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12:30 Report — House debates next steps in shutdown fight
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Wednesday. Christmas is a week from today! That feels like a perfect excuse for a peppermint mocha or another festive hot drink. Things are pretty chaotic on Capitol ...The Hill - 14h -
Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis
Study finds 9,000-year-old remains in Americas hold genomes of bacteria family that causes disease. After the French king Charles VIII invaded Italy in 1494, an unknown and disfiguring disease ...The Guardian - 16h -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination sparks debate about fluoride in water
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has brought back a debate about fluoride in drinking water that many thought was ...CBS News - 1d -
FDA debates ban on Red Dye No. 3 amid cancer concerns
Food safety advocates have pushed for decades to outlaw Red No. 3, an artificial dye linked to potential cancer risks. California will be the first state to restrict its use in foods starting in ...CBS News - 1d -
Musk’s attack on F-35s fuels debate over expensive fighter jets
Defence groups and military face questions over piloted aircraft at a time when drones are playing a bigger role in aerial combatFinancial Times - 2d -
Will Trump's success spark a harder stance on immigration in Europe?
Donald Trump's victory has sent shockwaves through Europe, as political elites grapple with the implications of his anti-migrant stance and the growing momentum of populist and right-wing parties, ...The Hill - 2d -
German position on Israel-Gaza debate ‘putting artists off’ film festival
Berlinale head, Tricia Tuttle, says some artists fear criticism of Israeli actions will be condemned as antisemitism. A polarised debate about Gaza in Germany is leading some artists to shun one of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Nicola Sturgeon rues descent into ‘toxic’ debate on topics such as equal marriage
Former first minister marks 10th anniversary of legislation in Scotland with call for vigilance over polarisation. The “civilised” debate that led to the legalisation of equal marriage in Scotland ...The Guardian - 3d -
Thousands of East Coast drone sightings spark mystery
Thousands of drone sightings along the East Coast have ignited a mystery. Security agencies are challenged with answering why clusters of drones have been reported over at least seven states. Ali ...CBS News - 4d -
African electricity debate pits speed against scale
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growthFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump downplays transgender bathroom debate as the issue rips through Congress
President-elect Donald Trump said he agrees with incoming Rep. Sarah McBride — who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress — that lawmakers should focus on more important issues ...NBC News - 6d -
Why the EU debate on outsourcing solutions for migration is not going away
Also in this newsletter: Poland seizes the moment to push for EU defence spendingFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Evening Report — CEO killing ignites new culture debate
{beacon} Evening Report © Benjamin B. Braun/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette CEO killing puts spotlight on violence, health industry THE BRAZEN KILLING of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited a ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems
Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Germany's one million Syrians at centre of fierce debate over their future
Some politicians question the future of Syrian refugees, with migration the big issue in February elections.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Debate Over Hegseth’s Fitness Highlights a Gender Divide in the Senate
As many of the Senate’s Republican men dismiss allegations against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, only a small group of G.O.P. women have voiced even a hint of ...The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
In Penny Verdict, a Flashpoint in the Debate Over Crime and Mental Illness
A New York jury acquitted Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely. Republican politicians hailed the verdict. But some New Yorkers found it deeply disturbing.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
2025 Golden Globes nominations announced
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol
Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Why Alabama Is at the Center of the Biggest Debate in College Football
The Crimson Tide could be the highest-ranked team left out of the College Football Playoff field, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
The NASA-SpaceX launch to Titan sparks dreams of colonization
It turns out that the moon of Saturn has certain advantages for future space colonists not present on the moon or Mars.The Hill - Dec. 8 -
A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame
Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump nominates Brandon Judd as ambassador to Chile
President-elect Trump plans to nominate ex-president of the border patrol union, Brandon Judd, as his ambassador to Chile. “I have personally known and worked with Brandon over the past nine ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive
Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination
Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed
Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense appears doomed despite his fiery declaration that he’s “not going anywhere,” Republicans on Capitol Hill told The Hill on Thursday. “I ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate
Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Earthquake off California sparks tsunami warning
A tsunami warning was issued Thursday for the coast of Oregon and Northern California, according to the National Weather Service's (NWS) tsunami tracking site. The weather service issued an update ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
13+ impractical gifts to spark joy
We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination
Pete Hegseth is not the first.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC chair
President-elect Trump has nominated former Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Paul Atkins to replace outgoing chair Gary Gensler when he departs on Inauguration Day. “Paul is a proven ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
12:30 Report — Trump’s nomination headaches
{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The 2025 House calendar was released this morning. Now you can start planning your year, Hill folks and journalists. Here’s what’s happening ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Carville: Tucker Carlson driving controversial Trump nominations
Democratic strategist James Carville said he thinks the person with the most influence over President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominations is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Carville joined ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Inside the Supreme Court Justices’ Ethics Debate
In private meetings and memos, the justices made new rules for themselves — then split on whether they could, or should, be enforced.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3