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Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.CBS News - 9h -
I thought I was a bad listener. Turns out, I couldn’t hear
Conversations in crowded places were difficult and I didn’t like podcasts – then a hearing test changed everything. I thought I was just a bad listener.. I didn’t like podcasts. I’d routinely ...The Guardian - 12h -
Looking for a home in 2025? Check out these 10 housing hotspots.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.CBS News - 15h -
House Republican: 'Last time I checked, Elon Musk doesn’t have a vote in Congress'
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) ripped Elon Musk for his social media posts that tanked support for a continuing resolution (CR) as Congress members work against a tight deadline to prevent a ...The Hill - 15h -
Fed Chair Powell Just Gave the Bull Market a Gut Check
The central bank cut rates while warning investors that inflation and monetary policy will stay higher for longer than anticipated.Inc. - 1d -
A $5,100 Black Myth: Wukong Life-Size Bust Is On The Way, Check It Out
Black Myth: Wokong was one of 2024's biggest surprise hits, earning some decent scores and even some big nominations at this year's The Game Awards --taking home two. The success has led to ...GameSpot - 2d -
Fact-check: Drones were not tracking missing radioactive material in New Jersey
The link between "drone" sightings and radioactive material stemmed from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's alert about "lost" medical equipment this month.ABC News - 3d -
Check Out The Most-Downloaded App Store Games Of 2024
From classic titles to new releases, 2024 has been a big year for mobile games. 2024 is nearly over, and Apple has released a list of the most-downloaded games on the App Store this year. The ...GameSpot - 3d -
The Lions Got a Reality Check. Their Response Will Set the Tone.
Detroit hadn’t lost in a long time, and it probably can’t again this season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Unique among 'Person of the Year' designees, Donald Trump gets a fact-check from Time magazine
Donald Trump got something this year that no other person designated Time magazine's Person of the Year had ever receivedABC News - Dec. 14 -
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
DoorDash is requiring its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharingABC News - Dec. 12 -
EU lets Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone
The European Union ministers has agreed to let Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone known as the Schengen area by lifting land border controls next yearABC News - Dec. 12 -
TikTok's Future in the US Is Unclear. We Check Back in With the Billionaire Who Wants to Save It
Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has been talking about buying TikTok since earlier this year. The long shot is getting shorter.Wired - Dec. 12 -
Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to sign Covid stimulus checks as Trump did
President says failure may have contributed to voters blaming him for high prices even as economy improved. Joe Biden has voiced regret for not following Donald Trump ’s example by putting his ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Rookie check-in: Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers & more | Football 301
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
You Can Now Check Out Your PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up
PlayStation has revealed the PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up , a tool that provides a summary of your year on PS4 and PS5. This year, the Wrap-Up features a retro aesthetic to celebrate PlayStation's ...GameSpot - Dec. 10 -
The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: 2 new injuries are really messing with our modes
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus shares what's ruining (and fixing) the vibe this week.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Making sense of racing’s ‘£3bn black hole’ and affordability checks row
Accusations have been thrown by both sides in betting dispute but there may be hope for racing amid the noise. The increasingly frenzied cycle of claim and counter-claim over the impact of ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Olympic discus gold - check. Next stop - the NFL?
After winning Jamaica's first throwing Olympic gold medal, Roje Stona has set his sights on a new career - chasing down quarterbacks in the NFL.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Veteran star WRs show up in Week 14 when we needed them most
Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts breaks down how some formerly sluggish stars finally turned up big in Week 14.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Fact-Checking Trump on ‘Meet the Press’: Tariffs, Immigration and More
The president-elect repeated several false and inaccurate claims on a range of topics that were staples of his 2024 campaign.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Fact-checking Trump's interview with 'Meet the Press'
President-elect Donald Trump discussed his major policy priorities for his second term, and made several false, misleading and exaggerated claims along the way.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
OPEC+ oil output delay a 'reality check’ as group eyes demand, U.S. outlook, Saudi energy min says
"It's not a good idea to bring volumes in the first quarter," Saudi Arabia's Abdulaziz bin Salman assessed, with reference to demand and global uncertainty.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Will the Senate give up its constitutional check on Trump's nominees?
As Donald Trump takes a wrecking ball to what is left of our political norms, we need to stop thinking about guardrails of democracy and start thinking about barricades and trenches.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth submitting forms for FBI background check
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Philippine police checking reports that a kidnapped American has died after being shot
Philippine police officials say they are checking reports that a kidnapped American died after being shot twice while resisting his Oct. 17 abduction by gunmen in the country’s southABC News - Dec. 5 -
Let's check in on 10 intriguing QB situations: Mahomes' slump, Herbert's surge
Why has Patrick Mahomes not been himself? Our reporters check in on 10 quarterback situations.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Tyrese Haliburton says Pacers are putting an 'embarrassing' product on the floor and need a 'reality check'
Indiana is 9-13 after making the Eastern Conference finals last seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Democrats are checked out after their drubbing — here’s how they can reengage
Democrats were once masters of the populist message. If they want to rebuild after last month’s electoral disaster, they’ll need to reconnect with that part of their political psyche — fast.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees
President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Will Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Run On Your PC? Check Out The Requirements
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is just a few days away from launch, and Bethesda has now revealed the game's PC specs ahead of the game's December 6 early access period and December 9 launch. ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
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Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Is LeBron cooked?
Dan Titus delivers this week's fantasy basketball Vibe Check, identifying three buy-low candidates in the process!Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -