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New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.CBS News - 1h -
Pope Francis should brace for a new dynamic in the US Catholic Church
With the second coming of Donald Trump, things will be different.The Hill - 3h -
Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes
Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.CBS News - 5h -
China’s new super-dam carries both geopolitical and environmental risks
China is now the world’s most dammed country, with more large dams in operation than the rest of the world combined.The Hill - 5h -
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with ...ABC News - 1d -
UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns
Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-riggingFinancial Times - 1d -
Uniper strives to protect LNG fleet from risk of Russian seizure
Chief Mike Lewis says company has stabilised since its forced nationalisationFinancial Times - 1d -
GOP lawmakers hit Biden for awarding Medal of Freedom to Soros, Clinton
Republican lawmakers slammed President Biden for giving the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to billionaire philanthropist George Soros and former Secretary of State Hillary ...The Hill - 1d -
US braces for major winter storm moving across the country
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures are expected to impact more than 60 million across the country this weekend. NBC's Angie Lassman tracks the forecast.NBC News - 2d -
‘There will be a bit of a slump’: London braced for luxury hotel glut
Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cutsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK braces for heavy snow as travellers warned of road and rail disruption
Bitterly cold conditions fuelled by an Arctic blast are sweeping the UK and could result in disruption.BBC News - 2d -
GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...The Hill - 2d -
How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?
The surgeon general cautioned the public on Friday that even light or moderate drinking is harmful.The New York Times - 2d -
The Surgeon General Wants Alcohol Companies to Add a Warning about Cancer Risk
Congress is unlikely to approve new labeling on alcohol anytime soon, but studies linking consumption with cancer put liquor companies in a tough spot.Inc. - 2d -
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...The Hill - 3d -
Bipartisan lawmakers renew push for legislation supporting Georgia against Russian interference
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass legislation supporting Georgia, touting it as one of the best and first examples of bipartisan unity of the new Congress. Reps. Joe ...The Hill - 3d -
U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels
The U.S. surgeon general on Friday issued a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. braces for frigid temperatures, snow
Pittsburgh is already seeing snow and freezing temperatures as most of the U.S. prepares for a blast of cold air that promises extreme weather conditions for many Americans. CBS News Philadelphia's ...CBS News - 3d -
Mayorkas: 'Not fair' to say New Orleans ignored bulletin on risks of attacks by drivers
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas argued it is “not fair” to say that the city of New Orleans ignored the bulletin on the risks of attacks by drivers plowing cars into crowds of ...The Hill - 3d -
Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.ABC News - 3d -
Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.CBS News - 3d -
11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress
The class of 2024 brings a new cast of characters to Capitol Hill for the second Donald Trump administration as Republicans officially take control of Congress.NBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Former GOP lawmaker: DOGE should focus on fixing Congress
Former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) penned a Thursday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal urging Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to initially focus their push to cut government spending on Congress if ...The Hill - 3d -
Lawmakers react to terrorist attack, Johnson awaits House speaker vote
Lawmakers are reacting to the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. This comes as the House prepares to vote for a new speaker and as a new Congress ...CBS News - 4d -
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.CBS News - 4d -
U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return
Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.CNBC - 4d -
Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections
Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.The Hill - 4d -
GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach
Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...The Hill - 4d -
Louisiana state lawmaker on New Orleans truck attack and how city is responding
Louisiana State Rep. Delisha Boyd joined CBS News to discuss the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans and how her community is reacting to it.CBS News - 4d -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - 4d -
Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid
Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.ESPN - 4d -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - 4d -
Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold
A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...NBC News - 4d -
Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned the “evil” driving attack in New Orleans, in which a truck plowed through the crowds on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Ten ...The Hill - 4d -
Leicester at risk of another Premier League PSR charge over latest accounts
Club recorded big losses over previous two years League sources say Leicester may have case to answer Leicester face a nervous wait to discover whether they will be charged by the Premier League ...The Guardian - 5d -
Business trends, risks and companies to watch in 2025
Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?Financial Times - 5d -
CALIFORNIA’S FENTANYL FIGHT: Lawmakers V. Grieving Parents
One of the hardest-fought political battles in 2024 happened inside California's Capitol between a group of grieving parents who lost their kids to fentanyl… and a handful of powerful California ...CBS News - Dec. 30