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Trump won last week's spending battle on points
Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...The Hill - 40m -
Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease
UK government accused of ‘nitpicking about compensation’ after being told to pay more to retain military base. Mauritius is holding out over a deal to gain control of the Chagos Islands from the ...The Guardian - 41m -
Pack clinch, but 'some concern' over Watson injury
On a night when they authored the first shutout of the NFL season -- 34-0 over the Saints -- and clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year, about the only problem the Packers endured ...ESPN - 1h -
US banking lobby sues Fed over stress test framework
Announcement comes a day after central bank unveiled proposed changes to annual examinationsFinancial Times - 1h -
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 - 1h -
'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'
The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.BBC News - 1h -
Display Option on Smart Glasses Shows How Meta May Succeed Where Google Glass Failed
Meta’s Ray-Ban sunglasses successful partnership adds a breakthrough feature in 2025, which could show us what “future smartphones” might look like, and kick off a new app economy.Inc. - 1h -
Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.BBC News - 1h -
Biggest banks sue the Federal Reserve over annual stress tests
A group of banks and business groups are suing the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress tests, saying the current process falls short.CNBC - 2h -
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 3h -
Woosh Smart Air Filter Review: No More Guessing
I spent nearly a year with Woosh's smart air filter, which can give you a better idea of when to replace your home's HVAC filter.Wired - 3h -
5 convicted in the Netherlands over violence against Israeli soccer fans
A Dutch court convicted five men for their part in last month's violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.CBS News - 3h -
'It still bugs me': Ohio State will be out for revenge against Oregon
The Buckeyes were dominant in their first-round matchup with Tennessee. Now they're turning their attention to the College Football Playoff's top seed.ESPN - 4h -
BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions
More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours. Business live – latest updates Brazilian authorities have halted the construction of a ...The Guardian - 6h -
Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus is going to be a mom: 'I'm having a mini me'
Snoop Dogg soon will welcome another grandchild, this time by way of daughter Cori Broadus, who confirmed her pregnancy nearly a year after she had a stroke.Los Angeles Times - 16h -
CFPB Sues Rocket Homes Over Alleged Kickbacks
The lawsuit alleged that the real-estate company provided incentives to brokers and agents to steer home buyers to its parent company’s mortgage-lending wing, Rocket Mortgage.The Wall Street Journal - 19h -
U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.CNBC - 22h -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Werner Herzog keeps working, predicts: "You'll have to carry me out from a set feet first"
The visionary director talks about his recent memoir, "Every Man for Himself and God Against All"; the epic making of his 1982 classic, "Fitzcarraldo"; and why he likes playing villains.CBS News - 2d -
How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays
The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year.Wired - 3d -
Biden Administration Sues 3 Big Banks Over Zelle Fraud
Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not survive President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to office.The New York Times - 3d -
Lizzo denies sexual harassment allegations from ex-dancers: 'I did nothing wrong'
Lizzo tells Keke Palmer she was 'blindsided' by sexual harassment lawsuits, gives a different version of a burlesque-club outing where impropriety was alleged.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their continuing support for biofuelsABC News - 4d -
California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That ...ABC News - 5d -
California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu in Cattle
Officials have discovered the virus in 645 dairy herds, more than in any other state so far.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 4h -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 7h -
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.BBC News - 10h -
NHS reveals advice most sought online over festive period
Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.BBC News - 14h -
Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender athletes
Texas has sued the NCAA to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the state or in sports that involve Texas programs.ESPN - 18h -
Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a financial technology firm, alleging they illegally forced drivers into using costly deposit accounts to receive their pay.NBC News - 19h -
Former DC police officer convicted over leaks to Proud Boys leader
Former Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted Monday of obstructing an investigation into the former Proud Boys national chair, Enrique Tarrio, just weeks before the ...The Hill - 19h -
Biden did the right thing granting clemency to 37 federal death row inmates
President Biden is urged to commute all federal death sentences to life in prison in order to keep his promise as the first president to oppose capital punishment and secure his legacy as a ...The Hill - 23h -
Ethics panel declines investigation into McCaul over public intoxication
The House Ethics Committee has decided not to open an investigation into outgoing House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who was detained in November for public ...The Hill - 1d -
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.CBS News - 1d -
I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40
Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Zelensky sharply criticizes Slovakia's Fico over Moscow visit
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