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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Fresh Challenge to Agency Power

A conservative group argues that Congress gave the Federal Communications Commission too much discretion over an $8 billion fund.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Covid lockdown sceptic is frontrunner to lead Trump health agency

Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH would be the latest ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr to take a role overseeing US healthcare

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Israeli Spy Agency Investigates Missing Jewish Community Leader in U.A.E.

The disappearance of a Chabad rabbi prompts fears of Israeli citizens being targeted outside of Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Trump’s Choices for Health Agencies Suggest a Shake-Up Is Coming

The picks to oversee public health have all pushed back against Covid policies or supported ideas that are outside the medical mainstream.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes

The outgoing head of the nation’s top public health agency is urging the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Biden White House Holds Up U.S. Contribution to Anti-Doping Agency

The administration is pressing the World Anti-Doping Agency to allow an outside audit after it failed to suspend Chinese swimmers for positive tests.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump Team Signs Transition Agreement but Shuns F.B.I. Clearances

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s team will have some formal briefings with outgoing staff members, but it has so far refused to allow the F.B.I. to do security clearances for transition members.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency

Bhattacharya was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued shutdowns were causing more harm than good.

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

Health - ABC News - 9 minutes ago

Way-too-early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? How far down are the Mets?!

The Dodgers just won the 2024 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

How we met: ‘We connected in a chat room, lost touch – then found each other 10 years later’

Alicia and Tola, now in their late 30s, met on an internet chatroom in the 90s. They reconnected through Facebook years later and remain close, despite living on opposite sides of the Atlantic . ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

MLB contract option decisions: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw opts for free agency, Braves keep Marcell Ozuna

Here is a roundup of the offseason's most notable option decisions

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

9 under-the-radar free agents Mets should target during 2024 offseason

Here are nine under-the-radar free agents the Mets should target during the 2024 MLB offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

How we met: ‘I tripped and completely humiliated myself. Then I tried to style it out’

CJ and Lyndsey’s first date led to a journey to A&E. But they bonded over glassblowing, online zines and ADHD, and ended up proposing to each other. Tell us your story of how you met someone ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Arizona pitcher Jordan Montgomery met with GM Mike Hazen after owner’s harsh comments

It remains to be seen whether Jordan Montgomery will be part of the club in 2025, though Mike Hazen is open to the possibility.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

10 MLB offseason bold predictions: Juan Soto contract breaks Shohei Ohtani's record, Mets blockbuster, more

The 2024-25 offseason is one week old -- as we wait for the first major move, let's get bold

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

MLB rumors: Mets interested in Garrett Crochet; D-backs and Pirates could deal pitching

Here's the latest from the MLB hot stove