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Trump urges Senate GOP to block Biden's last judicial nominees

President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican senators to stop Democrats from confirming any more of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Leverkusen have lost what won them last season's Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen had a knack for snatching late wins en route to a shock Bundesliga crown in 2023-24. That isn't happening this season, though.

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Save $50 On The Last Of Us PS5 Games With These Black Friday Deals

The Last of Us is one of Sony's biggest first-party franchises, and for Black Friday , you can grab remasters of both chapters for cheap at Amazon. The PS5 version of The Last of Us Part 1 is ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 22

Will Rachel Reeves' difficult week cause her lasting damage?

BBC's Ben Wright looks at the impact of a tricky week of scrutiny for the chancellor.

McNealy birdies last hole for first PGA Tour win

Maverick McNealy hit a 6-iron to 5 feet on the 18th hole and made the birdie putt to win the RSM Classic by one stroke for his first PGA Tour victory.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

NYC’s Meatpacking District Sees Its Last Man Standing

Few in the meatpacking district remain, and they’re preparing to say goodbye to their neighborhood.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

No empire lasts forever. Pep Guardiola’s struggle against entropy will be fascinating

Manchester City’s struggles could be a blip or the start of terminal decline. We will see how one of the all-time great managers handles the conundrum. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Oil prices drop as talk of Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire cuts ‘security premium’

Oil futures ended lower Monday, with talk of a potential cease-fire deal between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah leading prices to shrink their ”security premium,” pulling global benchmark crude ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Biden pardons turkeys Peach and Blossom for his last White House Thanksgiving

President Biden pardoned the turkeys Peach and Blossom for the traditional presidential pardon ahead of Thanksgiving, which marks the start of Biden’s last holiday season at the White House. “This ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Galaxy the last giant standing; Atlanta's Cinderella run is over

With favorites like Inter Miami, Columbus, Cincinnati and now LAFC out, the stars seem to be aligning for the LA Galaxy in the MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

UK authorities charge a man in last week's bomb hoax at the US Embassy

UK authorities say they have charged a 43-year-old man with a bomb hoax near the U.S. Embassy in London last week

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

MLB alters Rays' schedule; 69 of last 103 on road

MLB altered the Rays' schedule to avoid weather problems at Steinbrenner Field, with 47 of their first 59 games at home and then 69 of their last 103 on the road.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Late Night Makes Its Last Jokes About Biden Pardoning Turkeys

Although Thanksgiving was still three days away, “the turkeys looked at Biden and said, ‘We better get this done,’” Jimmy Fallon said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Steph, Warriors have ‘sour taste' in mouth after last two losses

Steph Curry explained how frustrating it has been for the Golden State Warriors to lose consecutive games for the first time all season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Meet One of Hong Kong’s Last Few Pro-Democracy Activists

For Chan Po-ying, a labor rights leader, life is one of constant police surveillance, even on hikes. But she finds solace from tiny gestures of support.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Holiday spending estimate ticks up from last year

Americans expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year than in previous years, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday. The survey, conducted Nov. 6-20, showed Americans on average ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Robert Dixon, Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Dies at 103

A member of one of the U.S. Army’s all-Black regiments, formed after the Civil War, he trained West Point cadets in horsemanship during World War II.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Starmer says migration 'off the scale' after record high last year

The number has since fallen to 728,000 in year to June, the Office for National Statistics estimated in its latest figures.

Haberman suggests Trump-Musk partnership 'could last' despite criticisms

National political correspondent Maggie Haberman weighed into the relationship between President-elect Trump and billionaire Elon Musk Wednesday, indicating that because of its uniqueness, the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Thanksgiving travelers make last-minute push to get home for holiday

Thanksgiving travel hasn't been easy for everyone with snow in Denver and an air traffic controller shortage in Newark, New Jersey, leading to delays. A stowaway was also discovered on a flight ...

Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying vote

MPs are voting in what could be one of the most momentous decisions of their political lives.

Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails?

A federal judge is likely to employ a rarely used remedy to try to fix longstanding problems in the city’s jails. But it’s not foolproof.

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

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