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Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
USWNT vs. Netherlands prediction, odds, start time: Dec. 3, 2024 international friendly picks by proven expert
Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Tuesday's Netherlands vs. USWNT international friendlyCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Big Ten Championship prediction: Penn State vs. Oregon - Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, trends, and stats
Big Ten Championship Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon DucksYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32
Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest Book Club pick: "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan
Oprah Winfrey unveils her latest Book Club selection, "Small Things Like These," a powerful story set in 1985 Ireland. She and author Claire Keegan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the book.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
2025 NFL Draft, race for No. 1 pick: Jets' Aaron Rodgers will help determine where teams select
Rodgers will play a factor in where several teams draftCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Broncos beat Browns in wild Monday Night Football game with two pick sixes; Projecting tonight's CFP Rankings
Nik Bonitto and Ja'Quan McMillian had pick sixes for DenverCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
NY Democrat: Patel picked to 'weaponize' government against Trump enemies
New York Rep. Dan Goldman (D) warned that some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks will be used to "weaponize" the government, specifically mentioning Kash Patel, who was ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'
Oprah Winfrey has her next book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the dayABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren't any concerns’
President-elect Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said that the team isn’t concerned with the pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, amid controversial reports about him emerging in recent days. ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump's defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing new misconduct allegations after previous allegations of sexual assault. CBS News confirmed Hegseth was forced to ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Scaramucci on Kash Patel pick: 'I don‘t think the expectation is that he‘s going to get through'
Ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci compared President-elect Trump's pick of Kash Patel to lead the FBI to the fate of former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) nomination as attorney ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump FCC chair pick talks how to 'smash the censorship cartel'
Carr's pick is teeing the FCC up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has accused of “censoring” conservative views.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel gets lukewarm reception from GOP senators
President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to take over as FBI director — effectively firing current FBI Director Christopher Wray, who still has three years left in his 10-year term — has ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy
Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-LagoMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Broncos beat Browns as Jameis Winston throws for 497 yards … and two pick-sixes
Cleveland Browns 32–41 Denver Broncos Jerry Jeudy has 235 receiving yards in losing effort Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel faces rocky path to US Senate approval
Nominee has vowed to dismantle ‘deep state’ and is an admirer of QAnon conspiracy theoryFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
425 Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Picked by Our Experts (2024) | WIRED
Missed out on Black Friday? Deals are still going strong—some are even better. These are the best Cyber Monday deals we've found.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Who is Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI?
Kash Patel, one of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters, is his pick to lead the FBI. If confirmed by the Senate, Patel has vowed to overhaul the agency. Chris Piehota, retired FBI ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador
The billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
New misconduct claims against Trump pick Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the world's most powerful military, is facing new questions amid reports that he was forced out at two veterans groups because of alleged ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Trump Picks Warren Stephens, Billionaire Investment Banker, for U.K. Ambassador
Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and ...The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump's Defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Defense, was investigated in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks Arkansas banker Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Executive donated to president-elect’s campaign but his family’s bank was once associated with the ClintonsFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Matthew Stafford suffers lateral ankle sprain and Rams add former first-round pick
Matthew Stafford suffers a lateral ankle sprain in the Rams' victory over the Saints and the Rams add depth at cornerback with signing of former No. 1 pick.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Broncos vs. Browns where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, odds, pick for 'MNF' game
Denver looks to hold on to an AFC wild-card spotCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms
President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump’s CDC Pick, Wasn’t on Anyone’s Radar
But over the years, the former congressman’s views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
How Chairish Made the Circular Economy Work for Secondhand Furniture
The home furnishings marketplace has nailed the formula for scalability in a tricky category.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director
Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
NFL DFS, Broncos vs. Browns: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks for Monday Night Football
Daily Fantasy millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL DFS picks for Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos on MNFCBS Sports - Dec. 2
