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McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) was one of three Senate Republicans to vote Monday against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s nominee to head the ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls

The Federal Trade Commission asked a judge in Seattle to delay the start of its trial accusing Amazon of duping consumers into signing up for its Prime program, citing resource constraints.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges

The Federal Trade Commission is going after an e-commerce company that allegedly took millions of dollars from consumers as part of a “passive income” scheme, which spun up Amazon storefronts on ...

NBC News - 2d

Kindle Colorsoft review: Amazon’s new e-reader gets colour screen upgrade

With launch problems fixed, first colour Kindle improves reading experience – but it is pricey and too small for comics. Amazon’s first Kindle with a colour screen had been a very long time coming ...

The Guardian - 2d

Zelda: Twilight Princess 11-Book Manga Box Set Is Nearly 50% Off At Amazon

Amazon has a terrific deal on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' manga adaptation. For a limited time, you can get the complete series for only $73 . Released last September with a $130 ...

GameSpot - 22h

Boogie Fland returns, plays critical role in Arkansas basketball's upset of Kansas

After missing 15 games with an injured thumb, Boogie Fland returned and played a critical role in Arkansas basketball's upset win over Kansas.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Washington Post columnist quits after critical op-ed on Bezos is killed

Ruth Marcus, a longtime op-ed writer for the Washington Post, quit on Monday after, she said, her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos was killed by publisher.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Mbappé criticizes himself for previous mistakes as he returns to captain France

Kylian Mbappé returns to lead France against Croatia after a six-month absence and on Wednesday criticized himself over how he handled the captaincy before. It will be his first start for France ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

White House criticizes 'activist judges' interfering with Trump's actions

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the judge who blocked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations and called on the Supreme Court to "reign in activist ...

NBC News - 1d

White House: 'Critical functions' will stay under Department of Education

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said all the critical functions of the Department of Education will remain, ahead of President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the federal ...

The Hill - 19h

I negotiated a $54,000 sign-on bonus at Amazon—now I run a business helping people negotiate salary. Here’s my best advice

Most people wait too long to negotiate their salary, says personal finance and career expert Jasmine McCall. Here's how she landed a $54,000 bonus at Amazon — on top of a 6-figure salary and ...

CNBC - 2d

Lauren Boebert accused of racism and ableism over her criticism of Al Green

Republican faces backlash for saying Democrat shook ‘his pimp cane’ at Trump during congressional address. The extremist Republican US House member Lauren Boebert has been accused of racism, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Sen. Mark Kelly on Ukraine aid, Elon Musk's criticism and U.S. responsibility

Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democratic lawmaker and Navy combat veteran, is standing by his call for continued U.S. support for Ukraine after visiting the country. His remarks drew criticism from Elon Musk, ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

NATO secretary, Trump have mostly friendly meeting after criticizing the alliance

President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Are N.B.A. Officials Ignoring a Critical Call?

Rules get their greatest stress tests when the stakes are highest. Discussions around flopping likely won’t vanish.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Trump critic wins Greenland election

The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Fernandes on Keane criticism: It motivates me

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes said he has plenty of respect for Roy Keane but he wants to do things in his own way.

ESPN - 3d

A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit

A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.

NBC News - Mar. 12

MDTA missed critical Key Bridge vulnerability assessment prior to collapse, NTSB says

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) failed to conduct a critical vulnerability assessment that would have allowed them to identify structural risks with the Key Bridge before it collapsed, ...

CBS News - 8h

‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon

The company said it would release several seasons of the reality show showcasing Donald J. Trump before he turned to politics.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Kohl's stopping Amazon returns at some stores as a test

The retailer is reportedly testing the suspension of the service, but it's unclear for how long.

The Hill - 2d

“Not nice” – Bruno Fernandes shows true colours as he responds to Roy Keane’s criticism

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has finally addressed the recurring criticism coming his way from club legend Roy Keane.The Portuguese was named skipper in 2023 when Erik ten Hag decided ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S. into limbo following human rights criticism

PANAMA CITY — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

The ‘critical minerals’ rush could result in a resource war

Labelling justifies a preference for strong-arm tactics over co-operation

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Trump criticizes judges, prosecutors in Justice Department speech

President Donald Trump broke norms Friday when he delivered a rare campaign-like speech outside the Justice Department, railing against judges, prosecutors and others who conducted criminal ...

CBS News - 5d

Why the Small Details Are Critical for Big Success

In business, details matter. When leaders neglect them, they risk undermining their organization’s potential.

Inc. - 5d

Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma

Forecasters warn that more “very destructive” fires could spread uncontrollably.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates

Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.

ABC News - 21h

Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton

The company that pioneered voice communication over the internet has withered to dust in Microsoft’s hands. Still, I for one am grateful for it. So Microsoft has decided to terminate Skype, the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8