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Costco egg recall escalated amid salmonella concerns: FDA
Handsome Brook Farms said the cartons included eggs that were “not intended for retail distribution.”The Hill - 25m -
Trump names Panama ambassador amid threats to take back canal
The president-elect has repeatedly claimed that the US was being "ripped off" by Panama Canal shipping fees.BBC News - 50m -
How Schumer is prepping for Trump 2.0
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Valencia hire WBA's Corberan amid relegation fear
Valencia have named Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal following the Spaniard's departure from West Bromwich Albion, the struggling LaLiga club said.ESPN - 1h -
Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong: Mastercard
Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if there was a good deal, Mastercard SpendingPulse said.MarketWatch - 2h -
Trump nominates Miami-Dade official as Panama ambassador amid canal row
Announcement comes as Trump has threatened to reassert control over canal, which US handed to Panama in 1999. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated the Miami-Dade county commissioner ...The Guardian - 2h -
Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now
Democrats need to take a stand against Electoral College votes for a person disqualified by the Constitution.The Hill - 3h -
Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...CBS News - 15h -
Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
Congress members urged President Joe Biden to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.ABC News - 1d -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee
Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before he takes ...NBC News - 1d -
Biden signs anti-hazing bill
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Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.CNBC - 2d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 2d -
House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos
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House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves
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Trump announces ambassador to Panama amid fight over canal
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Panama. The announcement comes as Trump is sparking a feud with ...The Hill - 15h -
Maresca: Mudryk to 'disconnect' amid drug probe
Enzo Maresca has said Mykhailo Mudryk needs to "disconnect" from Chelsea as he awaits the outcome of a Football Association (FA) investigation into a failed drugs test.ESPN - 18h -
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.BBC News - 19h -
EU faces challenges amid German and French instability
Political instability in Germany and France, combined with the return of Donald Trump in 2025, threatens to undermine the EU's ability to shape responses to the Ukraine war and other geopolitical ...The Hill - 20h -
Zelensky reports blackouts amid 'inhumane' Russian Christmas attack
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All I want for Christmas is a pardon
It’s time for a Christmas of second chances.The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
The Evening: Signs of Trouble for Trump’s Spending Cuts
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 1d -
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 1d -
Denmark to boost Greenland defense amid Trump comments
Denmark announced a major new package to boost the security of Greenland in a move the Danish defense minister called "ironic" because it came just two days after President-elect Trump called for ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump won last week's spending battle on points
Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...The Hill - 1d -
Justin Baldoni award rescinded amid Blake Lively harassment allegations
Award in ‘advocating on behalf of women and girls’ revoked after suit filed by Lively accusing him of sexual harassment. An award recently given to actor and director Justin Baldoni, honoring him ...The Guardian - 2d -
Waymo showcases fully autonomous car amid safety concerns
Waymo presents a first look at its fully autonomous car operating at higher speeds on a Phoenix freeway, as the company faces growing safety concerns and skepticism about driverless technology. ...CBS News - 2d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 2d -
Inzaghi remains calm amid Lautaro's goal drought
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi praised his team's 2-0 victory over Como on Monday, while expressing unwavering confidence in captain Lautaro Martínez despite his recent goal drought.ESPN - 2d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 2d -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...MarketWatch - 2d -
El Salvador's Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
El Salvador's Congress has approved a law that would lift the country’s seven-year-old ban on mining for metalsABC News - 2d -
UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...The Guardian - 2d -
Kay Granger’s Senior Living Revelation Draws Fresh Scrutiny to Aging Congress
Representative Kay Granger, Republican of Texas, has been largely absent from Capitol Hill since the summer and has moved into a retirement home.The New York Times - 2d -
Matt Gaetz, former Trump AG pick, had sex with underage girl while in Congress, House Ethics report says
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to be attorney general, putting the fate of the House Ethics report in question.CNBC - 2d -
Watchdog calls for halt to energy loans amid insufficient conflict of interest controls
An internal government watchdog is calling on the Energy Department’s loan office to halt its financing for energy projects, saying there are insufficient controls in place to prevent conflicts of ...The Hill - 2d -
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.Inc. - 2d -
How will history remember Biden's presidency?
What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?ABC News - 3d
