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'Deny,' 'defend,' 'depose': UnitedHealthcare CEO killing shell casings had words written on them
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot by a masked gunman in New York City on his way to a UnitedHealth Group investor meeting Wednesday.CNBC - 6d -
DOGE could help fix our infrastructure problems — or make them far worse
They’re dead wrong that taking a meat axe to the federal government’s workforce will make things better; in fact, that’s more likely to make things worse.The Hill - 6d -
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.CBS News - 6d -
Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday he would step down from his role as the Democratic leader on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin.ABC News - 6d -
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun says ‘I just needed to stop them’
Video of party spokesperson grappling with rifle-wielding soldier has gone viral as symbol of defiance against martial law. A South Korean party spokesperson seen grappling with a rifle-wielding ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump promises a crackdown on diversity initiatives. Fearful institutions are dialing them back already
As the president-elect and his allies plan a multi-pronged attack on DEI policies, companies and campuses are complying with threats even though they don’t have to. In 2020, Donald Trump signed ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Remembering Art Cashin’s most valuable stock market lessons – and the stories behind them
Art Cashin was a great historian of the stock market, and he shared his teachings through stories.CNBC - 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 -
Ireland urged to set aside more of its corporate tax windfall
Country’s independent fiscal watchdog calls for Norwegian-style approach to saving surplus cashFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Memecoins will go away once we stop paying attention to them
Regulation has failed. It’s time to try indifferenceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Reach Labs will publish Web3 games with rewards for players who promote them
Reach Labs is a new Web3 game publisher formed by partnership of gaming startups Rough House Games and Overworld.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Matt LaFleur: Intel from Jahmyr Gibbs post "overrated," still have to stop them
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this week that he doesn't "really give a crap" that running back Jahmyr Gibbs revealed some of the team's protection calls in a social media post and Packers head ...Yahoo Sports - 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 -
France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels
Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensiveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
School tells Muslim girls it’s ‘not safe’ for them
Three children have not been back to the Belfast Model School for Girls since an alleged assault there in November.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama
Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forcesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Self-made billionaire: You need to understand 3 things to lead a successful life—even 'couch potatoes' can use them
Success isn't always about money, according to Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio — it's about understanding what you want, and devising a plan to get it.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part two release
Jon M. Chu, the director of the movie "Wicked," spoke with "CBS Mornings" about working with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with the connection fans have with the film.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Indiana Jones Game Will Let You Shoot Puzzles (With Your Camera) To Solve Them
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is aiming to be an authentic recreation of the archeologist's globetrotting adventures, and as you'd expect, solving puzzles is a big part of the game. A key ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Live, the cast from 'Saturday Night'
'Saturday Night,' the film, envisions the whirl of chaos that took hold in the 90 minutes before 'NBC's Saturday Night,' the show, premiered.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Republican senators brush aside Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations after meeting him
Republican senators who met Monday with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, brushed aside sexual assault and other allegations against him.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Democrats don’t want a ‘product of the party machine’ leading them, says DNC chair candidate
State Sen. James Skoufis (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is running to be DNC chair and his hopes for rebuilding the party following November’s election loss.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Mets, Cubs sign starting pitchers, Dodgers extend Edman, Juan Soto-Red Sox rumors | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Mets signing Frankie Montas, the Cubs signing Matthew Boyd, and the Dodgers extending Tommy Edman before being joined by Liam Fennessy to talk about ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - Dec. 2