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Trump chief of staff praises Biden counterpart for transition work
Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff, praised President Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients for his help during the presidential transition. Zients “has been very ...The Hill - 4d -
Anita Desai Has Put Down Roots, but Her Work Ranges Widely
Her new novella, “Rosarita,” takes place in Mexico, a country she finds so like her native India that, she says, “I feel utterly at home there.”The New York Times - 4d -
Works on 'road from hell' to end after 23 years
It has taken 23 years and cost almost £2bn, but the major road will be finished later in 2025.BBC News - 5d -
The battle for working people
Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competitionFinancial Times - 5d -
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.BBC News - 5d -
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'Welsh, fat and working-class is my superpower'
Over the past few years Megan Winstone has taken photographs for Vogue, Kerrang! and Dr. Martens.BBC News - 5d -
Schumer on working with Trump to secure DACA deal: ‘We’d love to do that’
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats would "love" to work with President-elect Trump on a deal for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Schumer joined NBC News's "Meet ...The Hill - 5d -
Congestion Pricing Has Begun in New York City. Here’s How It Works.
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the nation, will charge most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours a $9 fee.The New York Times - 6d -
Nutritional supplements and vitamins are more popular than ever. Do they work?
Dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, botanicals and probiotics — are more popular than ever. Do they make a difference? Research is mixed.NBC News - 6d -
Slicing veggies, baking cakes - will Meghan's rebrand work?
The Duchess of Sussex appears to be embarking on a new era in her glossy new Netflix show.BBC News - 6d -
Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...CBS News - 6d -
Democrats look for places to work with Trump 2.0
Democrats say one thing is certain: 2025 won't be 2017, when it comes to the start of the Trump administration. Two months after their grueling and disappointing White House loss to ...The Hill - 6d -
Thousands of creative works enter public domain
The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here's why these characters are now ...CBS News - 6d -
How the Democrats Lost the Working Class
The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a more secure, integrated world. But blue-collar workers were left behind.The New York Times - 6d -
She's faking a Welsh accent in The Traitors - but will it work?
Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust?BBC News - Jan. 4 -
How to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NBA game
How to watch Raptors vs. Magic basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Kings rookie Devin Carter to make NBA debut Friday vs. Grizzlies, who employ his father as an assistant coach
Carter, the No. 13 pick in the 2024 draft, had shoulder surgery in JulyCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Here's why one of our favorite industrial stocks is up more than 3% Friday
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Remote Working Is Changing the Landscape of Entrepreneurship
New research from GoDaddy suggests that newcomers to a community tend to be more entrepreneurial.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Shipments from Tesla's Shanghai factory posted their first annual decline. A study on GLP-1 user behavior also caught my eye.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Best Headphones for Working Out (2025): Beats, Bose, Shokz, JLab
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.Wired - Jan. 3 -
Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Whip list: Lawmakers to watch in Friday’s Speaker vote
Around a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel on Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
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A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Friday Briefing: F.B.I. Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone
Plus, eat better in 2025.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
House speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial Friday vote as support in doubt
The embattled Republican can only afford to lose one vote as GOP prepares to elect its congressional leader. Mike Johnson ’s grip on the House speakership faces a crucial test on Friday, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Johnson expresses confidence ahead of Friday's Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday expressed confidence about his chances ahead of the House’s Speaker vote on Friday. “We’re going to get this done,” Johnson said in an interview on “Fox & ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Sugar Bowl should have been postponed until Friday: Louisiana attorney general
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said she believes the Sugar Bowl should have been postponed until Friday as New Orleans grapples with the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Helldivers 2 Studio Working On Next Game, Reveals Concepts That Never Materialized
Helldivers 2 was one of 2024's biggest games, and while support remains ongoing, many are wondering what developer Arrowhead Studios might make next. We still don't know, but COO Johan Pilestedt ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
How far will Philomena Cunk go to get a laugh? 'If he breaks my nose, it'll heal'
Diane Morgan, the actor who plays know-nothing TV pundit Philomena Cunk, explains how series like 'Cunk on Life,' premiering on Netflix Thursday, come together.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 1
