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Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements

The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.

CBS News - 1d

The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

The New York Times - 1d

California firefighters racing to gain control of blazes before expected high winds pick up again

More high winds are in the forecast for Southern California where the death toll from recent wildfires has reached at least 24. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has a report from the ground and ...

CBS News - 1d

Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires

Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.

The New York Times - 2d

China is winning the race for green supremacy

The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy trade

Financial Times - 2d

Despite Trump’s Attacks, Republicans Made Big Gains in Mail Voting

As Republican voters embraced a practice that Donald J. Trump railed against for years, softening his tone only slightly in 2024, the party eroded a key Democratic advantage across the country.

The New York Times - 3d

Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...

The Hill - 4d

Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.

Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - 5d

Fire chief hopeful for gaining control of wildfire as winds calm

Brent Pascua, battalion chief with Cal Fire, joins TODAY to share an update on the deadly California wildfires and how firefighters are working to gain control of the flames now that the winds are ...

NBC News - 5d

The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves

Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research finds

Financial Times - 6d

Nuclear energy groups race to develop ‘microreactors’

Companies vie to create small plants for deployment to sites from data centres to oil platforms

Financial Times - 6d

Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area

Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - 6d

ByteDance’s Lemon8 Gains Traction Amid TikTok Ban Threat

Creators push the app as the better-known short video platform’s days appear numbered.

Inc. - 6d

Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed

Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.

BBC News - 6d

Doing the math on Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine

Yes, Russia is making incremental advances, but no, those gains don’t amount to a blitzkrieg.

The Hill - 6d

We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor

The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.

CNBC - 6d

Frost backs Hogg in DNC vice chair race

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Wednesday, referring to the candidate as a generational changemaker. “I was there days after ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal

The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.

BBC News - 6d

Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats

Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.

Politico - Jan. 7

Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing

ABC News - Jan. 7

'Beat Liverpool and Forest are in the title race'

When Nottingham Forest face Liverpool at the City Ground next week it will be a top-of-the-table match that barely anyone could have predicted back in August.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Backbone One iPhone And Android Controller Is 50% Off

Backbone One Gen 2 Mobile Controller (USB-C) $50 (was ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025

Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Warring sides battle inside Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine

Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game

The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - Jan. 6

The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies

James Lee Williams was best known by their stage name and also built a career in musical theater.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Australia race to victory and series win over India

Australia race to victory on day three of the Fifth Test in Sydney with Scott Boland taking 6-45 to help regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Days will get longer in January: Which cities will gain the most daylight?

Say goodbye to early sunsets: Our days are going to quickly get longer this month.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Oil prices score weekly gains, buoyed by China policy support

Oil futures posted solid gains in a holiday-shortened week, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus in China, the world’s largest crude importer, to boost its sputtering economy.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Saquon Barkley Skips Rush Record but Can Gain $3M With Bonuses

Saquon Barkley won’t break the NFL’s single-season rushing record, but he’s on pace to shatter his personal best earnings year. The Philadelphia Eagles running back was announced on the NFC’s Pro ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2