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Justice Department Reconsiders NCAA Athlete Pay Settlement
The DOJ says an NCAA payment ruling for compensating student athletes may not be enough.Inc. - Jan. 18 -
Agent's Take: An inside look at playoff pay, including an ex-Chiefs player who will benefit from a three-peat
Breaking down the financial benefits of advancing in the postseasonCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership
WHO is ‘critical in protecting US business interests’, says CEO of firm that may see lean years if Trump carries out vow. The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Trump Brings a Chill to Washington
A more seasoned Trump prepares to work his will in a more biddable D.C.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Nigeria admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economiesABC News - Jan. 18 -
Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal
Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Agent who helped shield Trump in rally attack named Secret Service chief
Sean Curran, who has headed Trump’s details for the last two and a half years, will be the agency’s new director. An agent who helped cover Donald Trump when a gunman opened fire at him during a ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"
Bestselling author Meryl Gordon's biography tells the story of the socialite and political savant, whose gift for hosting parties in the nation's capital made her one of the most famous women in ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Biden Administration Withdraws Proposal to Expand Protections for Rare Whales
The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge
Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Country Garden Lost $24.33 Billion in 2023
The Chinese developer released its long-delayed results showing that its net loss narrowed in the first half of 2024 following a record loss in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next weekABC News - Jan. 13 -
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline
Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violationsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Which other countries should be on Trump’s shopping list?
Trump and his eye for successful business deals are now trained on countries instead of buildings and hotels. When he looks at certain troubled countries, he seemingly asks himself, “Well, what if ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Behind Miami's multi-million-dollar push for QB Carson Beck, who lands a top-tier NIL package to transfer
Beck's deal is less than his believed initial asking price but still among the highest-paid players in college footballCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died
Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has diedABC News - Jan. 11 -
Raiders clean house, NFL Wild Card Weekend preview & who could knock the Chiefs out? | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab talk about the Raiders cleaning house, the Rams-Vikings game being moved, preview other Wild Card Weekend matchups and discuss who might be able to ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Canada's Liberal Party to decide who will be the country's next prime minister on March 9
Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s new prime minister March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this weekABC News - Jan. 10 -
MLB rumors: Red Sox, Garrett Crochet talk extension, Nolan Arenado reconsiders trade options
Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 9CBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
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'It can’t be bought': Greenlanders respond to Trump's options for their country
Nuuk residents said that Greenland could not be bought, after President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out the use of force to take control of the Arctic island.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
When does Player X’s club start to reconsider decision to keep playing him?
It is 919 days since Player X, as he must be called, was first arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in her twenties. In that timeframe he has been accused of two other rapes of a different ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia – and then came to symbolise its moral decay
Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force
The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Who Is Joel Kaplan, Meta’s New Global Policy Chief?
The longtime Republican lobbyist for Meta was named to the company’s top policy role last week.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Deadly winter storm sweeps across the country
At least five people have been killed in crashes in Kansas and Missouri as a major winter storm created hazardous conditions on the roads. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey are among ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
See photos of snow in Washington, D.C.
Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Nikki Glaser zings Hollywood for Harris support: You can do anything 'except tell the country who to vote for'
Nikki Glaser is ribbing Hollywood stars that their substantial support for Vice President Harris's White House bid failed to win her the presidential race against President-elect Trump. "I am not ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Rugby player charged with rape flees country
A former Bradford Bulls rugby player charged with rape has fled to Papua New Guinea, a court hears.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Questions to ask yourself … to be healthier this year
Dr Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, lecturer and author of This Book May Save Your Life, on how to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. I’m not a believer in setting lofty targets or an ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Who collaborated with the Nazis? 425,000 suspects named as one country reckons with its WWII past
The Netherlands has named 425,000 people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during World War Two as part of The Huygens Institute’s “War in Court” project,NBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘We’ve proved we can do anything’: the Syrian women who want a say in running the country
Women’s rights groups have been active throughout the years of war and turmoil Syria – and now they are calling on the new regime to recognise their worth. The feminist activist Ghalia Rahhal ...The Guardian - Jan. 5
