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Cold Snap to Grip Much of the U.S., Followed by Winter Storms
The Arctic air arrives this weekend and could linger into mid-January.The New York Times - 3d -
Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch
Friday’s Speaker vote is shaping up to be a nailbiter as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the current House leader, is scrambling to keep the gavel for the next two years in the face of conservative ...The Hill - 3d -
New Year's attacks stoke fears of political violence
A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla ...The Hill - 3d -
‘They’ve heard so much wrong information’: Selling heat pumps across Germany’s political divide
Green heating has an image problem, especially where climate-sceptic parties hold sway. Now energy groups are promoting them on grounds of cost, status and energy security. A few dozen people had ...The Guardian - 3d -
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
'I learned to play guitar with one arm after a stroke'
A man has been able to resume his music career after a stroke - by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed.BBC News - 3d -
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra. Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 ...The Guardian - 3d -
The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms
The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sitesFinancial Times - 3d -
Germany’s Hensoldt urges EU to follow US on local arms procurement
Radar maker says bloc can use existing laws to bypass free trade rules and boost region’s defence infrastructureFinancial Times - 3d -
Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s attacks
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed
To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.The New York Times - 3d -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - 3d -
5 big lobbying battles ahead
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...The Hill - 3d -
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.BBC News - 3d -
Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections
Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.The Hill - 3d -
Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'
Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".BBC News - 3d -
Buckeyes keep rolling in CFP: 'That's who we are'
Ohio State rolled to its second straight blowout win in the College Football Playoff, a 41-21 win over No. 1 Oregon that further eased the sting of its loss to Michigan to end the regular season.ESPN - 3d -
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - 3d -
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
The stock market rarely scores hat tricks. This strategist fears what’s next.
The S&P 500 has managed two consecutive 20%-plus years in a row, but that has rarely led to a third great year, says this strategist.MarketWatch - 4d -
I thought I could be a ‘cool mum’ – just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny
I’ve discovered new ways to be cool: rhyme time is my cocktail hour, the park my catwalk and I have a nappy bag that’s chicer than a Fendi Baguette. When I was six months pregnant, against all ...The Guardian - 4d -
UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned
The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tallyABC News - 4d -
Dancer Wayne Sleep: ‘I hid my sexuality from my mother, so it was wonderful to come out and be myself at last’
The dancer and his husband on meeting at a beach bar in Spain, the stresses of working together, and who is the teenager in the relationship. Born in Plymouth in 1948, Wayne Sleep is a dancer and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say
The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead.The New York Times - 4d -
Twelve people including two children killed in Montenegro shootings
Police identify attacker as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, who they say opened fire in a bar after a fight. Twelve people, including two children, have been killed and four others seriously ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
How to invest in a much-changed China
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold
A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...NBC News - 4d -
An armed man kills at least 10 people, including 2 children, in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
Montenegro’s interior minister says at least 10 people, including two children, were killed in a shooting in the western city of CetinjeABC News - 4d -
Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch
The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump claims a mandate, but he won’t have much time to fulfill it
The vanquished party is always one election away from redemption.The Hill - 5d -
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How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit (2025)
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.Wired - 5d -
The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza
An estimated 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from family who would ordinarily care for them.BBC News - 5d -
Ecuador orders the detention of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of 4 children
An Ecuadorean judge has ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of four children who went missing three weeks ago in the coastal city of GuayaquilABC News - 5d -
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up
Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...NBC News - 5d -
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...The Hill - 5d