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Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women
Almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis.The New York Times - 6d -
Lawmaker who was member of ruling coalition shot dead in Mexico
Benito Aguas Atlahua was a member of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico, part of the ruling coalition that controls congress.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is the latest lawmaker targeted by a bomb threat
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said that her local police department received an emailed bomb threat targeting her Monday but that she is safe.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Lawmakers face divisive fights on $884B defense bill
Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive, culture war amendments on a 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses core U.S. priorities on national ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Fulham’s Antonee Robinson shines against Bukayo Saka, Tottenham squander another lead and woe at Old Trafford. There are numerous issues when taking over a team mid-season. One is that a new head ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Mastercard settlement puts UK class action lawsuits on trial
Financial backer of landmark case complains £200mn deal ‘too low’, as other large companies face wave of claimsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
🔬 The Debrief on Saturday's stunning Premier League action
Five games took place on a truncated day of Premier League football on Saturday.Here's what we made of the action.What happened? 📝Manchester City dropped yet more points as they came from behind ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit
A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action
More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the jobYahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Bipartisan lawmakers call on FTC to investigate FanDuel, DraftKings
Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) sent a joint letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department on Friday urging lawmakers to investigate the actions of FanDuel and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Morning Report — DOGE leaders, Speaker woo lawmakers
In today’s issue: It’s charm offensive time on Capitol Hill. In a quest to convince lawmakers of their plans to radically transform the federal government and cut costs, businessmen Elon Musk and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order
The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that era.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Revealed, Will Mix Shopkeeping And RPG Action In 2025
Though it saw a quiet launch back in 2018, Moonlighter became an indie hit in no time, with both critics and players enjoying its unique action-RPG/shop-sim blend. Today, during the PC Gaming Show, ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Kosovo's parliament speaker ejects ethnic Serb lawmakers because of their truancy
Kosovo’s parliament speaker has ejected several lawmakers of the ethnic Serb minority from the chamber because of their several recent absencesABC News - Dec. 5 -
Montana lawmakers vote down transgender bathroom rule
Montana state lawmakers rejected a proposal to bar Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state Capitol, with several ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service leader erupts at GOP lawmaker over 9/11 questioning
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) engaged in a shouting match that persisted over gavel banging, as Rowe accused the lawmaker of politicizing the 9/11 ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
No FA action over second Guéhi 'Jesus' armband
The FA will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armbandESPN - Dec. 4 -
Mad Mushroom unveils 2 action RPGs: Hell Clock and Conquest Dark
Mad Mushroom, the influencer-owned game publisher in the OTK Network, announced two new action RPG titles at the OTK Winter Games Expo.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
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French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Lawmakers see 'bad guys on both sides' in Syria offensive
Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar Assad, following a lightning offensive over the weekend led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Wish it away: will the live-action Snow White be a new low for Disney?
A hauntingly bad new trailer for the studio’s next live-action remake promises a nightmarish procession of CGI dwarves. Here are two things that recently happened in very quick succession: my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Macron urges lawmakers to vote for Barnier
French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on WednesdayFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators
The proposal would have effectively barred transgender women from using the State Capitol restroom for female lawmakers. Some Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week
House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is expected this week, after Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
4 value propositions for climate action under Trump
It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Lawmakers in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia reject encouraging Russian investment
Lawmakers in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia on Tuesday rejected a bill offering privileges to Russian investors that sparked days of unrest and forced the regional leader to step downABC News - Dec. 3 -
TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakersABC News - Dec. 3 -
Lawmakers react to President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden
Some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, in fears that it could undermine trust in the court system. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
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French lawmakers to hold no-confidence vote against embattled Barnier government on Wednesday
The motion will be debated at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, expected to be followed by a vote later in the evening.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director
Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...CBS News - Dec. 2
