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Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer
Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi denies Mo Salah links as Qatari owners dismiss sale rumors
The French champions have been linked with Liverpool's Egyptian star latelyCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests, push for confirmation
Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?
Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth slams 'manufactured media takedown' of him in WSJ op-ed
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, condemned the press for what he described as a "manufactured media takedown" of him. "The press is peddling anonymous ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
The wife of an investigative journalist in Guinea says her husband had been abducted in Guinea’s capital, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent mediaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Fetterman jokes he'd consider confirming DeSantis if he admits to lifts
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joked Wednesday that he’d consider confirming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as Defense secretary if he admits to the use of lifts in his shoes. “I’ll consider a YES on ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Guardian and Observer journalists go on strike over sale of Sunday paper
Their first strike in more than 50 years concerns the proposed sale of the Sunday title to Tortoise.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump considering replacing Hegseth as defense secretary pick according to newspaper reports
President-elect Donald Trump faces further problems as he tries to fill top government jobs. His pick to head the DEA has withdrawn from consideration and lawmakers are voicing concerns over his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Martial Law Didn’t Silence South Korea’s Media. It Empowered Them.
Journalists criticized the president’s attempt to place the press under military control, hardened by years of challenges to press freedoms by the country’s political leaders.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts
Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto's "generational opportunity."CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms
Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decadeFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail
A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
'We were shocked': Sister of Hannah Kobayashi reacts to LAPD new classification
Sydni Kobayashi, the sister of missing woman Hannah Kobayashi, is reacting to the Los Angeles Police Departments new "voluntary missing person" classification of Hannah, saying the family is ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media
Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Former congressmen preview fight to confirm Trump Cabinet picks
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?
CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Guardian view on protests in Georgia: resisting a drift into Putin’s orbit | Editorial
The Georgian Dream government’s suspension of EU talks has sparked an existential struggle for democracy. In recent years, Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has brazenly pursued a policy ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Three-fourths of Americans think media is biased: Pew
More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say that news organizations are biased when presenting news on social and political issues, according to a new survey. The survey from the Pew Research ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."ESPN - Dec. 3 -
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Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Jason Miller: Notion Biden would pardon Trump 'a complete media manipulation'
Trump-Vance transition team senior advisor Jason Miller dismissed the idea of President Biden pardoning President-elect Trump Monday night, calling the notion a "complete media manipulation." When ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Can Kash Patel win Senate confirmation to lead the FBI?
Plus, the hedge funds that made major profits on the back of ‘Trump trades’Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
WNBA teams reveal schedules on social media with humorous videos
A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Nigeria’s radical idea for car owners facing soaring petrol prices
The government is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gasFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged
Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey’s return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Ex-paddleboard firm owner in court after deaths
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after four people died.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Tesla's China Sales Fall as Competition Heats Up
The U.S. electric-vehicle maker’s China-made car sales fell 4.3% in November.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'
The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says
UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speechFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Romania’s vote recount confirms pro-Russian presidential bid
Constitutional Court certifies first-round results, run-off to go ahead as planned on December 8Financial Times - Dec. 2
