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The '9/11 mastermind' is set to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teamsBBC News - 1h -
He was supposed to win Ohio State a national title. Now, he's trying to stop it from happening.
In the summer of 2021, the nation’s top-ranked high school football recruit, Quinn Ewers, arrived on Ohio State's campus in what represented a recruiting coup.NBC News - 8h -
Man arrested trying to enter U.S. Capitol with machete as Jimmy Carter lies in state
President-elect Donald Trump was scheduled to visit the U.S. Capitol to pay his respects to former President Jimmy Carter and meet with Republican senators.CNBC - 19h -
Meta is trying to repair its relationship with Republicans. It seems to be working.
Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is now saying he hopes Mark Zuckerberg will be an ally in the free speech fight. Last Congress, Jordan threatened to hold Zuckerberg in contempt.Politico - 21h -
With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President
Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock.The New York Times - 1d -
'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' is no comic romp but a touching Thai drama
The movie's underlying economic circumstances — society-wide financial straits driving people to extreme measures — rings true for the filmmaker.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
'The Substance,' 'A Different Man': What lessons does body horror try to teach?
Body-horror films have been around since the silent era. Ultimately, they all ask us to consider the idea at their heart: authenticity.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.The New York Times - 5h -
Morning Report — Trump, Senate GOP try to get on the same page
In today’s issue: Republicans’ 2025 legislative playbook is taking shape. President-elect Trump on Wednesday met with Senate Republicans in the Capitol, after he and Melania Trump paid their ...The Hill - 7h -
Lebanon finally set to pick a president after two years of trying
Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that’s lasted for more than two years.NBC News - 9h -
Man arrested for trying to bring machete into US Capitol visitor center
Three knives also found in bag as X-ray machine screened people going into building to pay respects to Jimmy Carter. A man was arrested on Wednesday for trying to bring a machete and knives into ...The Guardian - 20h -
AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it? | Arwa Mahdawi
Low-quality ‘slop’ generated by AI is crowding out genuine humans across the internet, but instead of regulating it, platforms such as Facebook are positively encouraging it. Where does this end?. ...The Guardian - 22h -
Gingrich: Trump 'trying to project' strength with Greenland talk
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) says President-elect Trump is attempting to project strength with his recent remarks about the U.S. acquiring Greenland from Denmark, comments that have not ...The Hill - 1d -
Are the Suns trying to alienate Bradley Beal so he will waive his no-trade clause?
A Suns-Heat deal for Jimmy Butler cannot happen without Beal included for salary purposesCBS Sports - 1d -
Bears GM not ruling out trying to trade for coach
When asked Tuesday during his season-ending news conference whether he would consider trading for a head coach, Bears GM Ryan Poles said all options are on the table.ESPN - 1d -
Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump: 'We're going to try to have a policy where no windmills are being built'
President-elect Trump signaled Tuesday that he would oppose all new wind energy production in his second term in remarks to reporters. “We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are ...The Hill - 2d -
‘People thought we liked being touched and grabbed’: a former Abercrombie model recalls brand’s dark days
Kai Braden was a shirtless greeter during the brand’s mid-aughts peak. Twenty years later, his advocacy has helped secure first-of-their-kind protections for fashion workers. Something felt off ...The Guardian - 2d -
Keane on Alexander-Arnold: Madrid? Try Tranmere
Roy Keane slammed Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive efforts in Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday.ESPN - 3d -
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Republicans try to exploit New Orleans attack to push through Trump agenda
Trump loyalists make baseless link between attack and US border and say cabinet nominees must be urgently ratified. Republicans in the US Senate are attempting to exploit the New Year’s Day attack ...The Guardian - 3d -
24, and Trying to Outrun Schizophrenia
Early intervention tries to rein in psychotic disorders before they can ruin young lives. For Kevin Lopez, everything is on the line.The New York Times - 4d -
Impoverished authors are told they should do it for the love. Try saying that to a dentist | Gareth Rubin
The average income for a writer is now £7,000. For our sake and the country’s, we need financial assistance. This week will be like A-level results week for authors, but with added economic ...The Guardian - 4d -
Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again | John Naughton
State-backed cyberspies are exploiting ageing infrastructure to penetrate every corner of the US government, it seems – even its phone-tapping systems. You know the drill. You’re logging into your ...The Guardian - 5d -
Biden is trying to weaponize the Clean Air Act on his way out of the White House
President Biden’s Department of Justice filed an unusual brief in Sunoco v. Honolulu.The Hill - 5d -
I’m 72 and trying to hire a financial adviser, but I feel tricked about the fees
A reader says the final agreement they gave him to sign did not include the pricing they negotiated.MarketWatch - 5d -
I'm not touching trophy unless I've won it - Littler
Teenager Luke Littler speaks to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks on the eve of his "massive" PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen.BBC News - 6d -
Trump says he’s been in touch with GOP holdouts ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump said he has been in touch with Republican holdouts ahead of Friday afternoon's Speaker vote, as uncertainty swirls about whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has enough ...The Hill - 6d -
Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’
The outgoing US secretary of state on putting pressure on Beijing over Ukraine, the ‘road map’ for Syria — and why America must co-operate in order to leadFinancial Times - 6d -
Jeh Johnson suggests Trump should try to keep Wray on through inauguration
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson suggested Thursday that President-elect Trump should try to keep current FBI Director Christopher Wray on through his inauguration, following ...The Hill - 6d -
There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates
Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.Politico - 6d -
Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority is trying to ‘hide the truth’ with ban
PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militantsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Let’s Try Something Different in How We Deal With Trump
I know many voters reject my party’s significant leftward shift. So do I. Democrats need to refocus on bipartisan solutions to America’s problems.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Officials Trying to Determine if New Orleans Suspect Had Ties to Terrorist Groups
U.S. officials have warned that the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon could spill into the United States, most likely in the form of small radicalized groups acting on their own initiative or lone-wolf ...The New York Times - Jan. 2
