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Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.The New York Times - 2h -
Josh Inglis hits debut century to turn the screw on Sri Lanka in first Test
Usman Khawaja’s 232 helps tourists declare on 6-654 Bowlers reduce hosts to 3-44 on second day in Galle Usman Khawaja played the greatest innings of his Test career to help Australia tighten the ...The Guardian - 11h -
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
Josh Inglis hits a century on Test debut to go with an Usman Khawaja double-ton as Sri Lanka are forced to toil in Galle. 84th over: Australia 334-2 (Khawaja 149, Smith 106) Peiris to Khawaja as ...The Guardian - 11h -
Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged in first rate decision of 2nd Trump presidency
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will make its first interest rate decision of the second Trump administration with economists predicting rates will remain unchanged. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - 1d -
Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith hit tons as Australia dominate Sri Lanka on day one of first Test
First Test: Australia 330-2 v Sri Lanka Skipper becomes fourth Australian to hit 10,000 Test runs Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith each belted centuries as Australia bullied a wasteful Sri Lanka ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened
Usman Khawaja made serene unbeaten centuries as Australia reached 330 for 2 after winning the toss in Galle. Final XIs have been confirmed and it’s a case of ‘Come in spinner!’ as both sides plump ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka | Geoff Lemon
The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners. Australian Test teams have had a shift in their relationship with Sri Lanka, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump's endorsement faces first tests of his presidency in Florida special primary elections
The power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement will face the first tests of his second term Tuesday in a pair of special primary elections in Florida.NBC News - 2d -
Indonesian president Prabowo’s first 100 days marked by u-turns, missteps … and sky-high popularity
Prabowo appears at ease on the global stage and enjoys a high approval rating at home but analysts point to a lack of direction on foreign policy. Days after he was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth ...The Guardian - 3d -
West Indies skittle Pakistan for first away Test win against rivals since 1990
West Indies (win by 120 runs) 163 & 244; Pakistan 154 & 133 Jomel Warrican named player of match and series West Indies secured their first Test win in Pakistan since 1990 after beating the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency
Even more than in his first term, President Trump has mounted a fundamental challenge to the norms and expectations of what a president can and should do.The New York Times - 4d -
Vice President JD Vance's first interview | Face the Nation
In his first interview since taking office, Vice President JD Vance sits down the Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan to discuss the Trump Administration's agenda.CBS News - 4d -
The TikTok test for Trump’s corporate America
App’s fate should be determined by rule of law, not the dealings of a presidentFinancial Times - 4d -
After his executive order on sex, is Trump legally the first female president?
The confusing and vague executive order underscores how complex sex is and why it’s hard to reduce it into a neat binary. Has the moment we’ve all been waiting for arrived? After both Hillary ...The Guardian - 5d -
5 Economic Forces that Could Shape Trump’s First Year of Presidency
The economy won’t exactly bend to Trump’s whims.Inc. - 5d -
Elon's loyalty test
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Stargate criticism tests Musk loyalty under Trump 2.0 Elon Musk’s criticism of a Trump-backed AI ...The Hill - 6d -
FEMA tensions pose test for Noem
Political tensions and questions swirling around the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) promise to be a key test for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as she takes over the department that ...The Hill - 6d -
'Awe-inspiring' - Hamilton has first test in Ferrari F1 car
Crowds gather as Lewis Hamilton drives a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the first time at the team's Fiorano test track.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Here’s how the ‘MAGA Seven’ stocks did on the first full day of Trump’s presidency
A group of stocks dubbed the “MAGA Seven” by MarketWatch have enjoyed significant gains since the Nov. 5 presidential election, some lifted by links to Donald Trump and others by a bullish market.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Mercury's Griner tests free agency for first time
Brittney Griner, who has always re-signed with the Mercury since she was drafted in 2013, will test the WNBA's free agent market for the first time.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
President Trump and first lady Melania attend inaugural balls after busy first day
After a day of executive actions, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended several inaugural balls. Willie James Inman reports from the Commander in Chief Ball.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Analysis of President Trump's first day in office and what to expect
CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's first day in office and what to expect from his second term in Washington.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons nearly all Jan. 6 rioters on first day of presidency
President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants on Monday, making good on a long-standing campaign promise just hours into his second presidency. He briefly said Monday night that he ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump turbulence will test Labour
Reform UK and Tories could compromise voter support by looking cosy with US presidentFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
At a raucous Washington rally, the president-elect pledged to to launch deportations, slash environmental regulation and release classified files within hours of taking office.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
First the fires, now the fight: Flaws in California insurance plan will test L.A. homeowners
An insurance pool created by officials in California to help residents in wildfire-prone areas could frustrate victims of the L.A. wildfire.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Writing the first draft of President Biden's legacy
President Biden leaves office this week with significant legislative and policy achievements, the effects of which may not be seen for years. But his legacy likely rests largely in the hands of the ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Trump's first trip as president will be to Los Angeles: Sources
The first official trip of Trump's second administration will be to visit areas devastated by fires in California.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Uncertainty swirls over which campaign promises Trump will enact on first day of presidency
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders on the first day of his presidency, but which campaign promises he will deliver on that day remains uncertain. NBC News ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
TikTok ban will be first test for Trump as dealmaker-in-chief
The new law will land in the incoming president's lap – but it's also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight
Blue Origin has launched its massive new rocket on its first test flightABC News - Jan. 16 -
Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight
Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.Wired - Jan. 16 -
President Biden Is Bowing Out After One Term. He’s Not the First.
Other American presidents have faced the delicate challenge of bidding farewell with grace after serving only one term in the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first day of his impeachment trial this week, according to his lawyer, who cited concerns for the suspended president’s safety. "As attempts ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Trump becomes first president to be a sentenced felon but avoids jail time or fines in hush-money trial – live
President-elect claims historic case was ‘despicable charade’; judge says ‘unconditional discharge’ does not ‘reduce the seriousness of the crime’. Full report: Trump avoids punishment ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
A Frigid First: Chile’s President Visits South Pole to Bolster Antarctic Claims
Gabriel Boric’s trip to the pole, which his office called the first by a Latin American president, comes amid rising competition for influence in Antarctica.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
US leadership is being tested in Syria
The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.The Hill - Jan. 3