Senators Call for Inquiry Into Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program

Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help

For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Did 2024 Kill Remote Work?

This year, bigwigs like Elon Musk and Amazon took aim at remote work. But one thing is clear: Hybrid is still the MO for plenty of companies.

Inc. - Dec. 5

A dangerous stand-off in Georgia

Protesters fear a Russia-leaning government has closed the door to the EU

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Netflix doubles down on developing its comedy programming for authentic laughs

Netflix becomes a player in the comedy world with specials, TV shows and comedy festivals —combining new talent with established names.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing

As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Boeing whistleblower expresses safety concerns at satellite factory in company's space program

Speaking out for the first time, a technician at the Boeing factory making military and commercial satellites alleges that the company is putting workers' lives at risk. Craig Garriott said he's ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Program offers incentives for Yolo County food vendors to get license

Yolo County is creating a pilot program to support local entrepreneurs, while keeping the public safe. It's called the Road to Licensure.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Malaysia inquiry proposes criminal probe against ex-PM Mahathir over disputed islets

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -A Malaysian royal commission of inquiry (RCI) has proposed a criminal probe against former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad over a decision to drop claims over two disputed ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Riley on inquiries: 'I tell them I'm a USC Trojan'

USC football coach Lincoln Riley brushed off the possibility of him taking a job elsewhere during his signing day news conference Wednesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate

Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Madueke 'must work more', says Maresca

Enzo Maresca says winger Noni Madueke "must work more" to secure a place in the Chelsea side, despite scoring in the 5-1 win at Southampton.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday where he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Zelensky criticizes Georgia's leadership for protest crackdown

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI

The ChatGPT maker is the latest AI giant to reveal it’s working with the defense industry, following similar announcements by Meta and Anthropic.

Wired - Dec. 4

After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal

Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in only a year

ABC News - Dec. 4

Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

Mexico's Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the tourism industry

ABC News - Dec. 4

Satanic Temple starts religious release program in Ohio

A new religious release program for students is entering public schools in Marysville, Ohio, and this one emphasizes Satanic studies.

The Hill - Dec. 4

LPGA and USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty

The LPGA and the USGA have updated gender policies that will require players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned to female before going through male puberty

ABC News - Dec. 4

Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Coroner not told of Letby concerns, inquiry hears

The coroner said he was not told by hospital bosses that they had concerns about a member of staff.

BBC News - Dec. 4

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio

Move is in response to parental requests for alternative to Christian ‘release time’ religious instruction. The Satanic Temple will begin offering a religious program at an Ohio elementary school ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Review: Photorealist painting finally gets due respect. MOCA shows the 'work' in each 'work of art'

Photorealist art, once dismissed as simplistic, gets reconsidered in a sprawling MOCA exhibition in downtown L.A. that includes the premiere of provocative work centered on the Kennedy assassination.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program

The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry Finds

Qvest Sanitation was ordered to pay nearly $172,000 after the Labor Department found it had employed 11 children to clean equipment on overnight shifts at a pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Will Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Run On Your PC? Check Out The Requirements

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is just a few days away from launch, and Bethesda has now revealed the game's PC specs ahead of the game's December 6 early access period and December 9 launch. ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Inquiry

It will fall to the incoming Trump administration to pursue or drop the investigation.

Inc. - 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

House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Letby was face of hospital campaign, inquiry told

Lucy Letby featured on promotional material and appeared in a newspaper profile, an inquiry hears.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Van Nistelrooy at work changing Leicester's 'style'

Newly-appointed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is aiming to bring a sense of positivity to Leicester City and quickly make an impression on the Premier League club's players, as he looks to ensure ...

ESPN - Dec. 3

What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?

For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility

Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administration

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues

The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Appalachian State fires coach Shawn Clark after program's first losing season in 11 years

Clark went 40–24 in his five seasons at Appalachian State, including an upset of Texas A&M in 2022.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

New Video Claims NZXT PC Rental Program Is "A Scam," Company Says It's Looking Into It

A new report alleges that PC hardware company NZXT's PC rental program is "shady and manipulative." The video from Gamers Nexus (via The Verge ) accuses NZXT of changing prices and parts between ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2

Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.

The New York Times - Dec. 2