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Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs

The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game

College football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple times

ABC News - Dec. 7

Massachusetts Democrat says she was targeted by bomb threat

Rep. Lori Tahan (D-Mass.) shared that she and her family were the target of a bomb threat on Saturday. “This morning, I was made aware of a bomb threat targeting my family and me,” she wrote in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Nick Fuentes facing battery charge after 'your body, my choice' confrontation at his Illinois home

Far-right streamer and influencer Nick Fuentes has been accused of battery after allegedly spraying a woman with pepper spray when she appeared at his front door in Illinois last month as his ...

NBC News - Dec. 7

Why Wouldn’t ChatGPT Say ‘David Mayer’?

A bizarre saga in which users noticed the chatbot refused to say “David Mayer” raised questions about privacy and A.I., with few clear answers.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"

Trump's pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome. “It felt ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

At the Top of Her Bucket List: Saying ‘I Do’

When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Russell says Verstappen issued threat in Qatar

George Russell has escalated his war of words with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, claiming the Dutchman threatened to "put me on my f--ing head in the wall" during the Qatar Grand Prix.

ESPN - Dec. 5

WNBA expansion draft 2024: When, where, player protection rules and everything to know about Valkyries' choice

The Valkyries will only be able to pick one player from each team to fill out their roster

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Sooners QB Arnold set to transfer, sources say

QB Jackson Arnold, who started 10 games over his two seasons with the Sooners, is entering the NCAA transfer portal and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next school.

ESPN - Dec. 5

American Kidnapped in Philippines Is Believed to Be Dead, Police Say

The police said they believed Elliot Eastman, 26, from Vermont, was killed during the abduction in October. They cited testimony from a suspect in custody.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?

Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Turkey hotel lift death was murder, says brother

Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Macron faced with difficult choices after French government falls

President must find a new prime minister who can pass a budget by year’s end

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Madueke 'must work more', says Maresca

Enzo Maresca says winger Noni Madueke "must work more" to secure a place in the Chelsea side, despite scoring in the 5-1 win at Southampton.

BBC News - Dec. 4

NBA says officials got no-call on Braun correct

Via its Last Two Minute Report, the NBA said officials were right in not ruling that Denver's Christian Braun had signaled for a timeout when the Nuggets had none remaining at the end of their ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation

Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact of ongoing price increases in the economy on its finances.

NBC News - Dec. 4

It’s Ukraine’s choice, not America’s

Ukrainians may not wish to be saved if the settlement terms amount to total capitulation, and the Ukrainian government and many Ukrainians remain determined to defend their freedom, even if it ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Clyburn says he'd support Biden pardoning Trump

Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) signaled he would support President Biden if he were to offer clemency to President-elect Trump in his legal cases, days after Washington was rattled by the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company

Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says

The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Embrace This Type of Failure, Science Says

Discover why failing well is crucial for your success—and how to do it right.

Inc. - Dec. 4

For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices

The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Deer killed by dog in Richmond Park, police say

Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

CDC says McDonald's E. coli outbreak is over

The CDC said 104 people in 14 states were infected in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Biden’s vexed foreign policy legacy leaves hard choices ahead

Thanks to Biden’s actions (or inaction), the incoming Trump administration faces difficult policy choices on the Ukraine war and China’s aggressive expansionism in Asia, as well as containing the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

McDonald's E. coli outbreak is over, CDC says

The E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is over, the CDC said Tuesday.

NBC News - Dec. 3

German embassy in Seoul says no immediate danger for foreigners

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'

President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Israel says it will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses

Minister’s vow to ‘go deeper’ if hostilities resume comes after deadly Israeli air strikes severely test truce

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Europe must make a choice on the steel industry

There is considerable investment into the green transition waiting to be activated, once policy clarity is achieved

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Axelrod says Hunter Biden pardon 'handled poorly'

Democratic strategist David Axelrod was critical of the way President Biden handled the pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden, saying it was done "poorly." "It was just handled poorly, on top of ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Manchin says Biden should pardon Trump

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said Monday in an interview with CNN that President Biden should pardon President-elect Trump. "What I would have done differently, and my recommendation as a counsel ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Starmer rejects false choice between Trump’s US and EU in key speech

At lord mayor’s banquet in London, British PM says ‘national interest demands that we work with both’. Keir Starmer has “utterly rejected” the idea that the UK must choose between the United States ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it

Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.

ABC News - Dec. 2

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