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AOC officially launches bid for top job on Oversight Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has begun informing House colleagues that she is running to be the top Democrat on the influential Oversight Committee, according to three Democratic ...

NBC News - 5d

Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...

The Hill - 5d

Supreme Court agrees to weigh terrorist victims' bid to sue Palestinian entities

The Supreme Court agreed to hear an unusual case in which Congress intervened to help victims of terrorism sue Palestinian entities.

NBC News - 5d

FA still to decide on endorsing Saudi World Cup bid

The Football Association is still to decide whether it will officially endorse Saudi Arabia's 2034 men's World Cup bid at next week's virtual Fifa Congress.

BBC News - 5d

Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to lead Democrats on powerful House committee

"The responsibility of leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee during Donald Trump's second term in the White House is a profound and consequential one," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ...

CBS News - 5d

TikTok lost a major legal bid to avoid a U.S. ban. Now what?

The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against TikTok's request to strike down a law banning the app or forcing its divestiture. Legal experts expect TikTok will appeal.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

Financial Times - 6d

A Lost Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud Set Off a Bidding War in Paris

The discovery of a rare picture of the tragic, handsome poet, made by his lover Paul Verlaine, set off a bidding war in Paris.

The New York Times - 6d

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Revealed, Will Mix Shopkeeping And RPG Action In 2025

Though it saw a quiet launch back in 2018, Moonlighter became an indie hit in no time, with both critics and players enjoying its unique action-RPG/shop-sim blend. Today, during the PC Gaming Show, ...

GameSpot - 6d

Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez

UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utility

Financial Times - 6d

Brianna Ghey killer has sentence appeal bid refused

Eddie Ratcliffe's lawyers argued the trial judge had not taken his "immaturity" into account.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Patel has threatened legal action over remarks, former Pence aide says

Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, has threatened legal action against a former aide to ex-Vice President Pence over her comments criticizing Patel, the aide said. Olivia ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Pete Hegseth vows to 'fight like hell' for defense secretary bid

With his bid to become defense secretary in jeopardy, Pete Hegseth returning to Capitol Hill Thursday and vowing to fight on, in hopes of salvaging his faltering nomination. NBC's Peter Alexander ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Joe Biden should pardon Reality Winner for her actions as a whistleblower | Margaret Sullivan

The leaker went to jail for a patriotic, if illegal, act. She has a lot to offer the world if she’s allowed to move on. In late November, Reality Winner – who turned 33 this week – finished her ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

No FA action over second Guéhi 'Jesus' armband

The FA will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband

ESPN - Dec. 4

Mad Mushroom unveils 2 action RPGs: Hell Clock and Conquest Dark

Mad Mushroom, the influencer-owned game publisher in the OTK Network, announced two new action RPG titles at the OTK Winter Games Expo.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Guehi to face no action after again defying rules by writing religious message on rainbow armband

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will face no formal action from the English Football Association despite defying its rules for a second time by writing a religious message on his uniform during a ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid

Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vessels

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Ocasio-Cortez eyes Oversight bid amid Trump's return

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is strongly considering a bid to become the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Accountability Committee, a pivotal seat that will play a prominent ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama Holds the Final At-Large Bid

After a shocking upset loss to Syracuse, Miami’s path to the postseason is in limbo, making way for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Wish it away: will the live-action Snow White be a new low for Disney?

A hauntingly bad new trailer for the studio’s next live-action remake promises a nightmarish procession of CGI dwarves. Here are two things that recently happened in very quick succession: my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi avoids formal action over Jesus armband messages

Second adapted rainbow armband worn by skipper will not lead to formal action from Football Association. The Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi will face no formal action from the Football ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower

The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended

Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus nation

ABC News - Dec. 3

Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators

The proposal would have effectively barred transgender women from using the State Capitol restroom for female lawmakers. Some Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week

House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is expected this week, after Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) on ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump will take ‘nonstop’ action in first 100 days in office, top adviser says – live

Jason Miller says that Trump will take aggressive action on immigration and oil and gas drilling early into his second term. Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

4 value propositions for climate action under Trump

It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.

Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Grijalva ally weighs bid for top Natural Resources Democratic position

Politico - Dec. 3

Tencent and Morefun Studios unveil 3D action-fighting game based on Chinese myths

Tencent and its Morefun Studios subsidiary revealed a 3D action-fighting game The Hidden Ones inspired by Chinese mythology.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Hegseth starts to branch out to shore up Pentagon bid

Politico - Dec. 3

Trump repeats vow to 'block' Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel

While he made similar statements on the 2024 campaign trail, it was the first time that Trump had spoken about the deal since he won a second presidential term last month.

CNBC - Dec. 3