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Here’s how Trump could impose tariffs on Denmark in a bid to control Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump Tuesday threatened to place new tariffs on imports from Denmark unless the country gives up control of Greenland, news that dented the stocks of some of Denmark’s most ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
NFL playoff predictions: will anyone thwart the Chiefs’ three-peat bid?
The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship game. Cincinnati Bengals. This is the obvious answer, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
NFL playoff predictions: will anyone thwart the Chiefs’ three-peat bid?
The postseason kicks off on Saturday. Our writers pick the dark horses, players to watch and make their tips for the NFL’s championship gameYahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Police stop man with machete from entering Capitol
Authorities stopped a man with a machete from entering the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday. In a thread on the social platform X Wednesday afternoon, Capitol Police said a man ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Received No Drilling Bids
No companies bid for the chance to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It was the second auction in four years that failed to draw strong interest.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
DoJ to release part of report on Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election
Justice department intends to release special counsel Jack Smith’s findings from investigation. Attorney general Merrick Garland intends to release the first part of the highly-anticipated special ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Brazil marks 2nd anniversary of right-wing coup attempt as Bolsonaro's legal troubles deepen
Brazilian authorities are gathering in capital Brasilia to mark the second anniversary of an alleged coup attempt by supporters of former far-right President Jair BolsonaroABC News - Jan. 8 -
Appeals court denies Trump's bid to delay hush money sentencing
A New York appeals judge has denied President-elect Trump's request to delay the Jan. 10 sentencing in his criminal hush money case.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says Phillipson
The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Communist spies and assassination attempts: how the cold war still shapes South Korean politics
Attitudes to North Korea are key to understanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law and its aftermath. As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains barricaded in his ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Judge denies Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president's lawyers vowed to challenge the decision to proceed with sentencing this week.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Manhattan DA opposes Trump's bid to halt sentencing
The Manhattan district attorney's office said Monday it opposes any suspension of President-elect Trump's Jan. 10 sentencing on his New York criminal conviction ahead of his return to the White ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Potential Next Stops for Former Red Wings Coach
After his ouster in Detroit, what are some potential options for former Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde's next gig?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Wikler picks up key endorsement in DNC chair bid
Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler received a key endorsement from Michigan Democratic Party chair Lavora Barnes on Monday in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'
The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.Politico - Jan. 5 -
Judge denies Jan. 6 rioter’s bid to attend Trump inauguration
A U.S. District Judge denied a Jan. 6 rioter’s request to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration later this month, citing concerns over the Capitol insurrection which incited hours of chaos ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals
Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Bid to Halt Congestion Pricing
Starting Sunday, most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak travel times will be charged a $9 fee.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Dash names new coach Gautrat in rebuild attempt
The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson addresses House of Representatives after winning speaker bid
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after winning his bid to retain the leadership role. Johnson reiterated the Republican goals for the 119th Congress as President-elect Donald Trump ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
New details emerge of man charged with attempting to kill Kavanaugh
The man accused of showing up outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in 2022 intending to kill him told authorities he wanted to “make the world a better place” and had been planning ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting
A second-person narrative of social media.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to purchase US Steel
President cites national security concerns as he follows through on pledge to keep steelmaker domestically owned. Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9bn bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel for US Steel, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff
Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Investigators suspend attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon after standoff with security service – latest updates
Anti-corruption officials say they faced human wall of 200 presidential personnel at his official residence. Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Insurrection is one ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Attempt to arrest S Korea president suspended after six-hour stand-off
Yoon Suk Yeol's "refusal of the legal process" is "deeply regrettable", investigators say.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol
Officials entered the presidential compound to find themselves blocked by troops under the control of the presidential security service. . South Korea’s political crisis took a dramatic turn on ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
South Korea's Impeached President Fends Off Arrest Attempt Over Martial-Law Decree
Yoon Suk Yeol’s bodyguards thwarted investigators in another tense showdown resulting from his short-lived martial law decree.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble
Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump 'capable of stopping Putin'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that President-elect Trump is "capable of stopping" Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he will be a key factor in the outcome of ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Colorado attorney general launches bid for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced Thursday he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D). “There are many reasons why I’m running to lead this ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points
This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Ukraine stops transport of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Home is where your attempts to escape cease – and at a bar in New York, I stopped running | Mona Eltahawy
After an attack by riot police in Cairo, I returned to the US with both arms in plaster, and found there would always be a place at the table for me. In our end of year series, writers and public ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Russian gas stops flowing through Ukraine
Transit deal expires with no follow-up agreement on flows to central EuropeFinancial Times - Jan. 1