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Rural Kent on the front line of PM's battle to solve housing crisis
Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?BBC News - 2h -
Trump’s Perfume Line Hits the Market With Jill Biden Photo
Everything around President-elect Donald J. Trump has become something to monetize, including a moment of comity with Jill Biden at Notre-Dame over the weekend.The New York Times - 1d -
Theater in 2024 — the silver lining of a challenging year
The Times' theater critic selects his top SoCal stage productions for 2024, including 'Funny Girl,' 'Fat Ham,' 'Primary Trust,' 'Pacific Overtures,' 'The Brothers Size' and 'Company.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets (10-14, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (17-8, third in the Western Conference)Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Washington
Washington Wizards (3-19, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4, first in the Eastern Conference)Yahoo Sports - 1h -
No charges for Jason Kelce over phone incident after slur directed at brother
Fan directed homophobic slur at Travis Kelce Jason Kelce smashed phone in response Police will not charge Jason Kelce over an altercation with a fan before a game between Penn State and Ohio ...The Guardian - 19h -
Bottom Line: Former Texas Democratic congressman registers to lobby on border wall
Trade On behalf of the City of Del Rio, Texas, R.R.P. Consulting Engineers hired Valiant Strategies LLC to lobby on issues related to “the Presidential Permit process for the construction of an ...The Hill - 21h -
Men: Make way for Marquette, Iowa State on the top line
Another week, another shake-up at the top. Iowa State and Marquette join Auburn and Tennessee as No. 1 seeds.ESPN - 1d -
2024 College Football Playoff bracket: Betting odds, lines
Here are all the betting odds, lines, spreads and totals for every game of the first round of the College Football Playoff.ESPN - 1d -
AT&T to ditch old copper phone lines for most: How will you be impacted?
Over the next five years, AT&T says it plans to end most copper network operations — here's what that could mean for you.The Hill - 1d -
Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction
Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Nostalgic Serie A five-a-side teams: picking a line-up for … Atalanta
The series continues in which writers have the task of choosing a boiled-down team from club’s entire history. Stephen Kasiewicz for The Gentleman Ultra . The queen of the provincial clubs were ...The Guardian - 1d -
Museum Gift Shops Elevate Their Watch Lines
Recent designs include a collaboration with an award-winning architect and an elaborate pocket watch.The New York Times - 1d -
Redemption Playoff: For Ryan Day and others, it's more than just winning
A dozen teams enter the College Football Playoff with the same goal: Win the national title. Yet for some, there is even more on the line.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Newsom lines up resistance to Trump's second term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself as a leader of the Democratic resistance to Trump’s incoming second term, as chatter builds about his potential 2028 ambitions. Newsom moved ...The Hill - 2d -
Red Wings Re-Shuffle Lines Seeking to Snap Doldrums
The Red Wings debut new forward lines as they search to snap a five-game losing streak and season-long offensive dry spellYahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump says he won’t direct FBI to investigate enemies but Patel will do ‘what he thinks is right’
President-elect Donald Trump says he will not direct Pam Bondi or Kash Patel to go after President Joe Biden or Jack Smith, but it’s their decision.NBC News - 3d -
Commerce Dept. Is on the Front Lines of China Policy
The department has confronted the challenge of China by restricting key exports, a policy that is likely to continue in the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion
The entertainment titan plans to launch seven new cruise ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Tributes to 'loving' Elizabeth line worker who died after station attack
Jorge Ortega, 61, died following an attack and a man has been arrested by British Transport Police.BBC News - 4d -
9 college football games lined up for conference championship weekend
Nine college football conference champions will be decided by the end of this weekend. The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Texas Longhorns for the SEC Championship, while Oregon will take on Penn ...CBS News - 5d -
Some of the biggest pro-Trump donors of 2024 are lining up for administration jobs
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec.NBC News - 5d -
Give it a rest: SEC title game has a lot on the line ... really
While the do-or-die CFP incentive isn't part of the discussion when No. 2 Texas faces No. 5 Georgia on Saturday, there's more at stake than you might think.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nostalgic Serie A five-a-side teams: picking a line-up for … Lazio
The series continues in which writers have the task of choosing a boiled-down team from club’s entire history. By Federico Farco for The Gentleman Ultra . Despite boasting an icon like Dino Zoff ...The Guardian - 5d -
Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion
Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)MarketWatch - 5d -
Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water
The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.BBC News - 5d -
Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal
Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance marketFinancial Times - 5d -
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Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line
FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a shareFinancial Times - 6d -
Missing: a clear direction for Starmer
Labour’s obsession with winning the next election is distorting governmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Democratic candidates line up to become next DNC chair
Democrats vying to be their party’s next national chair are laying out their visions and touting their track records as they look to rebound from the party’s widespread losses in November. Former ...The Hill - 6d -
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She's a violinist. He's in a rock band. They investigated a medical mystery that led to a new skincare line
When violinist Ann Marie Simpson Einziger developed a skin condition abroad it led to a rabbit hole of research with her husband, the creation of a new skincare brand and their own unique ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Sports Direct under fire for misspelt Cymru hat
Sports Direct have been caught selling a bobble hat branded with "Cyrmu" instead of Cymru.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Bottom Line: Lynch lobbies up as he eyes Nord Stream 2
Oil and gas American investor Stephen Lynch hired Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP to lobby on commodity and energy transit infrastructure days before The Wall Street Journal reported he ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
One of the Best N.F.L. Kickers Ever Has Suddenly Lost His Direction
Justin Tucker has now had multiple crucial misses on either field goals or extra point attempts in four of the Ravens’ five losses.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
‘Special talent’ Leny Yoro in line for overdue Manchester United debut
Defender picked up injury in pre-season friendly Ruben Amorim says Yoro could play against Arsenal Ruben Amorim has revealed “special talent” Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut at ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
