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Airbnb ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Prompts Outcry in Rome
An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.The New York Times - 1d -
Bitcoin's post-election boom
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Here's what prompted us to remove this stock from our Bullpen watch list
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 23h -
What to know about South Korea's short-lived and chaotic period of martial law
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed forces into Seoul’s streets with his baffling and sudden declaration of martial law ...ABC News - 5h -
Namibia elects its first female president in disputed elections
Vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah avoids runoff vote, as win extends Swapo party’s 34-year hold on power. Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the ...The Guardian - 21h -
How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Three-fourths of Americans think media is biased: Pew
More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say that news organizations are biased when presenting news on social and political issues, according to a new survey. The survey from the Pew Research ...The Hill - 1d -
Fianna Fáil emerges as largest party in Irish election
The party has won 48 seats, with Sinn Féin second on 39 and Fine Gael third on 38.BBC News - 1d -
German job cuts darken mood of election campaign
Snap February poll comes as Europe’s largest economy faces its toughest challenges for decadesFinancial Times - 1d -
What prosecutors should learn from the Trump election
Prosecutors need to sit up, take notice, and ponder what the election results mean about what they do, how they do it, and how the public perceives it.The Hill - 1d -
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Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.
Some voters galvanized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” said they believed the health establishment was dismissive and even corrupt.The New York Times - 2d -
Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals
Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.CBS News - 1d -
How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo
Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
From Chinese Patriot to American Spy: The Unusual Life of John Leung
He had been hailed by Chinese state media as a model for his efforts to promote Beijing’s interests in the United States. He was in fact an F.B.I. informant.The New York Times - 6h -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - 21h -
Eye Opener: Millions of Americans impacted by massive winter storm
Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow, with more to come. Also, President Biden is criticized by both parties for pardoning his son Hunter Biden. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - 1d -
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce 2025 North American stadium tour
“Not Like Us,” it’s like themABC News - 5h -
How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump
The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.The New York Times - 21h -
Indian American family subjected to racist rant on United Airlines bus
An Indian American photographer took a video of a woman verbally attacking him and his children with racist slurs on a United Airlines shuttle bus.NBC News - 23h -
‘You’re not American’: Racist rant caught on camera after flight to Los Angeles
An Indian American man recorded a woman’s verbal attack against him and his family after they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport and boarded a shuttle bus. Pervez Taufiq said the woman ...NBC News - 1d -
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack that exposed live phone calls
Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their ...NBC News - 21h -
Biden heading back to U.S. from Angola after highlighting American investments
President Biden has wrapped up his historic trip to Angola after touring a port on Wednesday where the U.S. has invested billions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - 2h -
Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections
Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.ABC News - 1d -
Biden's pardon of son, Hunter, roils Democrats' post-election reckoning: ANALYSIS
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, is throwing a bomb in his party's post-election soul searching.ABC News - 1d -
Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique CaprilesABC News - 1d -
With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government
Ireland's election is over but the country faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new governmentABC News - 1d -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - 2d -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump in Paris: president-elect set to attend Notre Dame reopening
The US president-elect will join 50 heads of state for reopening of historic French cathedral, in his first overseas trip since winning the election. US president-elect Donald Trump will attend the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - 1d -
DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting
The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.ABC News - 1d -
TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakersABC News - 1d -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - 1d -
Namibia Elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Its First Female President
Across southern Africa, political parties that have led their countries since the end of colonialism have ceded power to the opposition in recent months. Namibia bucked the trend.The New York Times - 20h -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - 19h
