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Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands
The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are stored.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Biden warns that an oligarchy is taking hold in America. There is data to back him up.
Wealth disparity in the U.S. has grown since 2009, according to Fed data, with a significant increase in the share of the nation’s wealth held by the 238,000 richest people.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Britain’s imperfect deal over the Chagos Islands
The UK’s good intentions have collided with geopolitical realitiesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Blinken holds final news conference at State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held his final news conference at the State Department Thursday. Following a portion of the news conference, CBS News contributor Robert Berger provided analysis ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with its rival political party, according to a poll published Thursday. The ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Source: Ancelotti holds talks with Madrid CEO
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Vanuatu holds election amid earthquake devastation
Residents line up to vote amid political instability and buildings and infrastructure shattered by last month’s earthquake. Polls have opened in Vanuatu , a Pacific nation grappling with political ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain
DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Britain should stop pretending it wants more economic growth
Almost everyone in politics has something they prioritise over itFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Barrasso: 'Paperwork problem' holding up Gabbard hearing
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said on Sunday that a “paperwork problem” with the Office of Government Ethics is holding up the hearing for President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
They say a name like mine can hold you back in life, but I will never change it | Xaymaca Awoyungbo
An unusual name can have a detrimental impact on your life and finances – but in my experience, it also has advantages. Growing up, there was a wearying and familiar pattern for me on the first day ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Britain doesn’t need to walk a US or EU path on AI
Going our own way will unleash national renewalFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Britain’s chemical industry dying out, says Jim Ratcliffe
Ineos owner hits out at high energy prices as petrochemicals group shuts down ethanol production at GrangemouthFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Officials hold briefing on Los Angeles wildfires
Watch live coverage as a briefing is held on the wildfire situation in the greater Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Putting some perspective on Britain’s bad markets week
At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open
Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to creditFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Garland to release Smith's Jan. 6 report, hold back Mar-a-Lago report
Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to release only the volume of special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with Donald Trump’s plans to subvert the transfer of power after his loss in the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback
Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Republicans hold on to Virginia state Senate seat
Republican Luther Cifers defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the special election for the state Senate's 10th District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, maintaining Republicans’ grip on the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends
When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave. • ‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub . • Snowed ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Can Kemi Badenoch unite the right in Britain?
After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition partyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'
Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub
Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Did the US jobs market hold up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men
These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Britain’s economic gloom is overdone
The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growthFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars
£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90
Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms
The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sitesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration
President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...The Hill - Jan. 1