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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 - 21h

What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?

How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?

BBC News - 1d

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 - 11h

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 - 12h

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%

October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda

Financial Times - 16h

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

It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU

Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child poverty

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

A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day

Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a year

Financial Times - 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

South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?

A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the world

ABC News - 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

Trump Says He Does Not Have Plans to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Donald J. Trump, the president-elect, said he doesn’t “see it” when asked if he would try to oust the head of America’s central bank.

The New York Times - 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

College Football Playoff bracket: Does Arizona State or Boise State deserve a first-round bye?

The first two conference champs to punch their ticket to the CFP are the subject of another debate

CBS Sports - 6d

Sherrone Moore does flag-planting gesture at Michigan basketball game, one week after beating Ohio State

The Wolverines topped the Buckeyes 13-10 and postgame flag planting kicked off melee.

Yahoo Sports - 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

South Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law but does not resign ahead of impeachment vote

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Saturday for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

What does Bob Dylan think of Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of him in 'A Complete Unknown'?

Bob Dylan has nothing but praise for Timothée Chalamet, who plays the famed singer-songwriter in the upcoming "A Complete Unknown" film about Dylan's life.

NBC News - Dec. 6

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

Baseball Hall of Fame: Does death change how voters view candidates? On the perspective of Dick Allen and more

Narratives can change about a player's career after his death, fair or not

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

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

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

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

MLB free agency: Where does the starting pitching market stand after signings of Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and others?

Six of the top 20 free-agent starting pitchers have already inked new deals. What can we learn from their contracts?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

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

In defense of criticism: A theater critic asks what good does it do in an upside-down world

A theater critic reflects on his profession at a time when its very survival seems on the line and champions a return of critical thinking.

Los Angeles Times - 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

Investors signal a return to UK equities

November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocks

Financial Times - 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