Failed Bill Included Disaster Relief and Other Key Funding Measures

Germany and 15 other EU countries want vapes included in tobacco tax

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Florida state lawmaker files measure eliminating tuition aid for undocumented immigrants

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) announced Monday he was introducing a bill to limit college tuition aid to undocumented immigrants. Fine is looking to repeal a 2014 state law “offering illegal ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

4 thoughts on the NBA Cup, including predictions for the winner

The knockout stage has arrived, with one-and-done fates hanging over the eight remaining teams in the quarterfinals and beyond. Our NBA experts weigh in.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10

The 15 best books of 2024, reissues included

We asked three critics to share their favorites of the year, and they served up diverse offerings heavily weighted toward fiction.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10

Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff

After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems. It was the cold that woke me up. Some time in the early hours ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Argentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here's how his shock measures are reshaping the economy

When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were marking price increases almost daily

ABC News - Dec. 10

Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust

A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

How does Phillies bullpen look after reportedly adding Jordan Romano? Relief corps builds on high upside

Romano has agreed to a one-year deal worth $8.5 million

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

China vows 'more proactive' fiscal stimulus measures, 'moderately' looser monetary policy

China's leaders pledged "more proactive" fiscal and monetary policies next year to boost domestic consumption, according to an official readout.

CNBC - Dec. 9

China's top leaders are set to discuss GDP growth target, stimulus measures amid economic worries

Market participants will watch the events this week for clues on how policymakers plan to steer the economy through entrenched disinflation and looming U.S. tariffs.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Trump discusses key priorities in new interview

President-elect Donald Trump sat down for an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss his priorities for his second term. Trump was pressed on his tariff threats and plans for mass ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster

A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Pennsylvania is the key to understanding Democratic defeat in 2024

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is a strong contender for the presidential nomination in 2024, but he will have to account for the half dozen other Democratic governors who will run to ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster

Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environments

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Keys to a fantasy football victory in Week 14

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri delivers his keys to a victory in Week 14.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

German industry demands electricity cost relief as production falls

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Greek capital imposes tough security measures on anniversary of fatal police shooting

Athens is bracing for protests marking 16 years since the police shooting of a 15-year-old high school student, whose death sparked riots and has led to annual demonstrations

ABC News - Dec. 6

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

German industry pushes for relief on electricity costs

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar

New research challenges us to look beyond the event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note. The devastation of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or tornadoes is often ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Pep: Sigh of relief to break City's losing 'routine'

Pep Guardiola celebrated the end of Manchester City's seven-game winless run with a much needed 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid

The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Far from a bazooka, China's stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy

China's latest efforts to kickstart growth will take time to play out, data and company earnings show.

CNBC - Dec. 4

3 credit card debt relief strategies to consider for 2025

If you want to break the credit card debt cycle in the new year, these strategies could come in handy.

CBS News - Dec. 4

NATO announces measures to counter Russian, Chinese hybrid attacks

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company

Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

'Urgent measures' needed to secure Volkswagen's future, says CEO

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax

Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in February

Financial Times - Dec. 4

If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot

The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Amid political chaos, Bank of Korea says it will boost short-term liquidity and deploy measures to stabilize the FX market

The announcement came shortly after the BOK held an emergency board meeting.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Failed Bill Included Disaster Relief and Other Key Funding Measures

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