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General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout

A GOP senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul in the first sign of Trump retaliating against officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time starting November 1 when the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period begins.

Maryland is the first state to sign into new federal health care program

Maryland is the first state to sign an agreement with the federal government designed to improve health care and lower costs

Health - ABC News - November 1

Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution

Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Adidas signs first NIL deal with girls' high school basketball player

Adidas has signed high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith.

Business - CNBC - November 14

SailGP signs Rolex as first title partner of its global sailing competition

SailGP's global championship features a dozen national teams battling in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

H&M ‘first’ to sign deal under DPPA for green energy in Vietnam

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

WATCH: Nuggets' Peyton Watson blocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at buzzer to give Thunder their first loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now the only undefeated team in the NBA

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Jokic's triple-double, 29 from Westbrook, Watson's game-saving block help Nuggets hand Thunder first loss

Denver got the win despite Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon being out.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Seahawks release linebacker who started every game this season, sign former first-round pick to practice squad

Seattle is replacing Tyrel Dodson, who they signed in the offseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Kaleena Smith becomes first high school women's basketball player to sign NIL deal with Adidas

Smith, a five-star recruit from Ontario Christian, is Adidas' first signing under Candace Parker

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Republicans Block Release of Gaetz Report

Also, Biden agreed to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Coach-Michael Kors Deal Blocked by Judge

A federal court sides with the FTC, which argued that a Tapestry-Capri merger would raise prices for handbags.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Which N.F.L. Stars Could Be on the Trading Block This Season?

The Athletic’s insider shares the latest on Rams star Cooper Kupp, the struggling 49ers and big-name defensive players.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law

A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead-up to the election. Judge ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Swinney blocked from voting over name snafu

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he was not allowed to vote on Election Day; there will be a Friday hearing to resolve the issue.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Block reports revenue miss but a slight beat on earnings

Shares of Square parent Block tumbled in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported disappointing revenue for the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end

Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...

World - ABC News - November 12

Chancellor and BoE governor call for UK to rebuild ties with EU

Reeves and Bailey highlight damage from Brexit amid concern about Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Gaetz Ethics Report Blocked, and the Trial That’s Horrified France

Plus, a $6.2 million piece of fruit.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leave. The US general who was photographed as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Germany and India sign information-sharing security agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Rangers extend Lafrenière after breakout season

The New York Rangers signed winger Alexis Lafrenière, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, to a seven-year contract extension Friday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

‘Aggressive' Wiggins a telling sign Warriors warmly welcoming

Andrew Wiggins' 13 rebounds in the Warriors' blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night are a welcome sight for Golden State.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Sources: Signs point to Daniels playing vs. Bears

Signs point to Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels playing Sunday against the visiting Bears, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

No, Counting Votes for Several Days Is Not a Sign of Fraud

While the presidential winner was once usually known on election night, closer races and more mail voting have made it harder to make the call as quickly.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Fermín signs new Barça deal with €500m clause

Barcelona have rewarded Fermín López's early-season form with a new contract that keeps him at the Catalan club until 2029 and includes a release clause of €500 million ($544.4m).

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

Sports - ESPN - November 2