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Government minister Tulip Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties

Siddiq, whose role includes tackling corruption in UK financial markets, has been named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.

BBC News - Jan. 13

News Outlets Take Unusual Steps to Prepare for Onslaught From Trump

Media organizations are preparing for what they fear will be a legal and political onslaught from the new administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.

A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

With the L.A. Fires Still Raging, Baby Care Brands Are Stepping Up to Help Parents in Need

Several startups have mobilized—and collaborated—to get necessary supplies into the hands of fire-impacted caregivers.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Supreme Court turns away challenge to Maryland handgun license regime

The Supreme Court let Maryland’s handgun licensing regime stand, turning away a long-running Second Amendment challenge in a brief order issued Monday. A group of gun owners, a gun rights group ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline

Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violations

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Former FBI director Wray says he stepped down as Trump ‘intended to make a change’

Former FBI director Christopher Wray said he stepped down because it was clear President-elect Trump “intended to make a change” with the agency. “My decision to retire from the FBI, I have to tell ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Rahm Emanuel steps down as Japan ambassador ahead of Trump inauguration

President Biden’s ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, will leave his position in Tokyo on Monday and return to the U.S., a traditional changing of the guard ahead of the swearing-in of a new ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Liatu King scores 23 points as No. 3 Notre Dame pulls away late to beat Clemson 67-58

No. 3 Notre Dame held on to beat Clemson 67-58 on January 12 without AP Preseason All-American guard Hannah Hidalgo.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

There’s Still Time for Off-Season Moves, but Some M.L.B. Teams Are Steps Ahead

There are still a number of difference-making free agents on the board and likely some significant trades still to come.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood

Beatification ceremony for Clare Crockett, former party girl from Derry, draws more than 100 people to Madrid. A nun from Northern Ireland who was killed in an earthquake while she was teaching ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Friedrich pulls away for 4-man bobsled win, US finishes 3rd in team luge relay

Francesco Friedrich got the 85th World Cup bobsled victory of his career Sunday, dominating the second heat to win a four-man race

ABC News - Jan. 12

How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims

As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.

CBS News - Jan. 11

California communities step up to help fire victims

As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Hershey CEO Michele Buck to Step Down in 2026

Hershey’s board has appointed a special committee to assist in the search for a new CEO.

Inc. - Jan. 11

Take these steps to set financial goals for your family in 2025 — and reach them

How you and your partner can make saving easier, spending harder, and teamwork second nature.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

David Moyes returns as Everton manager after almost 12 years away

Scot signs two-and-a-half-year deal to succeed Dyche ‘It’s great to be back – I didn’t hesitate’ Analysis: TFG believes Moyes can restore lost values David Moyes has been appointed Everton’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

For Notre Dame's Riley Leonard, it was about the ring, not money. Now he waits for title-game opponent

Riley Leonard concedes he gave a lot of different answers when people asked him why he entered the transfer portal after last season and chose Notre Dame.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Digested week: Put away the hot wax and don’t eat your Christmas tree | Lucy Mangan

Never trust a hippy selling pine-flavoured butter. Plus, a watch that finally explains it all. The AFSCA (Belgium’s federal agency for ensuring food supply chain safety – but of course you knew ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Jonathan David's time to move away from Lille is now: Why Canada star could use fresh start

Ligue 1-based Canadian star is understandably a target for big European sides as his contract runs down

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Sources: Barça VP steps down over Nike deal

Barcelona vice president Juli Guiu has stepped down over discrepancies relating to the club's new deal with Nike, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Starmer and Macron agree to step up fight against people smugglers

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage

Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months

ABC News - Jan. 10

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns from injury, leads Irish to comeback win in Orange Bowl vs. Penn State

Leonard felt 'wobbly' after a big hit, but led the Irish comeback after clearing concussion protocol

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

College Football Playoff: Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard briefly leaves Orange Bowl win in second quarter

The back of Leonard's head appeared to hit the turf after he was hit.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

ND's Leonard clears protocol, back for 2nd half

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard started the second half of Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State after clearing concussion protocol at halftime, coach Marcus Freeman ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

'I don't have very good juke moves': Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard is so hard to tackle

The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Kawhi Leonard away from Clippers to be with family forced to evacuate Los Angeles area fires

He did not play Wednesday night in Denver, it's unknown if he will miss more time.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets

Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Migrant exploitation is a progressive issue. That’s why we will now take the toughest steps ever to stop it | David Lammy

Our new sanctions regime targets those profiting from irregular migration and organised immigration crime. We must be focused and smart. In January 1946, the foreign secretary, Ernest Bevin, stared ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

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