Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal

Trump takes aim at Canada, Panama Canal, Greenland in posts

After President-elect Trump fired off a series of social media posts on Christmas Day suggesting the United States should expand into Canada and Greenland and take control of the Panama Canal, some ...

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Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera U.S. ambassador to Panama

President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for American ambassador to Panama, days after suggesting that the United States should take control of the Panama Canal.

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Hard-Right Freedom Caucus Takes Power in Wyoming

A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”

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Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Comanche takes lead over rival LawConnect as fleet braces for rough night at sea

Master Lock Comanche maintains comfortable lead over LawConnect down NSW coast Reigning handicap winner Alive the most high-profile of two boats to retire The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing ...

The Guardian - 3h

Trump announces ambassador to Panama amid fight over canal

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Panama. The announcement comes as Trump is sparking a feud with ...

The Hill - 12h

Trump takes aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in Christmas Day posts

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in a series of Christmas Day social media posts that suggested the United States could take control of all three.

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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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Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile and Threatens Militant Group’s Leaders

Israel said it had repelled an attack, which came hours after Israel’s defense minister vowed to “behead” the Yemeni group’s leadership.

The New York Times - 1d

Spreading Famine Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Lives in Sudan, Panel Warns

Some 24.6 million people—half of Sudan’s population—are experiencing food insecurity, which cements its status as the world’s worst hunger hot spot.

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Nike has had a rocky year — here's why a comeback will take time

Nike is the world’s largest sportswear brand but the company has struggled this year. Can Nike's new CEO Elliot Hill turn things around for the company?

CNBC - 2d

Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private

The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

LeBron James takes shot at NFL over scheduling turf war: 'Christmas is our day'

The NFL went for Christmas in a big way this year.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Trump Picks Kevin Marino Cabrera for Ambassador to Panama

The selection of Mr. Cabrera, a Miami-Dade County commissioner, comes a few days after Mr. Trump called for the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal.

The New York Times - 15h

Wemby is ready to take over — if the NBA will let him

There has never been a player like Victor Wembanyama, but is the league ready to abandon its tried-and-true playbook and forge a new path to success?

Yahoo Sports - 15h

‘Babygirl’ Review: Nicole Kidman Takes Control

Nicole Kidman bares body and some soul in a story about a married woman who enters a dominant-submissive affair with a younger man.

The New York Times - 16h

“Nosferatu” Review: Robert Eggers Takes on Dracula

The director Robert Eggers dares you to feel seduced in his take on the classic vampire tale, starring Bill Skarsgard and Lily Rose Depp.

The New York Times - 21h

Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip

Sharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England.

BBC News - 22h

Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz

We've built five unique quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all.

BBC News - 1d

This Hanukkah, Choose Light Over Heat

We follow the wisdom of the ancient rabbis in approaching both the holiday and this era.

The New York Times - 1d

Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?

Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

BBC News - 1d

Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians

Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.

The New York Times - 1d

Evening Report — Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat With less than one month until President-elect Trump returns to the Oval Office, he's already calling the shots and ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump resurrects idea of purchasing Greenland and obtaining control of the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump has said in public and online comments that the U.S. should control Greenland and the Panama Canal. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on how Trump approached Denmark to ...

NBC News - 1d

The political furor over Trump's FCC pick Brendan Carr is bogus

Brendan Carr is being disparaged by a variety of establishment corporate media outlets and media activist organizations, but among the wide array of appointments being made by the incoming ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s FCC nominee sends Disney warning letter over ABC

President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent Disney CEO Bob Iger a letter warning that he would be "monitoring" ABC's negotiations with local stations to ...

The Hill - 1d

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

5 things to know about Trump's threats to retake the Panama Canal

President-elect Trump is sparking a new feud with Panama over an old topic: the vital maritime canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What Trump is proposing would be a massive shift in ...

The Hill - 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

Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time

In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.

The New York Times - 2d

Mulvaney on Trump, Panama Canal: It’s a negotiation

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Monday that President-elect Trump's recent provocations about the U.S. possibly retaking control of the Panama Canal are part of a ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...

CBS News - 2d

Gimenez calls Trump Panama threats 'legitimate'

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Monday called President-elect Trump’s recent threats about the Panama Canal “legitimate.” “I always take the president seriously, and it’s … [a] legitimate threat to ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump made comments threatening to take back the Panama Canal based on what he said were high costs that ships are encountering. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

CBS News - 2d

Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

CNBC - 2d

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal, picks Mark Burnett for special envoy to U.K.

President-elect Donald Trump, now a month away from returning to the White House, threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal as he spoke Sunday at Turning Point USA's America Fest in ...

CBS News - 2d

Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.

Inc. - 2d

Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

BBC News - 2d

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?

US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...

The Guardian - 2d

How podcasts are taking over your TV screen

People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.

NBC News - 3d

Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal

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