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Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.BBC News - 3d -
Analyzing the Golden At-Bat, a Rule Change That Could Revolutionize Baseball
Would fan interest grow if teams could manipulate their lineups to send superstars to hit with a game on the line?The New York Times - 4d -
Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird
After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. President Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was ...The Hill - 4d -
MLB rumors: Marlins not ruling out Sandy Alcantara trade, Yankees interested in reunion with lefty reliever
Here's a Christmas serving of hot stove rumorsCBS Sports - 4d -
How Trump can reset the US-Qatar relationship
When it comes to Qatar, Trump shouldn’t pick up where Biden left off.The Hill - 4d -
Missing congresswoman's case shows Congress needs new rules on attendance
Congresswoman Kay Granger, who had been absent from her office for six months due to health issues, was not held accountable by her colleagues, highlighting the lack of mechanisms to hold members ...The Hill - 4d -
What Keeps Us Going
Times Opinion staffers share how they escaped it all this year.The New York Times - 4d -
The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024
Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.The New York Times - 4d -
I had strict rules to keep my British and Italian lives separate. Then I learned the joy of being both | Silvia Saunders
I would elbow my mum when she spoke Italian in England, until I realised each part of my identity is more than just a ‘half’. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the ...The Guardian - 4d -
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.The New York Times - 4d -
The Golden Age of American Bakeries Is Upon Us. Here’s Why.
A combination of economics, taste and the post-Covid restaurant landscape is making this a great time for craft carbs in America.The New York Times - 4d -
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United StatesABC News - 4d -
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 ...ABC News - 4d -
Former US President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after flu
The 42nd president was admitted to hospital on Monday for tests and observation after developing a fever.BBC News - 4d -
Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 years in jail for espionage
A Russian court has sentenced a U.S. citizen to 15 years in jail for espionage on Tuesday, according to Russian state media outlets. Eugene Spector, who was born in Russia but later moved to the ...The Hill - 4d -
FinCEN Extends the Corporate Transparency Act Deadline After Appeals Court Ruling
Businesses are back on the hook for submitting beneficial ownership reports in January, but there’s a new extension to give companies some leeway.Inc. - 4d -
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".BBC News - 4d -
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.BBC News - 4d -
Tens of Millions of Americans Use TikTok Daily, Despite Looming Ban
Absent any last-minute intervention, the video messaging app will go dark in the U.S. on January 19, affecting the online lives and businesses of a huge percentage of people.Inc. - 4d -
US banking lobby sues Fed over stress test framework
Announcement comes a day after central bank unveiled proposed changes to annual examinationsFinancial Times - 4d -
The NFL used to avoid playing on Christmas and Wednesdays. Well, forget that
Lucrative revenue streams have a way of creating new holiday traditions, with Netflix splurging for a pair of games featuring Super Bowl contenders.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?
With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban. Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Biden administration withdraws birth control rules
The Biden administration is withdrawing a set of proposed rules aimed at expanding access to contraception that would have made it more difficult for employer-sponsored health plans and insurers to ...The Hill - 5d -
Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges
The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.BBC News - 5d -
Questions Emerge About Data Used by China to Defend Against Doping Allegations
China and the World Anti-Doping Agency say that positive tests for a banned drug among elite Chinese swimmers were a result of unwitting contamination. But the science behind that assertion is not ...The New York Times - 5d -
Rules of thumb for understanding UK elections
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contestFinancial Times - 5d -
US, UK condemn Pakistani military court convictions of Imran Khan supporters
The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions by Pakistani military courts to 25 civilian supporters of former Prime Minister ...ABC News - 5d -
Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.BBC News - 5d -
US chiefs are leaving the corner office in record numbers
Soaring stock markets have allowed company leaders to cash out rather than deal with turmoil in 2025Financial Times - 5d -
Northern Lights: The aurora that dazzled us in 2024
There has been lots of aurora activity seen in the UK this year and there is likely to be even more in the coming year.BBC News - 5d -
The Impossible Rules of 'Gentle Parenting'
Parents are pushing back on their authoritarian upbringings. Now they talk about big feelings and gentle hands.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
The US town where it's the law to own a gun
Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.BBC News - 5d -
Here's what to know about the Corporate Transparency Act ruling
The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, requires businesses to register with FINCEN, or face fines. Here's what to know.CBS News - 5d -
Who's who in the 'It Ends With Us' controversy
Inside Blake Lively's legal complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni: Who's who and what you need to know.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
US Starbucks workers’ strike expands to 11 states as Christmas approaches
Walkouts have caused nearly 50 stores nationwide to close in five days, says Starbucks Workers United union. The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers’ union has grown to include locations ...The Guardian - 5d -
What is the 7-in-7 rule with credit card debt collectors?
If you have debt in collections, understanding how the 7-in-7 rule works could come in handy. Here's why.CBS News - 5d -
Matt Gaetz accused of paying for sex and using drugs by US congressional panel
Explosive report alleges Donald Trump’s former nominee for attorney-general also had sex with an underage girlFinancial Times - 5d -
US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry
The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...The Hill - 5d -
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Gaetz Ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ of statutory rape, drug use
The House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) paid a 17-year-old high school student for sex when he was 35, used illicit drugs like cocaine and ...The Hill - 6d
