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Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home

The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

BBC News - 9h

Judge allows 3 states to advance efforts to restrict access to abortion pill

A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.

CBS News - 21h

Federal judge allows red states to resume lawsuit against mifepristone

Three Republican-led states will be allowed to move forward with a lawsuit to restrict access to mifepristone, a Texas federal judge ruled Thursday, months after the Supreme Court rejected an ...

The Hill - 22h

Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill

The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.

ABC News - 1d

FDA will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to stay on the market

Zyn products will be allowed to stay on the market after federal health officials Thursday said the popular nicotine pouches can help adult smokers cut back or switch completely. The Food and Drug ...

The Hill - 1d

Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status

Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights . Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to ...

The Guardian - 1d

How VPNs might allow Americans to continue using TikTok

If TikTok does indeed go dark on Sunday for Americans, there may be a tool for them to continue accessing the popular social app: VPNs.

CNBC - 2d

UK's Chagos handover on hold to allow Trump to consider the deal

The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

BBC News - 2d

AO live blog: Fritz advances, Medvedev up next on Day 3

A host of stars are set to grace the courts at Melbourne Park for the third and final day of Round 1 action.

ESPN - 3d

Supreme Court allows Honolulu lawsuit against oil companies to proceed

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request by oil companies to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of Honolulu seeking to hold them responsible for the impacts of climate change. The defendants ...

The Hill - 4d

Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies

The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.

CBS News - 4d

Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuit to move forward

The Supreme Court turned away appeals filed by various oil companies seeking to shut down a lawsuit brought in Hawaii aiming to hold them accountable for climate change.

NBC News - 4d

Trump: Jack Smith shouldn't be allowed to release report

President-elect Trump said Sunday that former special counsel Jack Smith shouldn’t be allowed to “issue a ‘report’ on a complete and total Witch Hunt against me.” "Why would Deranged Jack Smith be ...

The Hill - 4d

Russian forces advance towards Dnipro region

Troops bypass urban warfare in Donetsk and push towards highway leading to Dnipropetrovsk

Financial Times - 5d

CFP semifinal reactions: Ohio State proves too much for Texas, advances to championship vs. Notre Dame | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down Ohio State's victory vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl as they advance to face Notre Dame for the CFP title.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Cotton Bowl score, results: Ohio State handles Texas, advances to title game

The title game is set.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Florida appeals court allows lawsuits against Parkland resource officer to proceed

A Florida appeals court ruled on Thursday that lawsuits against the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School resource officer at the time of the 2018 shooting in Parkland, Fla., can go to trial. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"

The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.

CBS News - Jan. 10

What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s advances for their home?

Though few welcome idea of being acquired by the US, status quo as part of Denmark is not universally popular. Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity and calm after Donald Trump reheated ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Automakers showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES

Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness

ABC News - Jan. 10

Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote

The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.

CBS News - Jan. 9

More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act

More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Some Facebook users now allowed to see eBay listings in Marketplace

Meta on Wednesday announced some Facebook users will be able to view eBay listings on its Marketplace features just months after the European Commission slammed the social media company with a ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

First Jan. 6 felony defendant allowed to attend Trump inauguration

A felony defendant in a case related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been granted permission to travel to Washington this month to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration, the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

Judge Aileen Cannon issued a temporary injunction until an appeals court rules on Trump’s arguments. US politics – live updates A federal judge has temporarily blocked special counsel Jack ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Withings unveils health mirror and advanced blood pressure monitor

Withings, a connected health company, has expanded its cardiovascular products with BPM Vision, an advanced blood pressure monitor.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Meta glasses allowed truck-ramming suspect to blend in: Experts

In a self-recorded video, the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck-ramming attack was wearing Meta smart glasses to scout out his rampage.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents

Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

I was there on Jan. 6 — we cannot allow Trump to rewrite history

Every member of Congress, including Republicans in both chambers, have a duty to loudly and publicly oppose the pardoning of criminals who assaulted and tried to kill their colleagues and police ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Residents of Syria's Quneitra are frustrated by lack of action to halt Israeli advance

The presence of Israeli troops who entered a U.N. buffer zone on the border with Syria following the fall of President Bashar Assad is frustrating the local population

ABC News - Jan. 6

TikTok knew its livestreaming feature allowed child exploitation, state lawsuit alleges

Company’s own inquiry found money laundering and children performing sexualized acts for digital currency. TikTok has long been aware that its video livestream feature has been misused to harm ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals

US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in Sydney Aryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in Brisbane Naomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in Auckland Former champions the United States ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Notre Dame beats Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and advances to CFP semifinal against Penn State in the Orange Bowl

ABC News - Jan. 2

Ohio State dominates Oregon to win Rose Bowl, advances in College Football Playoff

Ohio State dominated top-ranked Oregon 41-21 to win the Rose Bowl and advance in the College Football Playoff. They will next face Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

NBC News - Jan. 2