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First final compensation in blood scandal due in days
Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day
Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a yearFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Trump on Wray resignation: 'A great day for America'
President-elect Trump on Wednesday celebrated FBI Director Christopher Wray's planned resignation from the post, calling it a "great day for America" and arguing it would lead to necessary changes ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Krugman laments 'age of resentment' in final NYT column
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, a longtime New York Times columnist, wrote about a change he's seen in Americans over the last two decades as he published his final column in the newspaper. "What ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Netanyahu Finally Takes the Stand in His Corruption Trial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a trial that began four years ago. He has denied the charges.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle
Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 15 USC
Despite a massive run of decommitments, USC inked a top-15 class headlined by five-star Jahkeem Stewart.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
New Gavin & Stacey photos released before finale
Pictures from the show's Christmas special are released as the final episode draws ever closer.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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White House outlines priorities for last 42 days
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients on Monday outlined the priorities for President Biden’s final days in office, highlighting that another student debt cancellation announcement is forthcoming ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Pope Francis and advocates add to pleas for Biden to clear federal death row
Pope encourages prayers for people with death sentences as pressure grows for Biden to act before Trump takes office. Pope Francis has called for commutations for people on death row in the US, ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
12:30 Report — Trump's Day 1 priorities
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Last night was the end of an *era* — Taylor Swift’s "Eras Tour" wrapped up with its final show. 🥲 Now, back to sifting through Easter eggs to figure out what she ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 7 Michigan
Michigan's flip of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood was arguably the biggest story of the 2025 cycle.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola and Apollo Theater among Kennedy Center honorees
Tributes were paid Sunday night to Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and Harlem's famous Apollo Theater at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors. Vladimir Duthiers has ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Restaurant saves wedding couple's day after storm
A couple whose wedding was cancelled got their fairytale ending when a stranger stepped in.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
The final hours of the Assad regime
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, ending 50 years of rule by his familyBBC News - Dec. 9 -
Inside Lewis Hamilton’s Emotional Final Ride With Mercedes
“I ain’t got no more tears, really,” the Formula 1 star said after his final race with his longtime team.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Hamilton after Mercedes finale: 'Hard to let go'
Lewis Hamilton admitted it was "hard to let go" to his Mercedes after Formula 1's most successful driver-team partnership came to a fitting end.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Inside the Four-Day Workweek Experiment
A British group is pushing for more companies to offer their workers shorter hours. Here’s what it looks like for two companies willing to test it out.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Watch: The final hours of the Assad regime
After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Pope Francis installs 21 new cardinals, many key figures in his reform agenda
Pope Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Pope Francis presides over ceremony for new cardinals with wide bruise on his chin
Pope Francis appeared with a significant bruise on his chin Saturday, but presided over a ceremony to install new cardinals without apparent problemsABC News - Dec. 7 -
LAG's Vanney: Reus 'should be ready' for MLS final
LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney confirmed that Marco Reus is expected to play in Saturday's MLS Cup final against the New York Red Bulls, despite initial doubts about his fitness due to a groin ...ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Gavin & Stacey stars' tribute to Doris before finale
Ruth Jones and Joanna Page have paid tribute to Gavin & Stacey star Margaret John who played next-door neighbour Doris in the hit BBC sitcom.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Preview: Billie Eilish on finally seeing herself as a songwriter
In this preview clip, correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about the creative process. Don't miss Mason's interview with Eilish on "CBS Sunday Morning" ...CBS News - 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 -
Colliding galaxies and migratory birds: photos of the day – Thursday
The Guardian’s staff select photographs from around the world Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections
Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State are bringing in the nation's top recruiting class as high school prospects across the country finalize their college plansABC News - Dec. 5 -
National Signing Day: Winners and losers
Florida State is a big winner on the day while LSU suffered some big losses.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Who were the National Signing Day winners and losers?
Florida State owned signing day after a miserable season, while LSU suffered several big losses and Coach Prime whiffed on his final big-ticket targets.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
More Arctic Cold and Deep Snow Is Forecast. A Day-by-Day Look
Here’s a day-by-day look at the winter weather forecast this week.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealthcare Executive Fatally Shot on Shareholder Day in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the chest outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban
Pope Francishas met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican and discussed with him the war in Ukraine, focusing on the humanitarian situation and efforts to promote peace in the regionABC News - Dec. 4 -
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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 -
How Amazon Delivers Packages Within A Day
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have figured out that if they get you your online order today, you will probably spend more tomorrow.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Five Opinion Writers on What Biden Should Do in His Final Days as President
Protecting land and appointing judges could go a long way toward bolstering Biden’s legacy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Week 14 waiver wire pickups + Panic Meter finale and final coping corner | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Week 13 is in the books and oh my there's a lot of panic on these fantasy streets. Dalton Del Don joins Matt Harmon for the season finale of the 'People's Panic Meter' to answer all of your ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
