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Reeves says assisted dying unlikely to hit public finances
The Chancellor voted with hundreds of MPs to pass the first stage of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.BBC News - 6d -
Hunter Biden pardon: Hopefully, the first of many
President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, has sparked outrage from Republicans and Democrats alike, prompting President Biden to consider granting a preemptive pardon to all those Donald Trump ...The Hill - 6d -
Review of £1.2tn in UK public spending will ‘be tight’, minister warns
Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones launches line-by-line assessment to find 5% savingsFinancial Times - 6d -
Why did ‘Brazil’s George Floyd’ receive less public outcry – even in Brazil?
Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was asphyxiated in a police car – but his killers’ lengthy sentences received little attention. Stopped at a checkpoint for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, Genivaldo ...The Guardian - 6d -
France’s First Big #MeToo Case Goes to Trial
The actress Adèle Haenel has accused the director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in prison.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
OpenAI releases hyperrealistic AI video generator Sora Turbo to the public
With hyperrealistic AI video generator Sora, OpenAI includes guardrails against generating likenesses of real people, violence and more.VentureBeat - Dec. 9 -
Notre-Dame Holds First Public Mass in Years: ‘Fire Has Not Conquered Stone’
Sunday was the first opportunity for worshipers to return to the cathedral, beloved by the faithful and secular alike, since the 2019 fire that devastated it.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
LeBron (sore foot) sits for first time this season
Lakers star LeBron James missed his first game of the season Sunday night against Portland because of left foot soreness.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Home teams highly favored in CFP first round
All four higher-seeded home teams opened as touchdown or greater favorites for the first round of the inaugural 12-team CFP, according to ESPN BET odds.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Vonn finishes 24th in first race since unretiring
Lindsey Vonn finished 24th in a lower-level FIS downhill race in her return to competition since coming out of retirement after nearly six years.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire
After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Why North Carolina interviewing Bill Belichick is just a giant publicity stunt (that got the desired results)
The greatest NFL coach of all time isn't coming to Chapel Hill, folksCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Swamp Notes: America’s first ‘Bitcoin president’
Cryptocurrencies used to be ‘anti-establishment’. Donald Trump might change that.Financial Times - Dec. 7 -
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Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service
The Princess of Wales is taking another step in her return to public life following cancer treatment as she hosts her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster AbbeyABC News - Dec. 6 -
How public health officials rapidly traced the source of the McDonald's E. coli outbreak
Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the McDonald's E. coli outbreak show how disease detectives pieced together what was making people sick.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Romanian court annuls first round of presidential election
Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider. A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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What Novak Djokovic Just Said About Juan Martin del Potro Is a Brilliant Lesson in Humble Leadership and Public Praise
How Djokovic praised Del Potro provides a perfect model for leaders who recognize employees.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Manischewitz to sponsor first Jewish quarterback in BYU history
Brigham Young University's Jake Retzlaff, the first Jewish quarterback in program history, has signed an NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) sponsorship with the kosher food company Manischewitz, both ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
First look at Valkyries uniforms for first WNBA season in 2025
The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their uniforms for the upcoming 2025 WNBA season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina
A special tribunal in Bangladesh has banned the publication of any speeches by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India after being ousted in August after mass protestsABC News - Dec. 5 -
Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more
President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists' sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge's case threatens to undermine ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price crosses $100,000 threshold for first time
A massive rally sparked by Donald Trump's election has pushed Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, across the $100,000 mark for the first time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Public campaign to sway CFP Selection Committee fuels private calls for change - maybe even back to computers?
Sources tell CBS Sports that the Big Ten and the SEC have concerns over the current makeup of the 13-person committeeCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time
Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time
Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time
The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Advocacy group calls RFK Jr. a 'threat to public health'
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates say RFK Jr. poses risks to nation's health A new report from advocacy group Protect Our Care argues ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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Wyshynski Awards for the season's first quarter
From best team to weirdest goal to most important document to the best bounce-back player and more!ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Wales in first finals 'proudest moment' for Fishlock
Wales’ most-capped player and record goalscorer Jess Fishlock says qualifying for a major tournament with her country is “the proudest moment of her life".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase
OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
First Democrat joins Congressional DOGE Caucus
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is the first Democrat to join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a group that aims to be a counterpart to the forthcoming ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Pres. Biden’s pardon for Hunter was always an ‘open’ option despite public denials
President Biden issues a full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter Biden despite repeatedly insisting he would not do so. NBC News Correspondents Ken Dilanian and Mike Memoli report on the ...NBC News - Dec. 2
