Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026
Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.
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Senate Intel report critical of CIA response to 'Havana syndrome'
A report from the Senate Intelligence Committee offers a critical look at the CIA's handling of cases of unexplained health incidents, determining its approach hindered its ability to care for ...The Hill - 2h -
College Football Playoff players to watch, key to the Peach Bowl: No. 5 Texas vs. No. 4 Arizona State
Texas is the favorite to win the College Football Playoff.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
College Football Playoff players to watch, key to the Rose Bowl: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Oregon
Can the Ducks beat the Buckeyes for a second time this season?Yahoo Sports - 5h -
College Football Playoff players to watch, key to the Sugar Bowl: No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Georgia
Gunner Stockton will make his first start for the Bulldogs.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
College Football Playoff players to watch, key to the Fiesta Bowl: No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 3 Boise State
Ashton Jeanty can set the single-season rushing record on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
The Commercial Space Race Took Flight in 2024
As new missions to the final frontier notched many successes this year, it marked the start of an era where small, commercial space companies can thrive—even getting help from Prada.Inc. - 7h -
Former FBI and CIA head prods Senate to reject Patel, Gabbard
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Meet the new members: From governor to rank-and-file senator
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Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says
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Want to retire abroad? Read this instead of the usual ‘best places to retire’ lists.
There’s a lot that most ‘best places to retire’ lists don’t tell you — or get completely wrong.MarketWatch - 2h -
Ways and Means chair takes shot at Senate tax delay
The Republican chair of the House’s tax writing committee called on Congress to quickly extend President-elect Trump’s 2017 tax cuts as Senate GOP leaders plan to move first on border funding. ...The Hill - 3h -
Key NFL injuries to monitor: Kenny Pickett, Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Jones among Week 18 question marks
A roundup of notable bumps and bruisesCBS Sports - 4h -
Predicting winners, contenders, spoilers in women's conference races
South Carolina, Notre Dame, UCLA and Kansas State look like favorites, but tough league hurdles await.ESPN - 17h -
Chiefs plan to rest key starters in Week 18: How Kansas City's decision could impact tight AFC playoff race
Kansas City's decision could determine the AFC playoff landscapeCBS Sports - 1d -
Moeller earns first World Cup win as another injured skier is airlifted off 2026 Olympics slope
BORMIO, Italy (AP) — Fredrik Moeller of Norway claimed his first World Cup victory by winning a super-G that got off to an inauspicious start on Sunday as Gino Caviezel became the third skier this ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Analysts Predict 400% Upside Potential for This Penny Stock
With cancer therapies and TALEN-based gene editing, Cellectis is projected to hit an average target price of $7.00, offering massive upside potentialYahoo Sports - 1d -
Congressman who saved a life on the job retires
A new Congress will begin in Washington this week, welcoming dozens of new faces as longtime leaders retire and head home. That includes one low-profile congressman from suburban Cincinnati. His ...CBS News - 2d -
A retirement expert’s best advice? Don’t retire.
Economist Alicia Munnell spoke to MarketWatch about the retirement “crisis” and her biggest financial regrets.MarketWatch - 2d -
Democrats grapple with 'jarring' lack of diversity in DNC race
The race for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair is shaping up to be a field of largely white men — a notable development for a party that has long touted diversity within its ranks. ...The Hill - 2d -
Why 2025 looks like a great year to retire
The baby-boom generation has landed on its feet — again.MarketWatch - 2d -
Cyprien Sarrazin has surgery on head injury after crash on 2026 Olympic slope
Sarrazin had surgery after suffering bleed on brain French skier crashed during World Cup training The French skier Cyprien Sarrazin remains under sedation after undergoing a successful ...The Guardian - 2d -
US Senate report finds CIA mishandled employee cases of Havana syndrome
Workers who reported symptoms of the illness often faced delayed or denied care and struggled to access benefits. A newly declassified US Senate report found that the CIA’s handling of mysterious ...The Guardian - 2d -
Unlock the True Potential of Leadership
Five ways to transform vision into tangible results.Inc. - 3d -
Alicia Munnell, Founder of a Retirement Research Hub, Is Retiring
Alicia Munnell started the Boston College Center for Retirement Research in 1998. As she prepares to leave, she says fixing Social Security should be a priority now.The New York Times - 3d -
NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview
Green Bay and Minnesota have been flexed into the late-afternoon slot over Dallas-Philadelphia in what could be a preview of the NFC Championship GameYahoo Sports - 3d -
Two sailors die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions.ESPN - 3d -
Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.BBC News - 3d -
New York City braces for chaotic mayor's race
New York City is bracing for a chaotic mayoral race next year, with the sitting mayor facing a criminal indictment and an increasing number of candidates throwing their hat in the ring to challenge ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump, GOP zero in on Liz Cheney as potential target
President-elect Trump’s fixation on former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is escalating as he suggests she should be prosecuted for her work on the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee. In the wake of a ...The Hill - 4d -
5 under-the-radar races to watch in 2025
While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see plenty of lower-profile — but no less interesting — races. From a judicial ...The Hill - 4d -
Quincy Jones remembered by Mark Ronson
14 March 1933 – 3 November 2024 The musician salutes his friend, the virtuoso producer and composer and ‘a benevolent cheerleader for the wonder of music’. Read the Observer’s obituaries of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season
Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.The New York Times - 4d -
Rodgers on potential Jets return: 'Ask Woody'
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered an unusually curt response Tuesday when asked about Jets owner Woody Johnson -- boosting the perception of a rift between them.ESPN - 5d -
Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questionsABC News - 5d -
Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica
Staff working out in the wilds of Antarctica share their Christmas Day plans.BBC News - 5d -
Renters vs. homeowners insurance: Key differences explained
Renters and homeowners need different types of insurance coverage to adequately protect their homes.CBS News - 6d -
Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It
The sale is in the story, not in the product or in the seller. That’s true about being an entrepreneur, too.Inc. - 6d -
Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...The Hill - Dec. 23 -
Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World's No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger
Honda’s chief executive said the move wasn’t a rescue of troubled Nissan.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 23
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Jimmy Carter dies at 100: A look back at his remarkable life
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at 100, becoming the longest-living president in U.S. history. The former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner died Sunday, more ...NBC News - 7h -
Carter was the first president to move the needle, albeit slowly, on gay rights
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Jimmy Carter's single term in office was a springboard for Black women in politics
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For Olympic boxer Claressa Shields, biopic ‘The Fire Inside’ is a knockout depiction of her career
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How Americans will remember former President Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral
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Jimmy Carter remembered for launching 1st Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
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