Progressive Hill staff group pitches lighter workweek

UnitedHealth Group CEO defends company

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story UnitedHealth CEO blames drug companies for high costs In his first public remarks since the murder of a top ...

The Hill - 18h

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

A group of high powered investors want to raise billions to form a new international basketball league, according to people familiar with the matter.

NBC News - 22h

Trump's Cabinet picks grilled on Capitol Hill

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are testifying at their Senate confirmation hearings. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down some of the news from their testimony.

CBS News - 23h

Progressive Hill staffers ask for shorter workweek

Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are proposing an idea to shorten their workweek to 32 hours. The Congressional Progressive Staff Association sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, ...

The Hill - 23h

Sources: Belichick adds 2 veteran coaches to staff

Bill Belichick continues to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, as longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize ...

ESPN - 1d

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

The investors are looking to raise $5 billion to start a basketball league that could offer players equity to potentially lure them away from the NBA.

CNBC - 1d

How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.

The New York Times - 1d

Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires

Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more ...

NBC News - 1d

Arteta must revive Emirates roar as much as Arsenal’s fortunes on pitch

With Tottenham next up at home, Gunners manager must restore the positivity of the 2022-23 season. Mikel Arteta was sitting in the Emirates Stadium away dugout when he realised the scale of the ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

The New York Times - 4d

‘We have the momentum’: Reform’s pitch to disaffected Scottish voters

Populist party makes ground north of border with focus on energy policy

Financial Times - 5d

Logistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensions

DHL, Ceva Logistics and Kuehne+Nagel are redeploying Mandarin speakers to help China’s manufacturers set up overseas

Financial Times - 5d

Ravens and Texans progress in NFL play-offs

The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans both win on Saturday to book their place in week two of the NFL play-offs.

BBC News - 5d

Quiet weekend weather with Arctic air returning by start of workweek

Yahoo News - 6d

Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House

Also in this newsletter: Will Slovakia really cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine?

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Fulham thrash Watford to progress to fourth round

Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.

BBC News - Jan. 9

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters

Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills

KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.

NBC News - Jan. 9

L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

The pitch that got Joe Wicks emotional on Dragons' Den

BBC News - Jan. 8

Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England

Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great care

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Dolphins GM: Hill didn't ask for trade in meeting

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said that Tyreek Hill did not ask for a trade when he and the wide receiver met recently.

ESPN - Jan. 7

LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash

The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been building ties with the incoming Trump administration, said the move was an attempt to restore free expression on its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

Jensen Huang’s address at CES followed a trading session that sent Nvidia’s value to $3.66 trillion.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies

In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk extends political reach to UK, Germany Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Micah Parsons recruiting Tyreek Hill to Cowboys, pitches key reasons for Dolphins WR to team up in Dallas

Could Hill end up in Dallas?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Trump pitches 'merged' US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement

President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami

Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

Pope names Cardinal McElroy, a progressive, as archbishop of Washington

Pope names Cardinal McElroy, an ideological progressive, as archbishop of Washington at start of Trump administration

ABC News - Jan. 6

Amorim: United players are 'afraid on the pitch'

Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United's poor form has left his players "afraid on the pitch" ahead of their daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".

BBC News - Jan. 3

Bourbon Street reopens to lighter crowds a day after New Orleans attack

Bourbon Street reopened on Thursday to a light crowd as tourists and locals veered away from the world-famous destination after an attacker plowed through crowds of revealers, killing more than a ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Progressive Hill staff group pitches lighter workweek

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