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Putin’s press conference showed he is committed to depravity
Vladimir Putin’s recent end-of-the-year press conference was mostly a self-congratulatory snooze, but there were several moments that revealed the depths of depravity and unreality to which the ...The Hill - 45m -
Lawyer for ex-Abercrombie CEO says he has dementia
Mike Jeffries and two others have been charged with sex trafficking and interstate prostitution.The Hill - 2h -
Family detentions to return in migration crackdown, says Trump ‘border czar’
Tom Homan also said that undocumented parents of US-born children will be deported, with or without their kids. US immigration authorities will resume the controversial policy of putting families ...The Guardian - 2h -
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing ...ABC News - 2h -
Erling Haaland misses penalty and Man City drops more points after 1-1 draw with Everton
Erling Haaland missed a penalty as Manchester City was held 1-1 by Everton in the Premier LeagueABC News - 2h -
Manchester City held by Everton after Erling Haaland’s penalty miss
Manchester City’s plight is their individual kind of deja vu nightmare. Featuring early dominance, taking the lead, creating numerous chances, the spurning of these, and then their pesky foes ...The Guardian - 3h -
Denis Villeneuve isn't at peace. And he's OK with that
The director strives to make a perfect movie that stands the test of time. His holy grail, he calls it. And yet the quiet of the woods still calls to him.Los Angeles Times - 6h -
Trump’s Plans to Scrap Climate Policies Has Unnerved Green Energy Investors
President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to roll back many of the rules and subsidies that have attracted billions of dollars from the private sector to renewable energy and electric vehicles.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump understands he is elected ‘president, not emperor,’ Republican congressman says
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of Mike Johnson’s speakership and what’s ahead in the new year on Capitol Hill.NBC News - 1d -
Trump ‘border czar’ plans to reinstate family detention centers
Tom Homan, the incoming “border czar” for President-elect Trump’s administration, said in an interview with The Washington Post published Thursday he will reinstate policies that hold families in ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump's '5 percent down' plan for Europe
President-elect Donald Trump is signaling to NATO member-states that they must spend 5 percent of their GDP annually on defense if they want U.S. support, in order to prepare for a potential war ...The Hill - 5h -
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 - 6h -
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 issuesABC News - 1d -
Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO say he has dementia, can't stand trial
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.CBS News - 1d -
Morning Report: Trump's big immigration plans face big roadblocks
In today’s issue: President-elect Trump’s ambitious immigration agenda faces significant roadblocks. Trump wants to close the southern border, carry out the largest deportation effort in history ...The Hill - 1d -
Jets' Aaron Rodgers downplays knee injury, says he's 'going to play' in Week 17 vs. Bills despite MCL issue
Rodgers added the knee 'feels pretty good' and that he's dealt with worseCBS Sports - 1d -
NY subway death accused fanned flames with shirt, prosecutors say
The woman fatally set alight on a Brooklyn train was attacked by a man she is not believed to have known.BBC News - 1d -
Trump says DoJ will ‘vigorously’ pursue death penalty after Biden commutations
Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inaugurated. Donald Trump has said he will direct the justice department to “vigorously” ...The Guardian - 1d -
Man accused of fatally setting NYC subway rider on fire says he doesn't recall incident
The man accused of killing a New York City subway rider by setting her on fire has no memory of "what happened" and admitted to heavy drinking, authorities said Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Trump team reportedly planning immediate WHO exit, Trump slams Biden's death row commutations
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is laying the groundwork for the U.S. to exit the World Health Organization on the first day he's in office, according to a new Reuters report. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump blasts Biden's federal death row commutations: 'Makes no sense'
Trump took aim Tuesday at Biden’s decision to commute the sentences of nearly all federal death row prisoners, adding to the backlash in an unprecedented move that has brought both criticism and ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump vows to direct DOJ to pursue death penalty in wake of Biden clemencies
President-elect Trump vowed Tuesday to direct his Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty in the wake of President Biden’s clemencies of nearly every federal death row inmate. “As ...The Hill - 2d -
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - 2d -
This contrarian investor says the tech bubble is getting scary. Here’s his game plan.
The bear market may have already begun, says contrarian investor Steven Jon Kaplan. Here are the red flags he’s already seeing.MarketWatch - 2d -
Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won’t stop
Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change. Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego detests the thought of the number of times he’s had ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach
President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as president, while Joe Biden, in many ways, has kept a lower profile during ...The Hill - 2d -
He Inherited a Seat in the House of Lords. The UK Government Says He Will Lose It in 2025.
The U.K. government has pledged to remove hereditary peers from Parliament in 2025. For Lord Cromwell and 87 others, it is a wistful departure.The New York Times - 2d -
Shanahan frustrated by 49ers penalties, Moody's missed kick
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expressed his frustrations with his team's self-inflicted wounds in the loss to the Miami Dolphins.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Adnan Syed seeks sentence reduction for 'Serial' murder case
Adnan Syed, who was the subject of the groundbreaking crime podcast "Serial," is requesting a sentence reduction so he can remain free as he fights his murder conviction, his legal team said Monday.NBC News - 2d -
Trump ally Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says
An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.BBC News - 2d -
Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals
Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.NBC News - 2d -
Trump team slams ‘abhorrent’ Biden death row commutations
President-elect Trump’s team slammed President Biden’s decision Monday to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the move “abhorrent” and a “slap in the face.” “These are ...The Hill - 2d -
Aaron Rodgers says he's willing to take pay cut, mentor Jets rookie QB in 2025 if veteran returns to New York
The 41-year-old Rodgers, however, still hasn't decided if he will play in 2025 or notCBS Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While
The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.Inc. - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 3d -
Kremlin denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking divorce and a return to London
UK-born wife of ousted Syrian leader is a divisive figure around world and, like her husband, is under sanctions . The Kremlin has denied Turkish media reports suggesting that Asma al-Assad, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India
Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh HasinaABC News - 3d
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