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Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for opting out of Independence Bowl

The Sun Belt has fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl last month

ABC News - 4h

Detroit mayor calls for unity in independent run for governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime member of the Democratic Party, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his run for Michigan governor as an independent.

NBC News - 8h

GDC reveals finalists for the 27th Independent Games Festival

The Independent Games Festival revealed the nominees for its upcoming awards event, with Consume Me and Despelote leading in nominations.

VentureBeat - 8h

Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for not playing in Independence Bowl

Marshall backed out of the game because so many players entered the transfer portal after coach Charles Huff's departure.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host

Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities

ABC News - 16h

Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for 'detrimental' decision to opt out of Independence Bowl

Marshall opted out of the Independence Bowl vs. Army last month

CBS Sports - 10h

Former FEMA director to Congress: 'Give it back its independent agency status,' direct access to president

Former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct ...

The Hill - 1d

Garland stresses importance of 'independent Justice Department' in farewell speech

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Department of Justice and emphasized the importance of the department's independence and reflected on his years of service.

NBC News - 1d

Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia

Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi faces questions over DOJ independence

Senators will on Wednesday begin their public deliberations over Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department, former Florida state Attorney General Pam Bondi.

NBC News - 2d

Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.

The New York Times - 3d

As it happened: Australian Open Day 2

After rain interrupted the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, the weather was more favourable for Day 2, and the action didn't disappoint, either.

ESPN - 4d

Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump's Talk of Buying Greenland Energizes Island's Independence Movement

Many in the sprawling Danish territory don’t want to sell to the U.S., but they are open to the idea of a closer relationship.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week's wildfires. In ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier

Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic island

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘The independence movement has proven itself resilient’

The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return

Financial Times - Jan. 10

‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence

Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase . Ishmael Toroama’s life has been dominated by a single ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth

Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Open auditions to be America’s 51st state

The U.S. already has 50 states — and all of them are less of a mess than Canada or Britain.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football's historic and now modern behemoth

It was some combination of religion, a grudge involving Knute Rockne and a rival, and maybe the simple time-honored notion that some people just don’t like Notre Dame

ABC News - Jan. 9

The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Panama Canal’s Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate

A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Is a 2-year CD still worth opening?

A 2-year CD can still be valuable for many savers, even at a slightly lower interest rate. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 7

GB's Jones & Harris win in Australian Open qualifying

Fran Jones and Billy Harris are through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but three more Britons were beaten.

BBC News - Jan. 7

GB's Dart and Watson win in Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Heather Watson make it through to the second round of qualifying for the Australian Open, but Dan Evans is out.

BBC News - Jan. 6

The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Some Democrats said to be open to backing RFK Jr.

A handful of Senate Democrats are said to be leaving the door open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the next Health and Human Services secretary. As preparations for confirmation ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Eye Opener: Winter storm to hit much of U.S.

Millions of Americans are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast. ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain

ABC News - Jan. 4

3 CD accounts still worth opening for 2025

CD accounts can still be valuable this year, especially if you open one of these term lengths.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Greenland leader calls for independence from Denmark as Trump enters

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President-elect Trump’s comments about buying the island territory. “The Greenlandic ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Source: Chiefs open return window for CB Watson

The Chiefs opened the practice window for cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has been out with a broken ankle.

ESPN - Jan. 3

How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Is a $10,000 1-year CD worth opening for 2025?

If you can afford to temporarily part with the funds, a $10,000 1-year CD could prove valuable for 2025. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Opening a savings account? Here's what to know

Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Why you should open a gold IRA for 2025

There are multiple reasons why a gold IRA could be worth opening this year. Here are three to know now.