Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams

Israel confirms it is holding Gaza hospital chief Abu Safiya

The IDF had earlier told a local NGO it was unaware of his case, sparking concern.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Three sentences from Trump — on, of all things, the North Sea — tie together many of his strongest-held views

To understand President-elect Donald Trump’s latest social-media post, it helps to note his ownership of a Scottish golf course.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Budget gyms aim to bulk up in smaller UK centres

PureGym and The Gym Group say plenty of opportunities remain as cost-conscious consumers try to keep fit

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration

It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal

Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan

Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Federal Agents Search Home of Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey

Jeffrey Maddrey, who had been chief of department, resigned on Dec. 20 after a lieutenant accused him of coercing her into sex.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Is the Forme Power Bra really worth $189?

I tested the Forme Power Bra for five months to see if it could improve my posture. Does it actually work?

NBC News - Jan. 2

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings and where all 30 teams stand heading into 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 2

New Orleans police chief says they are 'staffing up' for Sugar Bowl

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick joins TODAY to share the latest on the investigation into the New Year's Day truck attack and where they stand on security preparations for the ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

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Yahoo News - Jan. 2

NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has made a career of picking up and moving—and what about his real estate?

His departure from the Dolphins marks the latest in a long line of twists and turns in his career, from the NY Giants to the Browns, Ravens and Rams.

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump

The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Chiefs to start Wentz, rest Mahomes vs. Broncos

The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City but could mean everything to the Broncos.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Chiefs make decision on resting players for Week 18 showdown vs. Broncos

One fan base certainly won't be happy with this decision

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Chiefs will start Carson Wentz Sunday, Mecole Hardman will return to practice

The expectation since last Wednesday's win over the Steelers has been that the Chiefs will be resting quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 and head coach Andy Reid confirmed it on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

WHO chief Tedros suffering from tinnitus after Israeli bombing

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

More than 1 million still without power in Puerto Rico

Many in Puerto Rico started 2025 without electricity as the local power company said it could take another day to turn the power back on after a blackout impacted most of the island.

CBS News - Jan. 1

10 Powerful Questions to Help You Get Ahead in 2025

As a leader, it’s importantly that you quietly and think more deeply about what went right and what went wrong, so that you have the opportunity to learn.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Fresh wiring may finally power up English devolution

New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blocker

Financial Times - Jan. 1

A power that seems will never die

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof used footage from actual protests in Iran to create large portions of his feature film.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year

Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages

President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Chief Justice Roberts Condemns Threats to Supreme Court and Judiciary

In his year-end report on the federal judiciary, the chief justice decried violence, intimidation and disinformation and warned against defiance of court rulings.

The New York Times - Dec. 31

Chief Justice John Roberts defends judiciary from 'illegitimate' attacks

In his annual end-of-year report, Roberts said the independence of the judiciary is threatened by threats of violence, harassment, disinformation and defiance of court rulings.

NBC News - Dec. 31

Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials for intimidating judges

Chief Justice John Roberts condemned elected officials who have intimidated judges and defied court rulings, highlighting them in his year-end report Tuesday as part of what Roberts called ...

The Hill - Dec. 31

Forrester on cybersecurity budgeting: 2025 will be the year of CISO fiscal accountability

With 90% of cybersecurity and risk leaders predicting they'll see budget increases in 2025, many are facing a new era of accountability.

VentureBeat - Dec. 30

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