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Speaker Mike Johnson leaves the door open to recess appointments

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday left the door open to adjourning Congress so President-elect Donald Trump can appoint his Cabinet nominees outside of the usual Senate confirmation process if ...

Speaker Johnson open to supporting recess appointment for Trump nominees

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) left open the possibility of enabling President-elect Trump to appoint his Cabinet by recess appointment, bypassing the need for approval from the Senate. “We’ll ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Johnson, Greene hold 'productive meeting' as Speaker vote nears

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) gathered privately for a “productive” meeting last week, a source familiar with the situation and the congresswoman told The ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Speaker Johnson becomes 'MAGA' Mike, cementing place in Trump's circle

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is cementing his place in President-elect Trump’s inner orbit, becoming not only a visible — if slightly out-of-place-looking — part of his entourage, but a key ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

xMEMS introduces Sycamore 1mm-thick micro speaker for smart watches and more

xMEMS Labs unveiled its Sycamore micro-speaker components for smart watches, XR glasses and goggles as well as open-fit earbuds.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Speaker Johnson announces policy barring trans women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Wednesday that transgender women are not permitted to use bathrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, taking a stance on the hot-button issue ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

House speaker Johnson wades into controversy over trans rights

After Sarah McBride of Delaware became the first openly trans woman elected to Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson said restrooms in Congress are "reserved for individuals of that biological sex." ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Rep. Luna calls Speaker Johnson 'anti-family' over proxy voting

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called Speaker Johnson (R-La.) “anti-family” over her efforts to allow congresswomen to vote by proxy after giving birth. In a thread on the social platform X, Luna ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

House Speaker bars transgender women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has issued a new policy reserving restrooms, changing rooms and lockers rooms at the Capitol to the biological sex. "Women deserve women-only spaces," he said in a ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

12 Best Computer Speakers (2024): Affordable, Soundbar, Surround Sound, Gaming

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Marti Pellow: 'I can't get out of a building without singing that song'

The Wet Wet Wet star says love is still all around for his biggest hit.

Cubans endure days without power as energy crisis hits hard

People cook with firewood after days of blackouts and supply issues.

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting

A memo circulating in Donald Trump’s orbit says that if elected he should use private firms to check appointees’ backgrounds and give them immediate access to classified secrets after taking office.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Mount Fuji still without snow in late October - longest wait in 130 years

Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year.

Paul Pelosi attacker gets life in prison without parole

David DePape is also serving a 30-year prison sentence after he was convicted on federal charges in May.

Taiwan's Race for Secure Internet Detours Around Musk's Starlink

SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Michael Bloomberg endorses Harris: 'I voted for her without hesitation'

Michael Bloomberg said he voted for Vice President Harris "without hesitation" in an op-ed published by Bloomberg on Thursday. "I do not agree with Vice President Kamala Harris on every issue, but ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump sues CBS News; network says suit "completely without merit"

Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News over a recent 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network says it intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.

In states without abortion on the ballot, the issue is still driving votes

Most states with abortion bans don't allow citizen-led ballot measures. But abortion rights supporters are still finding ways to push for change.

NHS £25bn Budget boost puts pledge of ‘no cash without reform’ to test

Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformation

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Without hard thinking on tax and the state, Kemi Badenoch is doomed to fail

The new Tory leader can’t rely on Labour being derailed by global events or problems with its own model

World - Financial Times - November 4

Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump

“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Will CeeDee Lamb's fantasy football value tank without Dak Prescott?

Dalton Del Don's Week 10 Panic Meter examines four receivers fantasy managers are worried about, headlined by CeeDee Lamb.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning

Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.

Auburn arrived in Houston without the two players who got in an in-flight altercation

Auburn's plane was forced to turn around after two players, Jahki Howard and Ja’Heim Hudson got into an altercation.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

World Without End — hit graphic novel making case for nuclear power

Bestselling French comic book argues we should forget renewables — our only option to address global warming lies in splitting the atom

Business - Financial Times - November 11

How to get rid of credit card debt without ruining your credit

You don't have to sacrifice your credit score to get rid of credit card debt. There are lots of routes to consider.

SGA's career-high 45 fuels OKC without Holmgren

In the Thunder's first game since losing Chet Holmgren for at least two months to a hip fracture, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 45 points, 9 assists and 5 steals ...

Sports - ESPN - November 12

23andMe warns of ‘substantial doubt’ over its survival without new funding

Once-hyped genetic start-up issues latest guidance after reporting further quarterly revenue declines

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Big Tech scrutiny will continue under Trump, even without Lina Khan

Lina Khan’s controversial tenure as Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair seems at an end with President-elect Trump’s win last week, removing a massive “thorn” in the side of large tech firms that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

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