Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

The Refused Pass That Sums Up Manchester City’s Problems

Pep Guardiola’s side attempted 683 passes against Everton, but one moment revealed the tensions that are gnawing at them.

The New York Times - 1h

Ex-FBI and CIA head urges Senate to reject Trump picks Patel and Gabbard

William Webster writes in letter to senators that ‘the safety of the American people … depends on it’. William Webster, the only man to head both the FBI and the CIA, has urged the US Senate to ...

The Guardian - 3h

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children

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Biden rushes to issue cleantech loans in bid to secure legacy

Industry fears Republican administration could undo $43bn of commitments made by Biden White House

Financial Times - 13h

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024

New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site

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Meet the new members: From governor to rank-and-file senator

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Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health.

Wired - 2d

Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says

Politico - 4d

Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

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Manchin objects to Biden's commutations

Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is denouncing as “misguided” and “disgusting” President Biden's move to commute the sentences of two men convicted of murdering a student at Marshall ...

The Hill - 3h

How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events – and my friendships grew deeper

It seemed important to have a packed calendar. But when I slowed down I made space for spontaneity and fun. I used to equate a packed calendar with a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead ...

The Guardian - 8h

'Christmas is our day': NBA sends a much-needed statement

Christmas featured five classics, with epic performances from the biggest stars -- something the NBA needed.

ESPN - 16h

Delta says stowaway was able to board plane without ticket or boarding pass

Delta Air Lines said a person was able to board a flight in Seattle without a ticket or boarding pass. After the discovery, the plane was turned around just before takeoff. It was the second ...

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Can lessons learned from airport security guide Trump’s immigration strategy?

Three strategies make the TSA system effective.

The Hill - 1d

6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique

Mozambique’s police chief has said that at least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a high-security prison in the capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and ...

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Klay Thompson Passes His Idol, Reggie Miller, on the 3-Point Leaderboard

Miller never shied away from the moment, a lot like Thompson, who has been one of the most clutch players of his own generation.

The New York Times - 1d

Moscow's 4 airports closed temporarily for unspecified security reasons

MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Thursday closed all four of Moscow’s airports, plus a fifth one in a city about 100 miles southwest of the country’s capital, citing unspecified safety concerns.

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NYC taxi driver hits multiple pedestrians, sending some to hospital

A taxi driver hit six pedestrians after jumping a curb in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, sending three people to the hospital for injuries, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department ...

The Hill - 1d

China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties

China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issues

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Introducing the Most Dangerous Pass in Soccer

The risk and reward behind the pass that drives most fans wild, and some furious.

The New York Times - 2d

Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions

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Watch: Stranded astronauts send Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

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Kent sends 56,000 gift boxes to children globally

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NHL Insider Sends Harsh Warning To Matt Rempe

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Yahoo Sports - 2d

Two Former Blue Jackets Have Funny Social Media Exchange

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Yahoo Sports - 2d

Playoff clinching scenarios: Who can secure a postseason berth, division title?

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ESPN - 3d

Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Attempt the Closest Ever Pass of the Sun’s Surface

The Parker Solar Probe is attempting the closest ever pass of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump’s FCC nominee sends Disney warning letter over ABC

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The Hill - 3d

Huge waves tear through Santa Cruz wharf, sending debris into the ocean

Massive waves in Northern California destroyed the Santa Cruz wharf and sent workers and debris into the ocean. One person was killed near Marina State Beach and the threat along the coast remains.

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My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?

“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”

MarketWatch - 3d

Nasa’s Parker solar probe attempts closest ever pass of sun

Probe was scheduled to pass 3.8 million miles from sun’s surface on Christmas Eve. Nasa’s Parker solar probe is attempting its closest ever flyby of the sun, passing 3.8m miles from its surface on ...

The Guardian - 3d

Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.

NBC News - 3d

National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.

The New York Times - 3d

Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean

Part of the Santa Cruz, Calif., wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three construction workers into the ocean. All victims were rescued — two by a lifeguard unit and a third managed to swim to ...

The Hill - 3d

California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean

Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California wharf partially collapsed.

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The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible

Instead of being fair, this legislation will lead to harsher and faster automatic benefit cuts for most of us.

MarketWatch - 3d

Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...

The Hill - 4d

How will history remember Biden's presidency?

What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?

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Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

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