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TikTok CEO Seeks Musk's Counsel on Incoming Trump Administration

The popular video app and Chinese parent ByteDance view the rival social-media owner as a conduit to the president-elect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

L.A. County DA Gascón supports clemency request for Menendez brothers

The district attorney for Los Angeles County said Wednesday he wants the California governor to grant clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who are serving life sentences for killing ...

Oil bigwigs open wallets for Trump after billion-dollar request

Oil and gas tycoons made significant contributions to the Trump campaign after the former president asked the industry for $1 billion to support his reelection bid — and reportedly said it would be ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Top Sharks Prospect Returns To His Junior Team Despite Trade Request

San Jose Sharks top prospect Quentin Musty has returned to the Sudbury Wolves following a trade request.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC are backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Judges deny requests to block DOJ from monitoring polls

Federal judges denied two states' requests to bar the Justice Department (DOJ) from dispatching lawyers to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election Day. Both Missouri and Texas ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests

Sir Alan wrote to the PM twice in the past month, urging him to ensure victims receive full financial redress by March next year.

Judge grants Jack Smith's request to pause Trump Jan. 6 case

A federal judge granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith on Friday to suspend deadlines in President-elect Trump’s election interference case. The move comes after Smith begun discussions ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations

Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.

Middle East live: Amsterdam officials ban protests after violence; Hamas says it has ‘not received’ request to leave Qatar

Prosecutors expect more arrests; Qatari diplomatic source had earlier told AFP that ‘the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose’ in Doha. Israeli air strikes on the Lebanese ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Arizona Supreme Court declines ACLU’s request to extend ballot curing deadline

The Arizona Supreme Court declined to extend the state’s deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail ballots after finding no evidence of disenfranchisement. The American Civil Liberties ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

The Arizona Supreme Court has declined an emergency request to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with mail-in ballots

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

Xbox Update Brings Back Friend Requests And Revamps Search On Console

The latest Xbox update restores friend requests, improves search, and adds more personalization options for profile pictures and home screens.. Starting with this update, you can only be friends ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Judge rejects request to sideline transgender college volleyball player

The ruling comes in a suit filed by nine players challenging league policies.

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime

The ICC’s chief prosecutor asked judges to issue a warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslims.

Watch: Harris campaigns in Wisconsin with special music guests

Vice President Harris held a campaign rally in the critical swing state of Wisconsin on Wednesday evening, featuring musical guests Mumford & Sons. Artists Gracie Abrams and The National's Matt ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Best Warrior Skills And Specialization

When you start Dragon Age: The Veilguard , you have to choose from three distinct classes. One of these happens to be the Warrior, a melee powerhouse that has all the right tools for offense and ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

The 'special feeling' created by beating All Blacks

Former England centre Brad Barritt recalls the "special feeling" of beating New Zealand at Twickenham in 2012.

Live Budget special: How will the UK secure growth?

The FT’s top commentators answer your questions about the Budget’s impact

World - Financial Times - November 1

William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

'The kid is special!' - Barkley completes incredible reverse hurdle

Watch as Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reverse hurdles over Jacksonville Jaguars' Jarrian Jones in what head coach Nick Sirianni says was the best play he has ever seen.

Slot lauds 'special' Xabi Alonso ahead of UCL game

Arne Slot has called Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso a "special manager" ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash against the German champions on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Pulisic helps Milan to 'special' win at Real Madrid

Christian Pulisic hailed AC Milan's win at the home of Champions League holders Real Madrid as a "really special night" after the United States star helped set the Italian side on the path to a ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Special Edition: What a Trump Victory Means

Plus, what to expect from his foreign policy.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Trump tears into Newsom over special legislative session

President-elect Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to "safeguard" the state ahead of his return to the White House in January, while ...