House GOP picks new funding plan that will need wide Democratic support

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 ...

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You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family

AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time.

Wired - 4h

Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding

“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.

The New York Times - 19h

Republicans succeed in clawing back more IRS tax-cheat enforcement funds. For now.

The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.

MarketWatch - 20h

Could Dean Withers Be One of the Democrats’ TikTok Bro Whisperers?

Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.

The New York Times - 22h

Gary Player is 89 and has a new girlfriend. Nelly Korda has dog sledding in her holiday plans

Gary Player is constantly preaching the value of love in society

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Biden and Democrats seal judicial confirmation push to beat Trump’s tally

Wave of appointments attempts to balance rightward swing on the federal bench with a diverse range of candidates

Financial Times - 1d

US, UK condemn Pakistani military court convictions of Imran Khan supporters

The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions by Pakistani military courts to 25 civilian supporters of former Prime Minister ...

ABC News - 1d

Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

Politico - 4d

Biden to back eleventh-hour funding bill

Politico - 4d

McConnell calls out holdouts on government funding, warns of "harmful" shutdown

Politico - 4d

Johnson lays out two spending paths in House GOP meeting

Politico - 4d

Musk vows to fund ‘moderate’ Democratic primary challengers

Politico - 4d

Fantasy Football Championship Game Playoffs Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Trust Sutton once more

Wide receivers you want in your Fantasy Championship games, and those you should avoid

CBS Sports - 13h

Virginia Democrats see next month's special elections as first major test of 2025

Democrats are gearing up for two northern Virginia-area special elections in the state Senate and House of Delegates next month that could set the tone for what is expected to be a consequential ...

The Hill - 17h

GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members

Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...

The Hill - 20h

Five NHL Teams That Need A Reset In 2025

The 2024-25 NHL season is nearing its halfway point, and while some teams are feeling good, others may need a reset in the new year.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?

Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...

The Hill - 21h

Fantasy Football Week 17 Wide Receiver Preview: Waiver adds, projections, DFS plays, and more

Everything you need to know about wide receiver in Week 17

CBS Sports - 22h

Expert tips to support your immune system and stay healthy this winter

With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.

CBS News - 1d

Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames "hurried action" by House

President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.

CBS News - 1d

The Morning After: Nissan and Honda plan to merge

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‘We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding

While some residents take to building houses in trees, officials recognise need for national response to climate disasters. Every summer, Dongting Hu, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, swells ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?

“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know

The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.

BBC News - 1d

UK’s listed builders on track to build fewest new houses in a decade

Vistry shares drop after it issues third profit warning as others suffer from falling sales

Financial Times - 1d

Your financial adviser has a plan for your money. But what if it’s their plan too?

To get you to follow their advice, your adviser says, “I do this for myself.” Is that good enough?

MarketWatch - 1d

South Korean opposition plans to impeach prime minister

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The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.

BBC News - 1d

Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida

Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.

The New York Times - 1d

Blake Lively sees wide support in lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni

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The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls

Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.

Inc. - 1d

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K

Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.

ABC News - 1d

Honda, Nissan announce plans to merge

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced Monday they were exploring a merger that would allow them to better compete amid a changing automotive landscape. The companies plan to spend the next ...

The Hill - 1d

House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...

The Hill - 1d

A much-needed reality check on reality show labor rights

Reality television is about creating stories that resonate with audiences while offering contestants a chance to change their lives. The NLRB’s complaint risks undermining that balance by imposing ...

The Hill - 1d

3 Troubling Workplace Trends Managers Need to Watch For in 2025

Shifts in technology, the labor market, and hiring trends will reverberate through workplaces next year, experts say. Here’s how you can prepare.

Inc. - 1d

As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.

We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.

The New York Times - 2d

House GOP picks new funding plan that will need wide Democratic support

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