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South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener
England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trevor Lawrence concussion update: Jaguars QB 'feeling better' after scary hit, remains out of practice
Mac Jones is slated to start if Lawrence remains sidelinedCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
NATO chief calls for more weapons for Ukraine ahead of peace talks with Russia
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging Ukraine to hold off on peace talks with Russia until it can get more military aid. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The South Korean coup is a perfect coda to the Biden presidency | Alex Bronzini-Vender
Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific policy of pursuing detente against China at all costs meant embracing Yoon, whose anti-democratic attitude has always been clear. Jean Baudrillard’s 1986 travel diary of ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Tom Brady proposes controversial NFL rule change after brutal hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'Penalize the offense'
Brady appears to side with the defender in this caseCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi gets 3-week reprieve from prison in Iran after surgery
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been temporarily released from prison in IranABC News - Dec. 4 -
Iran releases Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave, says lawyer
Temporary release is inadequate, activist’s family and supporters say, urging her unconditional release. Iran has released the Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
FirstFT: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after failed martial law order
Also in this newsletter, France’s Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote, and Bank of England governor hints at rate cutFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Timeline: How Yoon’s Presidency in South Korea Led to Martial Law Order
Yoon Suk Yeol’s decree, and his reversal under pressure from lawmakers, were the culmination of years of feuding between the country’s two main political camps.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Al-Shaair suspended 3 games after Lawrence hit
The NFL has suspended Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair three games for repeated violations of player safety rules after his hit to the head of Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell 3 days after Ohio State triumph
Michigan ranked 117th in the country in yards per play in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks
Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
'It feels like a coup' - chaos sparks worry in South Korea
One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Intel shares slide as Gelsinger exit leaves chipmaker without a 'quick fix'
Intel shares fell 6% on Tuesday, a day after the chipmaker announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
King hails Qatar's peace efforts - and banquet menu revealed
King Charles praises the mediation efforts of Qatar in the Middle East at a state visit banquet.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Houston player suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit
Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. injury: Alabama's top 3-point shooter out for season after suffering Achilles rupture
Wrightsell led the Crimson Tide in 3-point shooting percentage last season and was key in their Final Four runCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court wrestles with Hungary’s effort to end Holocaust survivor lawsuit
The Supreme Court on Tuesday probed the international consequences of allowing a group of Holocaust survivors and their heirs to leverage U.S. courts to seek compensation from Hungary for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Leicester's Van Nistelrooy 'hurt' by Man United exit
Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his spell as interim coach but said he understands Ruben Amorim's decision.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, GM defend Azeez Al-Shaair after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence
Ryans defended the hit, blamed the Jaguars for overreacting and lauded Al-Shaair's leadershipCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms
NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'
President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season
Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
NFL upholds Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair's 3-game suspension for hit that concussed Trevor Lawrence, sparked brawl with Jaguars
Al-Shaair knocked Lawrence out of Sunday's game with a hit that resulted in a head injury.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here's how
President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he could potentially win it by ending the war in Ukraine, brokering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Vietnamese tycoon must find $9bn to avoid death penalty after appeal fails
She is now in a race for her life - if she can pay back 75% of what she took, she could be spared.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Zelensky Signals He's Open to Negotiating a Peace Deal
In a shift, the Ukrainian president indicates he would accept a cease-fire with Russia if his country obtains NATO membership.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissionerABC News - Dec. 2 -
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
49ers injury woes: How last-place San Francisco can still win NFC West even after losing Christian McCaffrey
At 5-7, the 49ers still have a chance to win the divisionCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Leicester’s Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ by enforced exit from Manchester United
‘I was disappointed, very much so,’ he admits Dutchman ready to ‘work around the clock’ for new club Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was “hurt” that Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Keeping the Peace: Talking Politics in the Workplace
A leader’s how-to guide for navigating and managing political conversations in the office.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Men's basketball AP poll: UConn drops 23 spots after losing 3 straight games to unranked teams in Hawaii
The Maui Invitational was not kind to Dan Hurley or the Huskies last week.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Al-Shaair apologizes to Lawrence after illegal hit on defenseless quarterback
Jaguars quarterback was left concussed after blow Incident led to brawl between Texans and Jags Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair has apologized to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
