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Post Office IT system still causing cash shortfalls
Survey finds some sub-postmasters are using their branch money to plug gaps as the scandal inquiry restarts.2 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
House to take up new funding bill as some Republicans fear a 'galactically stupid' shutdown
The House plans to vote this week on a three-month funding bill to avoid a government shutdown — without an election provision Donald Trump had demanded.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson’s government funding plan B disappoints conservatives
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) move to bring a clean, short-term government funding stopgap — his plan B after his first gambit failed — is upsetting conservative House Republicans, who will be key ...2 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
U.S. Research Aided Chinese Military Technology, House Republicans Say
A congressional report argues that Beijing has exploited ties with American universities to advance technologically, and that further guardrails are needed.3 hours ago - Republican Party -
The Guardian - World
‘Amazed I’m still alive’: surfer survives massive wipeout in Tasmania
Mikey Brennan disappeared from view as wave crashed over him at notoriously dangerous surf spot Shipstern Bluff. A big-wave specialist says he is lucky to be alive after escaping relatively ...9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Congressional leaders announce deal to temporarily fund government
The new plan to avert a government shutdown comes after the House rejected Speaker Johnson's opening gambit in the funding fight last week.13 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
House Speaker Johnson axes Trump voting restrictions in new government funding bill
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have eight days to strike a funding deal before the government goes into a partial shutdown.15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall
For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.19 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
U-M runs down USC, wins with 32 passing yards
Powered by running back Kalel Mullings, Michigan totaled 290 yards on the ground and topped USC 27-24 despite passing for only 32 yards.20 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Why a California music lover is trying to sell his massive vinyl collection
For music lovers, the future is retro. In 2023, sales of vinyl albums grew for the 17th consecutive year, accounting for 40% of album sales in the United States. With no signs of vinyl sales ...Yesterday - California -
The Hill - Politics
Trump's shutdown push falls flat with Republicans
House Republicans are overwhelmingly dismissing former President Trump’s calls for a government shutdown in the absence of a proof-of-citizenship voting bill being signed into law, a public break ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...2 days ago - Abortion -
Yahoo News - World
Iconic helicopter used in Vietnam War stops by Lebanon VA
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Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Financial Times - Business
Can Nike veteran Elliott Hill turn ‘the swoosh’ around?
A popular insider has been recalled to try to make the world’s biggest sportswear maker cool again2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Constellation Energy and Vistra shares are building on massive gains
Constellation has a new nuclear-power deal with Microsoft. Both Constellation and Vistra shares have more than doubled this year on optimism for data-center power deals.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
76ers' Joel Embiid signs extension: Massive deal worth $193 million over three years
The big man says he wants to stay with Philly 'for the rest of my career'2 days ago - NBA -
ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
House passes bill to enhance Secret Service protection for presidential candidates
The 405-0 House vote follows a second Trump assassination attempt.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
House passes bill to boost presidential candidate security after apparent Trump assassination attempt
The House unanimously passed a bill to boost Secret Service protection for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris after apparent assassination attempts.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
House unanimously passes bill to bolster Trump’s security after apparent assassination attempt
The House unanimously passed a bill on Friday that seeks to bolster former President Trump’s security, the first legislative move the chamber has made in response to the second apparent ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Renaissance’s shrinking hedge funds
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Financial Times - World
Abrdn to drop China from emerging markets fund
Manager says move is designed to give investors more choice as Chinese market lags behind rivals3 days ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
This city had to choose between some unhappy residents and more housing. It chose housing.
It’s hard to find an affordable home in the United States these days, but a program in Minneapolis may hold a solution.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration announces $3B for battery projects
The Biden administration on Friday announced that it has selected 25 battery technology projects to receive $3 billion in federal funding. The projects receiving federal funds pertain to various ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Trans woman killed in Georgia day after anti-LGBT law passed
Activists said Kesaria Abramidze had been a "trailblazing" transgender leader in the South Caucasus country.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
TD Bank Taps Veteran to Succeed Bharat Masrani as CEO
Masrani plans to retire in 2025 after 38 years with the Canadian lender and more than a decade as CEO.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Patrick Mahomes is back to throwing deep touchdown passes
Early in his career, Patrick Mahomes was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL at throwing deep touchdown passes.4 days ago
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Fetterman on pager attack in Lebanon: ‘If anything, I love it’
"I thought what Israel chose to do about blowing up the pagers and walkie talkies and after targeting and eliminating membership and leadership of Hezbollah, I absolutely support that,” Fetterman ...19 hours ago -
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Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.Yesterday -
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Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.2 days ago - Elon Musk -
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Congress nears short-term spending deal to avoid shutdown
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Hours before vote, Trump again presses House GOP on short-term spending bill
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