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These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

French police arrest three Algerians for making alleged violent statements on social media

Police in France have arrested three Algerians, described by authorities as social media influencers, who are accused of posting videos inciting violence

ABC News - Jan. 6

Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria

The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Austria’s far-right Freedom party tasked with forming coalition government

Austrian president asks anti-migration, pro-Kremlin FPÖ to begin negotiations with conservative ÖVP. Austria’s president has tasked the anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party (FPÖ) with holding ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Sonic The Hedgehog Film Franchise Races Past $1 Billion At The Box Office

Paramount Pictures has announced that the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. The movie franchise--based on Sega's long-running video game ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Tulip Siddiq refers herself to government adviser on ministerial standards

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he retains confidence in the City minister

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Austrian far-right leader meets president, likely to be asked to form government

Austrian Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl is meeting the country’s president as expectations mount that he will be tasked with trying to form a new government, which would be the first led by the ...

ABC News - Jan. 6

FBI probing Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo

Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.

CBS News - Jan. 5

In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past

Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Game Notes: Red Wings Score Statement Victory in Winnipeg

Observations from the Red Wings' 4–2 win over the NHL-leading Jets—from a dominant first period to Moritz Seider's dominance in closeout time

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025

The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Germany's pro-business FDP want to govern with conservatives

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade

Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win

Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that extended their winning streak to a ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Friends From Debrina Kawam’s Happy Past Aghast After Subway Burning

Debbie Kawam, as she was known in high school, was a cheerleader and a sunny presence. As the decades went on, she fell into an abyss.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul

Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4

U.S. Government to Award $306 Million for Bird Flu Monitoring

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 61 human bird flu cases in the U.S. since April.

Inc. - Jan. 3

TikTok and Government Clash in Last Round of Supreme Court Briefs

The briefs, filed a week before oral arguments, offered sharply differing accounts of China’s influence over the site and the role of the First Amendment.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation

DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government

Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - Jan. 3

Tulip Siddiq was given London flat by developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government

UK City minister still owns King’s Cross property she was handed in 2004

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Poland's government drafts evacuations plans in event of natural disasters and military threats

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

New Orleans attacker's past and House to hold speaker vote: Morning Rundown

Mike Johnson fights to maintain his role as House Speaker.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis

Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problems

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Venezuela's government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition's presidential candidate

Venezuela’s government has announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Ohio State Makes Championship Statement With 41-21 Win Over Oregon

The Buckeyes, who started the Rose Bowl with 34 straight points, ended the Ducks’ undefeated season.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern

The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.

BBC News - Jan. 2

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report

Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research. Chinese government hackers breached the US ...