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GOP rep won't 'sit on committees or participate in the caucus' to focus on DOGE
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said she will focus her time in the upcoming Congress on furthering the mission of slashing trillions in government spending and will not sit on any committees or ...The Hill - 20h -
Tyson Fury vows to focus and cut back the showboating for Usyk rematch
Boxer ready for world heavyweight title fight clash Fury more respectful now of Ukranian opponent “When I look in the mirror I don’t see a quitter,” Tyson Fury says as, having suffered the first ...The Guardian - 1d -
A Trip to New York
Expert advice to make the most of a New York City vacation.The New York Times - 2d -
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Activist Jana calls on Markel to focus on insurance. Here’s how the firm can help create value
Activist investor Jana wants Markel to improve its insurance operations and explore a separation or sale of its private investments business.CNBC - 3d -
Syrians Celebrated a New Chapter
Also, McKinsey will pay $650 million in an opioid settlement. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 4d -
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Why Americans in their 40s need to focus on retirement planning
People in their 40s face major financial pressures, from helping their children pay for college to affording a mortgage. But as Jill Schlesinger explains, it's critical that they also concentrate ...CBS News - 5d -
Waste Management Keeps Focus on Renewable Energy, CEO Says
Waste Management remains committed to growing its renewable-energy business as it prepares for what Chief Executive Jim Fish sees as a big surge in demand for energy over the next decade.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Ben Stokes puts Ashes on back burner to focus on England’s here and now
England captain admits he ‘spoke a little too much’ about Australia showdown instead of New Zealand and India Tests. . England are about to complete their busiest year of Test cricket with Ben ...The Guardian - 5d -
How Trump is hammering Congress ‘on every issue’ — with a clear focus
The president-elect has stayed out of year-end fights in the waning days of the Biden administration, but is fighting for his nominees and the ambitious party-line policy push next year.Politico - 5d -
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.CBS News - 6d -
NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally
The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secretABC News - 6d -
New York’s Best New Restaurants of 2024
Our three critics name the places, from classic French dining to a buzzing shawarma stall, that dazzled them the most this year.The New York Times - 6d -
GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles
General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...The Hill - 6d -
Kevin Ryan Has Invested in More Than 180 Startups. Here’s What He Says Founders Should Focus On
A founding father of New York City’s tech scene explains his unconventional investment philosophy and outlook for venture capital in 2025.Inc. - 6d -
Virginia New Members 2025
Rep.-elect John McGuire (R-Va.-5) Date of Birth / Aug. 24, 1968 Residence / Goochland County, Va. Occupation / Small business owner, SEAL Team PT Inc. Family / Married to wife Tracy with five ...The Hill - 6d -
Delaware New Members 2025
Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) Date of Birth / Feb. 10, 1962 Residence / Wilmington, Del. Education / B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; master’s degree in urban affairs and public ...The Hill - 6d -
Florida New Members 2025
Rep.-elect Michael Haridopolos (R-Fla.-8) Date of Birth / March 15, 1970 Residence / Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. Occupation / Consultant, Author, Professor (University of Florida, Eastern Florida ...The Hill - 6d -
As UnitedHealth shooting puts health insurance in focus, 4 million people could get priced out of coverage if Congress doesn’t act
Inaction on Capitol Hill could soon make healthcare plans more expensive, potentially adding to the country’s uninsured rate amid rising premiums.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Unusual Rolexes Are the Focus of a New Dubai Boutique
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons spent months searching for discontinued models to offer through the watch brand’s certified pre-owned program.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Clusters of unidentified drones spotted in New York and New Jersey
FBI investigation under way as residents across US north-east report mysterious aircraft sightings for weeks. A spate of mysterious drone sightings have been reported in New York and ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stanceFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
New images released as hunt for New York shooter continues
New York police are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
A New ESPN Documentary Covers the Jets’ Famed ‘New York Sack Exchange’
The film is a captivating look at one of the most talked-about defensive units in the history of the N.F.L.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How might CFP Selection Committee judge conference title game losers? Georgia, SMU, Boise State in focus
The Bulldogs are likely safe in either scenario, but the Mustangs and Broncos are in the danger zoneCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Police release new clues in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder in New York City
NYPD shares photos of someone they believe may be the shooter who killed United HealthCare's CEO. A source says they believe the shooter took a bus to New York 10 days before the crime. That bus ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Power Rankings: Nine -- nine! -- new teams and a new No. 1 (!) to process
Big risers (Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss), big fallers and debut-makers (nine!) after two packed weeks.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Championship Week preview: Quotes from the week, what teams need to focus on and key players
Our college football experts preview Champ Week matchups and players to watch from each team.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier
Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Latest news on UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York City
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI
MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Democrats, forget ‘resistance’ and focus on ‘betrayal’
There are a few things Democrats can do right now to drive down support for the GOP agenda and position ourselves to start winning again.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns
Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Campari Names New CEO
The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consentABC News - Dec. 3 -
New Rules for Recruiters
Evaluating talent has become a lot more complicated, especially since truth became optional. So I’m taking a new approach.Inc. - Dec. 3