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Trump calls hush money case 'rigged charade' after judge sets sentencing date
President-elect Trump took to Truth Social to share his frustration after a judge set a Jan. 10 sentencing date in his New York hush money case, calling out a gag order which prevents him from ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Shares of alcohol makers fall after US official calls for cancer warnings
Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels on drinks to raise awareness of the linkFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Dash names new coach Gautrat in rebuild attempt
The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Hits Chinese Cybersecurity Company With Sanctions After Breach
The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Rebuilding Man City: What players should Pep Guardiola recruit to return his squad to the top of Europe?
From Florian Wirz to Bruno Guimaraes, all the stars Manchester City could chase to reverse their fall from the pinnacleCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Rare footage shows Kim Jong Un's sister with children
Kim Yo Jong was spotted with two youngsters -- a boy and a girl -- while attending North Korea's New Year art performance.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
US leadership is being tested in Syria
The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans Was Called Resilient After Attack. It Didn’t Need the Reminder.
The city was seeing glimmers of optimism for what the new year might bring before the horrendous attack on the French Quarter.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Jordan Lauton earns Western United win – and red card – with bicycle kick
Acrobatic goal seals dramatic comeback at Perth Glory Lauton gets second yellow for celebrating last-gasp goal Jordan Lauton earned a remarkable 3-2 comeback win for Western United at Perth ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
US Steel’s tortuous un-merger is a deal for the ages
Would-be acquirers prepare for era where big is no longer bad, but foreign still might beFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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The Best Team in the Country? It’s Clearly Ohio State.
If the Buckeyes keep playing like this, they will be nearly impossible to beat, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History
In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
China’s Hack of U.S. Treasury Breached Sanctions Office
The cyberattack reported earlier this week reached into the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Financial Research, sections of the agency that oversee economic penalties against ...Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Stephen Curry called the Warriors 'very average,' but even that's a stretch right now
The Warriors' hot start is looking like a mirage as reality sets in for Golden StateCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths
Explosives brought in from Poland and the Czech Republic are combined with household items for a bigger bang. German officials have called for a clampdown on illegally imported and homemade ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions
Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting
Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Charges of Police Shakedown at Rave Lift Lid on Corruption in Indonesia
Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Hawley asks panel to call Mayorkas and Wray to testify after New Orleans attack
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is asking the Senate Homeland Security Committee to call on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI director Christopher Wray to testify after the New ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
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Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
