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Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate to head Department of Homeland Security
South Dakota governor will take on Trump’s anti-immigration mission, air travel and natural disasters. Kristi Noem secured US Senate confirmation as homeland security secretary on Saturday, ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
'We are going to prove ourselves': With Simone Biles' coach, Georgia aims to be back on top
The Georgia gymnastics team won 10 NCAA titles -- then struggled for more than a decade. Now they've hired Simone Biles' coach, Cecile Canqueteau-Landi.ESPN - Jan. 25 -
Reports of Immigration Agents at Chicago School Set Off Fear, but Are Proved False
The agents turned out to be unrelated to immigration, officials said hours later. They were from the Secret Service, investigating a threat.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Department of Education dismisses book ban complaints
The Department of Education has dismissed 11 complaints regarding “book bans” the federal agency received during the Biden administration, it announced Friday. The department said it ended former ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
College basketball grades: Iowa State earns 'A', Purdue gets 'C-' in report card heading into weekend
Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek actionCBS Sports - Jan. 24 -
South Carolina's Dawn Staley knows the importance of rivalry game vs. LSU: 'It's a game that we must win'
There are major SEC title implications on the line when South Carolina hosts undefeated LSU on FridayCBS Sports - Jan. 23 -
Cuellar supports military at border, but must be used 'the right way'
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), whose district borders Mexico, said he supports President Trump’s decision to send 1,500 troops to the southern border. He added, however, that the move is expensive ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
RFK Jr. reports up to $1.2M in credit card debt, $30M net worth
From law firm payouts to endorsements and book deals, nominee for HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raked in at least $12 million in the past two years.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Norway on verge of abolishing VAR from domestic leagues after club vote
Top 32 clubs vote in favour of ending use of VAR Norway may join Sweden in resisting use of technology Norway is on the verge of abolishing VAR from its domestic league after clubs in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Russell Vought at Senate hearing: 'We have to use taxpayer dollars wisely'
Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, discussed how he wants to tackle "government waste" and use taxpayer dollars "wisely" during his opening ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
How do you prove a credit card debt is uncollectible?
Proving that your old credit card debt is uncollectible could save you a lot of hassle — and a lot of money.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
We cannot hide from climate change — we must stop producing oil and gas now
We should have listened in the past. We will deserve what we get if we don't listen now.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
‘We’ve impeded China’: departing official defends US export controls
Alan Estevez was at cutting edge of Biden administration’s efforts to take global lead in artificial intelligenceFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot
Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got. Seldom in recent history has class war been waged so blatantly. Generally, ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu says ‘if we must return to fighting, we will do that’, citing support from Biden and Trump
PM says US has promised Israel will have the weaponry it needs to return to military campaign if necessary. In an update on the previous post, the Israeli military said sirens sounded in central ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Are we a racist society? The majority of us say no – but science begs to differ
Although greater awareness of prejudice would suggest we are less bigoted than ever, empirical evidence indicates not. Q&A with Keon West, author of The Science of Racism Do we still have a ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Explaining what Department of Education's startling Title IX memo could mean for revenue-share future
The incoming Trump administration could quickly strike Thursday's 11th-hour guidanceCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
David Lynch Showed Us Who We Are in Dark Masterpieces Like ‘Eraserhead’
The director himself came off as almost performatively normal. Masterpieces like “Eraserhead” and “Mulholland Drive” said otherwise.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez uses viral moment to educate about OCD after playoff win
National TV cameras picked up Gonzalez's pre-kick routine, which led to a mix of responses.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
College basketball grades: Houston earns 'A', Alabama gets 'C-' in report card heading into weekend
Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek actionCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
American accused of assaulting a Pa. student being extradited to US, prosecutors say
French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United StatesABC News - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live
Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau
Here is the 2024-25 Knicks midseason report card, with each rotation player and head coach Tom Thibodeau graded on their performance relative to expectations.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
What we learned from Day 2 of NFL Wild Card Weekend: Jayden Daniels has 'it,' while Eagles defense reigns
Key takeaways from Sunday's slate of playoff actionCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
Breakfast and financial education: help us deliver this foundation
The FT’s homegrown charity FLIC and Magic Breakfast are making a real difference for young peopleFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
We must move fast to avert a national electricity crisis
The Inflation Reduction Act's renewables subsidies have caused a shortfall in electricity capacity, leading to higher prices and potential blackouts, and Congress must act quickly to avert the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
What we learned from Day 1 of NFL wild-card round: Ravens look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders
This might be Jackson's and the Ravens' yearCBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Prosecutor who led charges against Trump resigns from US justice department
Departure of special counsel Jack Smith comes days ahead of president-elect’s inaugurationFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Jack Smith resigns from US justice department as special counsel
Smith, who tried to prosecute Donald Trump over classified documents and US Capitol riot, stepped down Friday. Jack Smith, the justice department’s special counsel assigned to oversee two criminal ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
College Football Playoff grades: Texas earns 'C+', Penn State gets 'B-' on semifinals report card
Here is the report card for each team that played in the CFP semifinalsCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
Report: 49ers must hold open search to fill OC job before promoting Kubiak
While Kyle Shanahan promoted Klay Kubiak to San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator earlier this week, the NFL requires all teams to interview at least two external minority candidates.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
College basketball grades: Duke earns 'A', Tennessee gets 'F' in report card heading into weekend
Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek actionCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus
To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Open borders defy rising nationalism in Europe. We must protect them | Alexander Hurst
Reimposing passport checks in the Schengen area creates new political lines in our minds – and that poses its own danger. With so many economic and political challenges looming, the EU nevertheless ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
3 cheap ways to borrow money without using a credit card now
With credit card interest rates high, it helps to explore these alternative, cheaper ways to borrow money right now.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Justice department to release part of Trump election interference report, leaving out documents case – US politics live
Department of Justice to release details on Jack Smith’s investigation into attempts to overturn 2020 result but withhold Mar-a-Lago documents portion . Outgoing secretary of state Antony Blinken ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Zay Flowers injury update: Ravens WR a long shot to play vs. Steelers in wild-card round, per report
Baltimore could be without its Pro Bowl wideout on Saturday nightCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Boebert, Burlison introduce bill to abolish the ATF
Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), they announced Tuesday. The bill, titled Abolish ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland as father says deal for US to buy it 'must happen'
Donald Trump, Jr., son of President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized that his visit to Greenland on Tuesday was just a personal one.ABC News - Jan. 7
