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Shopping and shipping for the holidays are in full swing
The Christmas rush is on as retailers rejoice over what could be record holiday sales. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 10h -
What's in the approved government funding bill
After days of heated negotiations on Capitol Hill, the House passed its funding bill to prevent a government shutdown Friday night.ABC News - 20h -
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
The Senate passed the measure and sent it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse.The New York Times - 17h -
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.The New York Times - 20h -
Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.BBC News - 1d -
Malaysia approves new search for missing flight MH370
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished 10 years ago in one of aviation's greatest mysteries.BBC News - 2d -
Gisèle Pelicot's statement outside court in full
The 72-year-old's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, was earlier sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated rape.BBC News - 2d -
Morning Report — Congress tries to keep the lights on
In today’s issue: Congress is poised to avert a government shutdown — with hours to spare, necessary assistance from Democrats and some uproar from conservatives. As lawmakers stare down a Friday ...The Hill - 4d -
Congress unveils bill to avoid a government shutdown
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.CBS News - 4d -
25 movies added to Library of Congress film registry
"Dirty Dancing" and "Beverly Hills Cop" were among 25 movies recently added to the Library of Congress film registry. The registry seeks to preserve movies that are "culturally, historically or ...CBS News - 4d -
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday ...The Hill - 4d -
An AI roadmap for Congress
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House AI task force releases sweeping end-of-year report The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence ...The Hill - 4d -
Reid: 'Full confidence' in Wentz if Mahomes out
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against the Texans on Saturday, but if his ailing ankle prevents that from happening, coach Andy Reid says he has "full confidence" in backup ...ESPN - 4d -
Fantasy Football: Week 16 Rankings (Full-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 16 PPR rankings for fantasy football.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...The Hill - 5d -
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved
The £3.6bn deal by Daniel Kretinsky is cleared after agreeing "legally binding" undertakings.BBC News - 6d -
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
Congress is scrambling to roll out a government funding bill to avert a shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as lawmakers sprint to wrap up business for the year — and 118th Congress. Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 6d -
Full interview | Cindy McCain
Watch the full interview Margaret Brennan's interview with U.N. World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain, a portion of which aired on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 on "Face the Nation with ...CBS News - 6d -
Tower as tall as The Shard approved for Square Mile
One Undershaft, a 74-storey building will be the tallest building in the City of London.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
READ: Here is Biden's full list of clemencies
President Biden early Thursday announced that he is pardoning 39 people and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others, setting a new daily record for clemency with a focus on those who were ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Relatively few approve of Hegseth, Gabbard picks: Survey
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominees for director of national intelligence and Defense secretary respectively, are relatively unpopular ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
House approves mammoth annual defense policy bill
The House on Wednesday passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth measure to the Senate for consideration ahead of Congress’s end-of-month deadline. The legislation — known as the ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Most approve of Trump transition handling: Poll
More than half of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump is handling the presidential transition, a new CNN poll showed. The survey, conducted by SSRS, shows that 55 percent of ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 15 (Full-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 15 PPR rankings for fantasy football.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Morning Report — Dear Congress, your deadline is nigh
In today’s issue: The trouble with lame-duck congressional sessions is that they’re so short and too long. In 10 days, Congress will run out of funds to keep the government operating through the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
FULL EPISODE: The Overlook
Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin are attacked, shot and left for dead in Portland, Texas.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
How Ayesha Curry Juggles a Very Full Plate
The Sweet July founder speaks with ‘From The Ground Up’ about keeping up with her family, philanthropic endeavors, and expanding business.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Dream Big and Unleash Your Full Leadership Potential
You must believe in the power of your dreams and have the confidence to pursue them relentlessly.Inc. - Dec. 7 -
13 Deals on WIRED-Approved Gear at Walmart
Treat yourself or someone else to discounts on our favorite TVs, headphones, and more.Wired - Dec. 6 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved
The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
UK regulator approves £16.5bn combination of Vodafone and Three
Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operatorFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate
Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Fantasy Football Rankings (Full PPR): Week 14
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 14 PPR rankings for fantasy football.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - Dec. 3