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Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor
Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Tony Blair: There were no rules that he really abided by
The former prime minister remembers the moment in the 2001 general election campaign when John Prescott punched a member of the public.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott
The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Tony Blair Institute falls to $2.2mn loss as staff costs mount
Think-tank founded by former PM reports rising sales but 60% jump in operating expenses last yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
AI may displace 3m jobs but long-term losses ‘relatively modest’, says Tony Blair’s thinktank
Rise in unemployment in low hundreds of thousands as technology creates roles, Tony Blair Institute suggests. Artificial intelligence could displace between 1m and 3m private sector jobs in the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
John Prescott, pugnacious deputy U.K. prime minister to Tony Blair, dies at 86
John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain’s Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, has died aged 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said on Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Picking an Attorney General
Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist, Matt Gaetz, to lead the Justice Department. But his confirmation is not a sure thing.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Trump's FCC pick
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What to know about Trump's FCC pick President-elect Trump tapped Brendan Carr to be the next chair of ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump's Treasury pick search
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump mulls new Treasury options, Commerce pick President-elect Trump is ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
The New Pick for Attorney General
Also, New York’s congestion tolls were approved. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
Trump stuns with Gaetz, Gabbard picks
President-elect Trump stunned Washington with two controversial picks to lead important law enforcement and intelligence roles in his administration, tapping Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump's Rubio pick divides Republicans
Tensions are brewing over President-elect Trump’s move to tap Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as secretary of State, with some of the president-elect’s allies voicing concerns about the pick. ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picksTop stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Donald Trump’s alarming picks for government
The president-elect has put unswerving fealty above competence or suitabilityWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions
Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Best Class To Pick For The Campaign
Dragon Age: The Veilguard pits you against countless foes, all eager to bring doom on the lands of Thedas. Thankfully, you have a lot of tricks up your sleeve, since you get to choose from three ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Peterson, nation's No. 1 SG recruit, picks Kansas
Darryn Peterson, who is ranked No. 3 overall in the ESPN 100 for 2025, picked Kansas over Ohio State, Kansas State and USC.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
The pick-ups 'saving lives on the front line' in Ukraine
Donated trucks, taken in convoy from Scotland and around the UK to the war-torn country, have been involved in multiple rescues.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Who did these undecided US voters finally pick?
The BBC speaks again to a group who have struggled to pick between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
First bets: Early picks for Week 10
What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week? Here are some early picks for Week 10.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Waiver picks: These teams have the best schedules this week
A number of young prospects are on most waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues early this season. Here's who to consider adding this week.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Interactive: pick the pathways for Harris and Trump to the presidency
The FT tracks polling in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Interactive: pick the pathways for Harris and Trump to the presidency
The FT tracks polling in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Jonathan Powell picked as UK national security adviser
Former chief of staff under Tony Blair will have key role in developing British relationship with Donald TrumpBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Yankees pick up option, Boone returning in '25
Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees next season after the team exercised its contractual option for the 2025 season.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
College Football Playoff picks after Week 11
Find out which teams our reporters pick for the College Football Playoff.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump praised Rep. Elise Stefanik, a longtime House ally, as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
First bets: Early picks for NFL Week 11
What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week?Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Lily Yohannes, 17, picks USWNT over Netherlands
Ajax starlet Lily Yohannes has officially opted to represent the United States women's national team, the 17-year-old announced in a social media post on Monday.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
How will Democrats handle Trump's Cabinet picks?
What do Donald Trump's moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join "America Decides" to discuss.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick to lead the EPA?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Late Night Weighs In on Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Jimmy Kimmel called President-elect Trump’s choices thus far “a real cast of no character.”Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
No. 1 Pick Caleb Williams Is Struggling. It’s Not Entirely a Surprise.
Some of the Bears’ issues have been predictable, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 12