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What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
The Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conductedEntertainment - ABC News - November 15 -
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Boeing Will Lay Off Over 2,500 Workers Amid Turnaround Effort
The job cuts, part of a 17,000-strong employee reduction, will hit workers in Washington, Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri.Business - Inc. - November 19 -
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders effort to block arms sales to Israel
Moves to advance three resolutions, which would have halted recent sale of $20bn in US weapons to Israel, all failed. The US Senate has blocked legislation that would have halted the sale of some ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
Flight ban strains humanitarian efforts and frustrates Haitians trying to fly home
December usually brings travelers into Haiti, but a ban on flights has halted plans for holiday gatherings and for anyone trying to deliver food, medicine and other aid.Top stories - NBC News - November 21 -
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Israelis rally around war effort after ICC’s Netanyahu warrant
Decision to seek prime minister’s arrest provokes rare display of unity in politically polarised countryBusiness - Financial Times - November 22 -
Trump is trying to control Congress. Republicans are quietly pushing back.
Republicans opted to quietly push back rather than vocally denounce a questionable Cabinet pick. Look out for that same strategy when it comes to spending and other nominees.Politics - Politico - 6 days ago -
'Soft' served: Giants players rip effort after loss
Several Giants players said the team played "soft" in a 30-7 blowout loss at home to the Buccaneers.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Menendez brothers' bid to be freed: Judge delays next month's resentencing hearing
Erik and Lyle Menendez’s efforts to reduce their life-without-parole prison terms have been in limbo after the ouster earlier this month of Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor, who recommended a ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Prosecutors drop election interference and documents cases against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith dismisses the two federal criminal cases before president-elect’s inauguration. US politics – live updates Special counsel prosecutors dismissed the two federal ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Trump camp rivalries come to fore over efforts to oust top adviser
Boris Epshteyn accused of asking potential administration nominees to pay monthly fee for lobbying president-elect. Internal rivalries spilled into public view on Monday as Boris Epshteyn, a top ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Tom Homan says he will jail mayor for challenging Trump's deportation efforts
Homan’s comments come after Mayor Mike Johnston said he was willing to go to jail to stop possible mass deportation efforts under the incoming Trump administration.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Judge rejects effort to stop transgender college volleyball player competing
The ruling will allow the athlete, who has played all season, to continue playing for her team.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Centrist group No Labels sues Democratic operatives over efforts to derail it
According to a lawsuit filed by No Labels, Democratic operatives attempted to sabotage it attempts to run a third-party presidential candidate, according to a lawsuit.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time
A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products ...Health - ABC News - Yesterday -
As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees
Business owners say card transaction fees are a growing monthly expense, one often passed to consumers. They’re cheering efforts to lower them.Business - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees
Business owners say card transaction fees are a growing monthly expense, one often passed to consumers. They’re cheering efforts to lower them.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
RFK Jr. could lead a Trump administration’s efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be poised to play a key health role in the next administration should Donald Trump get re-elected, according to two people close to the campaign and familiar with the plans.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort
More than a half-dozen operatives and canvassers connected to America PAC described problems at the pro-Trump door-knocking organization.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Third-party candidates could be swing-state spoilers despite strong Democrat efforts
Less than a week before Election Day, third-party candidates still present an unknown factor in key swing states where dozens of Electoral College votes are up for grabs.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war
Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort
A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other chargesTech - ABC News - November 1 -
Column: Prepare for the Big Lie 2.0: Watch how Trump started his effort to steal the 2020 election
With a middle-of-the-night press conference from the East Room of the White House, Donald Trump kicked off his effort to steal the 2020 election. It could happen again.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3 -
Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support ...Sports - ABC News - November 5 -
Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson leads effort to improve air travel for disabled passengers
The new taskforce will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia sues NCAA in effort to add another year of eligibility
Hugh Freeze might not be out of the woods yet.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations
Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
After Trump re-election, UK will lead efforts to save Cop29, says Miliband
Energy secretary says Britain must work on vital alliances with other countries following victory of climate-denier Trump. The UK must ramp up its efforts on renewable energy to foster national ...World - The Guardian - November 9