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Government must resist the urge to interfere
The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarterFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Nikola Jokić notches 5th straight triple-double, nails 3/4-court shot, makes history as Nuggets beat Kings
Jokić became the first player to get 30 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in an NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
Trump Media’s ‘DJT’ stock battled back, but still suffered 4th-straight loss
Trump’s Truth Social parent’s stock seesawed around the flatline for most of the day before closing the day in the red.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Sabalenka stomps to third straight Aussie final
Aryna Sabalenka moved one win away from becoming the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, recovering from a slow start to beat good friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 ...ESPN - Jan. 23 -
As Ohio State collects Big Ten's second straight national title, the SEC is left wondering where its dominance went
It was Michigan last year and Ohio State this year. Two in a row isn’t much of a streak, but for the Big Ten, it is something after the SEC ruled over the sport for so long.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Ohio State QB Will Howard sets CFP title-game record with 13 straight completions vs Notre Dame
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard connected on his first 13 passes against Notre Dame to set the record for consecutive completions in a College Football Playoff championship gameABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
How Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Made Their 7th Straight A.F.C. Title Game
Kansas City, seeking the first Super Bowl three-peat, will host the A.F.C. championship game for the sixth time in the past seven years.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Texans to reach seventh straight AFC title game
Chiefs see off Texans 23-14 to reach AFC title game Swift and Clark take to Arrowhead for playoff contest Washington shock Detroit to reach NFC title game Patrick Mahomes has never lost in ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Chiefs use signature late magic to pull away from Texans, advance to 7th straight AFC title game
Kansas City has proven all season it can win close games and ugly games. Saturday's divisional playoff victory over Houston was no exception.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Oil prices score a 4th straight weekly gain on supply fears
Oil futures settled lower on Friday, but scored a fourth straight week of gains after wider sanctions against Russia’s energy industry tightened supply.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI boardFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance
California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Coco Gauff starts her Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Sofia Kenin
Third-seeded Coco Gauff has opened her Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over 2020 champion Sofia KeninABC News - Jan. 12 -
Kings win seventh straight behind Christie's ‘contagious' energy
The Sacramento Kings won their seventh consecutive game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, improving to 7-1 under interim coach Doug Christie.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Mike Tomlin future: Steelers have no plans to fire longtime HC despite sixth straight playoff loss, per report
The longtime coach hasn't led a postseason win since 2016CBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
No. 2 South Carolina puts clamps on Madison Booker, routs No. 5 Texas 67-50 for 11th straight win
Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points, and No. 2 South Carolina rolled past No. 5 Texas 67-50 for its 11th straight win on Sunday in front of a sold out crowd of 18,000 at Colonial ...ABC News - Jan. 12 -
Steelers see season end with fifth straight loss
Russell Wilson and the Steelers saw their season end in a 28-14 loss to the Ravens in the AFC wild-card round, the franchise's sixth straight playoff loss.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Sabalenka starts bid for third straight Australian Open title with win over Stephens
World No 1 beats Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 in first round Sabalenka looking to match Hingis’s Melbourne hat-trick As Aryna Sabalenka strode down the tunnel inside Rod Laver Arena that leads ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Barzal's late goal leads Islanders to 3rd straight road win, 2-1 over Utah
Mathew Barzal scored with 1:25 to play and also had an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey ClubABC News - Jan. 11 -
Blue Jackets win 4th straight for first time this season, beat Blues 2-1
Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger scored, and Jet Greaves narrowly missed his first career shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night for their fourth win in ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Growing anger over government response to wildfires
There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Red Wings hold off Blackhawks 5-3 for 6th straight victory
Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday nightABC News - Jan. 10 -
Evening Report — Trump plots governing strategy
👨🏼⚖️Plus: Judge holds Giuliani in contempt {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Jan. 10 © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump turns to governing as investigations fizzle PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP IS ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Ronaldo nets in 24th straight year as Al Nassr win
Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th year in a row that he has scored in professional football.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency
This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since JulyABC News - Jan. 9 -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss
The Golden State Warriors are soul searching after another embarrassing defeat at home, this time to the Miami Heat two days after a 30-point pounding from the Sacramento KingsABC News - Jan. 8
