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As the Living Fled, a Race to Save the Dead at an Altadena Cemetery
Workers at the Mountain View cemetery had unique concerns the night the Eaton fire broke out. The 55-acre expanse may also have spared some homes from the flames.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
FirstFT: US officials race to avert TikTok ban
Also in today’s newsletter, manufacturing surge boosts China’s economy and Mark Carney launches bid to become Canada’s PMFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
With a Series of Actions, Biden Races to Constrain Trump
The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term to cement his agenda, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Democratic senator on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement, raising question with the commander in chief's parting remarks. ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Sources: Chelsea lead race to sign Naomi Girma
Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Top Senate Intel Democrat 'flabbergasted' by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he was “flabbergasted” Thursday by the decision to remove GOP Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio) as the chair of the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’
Democratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Senate Democrats circulating memo alleging Bessent tax dodges
The memo called out millions of dollars in losses Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent claimed related to his investment in a conservative publishing house, among other issues.Politico - Jan. 15 -
Ossoff braces for expensive, marquee Georgia Senate race
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's first reelection bid, set to be a marquee 2026 Senate race, has both parties sharpening their knives. The GOP sees his seat as one of the best opportunities to ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Forest in title race, says Liverpool boss Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Nottingham Forest '"deserve'" to be considered Premier League title contenders.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires
Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
China is winning the race for green supremacy
The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy tradeFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China
Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s willFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
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 - Jan. 10 -
Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria
Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber. ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Watch live: Senate Democrats unveil priorities for next two years
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other top Democrats will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon to outline top priorities for the next two years. Vice President Harris gaveled ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Democratic senator: Alito has made impropriety the norm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday blasted conservative Justice Samuel Alito for having a conversation with President-elect Trump amidst ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves
Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research findsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Nuclear energy groups race to develop ‘microreactors’
Companies vie to create small plants for deployment to sites from data centres to oil platformsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
N.C. Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race
The North Carolina Supreme Court blocked state officials from certifying the Democratic candidate as the winner of a razor-thin race for the state’s high court.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed
Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
Democrats, not Trump, have been shattering our democratic norms
Democrats are patting themselves on the back for not trying to overturn an election they clearly lost. Don't forget that it's the first time they've done that since 1988, and that they've been ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win
The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Virginia Democrats hold state Senate seat in Loudon County
Virginia Del. Kannan Srinivasan (D) has defeated Republican Tumay Harding in the special election to fill the seat representing the state Senate's 32nd District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
North Carolina Supreme Court blocks state from certifying Democrat as winner in top court race
The North Carolina Supreme Court voted to block the certification of Democratic Justice Allison Riggs as the winner of her state Supreme Court race while her GOP opponent challenges the legitimacy ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Democrats still underestimate Trump
Despite his greatest political win, and arguably America’s greatest presidential recovery, Trump’s opponents continue to act as though his success is a fluke.The Hill - 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 -
Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has been tapped by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, for ...The Hill - 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