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Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Aerial view shows California wildfires still burning out of control

KNBC helicopter reporter Julia Deng surveys the leading edge of the Palisades Fire as it continues to spread. The fire remains at zero percent containment.

NBC News - Jan. 9

WATCH: California wildfires seen from bird's-eye view

The multiple blazes in the Los Angeles area were witnessed from a helicopter flying above.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges

Meta says it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service

ABC News - Jan. 9

Capitol Police arrest man with machete at entrance for Jimmy Carter viewing

President-elect Donald Trump is also expected to be in the Capitol on Wednesday to pay his respects to Carter and meet with the Senate Republicans.

NBC News - Jan. 8

The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial

Loosening already limited safeguards on social media platforms is not just damaging. It could ultimately prove deadly. Mark Zuckerberg famously boasted that Facebook had a saying: “Move fast and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Wildfires in Southern California

Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

AMD is going head-to-head with Nvidia in AI-backed drug discovery with new deal

Chip maker AMD is investing $20 million in AI drug startup Absci, which will use AMD chips and software for drug development.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025

Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Tyra Mills: ‘My football videos got a lot of views … hate and bullying comes with it’

Former Tottenham Under-23s player has been open about her battles and is determined not to let the trolls win. Tyra Mills is in reflective mood. She may only be 24 years old but it feels as if she ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say

Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.

CBS News - Jan. 7

More dangerous winds expected in California

As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Las Vegas Raiders sack head coach Pierce

Las Vegas Raiders' Antonio Pierce becomes the third NFL head coach to be fired following the end of the regular season.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires

NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Jets complete head-coaching interview with Rex Ryan

The Jets have concluded their interview with Rex Ryan to be the team's next head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial

With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessary. The new year has commenced as bleakly as the last one concluded in Gaza. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Most in US expect Biden presidency will be viewed negatively: Gallup

Most Americans expect that President Biden’s four-year tenure will be viewed more negatively than positively, according to a new survey. The poll, released Tuesday by Gallup, found that 54 percent ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board

Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

The Guardian view on Elon Musk’s disinformation: escalating hate and threatening democracy | Editorial

The UK prime minister calls out the reckless amplification of conspiracy theories by the world’s richest man on child sexual abuse. Good. On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer rightly defended robust ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has been tapped by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, for ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

How Anfield's Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head

BBC Sport explores why some Liverpool fans were hostile towards Trent Alexander-Arnold during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield.

BBC News - Jan. 6

German opposition leader Merz causes stir with dual citizenship views

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing

The 500 hours of footage available for 'Eno' are assorted and resorted in abrupt, unpredictable ways that keep the eyes and mind jumping.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Halliday unveils AI smart glasses with lens-free AR viewing

Halliday has come up with eyewear we didn't know we needed: smart glasses with no lenses. Welcome to the age of AI smart glasses.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

The Guardian view on film and feminism in China: women feel Her Story is their story | Editorial

The hit comedy has struck a chord by celebrating female friendship and pushing back against misogyny. Just over a year ago, Xi Jinping told China’s national women’s congress that the Communist ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Watch Prairie View Panthers vs. Grambling State Tigers: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling St. basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Tornado Confirmed in Northern California

A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

The Electron That Softened Her View on Marriage

Laurie Stone, a feminist and writer, has always believed that the institution of marriage “has not been a good thing for women.” Then she met Richard Toon.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

How Jim Cramer views Corona brewer Constellation Brands after surgeon general warning

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old

Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.

Wired - Jan. 3

Three sentences from Trump — on, of all things, the North Sea — tie together many of his strongest-held views

To understand President-elect Donald Trump’s latest social-media post, it helps to note his ownership of a Scottish golf course.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo views vomit as push for late-game rally

The running back spearheaded Arizona State's fourth-quarter comeback after a stomach-turning moment.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy

Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Recordings by New Orleans attack suspect express extreme religious views

Audio from Shamsud-Din Jabbar contains diatribes against music, drugs, sex and other sensuous pleasures. Nearly a year before he allegedly killed 14 people and injured dozens more by driving a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

The Guardian view on the New Orleans attack: a familiar horror marks an anxious new year | Editorial

The deadly assault on crowds in the US city echoes those elsewhere. A bigoted and kneejerk reaction will not dispel the threat from terrorism. The deadly attack on new year revellers in New ...