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Five things to know about Canada's political crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday signals the extent of the unpopularity facing the country’s progressive Liberal party, which has dominated its politics for decades, ...The Hill - 23m -
What to know about the 2024 election certification process
The 2024 election results certification process is underway on Capitol Hill four years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Nicole Sganga, Nikole Killion ...CBS News - 2h -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - 8h -
What to know about Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration
The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress will host a swearing-in ceremony for President Nicolás MaduroABC News - 13h -
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners. Here's what that means for retirees
Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here's what that means for retirees.CNBC - 1h -
Public continues to pay respects to Jimmy Carter in Atlanta before former president lies in state
Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in repose for a final day at the Carter Center in Atlanta before moving to Washington D.C. to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News correspondent Skyler ...CBS News - 4h -
Maiocco's Observations: Disastrous season ends with loss to Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers ended a disastrous 2024 NFL season on Sunday with plenty more things going horribly wrong against the Arizona Cardinals.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - 21h -
Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know
Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.CBS News - 1d -
‘A glimpse of hope’: how Observer readers are helping mend broken lives in war-torn lands
Médecins Sans Frontières workers have unique insight into the suffering of those they help, providing medical care in times of crisis. Donate to our charity appeal here Médecins Sans ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Ohio governor signs bill to charge public for police video footage
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or ...The Hill - 2d -
From Edvard Munch to Central Cee: Observer critics choose their cultural highlights for 2025
From Thom Yorke’s Shakespearean score to 25 years of Tate Modern, Bridget Jones to Leigh Bowery, our writers anticipate the most exciting shows, releases and events of the year. American auteurs ...The Guardian - 2d -
In Roob's Eagles Observations: Jeff Stoutland, the offensive line miracle worker
A look at the miracles Jeff Stoutland has worked since joining the Eagles’ coaching staff in 2013, thoughts about Kenny Pickett and more in Roob's obs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - 3d -
The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.
The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.The New York Times - 3d -
3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers
The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FBI asks for public's help in finding who planted bombs day before Jan. 6 attack
The FBI made a renewed call for the public's help in finding the suspect who planted two bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the day before the Jan. 6 ...NBC News - 3d -
What to Know About the New Orleans Truck Attack Suspect
The man identified as the suspect in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans served in the U.S. military, worked at Deloitte and grew increasingly devout.The New York Times - 4d -
Opening a savings account? Here's what to know
Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.The Hill - 4d -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - 4d -
What we know about the New Orleans attack and driver
Several people are dead after a pick-up truck was driven into a large crowd in the French Quarter.BBC News - 4d -
What to Know About ISIS Terror Attacks
The group whose flag was found after a New Orleans truck-ramming attack has never stopped orchestrating and inspiring acts of terror.The New York Times - 4d -
What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.CBS News - 4d -
New Orleans attack victims: What we know so far
Investigations continue into an "act of terrorism" in New Orleans' bustling Canal and Bourbon streets after a truck drove into a crowd, killing 15 people and injuring at least 35 more.The Hill - 4d -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - 4d -
Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.CBS News - 4d -
What to know about the investigation into the New Orleans attack
Investigators are questioning those who knew the New Orleans attacker, in search of possible accomplices. No arrests have been made, though, as the FBI and local law enforcement continue their ...CBS News - 4d -
What we know about New Orleans terror attacker
Early New Year's Day a man plowed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. The driver has been identified as Shamsud-Din ...The Hill - 4d -
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.CBS News - 4d -
What we know about the victims of the New Orleans truck attack
A former wide receiver at Princeton University, a doting father of two and a recent high school graduate were identified by family members as three of the people killed in the truck attack ...NBC News - 4d -
We don't really know how many homes we're building
Even holiday caravans have been known to skew England’s housebuilding dataFinancial Times - 4d -
What we know about the driver in deadly New Orleans attack
Investigators are working to uncover more about the driver in the deadly New Orleans attack. Police have identifed the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. CBS News' ...CBS News - 4d -
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into 'despicable' New Orleans attack
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured dozens more "despicable" in an address to the nation Wednesday.NBC News - 4d -
New Orleans New Year's car attack: What we know
Early New Years Day terror struck New Orleans as a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens more. The driver was identified as Shamsud-Din ...The Hill - 4d -
What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details on what we know about the man who hit and killed at least 15 people in a truck attack early Wednesday morning in New ...CBS News - 4d -
Bourbon Street attacker identified after deadly rampage. Here's what to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.CBS News - 4d -
Deadly New Orleans Attack on Bourbon Street: What We Know
A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in the early morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 5d
