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House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - 4d -
The Fallout from U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.The New York Times - 4d -
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...The Hill - 4d -
Will House Speaker Mike Johnson retain the gavel?
Members of the House of Representatives are set to vote for the speaker role on Capitol Hill as the current lower-chamber leader, Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, awaits his fate. Johnson is still ...CBS News - 4d -
The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.
The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.The New York Times - 4d -
South Korean fire fighters tackle blaze in commercial building in Seongnam
Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials saidABC News - 4d -
Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis
Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problemsFinancial Times - 4d -
GOP majority begins 119th Congress with lengthy list of priorities
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.CBS News - 4d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - 4d -
New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return
Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.NBC News - 4d -
Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that House Republicans will investigate the disbanded House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnson ...The Hill - 5d -
Republican on GOP's Johnson holdouts: 'We find it very irritating'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Thursday expressed his frustration with those who haven't backed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in staying in his role yet. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill” ...The Hill - 5d -
Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble
Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy
Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan
Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White HouseFinancial Times - 5d -
The frozen housing market shows few signs of thawing as 2025 begins
New year, same old real estate market: The high mortgage rates, scarce inventory and dismal affordability that have plagued housing look set to linger.NBC News - 5d -
Here’s the Reason U.S. Auto Sales Could Accelerate in 2025
Reduced inventories of cars amid enduring supply chain limitations are finally expanding again, lowering prices for buyers, and fueling sales growth for dealers.Inc. - 5d -
How the Threat of Another Costly U.S. Port Strike Returned in 2025
Just three months after an October contract agreement, lingering conflicts between longshoremen and U.S. port operators mean a potentially disastrous strike could still happen.Inc. - 5d -
Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growthFinancial Times - 5d -
Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
BAYAMÓN, Puerto Rico — Power was restored to nearly all electrical customers across Puerto Rico on Wednesday after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s Eve.NBC News - 5d -
Lenny Randle, ‘Most Interesting’ Major Leaguer, Is Dead at 75
His career was defined by bizarre episodes — blowing a rolling ball foul, knocking down a pitcher and being at bat when the lights went out in New York City.The New York Times - 5d -
Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans
How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.Politico - 5d -
The Sentry 2025 picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated The Sentry 2025 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 5d -
House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide
Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.BBC News - 6d -
House Republicans unveil new rules, one which makes it harder to oust speaker
House Republican leaders unveiled new rules for the 119th Congress, which includes a provision that will make it harder to oust a speaker but doesn’t remove the threat.ABC News - 6d -
Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
Electric power has been restored to nearly all affected customers across Puerto Rico after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s EveABC News - 6d -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - 6d -
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump
Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker
President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...NBC News - 6d -
Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.ABC News - Dec. 31 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Never Says the Words’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Dec. 31 -
The Most Inspiring Houses We Visited in 2024
From a tiny French fisherman’s cabin to a hexagonal home in Hawaii.The New York Times - Dec. 30
