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Live updates: McConnell won't seek eighth term; Senate advances Kash Patel nomination

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will not seek reelection in 2026, he announced on the chamber floor Thursday, bringing an end to the longest-serving Senate leader’s political career. “Seven times, my ...

The Hill - 2h

Thornton leads Ohio State against Nebraska

Ohio State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Bruce Thornton scored 31 points in the Buckeyes' 73-70 victory over the Maryland Terrapins

ABC News - Feb. 8

Modi’s BJP Leads in Elections in Delhi Region

Control of the assembly in New Delhi is set to change hands, a feat that eluded the Indian prime minister’s Bharatiya Janata Party for nearly three decades.

The New York Times - Feb. 9

Leading LIV Golf player to get spot in The Open

The leading LIV Golf League player not already exempt for this year's Open Championship will gain entry to the field for Royal Portrush.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Why Micron’s stock is leading the chip sector’s decline

Micron CFO Mark Murphy mentioned various factors that could weigh on margins for next quarter, but he also said that period should mark the low point.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead USDA

The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture as the chamber kept up its intense pace to confirm President Trump's choices to head his ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

Hagan Scotten, Adams’s Lead Prosecutor, Quits Defiantly

Hagan Scotten told Justice Department officials that he would not be party to a political prosecution. He was the latest in a succession of federal prosecutors to quit.

The New York Times - 5d

Bayern keep 8pt lead after draw with Leverkusen

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had to survive some relentless pressing from champions Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 0-0 draw in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday and maintain their ...

ESPN - 4d

Oscars flashback: Javier Bardem leads Spain to victory

The actor's work in 'The Sea Inside,' a film based on the real quadriplegic who fought for decades for the right to end his life, led to the foreign language Oscar.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

How to Lead With Confidence in a Fast-Changing World

No matter what the headlines hold, your most powerful task as a leader is to keep a firm footing under you.

Inc. - 3d

Elon Musk Is Leading a ‘Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government’

His mandate under President Trump “truly is unprecedented in U.S. history.”

The New York Times - 2d

FirstFT: Bolsonaro charged with leading coup plot

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump calls for Ukraine elections and China’s holdings of Treasuries fall

Financial Times - 1d

Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid

President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.

CBS News - Feb. 7

'Southern Charm' reality star announces bid for South Carolina governor

Bravo's “Southern Charm” reality TV star and former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced his South Carolina gubernatorial bid for 2026. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Donalds on rumored Florida gubernatorial bid: ‘We’ll see what happens’

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) teased Friday that he may throw his hat into the ring to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “We’ll see what happens,” he told fellow guest Puck's Tara Palmeri ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce

Move comes after Donald Trump threatened both with tariffs

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Dominant Eagles defense ends Chiefs' 3-peat bid

The Eagles rode a dominant defensive performance to a 40-22 Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.

ESPN - Feb. 10

EU watchdog warns of resistance to Brussels’ bid to slash red tape

Esma chair says national pushback to harmonising rules risks undermining its push to become a European SEC

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Iceland bid to join EU should not be driven by Trump fears, says PM

Kristrún Frostadóttir favours restarting talks for economic reasons and not in reaction to US president’s Arctic sabre-rattling

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Ecuador’s President Faces Runoff After Falling Short in Re-Election Bid

President Daniel Noboa, who is known for his aggressive law-and-order policies, failed to win a majority of votes in his re-election bid on Sunday.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Maeda can face Bayern Munich as Celtic win bid to reduce ban

Celtic winger Daizen Maeda is free to face Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg after a two-match ban was reduced.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of nearly $100bn for OpenAI

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and co-founder, responded that he would not accept and offered to buy X instead. Elon Musk escalated his feud with OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday. The ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

ChatGPT boss says no thanks to Elon Musk-led $97bn bid

The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily

More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Fans bid farewell to Denis Law at United star's funeral

More than 1,000 fans gathered at Old Trafford to pay their respects to the Manchester United legend.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Sam Altman, Elon Musk feud over OpenAI bid

Sam Altman is reacting to Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI. This comes as a global race to dominate the artificial intelligence space grows. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Sam Altman Dismisses Elon Musk’s Bid to Buy OpenAI in Letter to Staff

OpenAI’s CEO claims the company has yet to receive an official offer from Elon Musk’s team, sources say.

Wired - Feb. 11

Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to immediately reinstate funding freeze

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Justice Department's request to pause a judge's order while it challenges the order in court.

NBC News - Feb. 12

How Elon Musk $97.4 billion bid complicates matters for OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed a $97.4 billion takeover bid led by rival Elon Musk, but the unsolicited offer could complicate Altman’s push to transform the maker of ChatGPT into a for-profit ...

ABC News - Feb. 11

More than 100 sites across England bid to become ‘new towns’

Sir Keir Starmer claims some will be under construction by end of the current parliament

Financial Times - Feb. 12

OpenAI Questions Rationale of Elon Musk’s Bid to Control the Company

The company answered the billionaire’s offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Honda rules out hostile bid for Nissan after merger talks collapse

Nissan had bristled at proposal to turn it into a Honda subsidiary

Financial Times - Feb. 13

Musk will withdraw OpenAI bid if ChatGPT maker stays nonprofit, lawyers say

OpenAI was initially founded as a nonprofit in 2015, and later converted to a "capped profit" model in 2019.

CNBC - Feb. 13

Musk Says He’ll Withdraw $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI on 1 Condition

Elon Musk and Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, have a long-running feud.

Inc. - Feb. 13

Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs in bid to "ensure fairness" on trade

America's trading partners keep their markets to closed to U.S. exports, White House says in ordering up plan to impose global tariffs.

CBS News - 6d

An Ambitious Prosecutor Quits Rather Than Do Trump’s Bidding

Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s interim U.S. attorney, built a life on conservative values and amassed a daunting resume. On Thursday, she took a stand against the Justice Department where she had ...

The New York Times - 6d