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Trump pick a threat to US military’s counter-extremism effort, experts warn

Critics fear ‘absolute disaster’ and say Pete Hegseth’s far-right views will hinder attempts to tackle serious problem. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump ’s embattled choice for secretary of defense, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Sanders: RFK Jr. stance on food industry 'exactly correct,' other things he says 'extremely dangerous'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) seemingly backed some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s opinions on certain aspects of the health industry, though he still expressed concerns over some of Kennedy's other ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Wired - Dec. 5

Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs amid sturdy U.S. economy

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits during Thanksgiving rose to a six-week high, but jobless claims stayed at extremely low levels in a clean bill of health for the U.S. ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high

Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Hawley says Hegseth cancelled meeting as DeSantis name gets floated

Sen. Joshua Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, says Pete Hegseth's team canceled a meeting before the Senate confirmation process begins. Axios' Juliegrace Brufke joins CBS News with more on ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

'I was 19 when I first lost someone close; one reaction was of extreme anger at movies'

'A future without my parents was something I could not control, but in film, I could,' writer-director Azazel Jacobs writes of his Netflix film.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

What is Rob Manfred's 'golden at-bat' idea, and how would it change baseball?

Rule changes have been a hallmark of Rob Manfred's tenure as MLB commissioner. His latest idea is being met with skepticism by many.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families

Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Nigeria’s radical idea for car owners facing soaring petrol prices

The government is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gas

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas

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