Growing Political Storm

‘Crazy ideology’: US groups drop diversity efforts as conservative pressure grows

Scale of the pullback is an abrupt reversal from policies that appeared poised to widely influence corporate ranks

Financial Times - 6d

Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw

Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.

The New York Times - 6d

Examining the unprecedented political division in France

French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing his political opponents of creating chaos after left and right-wing lawmakers voted to oust his prime minister just three months into the job. Angela ...

CBS News - 6d

Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans

ABC News spoke with protesters, including Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, about the Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

ABC News - 6d

Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

The New York Times - 6d

AI Data Centers Sprout and Grow With Increased Demand

Meta plans to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Sinkhole gets bigger as storm delays homecoming

There had been hopes residents would be able to return sooner rather than later.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings

Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Unranked Creighton storms past No. 1 Kansas

Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Source: Storm's Loyd seeks trade after complaint

All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the ...

ESPN - Dec. 5

Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM

Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering

Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Chipotle Mexican Grill Ups Prices as Ingredients Costs Grow

Chipotle cites rising cost of items like beef and avocados for the inflated prices.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches

The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds

A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 4

India-Bangladesh's 'golden era' of ties faces growing tensions

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off allegations of misconduct.

ABC News - Dec. 3

France is on the political brink — again

Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen

Financial Times - Dec. 3

President Biden faces growing backlash over pardon for son Hunter

Fallout over President Biden’s controversial choice to pardon his son Hunter Biden continues, with lawmakers on both sides criticizing the decision. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region

Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Field grows in Democratic National Committee chair race

The field in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee is growing. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton jumped in on Sunday. CBS ...