish in sacks before getting hurt in the CFP matchup with Indiana.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Women's college basketball rankings: USC climbs to No. 4 after UConn win, LSU slips out of top five
Alabama is back in the AP Top 25, while Nebraska dropped outCBS Sports - 3d -
JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn
The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates, AP source says
Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contentionABC News - 3d -
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Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.CBS News - 3d -
Ethics panel declines investigation into McCaul over public intoxication
The House Ethics Committee has decided not to open an investigation into outgoing House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who was detained in November for public ...The Hill - 3d -
Rasmus Højgaard among five golfers poised to break out during 2025 PGA Tour season
Another crop of stars is coming to push the best in the world, it's just a matter of who will step upCBS Sports - 3d -
Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years
The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.CNBC - 3d -
Ranking 5 teams most equipped to end Chiefs' Super Bowl reign: Ravens left out, plus a surprise at No. 1
Who could potentially unseat the Chiefs in the playoffs?CBS Sports - 3d -
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.CBS News - 3d -
Women's college basketball Star Power Index: JuJu Watkins excels as No. 7 USC holds off No. 4 UConn
USC rode its superstar to a top-five victory over the HuskiesCBS Sports - 3d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...NBC News - 3d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 3d -
Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'
Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.CNBC - 3d -
Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.BBC News - 3d -
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Biden drops death sentences for 37 out of 40 prisoners
The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level "must stop".BBC News - 3d -
More than 100 journalists were killed this year – over half of them in Palestine
Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows. Worldwide, 104 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024 – and more ...The Guardian - 3d -
How podcasts are taking over your TV screen
People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.NBC News - 3d -
Clutch forced fumble seals Cowboys win over Bucs as Dallas continues late-season surge
The Cowboys have now won four of their last five even though they're no longer in playoff contention. The Bucs' playoff hopes took a hit with a loss.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Does RFK Jr. Work Out in Jeans?
Frequent images of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others lifting weights in jeans and boots raise the question of what can be classified as proper gym attire.The New York Times - 6d
