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How Old Is Too Old to Be President? Democrats Still Don’t Want to Say.
At a gathering of Democratic governors, many were reluctant to discuss the issue that sank President Biden’s campaign: age. Others are ready for a Gen X president.The New York Times - 6d -
Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner
BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.BBC News - 6d -
Jay-Z denies rape allegations involving 13-year-old girl
A civil suit filed in October now includes Jay-Z in the list of defendants. The music mogul, who has denied the allegations, is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl back in 2000. CBS News New ...CBS News - 6d -
Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old in 2000 with Diddy
The amended complaint identifies Jay-Z as "Celebrity A," who was accused of raping the 13-year-old while "Celebrity B," a female, watched.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
A Century-Old Law’s Aftershocks Are Still Felt at the Supreme Court
In 1925, Congress let the justices choose the cases they would decide. That change “continues to prompt political contention and crisis,” a scholar argues.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers’ Deferred Deals Infuse New Cash Into Old Tactic
DALLAS — The last time we saw the Los Angeles Dodgers, they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 5 and the World Series over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Since then, they’ve been ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California
A 70-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a 1983 murder in Southern California, police said.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry
A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
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'I'm just a kid' - 16-year-old breaks 200m record in 20.04secs
Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout enters the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200 metres.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’
Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgroundsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
'It’s an old person's drink.' Is Britain's love for tea cooling off?
Experts say tea has been in decline for years as younger people prefer alternatives.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Finding beauty in old makeup: the comeback of vintage cosmetics
A growing passion has seen people part with thousands for antique compacts, lipsticks and perfumes. Serena Smith meets the collectors seeking yesteryear’s glamour. Deep into my nightly TikTok ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm
The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
The Commanders inch closer to possibly bringing back their old logo
Alumni merchandise with old logo will go on sale later this month.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Trump campaign paid law firm employing RFK Jr. weeks after he endorsed Trump
Weeks after Robert F. Kennedy Jr.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Executives seek more protection after killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson, says risk management firm Kroll
High-level corporate officers are seeking additional security protection after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in New York, top risk management firm says.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds
Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Parents caused death of three-year-old boy found buried in garden
Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in a severely malnourished state following a respiratory infection.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales
China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms
The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Old Photos Tell the Story of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest
Clashes during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law echoed the military’s actions during an earlier political crisis that lasted longer and turned deadly.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration
Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaignABC News - Dec. 4 -
Here’s How Security Firms Say Execs Should Protect Themselves After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s tragic shooting set off alarm bells in the business world. Here’s how security firms are responding.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignABC News - Dec. 4 -
Germany’s car sector layoffs could fill skill shortages in mid-cap firms, Deutsche Bank CEO says
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing said layoffs in car manufacturers including Volkswagen could help fill labor shortages in medium sized firmsMarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
U.S. officials are urging telecommunication companies to boost network security following a Chinese hacking operation that gave officials in Beijing access to the private texts and phone ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player
Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV GolfABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud
Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Audit firms sharpen knives for oversight panel under Trump
Threat to accounting board is greatest since it was created in the wake of the Enron audit scandal, accounting veterans sayFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Talent agency Gersh acquires sports representation firm You First in major expansion
Beverly Hills talent agency Gersh will acquire Madrid-based sports representation firm You First, marking an entry into the business of working with athletes.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft faces £1 billion lawsuit in UK for allegedly overcharging rival cloud firms' customers
Microsoft was accused of unfairly overcharging customers of rival cloud companies including Amazon, Google and Alibaba Cloud in a U.K. lawsuit filed Tuesday.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
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Ex-paddleboard firm owner in court after deaths
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after four people died.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Old convictions are holding too many back
Criminal records should be reformed to offer employers a better, fairer way to assess potential hiresFinancial Times - Dec. 3