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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case
The Supreme Court is weighing whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Fani Willis ordered to turn over communications in Trump case to conservative group
A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over to a conservative watchdog group any communications she may have with special counsel Jack Smith or the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
What to Know About the Chaos in South Korea, and a Major Trans Rights Case
Plus, how money to protect pandas is really spent.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Guardian and Observer journalists go on strike over sale of Sunday paper
Their first strike in more than 50 years concerns the proposed sale of the Sunday title to Tortoise.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Far right leaves French government on the brink ahead of no-confidence vote
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will seek to topple Macron's prime minister, Barnier, in the French parliament.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.
The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?
Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
NBA Cup bracket set as Magic, Mavericks grab wild-card spots in group play
All four NBA quarterfinal games will be played on Dec. 10 and 11 in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive
The Canadian government is threatening to use emergency measures to protect three caribou herds at risk of dying out in Quebec.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Deion Sanders Said the Heisman Trophy Was ‘Clinched.’ He Might Be Right.
The race for college football’s prestigious award is all but over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Lee Ramer, champion of the Hammer Museum and other L.A. arts groups, dies at 90
Lee Ramer's long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media
Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material
Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
The Memo: Right and left see 2 different stories in Daniel Penny case
A verdict in one of the most divisive criminal trials of recent times is imminent. A jury in New York is deliberating after closing arguments concluded on Tuesday in the case of Daniel Penny, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
2024 NBA Cup schedule, bracket for in-season tournament: Final group play games set for Tuesday night
Group play of the 2024 NBA Cup wraps up Tuesday nightCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The 40 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (December 2024)
Interior Chinatown, What We Do in the Shadows, and La Máquina are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.Wired - Dec. 3 -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits
A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations
The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games
The Kansas City Royals say they have reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next seasonABC News - Dec. 3 -
Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda
A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Afghan women 'banned from midwife courses' in latest blow to rights
Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
GOP insiders sought Hegseth's removal as leader of veterans' group in 2016
A Trump loyalist is at the center of new allegations facing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now
According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity
Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers
A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Watch WIRED’s Big Interview Event Right Here
On December 3, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Groups urge Congress to rein in federal bureaucracy after Supreme Court slashes agency authority
A coalition of 19 conservative and libertarian groups sent a letter to congressional leaders Wednesday urging them to act after a major Supreme Court decision clawing back federal agency power. The ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular seasonABC News - Dec. 2 -
Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique CaprilesABC News - Dec. 2 -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Hegseth forced out of vets groups due to drinking, misconduct: New Yorker
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey trapsFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Israeli military says Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone, the group's first attack since a ceasefire began
Israeli military says Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone, the group's first attack since a ceasefire beganABC News - Dec. 2
