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Germany Heads Toward Early Elections After Scholz Loses Confidence Vote
Embattled German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, the first step in a sequence of events that will lead to early elections next year.The Wall Street Journal - 2h -
Syria’s New Leadership Takes Early Steps Toward Recognition
A little over a week after taking power, the rebel alliance that led the overthrow of the Assad regime has begun to receive diplomats in the Syrian capital, Damascus.The New York Times - 2h -
Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration
When Donald Trump takes office as president for a second time, many journalists anticipate a hostile climate toward them and their workABC News - 9h -
Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat
England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.BBC News - 12h -
Syrians celebrate end of Assad rule, look toward the future
Hope and uncertainty fill the streets of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The challenges of rebuilding are enormous after years of civil war.CBS News - 17h -
Michael Moore: Anger toward health insurance companies '1000% justified'
Filmmaker Michael Moore backed the anger toward insurance companies following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week. "After the killing of the CEO of United HealthCare, the ...The Hill - 2d -
Dow slides for a seventh straight day for longest losing streak since 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a seventh session on Friday, posting its longest run of losses since 2020.NBC News - 2d -
Oklahoma moves toward final U.S. execution of 2024
Kevin Ray Underwood is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday, his 45th birthday.CBS News - 2d -
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.CBS News - 3d -
Sudan war pushing country towards partition, US envoy says
Tom Perriello says splitting nation apart would be a disaster for Sudanese people and regional stabilityFinancial Times - 3d -
Power Rankings: UConn, Gonzaga, UCLA, Illinois poised for jump -- or slide
What do this week's Power Rankings look like headed into one of the best days of nonconference play?ESPN - 3d -
Examining U.S. foreign policy towards Syria, China
"Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan takes a look at whether the instability in Syria poses a threat to U.S. national security, and why ...CBS News - 3d -
Late-game scoring issue leading Warriors toward ‘mediocre' realization
The same problem continues to plague the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry knows if they can't fix it, they can't consider themselves a good team.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Los Angeles faces Minnesota on 3-game road slide
Los Angeles Lakers (13-11, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11, ninth in the Western Conference)Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide
San Antonio Spurs (12-12, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-16, 13th in the Western Conference)Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Lake Placid working with Italian officials as a backup sliding site for 2026 Winter Games
Lake Placid would play host to bobsled, luge and skeleton events for the 2026 Olympics if a track currently being rebuilt in Italy isn’t finished in time for the Milan-Cortina Games, officials said ...ABC News - 4d -
Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance Step by halting step, the U.S. nuclear industry ...The Hill - 4d -
Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday.The New York Times - 4d -
Their Job Is to Push Computers Toward AI Doom
It’s largely up to companies to test whether their AI is capable of superhuman harm. At Anthropic, the Frontier Red Team assesses the risk of catastrophe.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Evening Report — Clock ticks toward government funding deadline
{beacon} Evening Report © The Hill, Greg Nash 10 days: Congress speeds toward government funding deadline THE LAME-DUCK CONGRESS is barreling toward a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government. ...The Hill - 5d -
Venezuela's opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition
Venezuela’s political opposition is signaling a shift toward a flexible timeline for a government transition that it had long insisted would come next month when the new presidential term is set to ...ABC News - 6d -
Oracle shares slide on earnings and revenue miss, disappointing forecast
Oracle shares fell Tuesday morning after the database software company issued disappointing quarterly results.CNBC - 6d -
Congress races toward fast-approaching government shutdown deadline
Congress has just 10 days until government funding is set to run out, and lawmakers don’t have a deal to keep the lights on during the holidays. Members on both sides of the aisle expect the ...The Hill - 6d -
Steven Gerrard grimaces in joyless Saudi slide into sporting irrelevance | Jonathan Liew
As a player he could always manifest greatness but the club that adored him and the game he bestrode has left him behind. Occasionally, at various opportune or triumphant moments in his career – ...The Guardian - 6d -
NFL unlikely to change QB slide rule; CBS Sports rules expert Gene Steratore breaks down referee perspective
The latest on the NFL's quarterback slide ruleCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus
Syrian rebels claim to have captured a fifth city and are closing in on the capital of Damascus as they carry out a lightning-fast offensive that threatens to further destabilize a region already ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels push towards Damascus as Assad’s grip on power wanes
Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’Financial Times - Dec. 7 -
Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision
Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues
Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Azeez Al-Shaair suspension: Cowboys' Micah Parsons feels NFL made a statement, wants clarity on QB slide rule
Parsons claims his style of play won't change because of the ruling, but he is asking for more clarity from leagueCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?
Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Udoka fined $50K for profane tirade toward ref
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for profane language toward an official, failing to leave the court in a timely manner and public criticism of an official.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Supreme Court leans toward upholding Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court’s conservatives appeared to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a blockbuster showdown over transgender rights Wednesday. Over 2 1/2 hours ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Why Foot Locker’s stock is sliding despite upbeat Thanksgiving-week sales
The company is dealing with “softer consumer demand outside of key selling periods,” as well as the need for more promotions.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Sadiq Khan warns UK leaders not to be ‘sycophantic’ towards Trump
London mayor’s comments come as he backs FT seasonal appeal with Magic Breakfast charityFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US
For decades, the screwworm was eliminated in North America, but containment efforts in Panama have failed. Now cattle smugglers are helping the parasite advance north.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Intel shares slide as Gelsinger exit leaves chipmaker without a 'quick fix'
Intel shares fell 6% on Tuesday, a day after the chipmaker announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Pep Guardiola's unprecedented slide with Manchester City continues; USWNT wraps up 2024 in Netherlands
Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, can Barcelona bounce back and moreCBS Sports - Dec. 2
