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Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud
A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden administration jettisons effort to protect old-growth forests
The Biden administration is dropping its efforts to issue a policy to protect old-growth forests — though the president previously touted protecting such forests as an important component of his ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
‘Dispiriting’: factchecker reacts to Meta’s move to scrap role
Mark Zuckerberg accused fact-checkers in US of making biased decisions. • Meta scraps factcheckers . The Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday his company, Meta, would be ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Meta changes hate speech rules, dropping LGBTQ protections
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, dropped some LGBTQ protections from its hate speech rules Tuesday amid a wider overhaul of the social media giant’s content moderation ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Now a key playmaker - how the role of a goalkeeper changed
How the job of a goalkeeper has evolved from keeping the ball out of their net to also playing a key role in a team's attack.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments
The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul
The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Tyler Bertuzzi Is Playing A Big Role In Connor Bedard’s Point Streak
The Chicago Blackhawks hope to see Tyler Bertuzzi continue developing chemistry with Connor Bedard.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details
It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Tomas Rosicky leads contenders for Arsenal sporting director role
Return would likely be put on hold until end of season Former midfielder is Sparta Prague sporting director Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender to become Arsenal’s sporting director, although ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
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Dem Rep. Bera ready to meet Republicans '50-yard-line,' and even '40-yard-line' since they're in majority
Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) said on Monday he is ready to meet Republicans “at the 50-yard-line” and even at “the 40-yard-line” due to them being “in the majority.” “So, the American public clearly ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Congress certified election because it was ‘right thing to do,’ says House Jan. 6th Committee Dem
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss the certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and the continued impact of the January 6th insurrection. Rep. Lofgren ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Mike Rinder, former Scientology exec who became an Emmy-winning whistleblower, dies at 69
Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Johnson: My teenage son has 'no role' with Jets
Jets owner Woody Johnson insists his teenage son has no influence on the team's decisions and referred to a recent report about the organization's dysfunction as a "smear piece."ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Napolitano: Noem should answer how she’d protect FEMA from misinformation
Former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said on Sunday that Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), should be able to say how she ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Welby set to formally relinquish Archbishop role
Welby resigned after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
She was the first ever female Welsh Lib Dem to hold ministerial office at Westminster.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Uniper strives to protect LNG fleet from risk of Russian seizure
Chief Mike Lewis says company has stabilised since its forced nationalisationFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safeABC News - Jan. 4 -
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 13: Ausar Thompson is poised to take on a larger role with Jaden Ivey out
Players you need to pick up for Week 13CBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Biden to create new national monuments protecting tribal land in California
President Biden will dedicate two new national monuments protecting tribal lands in California on Tuesday, two sources with knowledge confirmed to The Hill. Biden will designate the Chuckwalla ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return
The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Joey Logano embracing role as sport's leader as defending champion
For the third time in seven seasons, Joey Logano bears the honor of being the defending champion of the NASCAR Cup Series. At age 34, Logano is a wily veteran who has been fortunate enough to ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes
A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections
Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Thomas Tuchel to kick off England role by watching Tottenham host Newcastle
German’s contract officially started on New Year’s Day Head coach to visit St George’s Park and meet Lee Carsley Thomas Tuchel will attend his first match as England’s head coach on Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
How to Protect Pets From Cold Weather
They’re vulnerable when temperatures plummet, too.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Content Creators Worry OpenAI Won’t Release a Tool That Promised to Protect Their IP
OpenAI said it would make it easy for content creators to prevent their material from being used to train AI, but it hasn’t yet delivered.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Broncos insist they don't care who sits out for Chiefs as Denver seeks to end a long playoff drought
If the Denver Broncos are embracing the opportunity to face Carson Wentz instead of Patrick Mahomes on Sunday, they're not saying so publiclyABC News - Jan. 2 -
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How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders
The force recently uncovered a clandestine dig in the middle of Naples. Looking towards the semicircular apse with a frescoed image of a partially identifiable Christ on a throne staring back at ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message
Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message
Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural deathABC News - Jan. 1