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Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week's wildfires. In ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona

The Rams recommended for the game to be played elsewhere

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Traitors’ Jack explains why he got off the train

BBC News - Jan. 10

How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules

The NFL's overtime rules undergo a slight change once the playoffs start

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees

President-elect Trump announced on Thursday his latest batch of presumptive nominees to serve in his forthcoming administration. Trump announced his pick of Christine Jack Toretti, Pennsylvania’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments

Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says

It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency

This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Wired - Jan. 9

Can the Justice Department Survive a Trump Wrecking Ball?

Over the next four years, the rule of law will face a profound test.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments

Microsoft said it's cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Doc Rivers explains why the Bucks are benching Khris Middleton despite his impressive numbers as a starter

Middleton is averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.2% shooting as a starter this season

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk

We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouths. Read more in the kindness of strangers series In July 2019 I travelled to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Justice department to release part of Trump election interference report, leaving out documents case – US politics live

Department of Justice to release details on Jack Smith’s investigation into attempts to overturn 2020 result but withhold Mar-a-Lago documents portion . Outgoing secretary of state Antony Blinken ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

New neutron science could explain our cosmic leftover status

The world’s most powerful source of electrically neutral particles may help us understand why the universe exists

Financial Times - Jan. 8

GeForce RTX 50-Series GPUs - Nvidia's New Graphics Cards, Explained

Nvidia revealed its next generation of graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 50-series, at CES this week. There are four new GPUs in the lineup: the Geforce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti. The ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies

Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter's casket departs from the Carter Presidential Library

Watch as a departure ceremony is held for former President Jimmy Carter at his presidential library before his remains are transported to the U.S. Capitol to lie in state.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Uber’s beaten-down stock is now riding higher, and these two factors explain why

Uber will buy back stock in an accelerated deal, while Wedbush has added it to its “Best Ideas List.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Minneapolis Promises Police Overhaul in Deal With Justice Department

With only two weeks left in the Biden administration, officials hurried to finalize a plan in the city where George Floyd was murdered.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department

Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Justice Department Urges Supreme Court to Deny Trump’s Request to Delay TikTok Ban

The President-elect’s decision to weigh in on the law requiring the video platform’s parent company to sell its U.S. business leaves the law’s January 19 deadline in doubt.

Inc. - Jan. 6

The VAR Review: Why Brighton's penalty against Arsenal stood; explaining Matthijs de Ligt's handball

Should Brighton & Hove Albion's penalty have stood against Arsenal? And why did Matthijs de Ligt concede a penalty at Liverpool?

ESPN - Jan. 6

NFL playoff bracket explained: How postseason seeding, matchups are decided in race to 2025 Super Bowl

Everything you need to know about the NFL's playoff structure

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Departing Senate Environment Chair Carper pledges to 'never retire,' keep fighting climate change

Newly former Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) may be departing Congress, but he told The Hill he’ll “never retire” and plans to continue working on ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

California Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Federal Inquiry

The Antioch Police Department was under investigation by the Justice Department after racist text messages between its officers were released in 2023.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Dani Olmo's Barcelona situation explained: Why can't he play in La Liga and why wasn't he registered?

The talented Euro 2024 winner's future with the team is now in question after this latest development

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Chiefs finally depart KC for Denver amid ice storm after 4 hours spent waiting on the tarmac

The Chiefs finally departed from Kansas City International Airport for their game in Denver on Saturday after spending about four hours stranded on the tarmac amid an ice storm that blanketed the ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

What Explains the Resurgence of the N.F.L. Running Back?

It’s not a miracle, but it seems like one.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s push to pause TikTok ban

The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay the implementation of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. or force ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Justice Department resolves investigation of Antioch Police Department over racist texts

The Department of Justice announced on Friday it has resolved a biased policing investigation of California's Antioch Police Department, where racist texts allegedly sent by officers sparked ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump taps ex-Fox News contributor to join State department

President-elect Trump announced Friday that former Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce is slated to join his State Department later this month. “It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation

DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Judicial body won't refer Clarence Thomas to Justice Department over ethics lapses

The head of the Judicial Conference said there is legal uncertainty over whether it has the authority to refer complaints about Supreme Court justices.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Watch live: Las Vegas Police Department gives update on Cybertruck explosion

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will brief the press Thursday afternoon on their investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded early Wednesday morning in front of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

How a German Proverb Explains a Golf Star’s Long-Awaited Breakthrough

From the onset of Xander Schauffele’s relationship with golf, motivational allegories and philosophical adages were fed into his psyche.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ezekiel Elliott released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy explains why veteran RB's return to Dallas didn't work out

Two words: Rico Dowdle

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reinstate anti-money laundering law

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order reinstating a federal anti-money laundering law as a legal battle plays out in a lower court. Passed in 2021, the ...

The Hill - Dec. 31

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