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Feds: No evidence of Mizuhara gambling addiction
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that there was no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he claimed when he asked a judge to limit ...ESPN - 1h -
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Terry Rozier gambling investigation: Feds probing NBA veteran over 2023 game, link to Jontay Porter ring
The NBA conducted an investigation in March 2023 and says it did not find any rules violationsCBS Sports - 16h -
Rwanda’s stealth occupation of eastern Congo
Pressure on Kigali is needed to avert a potential full-blown conflictFinancial Times - 19h -
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M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo
The United Nations says Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma including its airportABC News - 2d -
The inside story of Harris' lost gamble on Joe Rogan, Beyoncé and a late Texas rally
A new book by Jonathan Allen of NBC News and Amie Parnes of The Hill has details about Kamala Harris campaign's botched attempt to schedule a Joe Rogan interview.NBC News - 2d -
How Harris failed to land Rogan
Excerpted from FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, to be published April 1 by William Morrow. Copyright © 2025 by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes. ...The Hill - 2d -
Conflict in Congo over Rwanda-backed rebels
Protesters have attacked embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kinshasa over Rwanda-backed rebels fighting in Goma. Elian Peltier, an international correspondent for The New York Times, ...CBS News - 2d -
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese city in a bid to occupy territory and exploit minerals.The New York Times - 2d -
Borthwick says start for Curry twins in Six Nations opener is a selection gamble
England coach predicts Irish forwards will target flankers Players not distracted by Sweeney furore, says Borthwick Steve Borthwick has said he is taking a selection gamble with his surprise ...The Guardian - 2d -
Child sex abuse victims 'failed', says minister
The Scottish government insists it is working to ensure "nothing like this ever happens again" after abuse gang is jailed.BBC News - 2d -
GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.BBC News - 3d -
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U.N. peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern Congo
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead, United Nations and army officials said Saturday.NBC News - 5d -
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Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
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Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as shoppers buy more household staples
Procter & Gamble beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and also reiterated its fiscal 2025 forecast.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s Gen AI deregulation gamble
The incoming Trump administration's deregulatory agenda for generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is set to accelerate its development, forcing organizations to adapt to the disrupted ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Johnson failed to provide citation for Lebedev peerage
Financial Times FOI request reveals unusual lack of formal commendation for appointment flagged by security servicesFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Eastern Michigan basketball games flagged for unusual gambling activity
An Eastern Michigan spokesperson has confirmed that two Eagles men’s college basketball games were flagged for unusual betting this seasonABC News - Jan. 18 -
Cramer's week ahead: Inauguration, earnings from Procter & Gamble and American Express
CNBC's Jim Cramer guided investors through next week on Wall Street, highlighting President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Democrats fail to land decisive blow against Hegseth
Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee failed to land a decisive blow against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, after several hours of tense ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Which recent films failed at the name game?
Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
The Guardian view on Argentina’s austerity year: painful cuts, rising poverty and a geopolitical gamble | Editorial
In his first 12 months Javier Milei has imposed drastic economic measures – sparking protests while banking on an IMF bailout. . The first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump after his victory last ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
McMahon to pay millions for failing to disclose settlements: SEC
Vince McMahon will pay $1.7 million to for failing to disclose two settlements he had with employees while he ran the WWE.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau
Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions. “I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Pete Hegseth fails to embody military professionalism
How does the time when I, a U.S. Navy veteran, roleplayed as a nuclear terrorist relate to Hegseth’s candidacy for secretary of Defense? Let me explain.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Experian accused of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes
A top watchdog agency for consumer finance has accused the credit rating company Experian of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. In an announcement Tuesday, the Consumer Financial ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Red Wings Gamble Finally Paying Off
The Detroit Red Wings made a bet in the summer that is finally paying off.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.Politico - Jan. 3 -
South Korean officials fail to detain impeached president
South Korean officials left the home of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol without him after a near-six-hour standoff. Yuna Ku with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.CBS News - Jan. 3
