Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.
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Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - 1h -
New updates from January 7: Trump refuses to rule out force to take Greenland and Panama Canal; Meta ends fact-checking
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution, From Apologies to No More Apologies
Meta’s chief executive has stepped away from his mea culpa approach to issues on his platforms and has told people that he wants to return to his original thinking on free speech.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.NBC News - 8h -
12:30 Report — Trump presses idea of taking over Greenland
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Washington, D.C., just looks so magical from the snow. Another winter storm is possible this weekend, but that’s still up in the air (ha, get it?). Here’s what’s ...The Hill - 14h -
MPs call for greater criticism of Israel’s policies over Gaza – UK politics live
Palestinians trapped in a ‘doom loop of hell’, MPs told. At the end of last week Robert Jenrick , the shadow justice secretary and runner-up in last year’s Tory leadership contest, said the child ...The Guardian - 16h -
Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector
Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuationsFinancial Times - 18h -
How Washington, D.C., is handling security concerns amid major events
In the coming weeks, Washington, D.C., will host the 2024 election certification, former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
U.S. records first death from bird flu amid growing concerns
A Louisiana patient hospitalized in critical condition with severe bird flu has died, the state health department said Monday, marking the first U.S. death due to the virus. The patient was older ...The Hill - 1d -
Bracketology: SEC takes lead over Big Ten for most teams in NCAA Tournament projection
The SEC has 12 teams while the Big Ten dropped from 13 to 11 teams in Jerry Palm's latest bracketCBS Sports - 1d -
NHL Waivers: New York Rangers Take Arthur Kaliyev From The Los Angeles Kings
Right Winger Arthur Kaliyev has been claimed by the New York Rangers after the LA Kings waived him on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Biden heads to New Orleans today amid mourning over New Year's truck attack
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.CBS News - 1d -
Five missing Kenyan youths freed amid uproar over abductions
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China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs
CSI 300 blue-chip stock index also trades weakly, hitting its lowest point since September. China’s currency hit a 16-month low on Monday, despite efforts by the central bank and stock exchanges to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy. The Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Kohli, youngsters & Bumrah - talking points from Australia's win over India
BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at five talking points from the Australia and India series and what England can learn about their next two opponents.BBC News - 1d -
Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live
Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...The Guardian - 1d -
57 million impacted by snow and ice, with winter storms warnings from St. Louis to Washington
As the major winter storm moves toward the mid-Atlantic coast, 57 million people are impacted by winter weather alerts. NBC News meteorologist Michelle Grossman has all the details on Early Today.NBC News - 1d -
Waitangi Day: record crowds expected amid tensions over Māori policy in New Zealand
Event in February that commemorates signing of New Zealand’s founding document expected to draw tens of thousands but PM will not attend. Organisers of New Zealand’s national day commemorating the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Watch: BBC reports from snowy Leeds amid weather warnings
Amber weather warnings are in force and travel disruption is expected in some parts of the UK, as snow continues to fall.BBC News - 3d -
New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives
Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor. Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safeABC News - 3d -
Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper’s refusal to publish cartoon critical of Jeff Bezos
Pulitzer prize winner Ann Telnaes had drawn a cartoon of the paper’s owner kneeling before Donald Trump. The Washington Post ’s Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes has resigned ...The Guardian - 3d -
Don’t take away jobs from intellectually disabled workers
For years, disagreements have raged within the disability community regarding the federal Special Minimum Wage.The Hill - 3d -
Sam Kerr takes huge step on road to recovery from serious knee injury
Matildas captain joins Chelsea training camp in Portugal Striker has been sidelined for a year after rupturing ACL Sam Kerr is stepping up her recovery from a long-term knee injury at Chelsea ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk
Mike Johnson won re-election as House speaker with a boost from Donald Trump, but his challenges with a narrow Republican majority are only beginning.NBC News - 4d -
Mo Salah hints could be 'my last year' at Liverpool amid contract talks: 'We are far away from any progress'
As the January transfer window beings, Salah has the opportunity to sign a pre-contract at other clubsCBS Sports - 4d -
Post falsely claims 23 bodies were stolen from a South African mortuary over holidays
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2024 delivers sweeping and consequential elections worldwide
More than seventy countries went to the polls in 2024. While some were free and fair, others saw questions around intimidation and foreign interference. NBC News International Correspondent Matt ...NBC News - 5d -
Patrick Surtain II takes over as NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting favorite
Patrick Surtain II is vying to be the seventh cornerback to win DPOY.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Boxing predictions for 2025: Amanda Serrano gets closure with Katie Taylor; fresh faces take over P4P top five
Here's what our experts see as possibilities in the new year for boxingCBS Sports - 5d -
Sources: San Diego Wave set to hire Eidevall
Jonas Eidevall is set to be unveiled as San Diego Wave's new head coach in the coming days, sources have confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star
He built a huge audience with ridiculous (and catchy) songs on social media. Despite negotiating a record deal and landing a European tour, he has no plans to change.The New York Times - 5d -
Prescott taking security seriously amid break-ins
Even before a number of high-profile athletes were targeted by robberies over the past few months, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has taken security seriously.ESPN - 6d -
NHL Power Rankings: Setting New Year's resolutions for every team as Golden Knights take over top spot
Every team has something it can work on in 2025 as we reach the midway point of the regular seasonCBS Sports - 6d
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Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and forced thousands to evacuate in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the fire was one of several that ...NBC News - 8h -
Residents abandon homes and cars to flee out-of-control fire in Pacific Palisades
A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has forced some residents to evacuate amid "life-threatening and destructive" winds.NBC News - 5h -
Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents
Tens of thousands of Southern Californians were ordered to flee their homes Tuesday after a brush fire exploded in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.NBC News - 5h -
Nursing home in Pasadena evacuated as thick smoke from wildfire approaches
Residents at the Pasadena Park Healthcare & Wellness Center in Pasadena, California, are being evacuated as the Eaton Fire grows nearby. KNBC's Macy Jenkins reports.NBC News - 3h -
‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire
Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.NBC News - 4h
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1/7: The Daily Report
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