Dominant Defense Second

Starmer and Dominic Cummings now agree on one thing - the civil service is a problem

The government’s aims are bold, but they want to galvanise the civil servants who implement the government’s agenda.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Starc takes Test best as Australia dominate India

Mitchell Starc claims career-best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia seize the initiative on day one of the second Test against India.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Australia v India: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc took career-best figures of 6 for 48 as Australia rolled India for 180 on the first day in Adelaide. We’re underway…. The anthems, then the commencement bell is rung by Tim May. A ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says

U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

Financial Times - Dec. 6

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination

Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

BBC News - Dec. 5

The Guardian view on Chelsea’s WSL dominance: team brilliance tests league competitiveness

Five-time champions continue breaking records, widening the gap in women’s football as financial disparities challenge league competitiveness. When Chelsea’s women’s football team take to the pitch ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

International students confused, anxious about their futures under second Trump term

International students are holding their breath as President-elect Trump gears up to return to the White House. Multiple schools have put out guidance on when foreign-born students should and ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Romania’s second revolution

An ultranationalist who has praised Putin has upended the post-communist order and is on the brink of power

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Creighton stuns Hunter Dickinson, No. 1 Kansas in dominant 13-point win

Kansas trailed the entire way on Wednesday night en route to its first loss of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth is not the first.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos, a Past Trump Foe, Is Optimistic About a Second Term

The Amazon founder said he saw signs of a “calmer” Donald J. Trump on the eve of his return to the White House.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

How Microsoft defends against 7000 password attackers per second

Vasu Jakkal's reflects how AI is the core DNA of Microsoft security, permeating every product and service the software giant produces.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

No FA action over second Guéhi 'Jesus' armband

The FA will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband

ESPN - Dec. 4

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?

Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

NFC North teams dominating at a rate that hasn't been seen in the NFL in nearly 40 years entering Week 14

The Lions, Vikings and Packers are all Super Bowl contenders

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Will Trump replace Hegseth pick with DeSantis for secretary of defense?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, news host Pete Hegseth, continues to face mounting backlash over allegations of impropriety in his past. CBS News campaign reporters ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Trump mulls replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after new allegations surfaced about Hegseth from his own ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan

Royal Albert Hall will host five-day event in October, after bringing in specialist soil and a strengthened stage the last time it was staged there. London will host only the second professional ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Given second chances, NFL quarterbacks are thriving this season

Judging by the standings alone, the stakes of Sunday’s Week 13 matchup between Tampa Bay and Carolina were remarkably low.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Red Wings Prospect Dominating The KHL

The Detroit Red Wings sure know how to pick them.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Bucks quiet early season concerns, storm into NBA Cup knockout round with dominant win over Pistons

Franchise cornerstones Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have led the Bucks' surge toward stability after a rough 2-8 start.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Fantasy Football Playoff Defense (DST) Rankings

Which defenses can you trust to bring you to a fantasy football championship?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Fantasy Football Rankings: Top defenses for Week 14

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 14 defense rankings.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

The dominance of young Derrick Henry

Before he became a generational star, Derrick Henry was trying to convince the world he could play running back.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Maresca: Chelsea can 'dominate English football'

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said his side can "dominate English football" in the next five to 10 years.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Chelsea can 'dominate English football' in next decade - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has no doubts about the quality of his players, but the Italian thinks this season is too early to talk about winning the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 3

What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps

Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3