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Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey
The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a licenseABC News - 6d -
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam non-committal on Deshaun Watson's future with the team: 'We will look at everything'
Cleveland may decide to move on from Watson, who is under contract through 2026CBS Sports - 6d -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Those Sure Look Like The Sims' Iconic Plumbobs In This New Movie
The distinctive "plumbob" icons from The Sims appear to be featured in a new movie, set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film is called Twinless and concerns two friends who meet in a ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
Pentagon announces new AI office as it looks to deploy autonomous weapons
The Defense Department on Wednesday announced a new office focused on accelerating and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the military as it aims to deploy autonomous weapons in ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Pokemon And Wallace & Gromit Studio Teaming Up For New Project Due In 2027
Pokemon and Aardman are teaming up for... something. The two companies announced a partnership today, saying whatever they're making together is coming in 2027.. A teaser image showed a Poke Ball ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
MLB Draft lottery: Washington Nationals secure the first pick in 2025 draft, followed by Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners
The Nats had a 10.2% chance of securing the top spot in next summer's draft.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB
Sasaki has officially been posted to MLB for the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Trump has said a lot about Social Security — what does he really think?
Trump has promised to protect Social Security and Medicare, but lots of his fellow Republicans appear to have other ideas.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as a New Team Joins the Elite
The Bills’ loss to the Rams opened a spot in the top three.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Trump-led trade agenda looks lucrative to Washington law firms
Plus, the clearest sign yet that dealmakers are enthusiastic about the incoming administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
House Republican eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) is floating Medicare and Social Security as potential areas of focus for President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Alford was pressed about ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Ex-Flyers Tough Guy Signs With New Team
After having his contract terminated by the Hurricanes, this former Flyer has already found his new home.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Ex-Sabres Star Heating Up With New Team
After a slow start to the season, this former Sabres forward is starting to bounce back.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Matea Gold Named Washington Editor of The New York Times
Ms. Gold, a managing editor at The Washington Post, is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the paper.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Lego Fortnite Expands With New Social Sim Brick Life
Lego Fortnite is expanding in a big way this week. Not only are we getting a new Lego Pass with piles of new content for the existing Lego Fortnite survival/crafting game, but we're getting an ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
Moscow reaches out to new Syrian leadership in move to secure bases
Having labelled Syrian rebels ‘terrorists’, Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country. Moscow is seeking to secure the future of its key military bases ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s Social Security pick is a CEO with no government experience. Can he guide a troubled program 67 million Americans rely on?
Experts wonder if Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano’s business background will help — or hurt — Social Security.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Your Guide to the College Football Playoff’s New 12-Team Format
A new era of college football’s postseason has officially begun, and with it, a whole host of new details.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Tim Dowling: I’m worried that the new dog is turning a bit funny-looking
The only way our dog still resembles the puppy we bought is her insistence on annexing my side of the bed. At 11pm I go upstairs to find the new dog lying on my side of the bed, stretched ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Ex-Oilers Goalie Makes Debut With New Team
One former Edmonton Oilers goalie made their season debut on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Power Rankings: Nine -- nine! -- new teams and a new No. 1 (!) to process
Big risers (Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss), big fallers and debut-makers (nine!) after two packed weeks.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
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 -
New Game Looks Like Anime GTA Meets Spider-Man
Developer Naked Rain and publisher Netease have revealed more details about the upcoming free-to-play gacha game Anata, which was formerly known as Project Mugen . In a brand-new teaser--that ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents
Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s New Border Czar Looks to Texas as a Model for Enforcement
The incoming Trump administration’s new border czar said that Texas provided a “model” for border enforcement. State officials have offered to be a staging ground for mass deportations.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
College Football Playoff bracket: What 12-team field looks like after penultimate CFP Rankings release
Boise State could lock up a first-round bye with a win over UNLV in the Mountain West title gameCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as team's new president
Clouse is the CEO of The Campbell's CompanyCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president
The Washington Commanders have hired Mark Clouse as their new team presidentABC News - 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 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - 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 -
Matías Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel
Matías Tarnopolsky will become president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic on Jan. 1, after six years heading the Philadelphia OrchestraABC News - Dec. 2
