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The Assad Family’s Legacy Is One of Savage Oppression

A dynasty bombed and detained thousands of opponents, building fearsome internal security agencies to quash unrest.

The New York Times - 3d

How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria

Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracy

Financial Times - 3d

Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts

These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Cowboys' Parsons wants McCarthy, others back

Cowboys star Micah Parsons said he would like Dallas to bring back everyone -- including head coach Mike McCarthy -- for another shot in 2025.

ESPN - 4d

Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.

Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.

The New York Times - 4d

Woman wanted in Canada arrested for theft in Mississippi

Yahoo News - 4d

Some Couples Run a Wedding 5K. Sometimes Guests Join Them.

Some couples choose to kick off their big day with a group 5K. Sometimes guests join them.

The New York Times - 4d

Arteta: Arsenal want to be 'kings of everything'

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal "want to be the kings of everything," urging his side to build on their set-piece prowess.

ESPN - 5d

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 - 5d

Caregiving can be a financial drain on family members. Want to get paid for it?

You may be able to get paid for family caregiving in retirement — but it won’t be easy.

MarketWatch - 5d

University of Michigan to stop mandating diversity statement for faculty members

The University of Michigan will no longer require diversity statements for faculty hiring, promotion or tenure, Provost Laurie McCauley announced Thursday. The decision comes after a recommendation ...

The Hill - 5d

Russia arrests suspected cartel members, seizes $55 million of cocaine

Russia's FSB security services said members of Colombia's infamous Cali cartel hid the drugs in a vehicle.

CBS News - 5d

Nottingham attacks families welcome homicide review

Families of the victims have been campaigning for changes to be made to the justice system.

BBC News - 5d

Meet the Rees-Moggs: a bluffer’s guide to the family’s weirdness

Just in case you can’t bear to watch the former Tory MP’s new reality show, we equip you for it coming up in conversation . Jacob Rees-Mogg’s new reality show may sound as appealing as flushing ...

The Guardian - 5d

How Starmer wants to sharpen Whitehall is unclear

PM speech may herald a Starmerite era of public sector reform mirroring that of Tony Blair, but it faces economic challenges

Financial Times - 6d

The College Football Playoff Underdogs No Team Wants to Face

If Alabama makes the playoff, watch out for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - 6d

Eurotrash — unearthing a family’s collaboration and complacency

A mother-and-son road trip is propelled by guilt and unease in Christian Kracht’s hilariously unsettling novel

Financial Times - 6d

Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget

Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.

BBC News - 6d

Macron wants new prime minister and government quickly

Yahoo News - 6d

McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...

The Hill - 6d

Members of the OPEC+ oil producers' alliance postpone production increases as crude prices stagnate

ABC News - 6d

OPEC+ members to delay oil production increases

This production cut was previously due to start being phased out in December.

CNBC - 6d

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

GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Immigration worksite raids are as disastrous as family separation

While these raids were overshadowed by Trump’s policy of family separation at the border, they are devastating in their own right, and the public should understand them for the humanitarian ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'

Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Nobody wants to be short this market: “equity repo” edition

Cozzie livs? More like cozzie levs

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Flames honor Gaudreau, host family in Calgary

With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands on an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, in a game between the ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Secret Service agent fires at carjacking suspects near Biden Cabinet member's home

A Secret Service agent opened fire after spotting suspects who were seemingly attempting to break into cars near the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday morning. CBS News homeland ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...