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Albertsons Gives Up Kroger Bid, Sues the Grocery Chain for Failed Deal
The lawsuit follows two separate Monday rulings blocking what would have been the largest ever grocery chain merger.Inc. - 21h -
The Onion's Bid for Infowars Rejected in Bankruptcy Court
A judge ruled that the trustee charged with auctioning off the assets of Infowars’ parent company didn’t maximize value for creditors.The Wall Street Journal - 23h -
Zalando to Bid $1.3 Billion for About You
Zalando plans to submit an offer to buy About You in a move to expand its offering in the European e-commerce fashion market.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Raymond Chandler's L.A. comes alive at auction, but 'crown jewel' fails to sell
Fans and collectors sought to connect with the hard-boiled detective writer's vision of Los Angeles in a recent auction of his personal items, including never-before-published writings.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Papers: 'Sara was failed' and 10,000 civil service jobs to be axed
Convictions over the death of Sara Sharif and a new drive for government efficiency lead the papers.BBC News - 8h -
Former DHS official launches DNC chair bid
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Nate Snyder has launched a bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), becoming the fifth candidate to jump into the race. “I left ...The Hill - 18h -
Detroit Mayor Duggan shocks with independent bid for governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run as an independent candidate in the Michigan gubernatorial race may throw a wrench in Democrats’ plans to hold on to the office in 2026. Duggan, who has ...The Hill - 19h -
Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle
Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust
A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.The New York Times - 2d -
Rupert Murdoch loses bid to change family trust
Billionaire business mogul Rupert Murdoch lost a bid this week to change a family trust to consolidate control of his media company around his eldest son Lachlan. A Nevada commissioner ruled ...The Hill - 2d -
South Korea’s President Survives Impeachment Bid
Opposition lawmakers failed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the political crisis he sparked by declaring martial law earlier this week. Tens of thousands of protesters had gathered.The New York Times - 4d -
South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote
Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...The Guardian - 5d -
Motion to impeach South Korean president fails after vote boycott
Dramatic walkout by members of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party leads assembly speaker to declare vote invalid. A motion to impeach the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over his ill-fated declaration of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Effort to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout
Opposition leaders hoping to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law hit a roadblock Saturday, after members of the ruling party left the room, ...The Hill - 5d -
'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge
Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.BBC News - 5d -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - 5d -
CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.CNBC - 5d -
The Biggest Business Fails of 2024
What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?Inc. - 6d -
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.BBC News - 6d -
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 earthsFinancial Times - 6d -
Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez
UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utilityFinancial Times - 6d -
Brianna Ghey killer has sentence appeal bid refused
Eddie Ratcliffe's lawyers argued the trial judge had not taken his "immaturity" into account.BBC News - 6d -
South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown
Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth vows to 'fight like hell' for defense secretary bid
With his bid to become defense secretary in jeopardy, Pete Hegseth returning to Capitol Hill Thursday and vowing to fight on, in hopes of salvaging his faltering nomination. NBC's Peter Alexander ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid
Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vesselsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Ocasio-Cortez eyes Oversight bid amid Trump's return
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is strongly considering a bid to become the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Accountability Committee, a pivotal seat that will play a prominent ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama Holds the Final At-Large Bid
After a shocking upset loss to Syracuse, Miami’s path to the postseason is in limbo, making way for the Crimson Tide.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination
Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended
Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus nationABC News - Dec. 3 -
Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators
The proposal would have effectively barred transgender women from using the State Capitol restroom for female lawmakers. Some Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump repeats vow to 'block' Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel
While he made similar statements on the 2024 campaign trail, it was the first time that Trump had spoken about the deal since he won a second presidential term last month.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Tesla loses bid to restore Musk’s record $56bn pay package
Delaware judge rejects shareholders’ overwhelming reapproval of award for chief of electric-car makerFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight
Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Romania’s vote recount confirms pro-Russian presidential bid
Constitutional Court certifies first-round results, run-off to go ahead as planned on December 8Financial Times - Dec. 2
