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Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up
Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.BBC News - 6h -
Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests
Ryan Reynolds has treated Wrexham’s locals to an early Christmas present on his latest trip to north Wales and he brought another Hollywood celebrity along for the rideABC News - 1d -
Rayner to promise ‘devolution by default’ in speech to local leaders
The Deputy Prime Minister will vow to push power out of Whitehall and into the hands of people with ‘skin in the game’.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
The Major Bill Belichick Twist That Didn’t Come to Fruition
Belichick took great pleasure in torturing the New York Jets over his years as the Patriots coach. But his deal with U.N.C. takes the cake.The New York Times - 1d -
Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests
Ryan Reynolds has treated Wrexham’s locals to an early Christmas present on his latest trip to north Wales and he brought another Hollywood celebrity along for the rideABC News - 1d -
Latest details in Russia's major attack on Ukrainian infrastructure
Ukraine says Russia has launched one of its largest strikes against the country's energy infrastructure since the war began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Kremlin fired dozens of ...CBS News - 2d -
District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government
Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayorsFinancial Times - 2d -
NJ rep wants approval for state, local authorities to 'safely take down drones'
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) called for federal law enforcement agencies, led by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, to authorize state and local authorities to “safety take down drones” ...The Hill - 2d -
Major Palworld Update Feybreak Is Arriving On December 23
Palworld 's next major update is arriving on December 23, bringing with it a brand-new island to explore. The update will also add new Pals, a new faction leader, weapons, buildings, new mechanics, ...GameSpot - 2d -
A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York
Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or ...The New York Times - 3d -
As New Jersey’s drone mystery deepens, local officials demand answers
The New Jersey drones, which are not “hobbyist,” but commercial-grade devices, according to many officials, have sparked concerns over privacy and security.NBC News - 3d -
WarnerBros. Discovery announces major corporate restructure
Media conglomerate WarnerBros. Discovery (WBD) announced a major restructuring of its business on Thursday, splitting its linear and streaming arms into two separate companies as it eyes potential ...The Hill - 3d -
As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses
More than 600,000 people annually visit Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town of Rovaniemi in FinlandABC News - 3d -
Clashes erupt between Somalia's federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
Clashes have erupted in a southern town in Somalia between the country’s federal government forces and regional troops of the state of Jubbaland amid escalating tensions over a disputed regional ...ABC News - 4d -
Biden calls Trump tariff approach 'a major mistake'
The president delivered remarks drawing a sharp contrast between his four years in office and President-elect Donald Trump’s past and future terms.ABC News - 4d -
California child drank raw milk before possible bird flu infection: Local health officials
A California child with a suspected bird flu infection drank raw milk before getting sick, local health officials said. A Marin County child last month presented to a local emergency department ...The Hill - 4d -
Malibu fire intensifies as local celebrities and students evacuate
Crews in Southern California are battling a fast-moving wildfire, powered by Santa Ana winds and tearing through parts of Malibu, forcing residents and Pepperdine University students to evacuate. ...NBC News - 4d -
Malibu fire rages on as famous locals evacuate and college students shelter
Strong winds continue to fuel the fast-moving, 3,000-acre Malibu wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced authorities to issue evacuation orders to around 20,000 people in Los Angeles County, ...NBC News - 4d -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - 5d -
Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant
If successful, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world, with more than $25 billion in combined revenue.The New York Times - 6d -
Man killed by tree during storm named locally
Councillors and family members name the man who died when a tree fell on to his car.BBC News - 6d -
Syrian Rebels' Lightning Offensive Zeroes In on Major City
Some Arab officials are urging President Bashar al-Assad to leave the country as a battle for Homs looms.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Starmer to launch major government spending review
Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Republicans just won a permanent Senate majority
The loss of the Senate by the Democratic Party may lead to a permanent Republican Senate, limiting the enactment of broad campaign promises, entrenching the perception of dysfunction in Washington, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
As U.K. clamps down on North Sea production, Shell and Equinor to merge operations there
With the U.K. government clamping down on production from the North Sea, Shell and Equinor on Thursday said they would merge their oil and gas operations.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
China’s shift to local chips gains momentum from latest US export controls
Industry associations urge companies to switch, saying US semiconductors are ‘no longer safe or reliable’Financial Times - Dec. 5 -
Major war could destroy army in six months, minister warns
The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority
With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Burchett says he's willing to break with tiny GOP majority 'if it’s morally correct'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said, when it comes to his morals, he is willing to break with the narrow Republican majority in the House on some legislation. “If it’s morally correct, if it’s ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case
The Supreme Court is weighing whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
What to Know About the Chaos in South Korea, and a Major Trans Rights Case
Plus, how money to protect pandas is really spent.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority
Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House, with Democrats flipping one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with even less margin for error.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
BlackRock Acquires HPS, a Major Lender of Private Credit
The world’s largest investor is buying HPS, a major provider of private credit, for $12 billion.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama
Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forcesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Doctors call for major incident as hospital 'unsafe'
Documents show one patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was left in the back of an ambulance for six hours with a fractured hip.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Alleged Switch 2 Accessories Are Now Available To Buy--With A Major Asterisk
With Nintendo set to announce the Switch 2 , or whatever it's called, in just a few months, at least one retailer has already begun selling alleged accessories for it. There are some major ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - Dec. 2