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News updates from December 13: François Bayrou appointed French PM; McKinsey agrees to pay $650mn to settle opioid investigation

Financial Times - 9h

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department

A former senior partner will also plead guilty to obstruction of justice after destroying company documents.

The New York Times - 10h

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in Virginia

ABC News - 13h

Prosecutors label $650mn McKinsey opioid pact a warning to consultants

Firm settles criminal investigation and former senior partner admits obstruction of justice

Financial Times - 15h

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

Consultancy giant agrees to two criminal counts, including for conspiring with drug manufacturers, in DoJ settlement. The consultancy giant McKinsey has agreed to pay the US Department of Justice ...

The Guardian - 16h

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty

The Department of Justice had investigated McKinsey & Company for its consulting work with Purdue Pharma, the prescription opioid maker.

CNBC - 17h

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle US investigation into opioids work, court papers say

ABC News - 18h

Why does McKinsey still get hired? | Peter O'Toole

The famed consulting firm is expected to pay a $600m settlement over its role in the US opioid crisis. But the company’s problems don’t start there. In late 2005, I was in a Tokyo meeting room with ...

The Guardian - 22h

Beshear says he does not support taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates

Kentucky's Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday said he does not support using taxpayer dollars for gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmates as the state's corrections department looks ...

The Hill - 12h

Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

The NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals and final debuted last season in Las Vegas

ABC News - 13h

McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work

Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.

CBS News - 16h

McKinsey & Co. to pay $650M to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty

McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement that will resolve a federal criminal probe into the company’s consulting work advising Purdue Pharma on how to ...

NBC News - 18h

Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?

The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap

Financial Times - 1d

Where does the government want 1.5 million new homes?

The government wants 370,000 new homes built in England each year to tackle a housing shortage.

BBC News - 1d

When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work?

European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on Friday - how does it work?

BBC News - 1d

Belichick to North Carolina?! What does this mean for college football?

What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?

ESPN - 2d

McKinsey’s $122mn bribery settlement in South Africa sparks outrage

Politicians and campaigners say penalty is insufficient as country struggles with corruption

Financial Times - 4d

Soto does the unimaginable by leaving Yankees for Mets

The Yankees have operated as a big-spending behemoth for decades. After losing Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets, they aren't even the top dogs in their own city.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

As the Formula 1 Season Comes to an End, So Does Ferrari’s Formidable Duo

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz clicked quickly as teammates, but the fan-favorite driver pairing will part ways after the 2024 season finale.

The New York Times - 6d

Playing in 55% of Miami's games, does Messi deserve MLS MVP?

In the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL, no one has won the MVP while playing in less than 70% of their team's games, so why does Lionel Messi deserve MLS' honor?

ESPN - 6d

What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials

The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029

Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.

The Hill - Dec. 5

McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes

Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidency

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?

Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.

ABC News - Dec. 5

McKinsey paid $1.6m to ‘guide’ Australian climate policy despite working for fossil fuel companies

Firm disclosed its private sector work, Guardian Australia is told, but it is not known which clients were listed. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Does the UFC even care if Conor McGregor fights again?

Dana White said "late 2025" for Conor McGregor's return before his sexual assault verdict. Has that changed? And really, does it even matter?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

New PS5 Update Out Now, Here's What It Does

The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update has landed, and while it doesn't have any massive new features or improvements, the update has some notable and useful inclusions.. First off, the update ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?

Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sector

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joked that Shohei Ohtani may still owe him a new Porsche, which the Japanese superstar seemed to hint at early in 2024 season

ABC News - Dec. 4

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent

ABC News - Dec. 3

Biden does complete reversal with pardon for son

President Biden’s decision to give his son a full and unconditional pardon represented a stunning reversal for the outgoing commander in chief, who previously had insisted he would do no such thing ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

What does it actually mean when we talk about the American ‘working class’? | Rebecca Solnit

Everyone I asked gave a different definition – and when a concept is so nebulous, it becomes a political cudgel. In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?

Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3