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Vgames raises $142M for its third fund for gaming
Vgames raised $142 million for its third fund to continue investing in talented gaming teams across the world. Led by Eitan Reisel and Daniel Mironov, the fund (which spells its name Vgames) will ...VentureBeat - 8h -
Moon Beast Productions raises $4.5M for action RPG
Moon Beast Productions, an indie game studio founded by game industry veterans raised $4.5 million in seed funding for an ARPG.VentureBeat - 10h -
Salt AI raises $3M for AI workflow orchestration
Salt, an AI workflow orchestration firm for enterprises, raised $3 million in seed funding and appointed Aber Whitcomb as CEO.VentureBeat - 1d -
Maine Democrat opposes CR deal over raises for Congress
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) vowed to vote against this week's continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government over a provision that authorizes an automatic pay raise for members of Congress. “We ...The Hill - 6h -
Anti-deepfake porn bill included in funding deal
A bill that seeks to fight the rise of deepfake pornography was included in the year-end government funding deal unveiled Tuesday, raising the prospect the legislation could cross the finish line ...The Hill - 7h -
Bill to prevent government shutdown includes raise for Congress. It’s the first pay hike in 16 years.
Congressional leaders have put forward a giant spending package to avoid a partial government shutdown, and one provision aims to deliver the first pay raise for lawmakers in about 16 years.MarketWatch - 8h -
Morning Report — Congress tries to keep the lights on
In today’s issue: Congress is poised to avert a government shutdown — with hours to spare, necessary assistance from Democrats and some uproar from conservatives. As lawmakers stare down a Friday ...The Hill - 12h -
Congress unveils bill to avoid a government shutdown
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.CBS News - 22h -
25 movies added to Library of Congress film registry
"Dirty Dancing" and "Beverly Hills Cop" were among 25 movies recently added to the Library of Congress film registry. The registry seeks to preserve movies that are "culturally, historically or ...CBS News - 23h -
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday ...The Hill - 1d -
An AI roadmap for Congress
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House AI task force releases sweeping end-of-year report The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence ...The Hill - 1d -
Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...The Hill - 2d -
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
Congress is scrambling to roll out a government funding bill to avert a shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as lawmakers sprint to wrap up business for the year — and 118th Congress. Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 2d -
Questions over Andrew's judgement and finances raised again
The prince making a "close confident" of someone now suspected of being a Chinese spy raises questions over the royal's judgement, writes BBC royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.BBC News - 5d -
Who did Biden include in his round of clemency?
In one of the final major acts of his administration, President Biden commuted nearly 1,500 people's sentences and pardoned another 39. The White House said it is the largest single-day act of ...CBS News - 5d -
'Pop-up' super PAC raises eyebrows
🔔 Plus: Trump at NYSE {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story 'Pop-up' super PAC funding raises 'serious red flags' An opaque nonprofit entirely funded a shadowy super PAC ...The Hill - 6d -
YouTube Raises Price on TV Streaming Service to $82.99
The video platform is increasing its rate for the first time since March 2023.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Trump's latest team picks include son's ex
President-elect Donald Trump's latest pick for his second term in the White House is Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son's former girlfriend. Trump wants Guilfoyle to be U.S. ambassador to Greece. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Watchdog raises concerns over Trump-era leak probes of reporters, members of Congress
A top government watchdog raised concerns over the handling of leak investigations during the first Trump administration that targeted members of Congress and the media.ABC News - Dec. 10 -
4 thoughts on the NBA Cup, including predictions for the winner
The knockout stage has arrived, with one-and-done fates hanging over the eight remaining teams in the quarterfinals and beyond. Our NBA experts weigh in.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Morning Report — Dear Congress, your deadline is nigh
In today’s issue: The trouble with lame-duck congressional sessions is that they’re so short and too long. In 10 days, Congress will run out of funds to keep the government operating through the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
The 15 best books of 2024, reissues included
We asked three critics to share their favorites of the year, and they served up diverse offerings heavily weighted toward fiction.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
Assad's Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The events set off celebrations among the population but also sparked concerns about how the disintegration of the regime would reverberate in the region.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line
FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a shareFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budgetFinancial Times - 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 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser
President-elect says Navarro, his former White House trade adviser, will focus on tariffs. Donald Trump said he would name former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as senior counselor for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation
Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact of ongoing price increases in the economy on its finances.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - Dec. 2
