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Thanksgiving air travel peaks; Senate finds 5 U.S. airlines made billions from junk fees
Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day at the airports for those doing Thanksgiving travel this week. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, a newly released Senate report shows a number of U.S. airlines ...Top stories - CBS News - 23 hours ago -
The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apartTech - ABC News - November 3 -
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
The November supermoon will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekendTech - ABC News - November 14 -
Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak
Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
The Star-Spangled Banner — politics and sport deliver ‘peak anthem’ in the US
A melody written in London in 1773 is essential at election rallies, while elite pop stars sing it at the Super BowlBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
The Star-Spangled Banner — politics and sport deliver ‘peak anthem’ in the US
A melody written in London in 1773 is essential at election rallies, while elite pop stars sing it at the Super BowlWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
Top climber dies in fall on Nepal peak after making historic ascent
"I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded," Ondrej Huserka's climbing partner said in an emotional Facebook post.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Leonids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak
The event produces some of the year’s fastest meteors, although the nearly full moon may make them challenging to spot.Science - The New York Times - November 15 -
How to see Leonid meteor shower as it peaks on Sunday night
The Leonid meteor shower will peak late on Sunday night into early Monday but will the weather allow for good viewing?Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Blossoms on the gorilla that helped them reach 'the peak of our powers'
The band scored a hit album named after an 8ft fibreglass gorilla and are finishing a sold-out tour.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom
Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progressWorld - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Top trader Vitol eyeing metals market as global oil demand set to peak in 10 years, CEO signals
In contrast to the eventual decline of the crude industry, metals business is going to witness a "great deal of growth," CEO Russell Hardy said.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Peak Jokic, Westbrook’s revival, the undefeated Cavaliers & NBA injury madness | Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic's struggles with the Dallas ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
Merger activity is down 40% from its peak. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees a ‘big unlock’ ahead.
The future could see more megamergers, middle-market deals and initial public offerings.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Child care cost as much as rent for many families at inflation’s peak, new data shows
Many families have been effectively cutting a second rent check to send their kids to day care, according to new data from the Department of Labor.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
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Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate
After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republicans won the Senate
How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Senate Democrat: Trump wants to 'subjugate' GOP senators with Gaetz appointment
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) suggested President-elect Trump appointing former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the head of the Justice Department (DOJ) is somewhat of a power play against ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Montana could decide control of Senate
Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers
Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.Politics - Politico - November 5 -
Schiff wins California Senate race
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Cantwell wins Washington Senate race
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is projected to win a fifth term representing Washington state in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cantwell, the chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
GOP wins back control of the Senate
The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump
“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo
The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Republicans retake control of US Senate
Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows
The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisisWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount
Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
John Thune Rises to the Senate Top
The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be the leader himself.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat
Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation's preeminent battlegrounds, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to the party's margins after it took ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Australian senator censured for heckling King
Lidia Thorpe has been rebuked by the Senate for yelling "not my King" during a protest last month.Top stories - BBC News - November 18
