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Republican-led states call on Costco to drop DEI
A group of Republican attorneys general are demanding Costco end all of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies as a plethora of other retailers drop their programs. In a letter to the ...The Hill - 2d -
How an urban explorer's grisly discovery led to a murder conviction
The skeleton of Ean Coutts was found in a derelict warehouse in Fife a year after he went missing.BBC News - 2d -
India's banking sector slump
Also in this newsletter: China is building the world’s largest dam and Ashish Gupta’s mantraFinancial Times - 2d -
World Bank Warns Colombian Staff Against U.S. Travel After Trump Visa Edict
Several Colombians whose visas were revoked were World Bank employees traveling in the United States at the time. They were deported.The New York Times - 3d -
A $35 Billion Loan Project, Led by World Bank, Aims to Expand Electricity in Africa
Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The World Bank chief called the project “foundational to everything.”The New York Times - 3d -
Vrabel-led Pats staff boasts plenty of NFL head coaching experience
The Patriots have made a concerted effort to add experienced coaches to their staff after a lackluster 2024 season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Fins' Hill: 'Frustration' led to end-of-year remarks
Tyreek Hill's immediate remarks after the Dolphins' final game were the product of his "frustration," the wide receiver explained while on a stream.ESPN - 4d -
Rivers hilariously reveals why he skipped Curry-led family vacation
Former NBA veteran Austin Rivers hilariously revealed why he skipped a family vacation led by Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Democratic-led states knock ‘vague’ threats to prosecute immigration enforcement noncompliance
Eleven Democratic-led states released a statement criticizing the “vague” threats from the Trump administration about prosecution related to noncompliance with immigration enforcement. The ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump bashes bank CEOs at Davos: 'Open your bank to conservatives'
President Trump on Wednesday accused two major U.S. banks of discriminating against conservatives during a live event with the CEO of one of those firms. In virtual remarks before a group of ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Luna's unconventional route has led him to USMNT opportunity
Diego Luna is MLS' defending Young Player of the Year, and his instincts and introspection have led him on a winding road to the national team.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
What led to the Turkey hotel fire disaster that killed 79 people?
Some survivors did not hear a fire alarm and there are claims of failures in the hotel's fire safety.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Ireland is finally set to get a new government, led by a familiar face
Veteran Irish politician Micheál Martin is set to become the country's prime minister for a second timeABC News - Jan. 22 -
Eighteen Democratic-led states sue over Trump birthright citizenship order
Coalition of states and District of Columbia file lawsuit arguing president’s order is violation of US constitution. US politics live – latest updates What is US birthright citizenship and ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Why Vivek Ramaswamy is ditching Trump’s ‘DOGE’ commission led by Elon Musk
Hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, Vivek Ramaswamy officially stepped down from the “Department of Government Efficiency”MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
How continuous improvement led to a solution for a global animal health challenge
PIC's PRRS-Resistant Pig protects pigs from a devastating global swine disease. This solution provides disease resistance, creates healthier pigs, reduces the need for antibiotics and increase ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Novastone solves SME Succession Challenges with Operator-led Acquisitions
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) partners with experienced operators to reshape the future of Search Funds. NCA's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Program solves SME succession challenges, ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Hisense’s RGB LED Could Be the Future for Cheap Screens
With incredible colors, brightness, and contrast, is this a glimpse into the next 10 years of display tech?Wired - Jan. 19 -
Key events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Indian police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of a trainee doctor that led to protests
An Indian court has found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and hospital strikes last yearABC News - Jan. 18 -
Trump tariff threats fuel frontloading of trade shipments into U.S., led by China
Companies are expediting cargo shipments into the U.S. ahead of new tariffs from President-elect Trump, with Chinese trade the biggest on the move.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
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The extreme Satanist group that led a British teen to commit terror crimes
Anti-terror police warn of "immense threat" to public from extreme right-wing Satanist group 764.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Pakistan's premier welcomes World Bank's 10-year funding plan of $20 billion
Pakistan’s prime minister has welcomed the first-of-its-kind agreement with the World Bank under which his country will receive $20 billion in the next decade to invest in renewable energy, ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Mike McCarthy is out as Cowboys head coach; what led to his exit?
Dallas finished 7-10 after Jerry Jones did little in the offseason to improve the roster.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Jack Smith, Who Led Prosecutions of Trump, Resigns
Mr. Smith, a special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, had signaled that he would step down before Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Trump announces environmental advisory group led by his former consultant
President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant. “I am pleased to announce that Ed Russo, an Environmental Expert, will lead ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
2024 NFL All-Pro team announced, led by Lamar Jackson at QB
The Lions and Ravens led with four players each named first-team All-Pro.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the countryABC News - Jan. 9 -
What led to the wildfire that is engulfing the Pacific Palisades?
The Palisades Fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles and has caused catastrophic damage. NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff, born and raised in ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
What led to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced his intention to resign from the post following pressure from his party. Global News national reporter Mackenzie Gray joins "America ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
How a chef's unconventional career led him to culinary stardom
A.J. Capella has spent years as a silent creative, developing some of the top menus in New Jersey for over a decade. Now, at 35 years old, he's making a name for himself.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Agent: QB Rourke led Indiana to CFP on torn ACL
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke will undergo surgery next week to repair an ACL tear in his right knee that he played through during the 2024 season, his agent told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
How Instagram post led to a trailblazing gay ATP player
When Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva posted a loving birthday message to his boyfriend on Instagram, he did not expect the attention which followed.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
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 - Jan. 3 -
Quincy Wilson's world
This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies
A court in southeastern Bangladesh has rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groupsABC News - Jan. 2 -
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
