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Watch live: House Democrats give remarks as shutdown clock begins
House Democratic leaders will hold a press conference Wednesday morning as their GOP colleagues grapple with internal divisions ahead of another looming shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem ...The Hill - 1d -
Shutdown fears grow as Trump battles multiply
The odds of a government shutdown are surging as President Trump battles Democrats over efforts to freeze funding and Republicans brawl internally over the size and scope of potential cuts. With a ...The Hill - 1d -
Heavy snow hits northern Japan, disrupting daily life
Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveriesABC News - 2d -
Gunfights disrupt flights in Mexico border city, trigger U.S. warning
The violence in Nuevo Laredo, just south of Texas, followed the arrest of an alleged local cartel leader known as "El Ricky."CBS News - 2d -
Jeffries vows to use government shutdown fight to combat Trump orders
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday that Democrats will use the coming battle over government funding as a vehicle to block President Trump’s early efforts to gut federal ...The Hill - 3d -
Standoff at Ukrainian Agency Disrupts Arms Contracts, Suppliers Say
Ukrainian defense companies say they cannot sign new contracts or receive payment — potentially jeopardizing future supplies to already struggling troops.The New York Times - 3d -
OPM denies federal government website shutdown reports: 'False rumors'
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) said it gave no orders to shut down government websites amid confusion over complying with a new Trump administration policy requiring agencies to scrub any ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
A legacy bipartisan initiative to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa is collateral damage from President Trump’s directive to halt all U.S. foreign assistance, despite efforts to exempt humanitarian ...The Hill - 6d -
‘Disrupt or be disrupted’, mainstream parties warned as voters turn to populists
Research shows voters losing faith in traditional centre-left and centre-right to deliver meaningful change. Voters in western democracies are turning away from mainstream political parties and ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
How Elon Musk is Using Start-Up Tactics to Disrupt European Politics
The richest man in the world is backing far-right parties against a political establishment that has failed to deliver.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Just Stop Oil disrupts Sigourney Weaver West End play
Two people are arrested after protesters walked on stage during Monday's performance of The Tempest.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
OpenAI’s Altman vows ‘better models’ as China’s DeepSeek disrupts global race
Executives and investors question valuations and whether vast capital outlays are needed after allFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Standoff at Ukrainian Procurement Agency Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supply
Ukraine’s defense minister fired the head of a state agency that acquired over $7 billion in armaments last year, citing “unsatisfactory” results. But, the official vowed to remain.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Tennessee Legislature Meets With Trump Playbook on its Agenda
A special session that began on Monday pairs disaster aid with two priorities for both the president and Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee: tougher immigration laws and school vouchers.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Snoozing on the couch can disrupt your sleep. These expert tips can help.
Falling asleep on the couch is a small habit that can have a big impact on your sleep, leaving you wide awake when you move into bed for the night.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
What Is DeepSeek and Why Is It Disrupting the AI Sector?
DeepSeek is a powerful new rival to American artificial intelligence heavyweights like OpenAI and Meta. Here’s what to know about its surge.Inc. - Jan. 27 -
Vance defends Hegseth: 'Pete is a disrupter'
Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove "incredibly necessary." Vance joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday for a sit-down ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Hungary threatens to disrupt Russia sanctions unless Ukraine reopens gas transit
Viktor Orbán floats new demand as EU rushes to renew restrictions on MoscowFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Bipartisan funding negotiations begin in Congress ahead of March shutdown cliff
With an opening salvo, top Republican appropriators kicked off the back-and-forth of government funding offers.Politico - Jan. 23 -
Europe live: Micheál Martin appointed as Irish taoiseach following disruption in Dáil
TDs gathered in parliament for ceremony which had been due to take place yesterday. Full story: Irish parliament elects Micheál Martin as PM Donald Trump should be wary of giving Vladimir ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Provision of UK public services disrupted by government buildings ‘left to crumble’
Spending watchdog says maintenance backlog totals £49bn, dominated by schools, NHS and MoD propertiesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for a new era of disruption and division
Trump promises a blitz of executive orders, radical shake-up of the global order and ‘revolution of common sense’. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates The United States was launched on a ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
TikTok is back after shutdown. Under Trump, here’s what comes next.
The app still likely needs to find a buyer for its It’s been an eventful weekend for U.S. TikTok users, as the app went dark late on Saturday and is now back online as of midday Sunday.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
TikTok is back up again in the U.S. following a shutdown overnight
TikTok is back up again in the U.S. following a shutdown overnight, and today President-elect Donald Trump said he'd issue an executive order Monday to delay the U.S. ban. NBC News' Savannah ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
TikTok Says Service Will Return as Users React to Shutdown
The app went dark nationwide on Saturday night, but the company indicated it was in the process of restoring the service after assurances from President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
TikTok considering total shutdown in U.S. on Sunday if ban moves forward
TikTok is preparing to potentially make the app unavailable to its 170 million American users on Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
TikTok Prepares for U.S. Shutdown From Sunday
Unless the nation’s highest court grants a reprieve, the popular social video platform will wind down on Jan. 19.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover
Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in AsiaFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Alleged Clark stalker disruptive in court hearing
The man who allegedly stalked Caitlin Clark, Michael Lewis, is being held on $50,000 bail and ordered not to have any contact with Clark after a disruptive hearing Tuesday in Indianapolis.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Ryanair calls for airport alcohol limit amid jump in in-flight disruptions
Airline demands passengers be limited to two drinks on the ground as it pursues suit against customer behind diversionFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Oscar nominations delayed again as L.A. fires disrupt awards season
Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
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 - Jan. 13 -
My Employees’ Juice Cleanses Are Disrupting Their Work
Is it my place to say anything?Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Heavy rain disrupts day one at Australian Open
Play on day one of the Australian Open is disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms in Melbourne.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Zheng wins indoors as Day 1 of the Australian Open is disrupted by rain
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets while it poured with rain ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Red Wings Have Their New Future Shutdown Center
The Detroit Red Wings have a future shutdown center on their hands.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry
Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.CBS News - Jan. 8
