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Serbia's president says he won't flee his country like Syria's Assad did despite growing protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says he isn't like ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad and has no intention of fleeing the country despite spreading protests against his increasingly autocratic ruleABC News - Dec. 10 -
Why did ‘Brazil’s George Floyd’ receive less public outcry – even in Brazil?
Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was asphyxiated in a police car – but his killers’ lengthy sentences received little attention. Stopped at a checkpoint for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, Genivaldo ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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Why did it take 5 days to find person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing?
Police have identified and detained what is being described as a "strong person of interest" in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News law enforcement contributor ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plantsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Your Call: Did the Bills make the right play call at the end of Sunday’s Rams thriller?
A crucial play call cost the Bills a timeout that they ultimately needed.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
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How did a healthcare CEO become a target of such violent hatred? | Francine Prose
I’m horrified by the assassination of Brian Thompson. I’m also horrified that we let people die without medical care. Assassinations are despicable. I don’t much care if the targets are politicians ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation
In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall. The road to Damascus was lined with discarded army uniforms. In a panic, Syrian army soldiers stripped ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
College Football Playoff rankings reveal: did the CFP committee get it right?
Following a wild conference championship game weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on to discuss the outcome of the final College Football Playoff rankings. They dive in on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Grading the College Football Playoff Selection Committee's first 12-team bracket: How did they do?
Handing out the CFP report card on Selection SundayCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Mullin pushes back on Hegseth having issue with drinking: 'If he did have a drinking problem, that would be obvious'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Sunday pushed back on the idea that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for Defense secretary in his upcoming administration, has an issue with drinking. ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Analysis: Why Did Intel Oust CEO Pat Gelsinger?
I used the five-whys analysis, created by the founder of Toyota, to better understand the recent Intel shakeup.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
LA Galaxy reinvent themselves to win 2024 MLS Cup: How they did it without Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Chicharito
The Galaxy won the MLS Cup final on Saturday, doing something they never came close to accomplishing with bigger names in recent yearsCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
How Much Did Trump, Biden and Harris Raise? A Stunning $4.7 Billion.
That figure, which includes totals from the three presidential contenders’ main allied groups, emerged in the final federal filings of a staggeringly expensive campaign.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Romania Scraps Election After Russian Influence Allegations
The presidential election was canceled after the government accused Moscow of a TikTok campaign to propel a pro-Kremlin candidate to the fore.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Romania scraps presidential election after alleged Russian meddling
Far-right candidate Georgescu says he will challenge decision of top court to order rerun of first-round voteFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Did Big Baller Brand shoes contribute to Lonzo Ball's knee issues? He says it's a 'possibility'
Ball wore a version of the shoe through his rookie season, when he had his first meniscus issue.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
What Did Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Do at Truth Social?
Mr. Patel was directly involved in building a case that two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology mismanaged the debut of Truth Social in 2022. He was paid about $130,000 as a consultant.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How did transgender children in the US become so politicized? | Moira Donegan
The US supreme court is likely to uphold a flimsy and bad-faith Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The politicization of transgender children in the US is one of the most ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Trump’s pick for IRS chief would lead an agency he once wanted to scrap. Here’s how he might run it.
President-elect Donald Trump wants the Internal Revenue Service under new management, and experts say change is coming. The question is how deep it will go.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Did 2024 Kill Remote Work?
This year, bigwigs like Elon Musk and Amazon took aim at remote work. But one thing is clear: Hybrid is still the MO for plenty of companies.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
My Dog Had Trust Issues. So Did I.
We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Why did France's government collapse and what happens next?
Emmanuel Macron appears to have few good options after Michel Barnier’s government became the first to fall from a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. The French prime minister, Michel ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How far she went: why did the Moana films become such a phenomenon?
Record-breaking box office of animated sequel shows how the first film became an unlikely smash hit on streaming. If you want a quick explanation of why Moana 2 is on target to gross more than a ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
South Korean soldiers deployed to parliament did not have live ammunition, minister says
Kim Yong Hyun resigns as defence minister as opposition moves to impeach president Yoon Suk YeolYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment: How did we get here?
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment by parliament after he declared martial law only to revoke it 6 hours later amid immense backlash.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Did the Right Team Overtake Miami in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings?
The committee made the correct call by demoting Miami, but one team deserves the nod more than Alabama, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
SNP government vows to scrap two-child benefit cap
Finance Secretary Shona Robison also announced plans to change the income tax system in her Budget speech.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Scottish government vows to scrap two-child benefit cap
SNP administration sets out record healthcare spending as it seeks to double down on policy prioritiesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Manchester United scrap rainbow jackets after Mazraoui cites religious objections
Defender declines to wear jacket supporting LGBTQ+ community on the grounds of his Muslim faith. Manchester United shelved plans to wear pride-themed rainbow jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Defense for Nima Momeni claims Bob Lee did drugs with murder weapon
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
What scrapping of Dutch Grand Prix tells us about Max Verstappen’s future
Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix will drop off the calendar after the 2026 race.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Man Utd scrapped LGBTQ+ jacket plans
Manchester United abandoned plans to wear a jacket supporting the LGBTQ+ community before the Sunday's win over Everton because a player refused to wear it.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
12:30 Report — Did Biden puncture his legacy?
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be lit later today! 🎄 I love the holiday festivities. Here’s what else is happening: Trump’s Patel nomination has had a ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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Men: How did Feast Week impact the top five?
The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...The Guardian - Dec. 2