Hong Kong Hits Out at Us Congress for Passing A Bill That Could Close Its Representative Offices
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Men: How the SEC schedule could hurt its record bid chase
The SEC has a shot at the Big East's 11-bid record. But in conference play, someone has to lose.ESPN - 4h -
House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women's sports
The House passed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.NBC News - 8h -
Trump’s trade coercion will harm the US and its allies
Greenland gambit suggests the country is now a threat to as much as a guarantor of securityFinancial Times - 1d -
The delights of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘tea restaurants’
Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mixFinancial Times - 2d -
2025 NFL playoff bracket, picks: Jayden Daniels upsets Bucs, Bo Nix keeps it close with Josh Allen's Bills
Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Wild Card WeekendCBS Sports - 3d -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - 4d -
Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - 4d -
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate thresholdABC News - 5d -
House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill over Israeli arrest warrants
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House passes bill to sanction ICC over Israeli arrest warrants The ...The Hill - 5d -
House Passes Bill to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials for Israeli Prosecutions
The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 5d -
House passes ICC sanctions bill; GOP Senate leader promises to bring it to floor
The House on Thursday passed legislation to sanction officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), pushing back against the court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime ...The Hill - 5d -
Gingrich urges Trump, GOP to pass tax cuts in 'one big, beautiful bill'
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) encouraged President-elect Trump and Republicans to pass tax cuts as part of a single wide-ranging reconciliation bill, arguing that the GOP’s narrow House ...The Hill - 6d -
Members of Congress pay respects to Jimmy Carter at US Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the US Capitol to lie in state as members of Congress paid their respects ahead of his funeral on Thursday. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - 6d -
What could Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ look like?
President-elect Trump said that Republicans are working to craft a “powerful” piece of legislation to advance his agenda. Republicans had already begun preparing to use a special procedure known as ...The Hill - 6d -
Freedom Caucus holds its fire on Johnson’s strategy for passing Trump agenda
Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are holding their fire despite Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) bucking their preferred strategy for passing President-elect Trump’s agenda, arguing ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress
Unauthorized immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes could be be deported.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Fujitsu’s UK goodwill wiped out in wake of Post Office scandal
Japanese technology group decided to restrict bidding for government contractsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force
Yahoo News - Jan. 7 -
US Congress certifies Trump’s victory in shadow of 2021 Capitol attack
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump bestie Dana White joins Meta’s board and private equity welcomes the new administrationFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
GOP Homeland Security chair: Drone bill a top priority in next Congress
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said a bill empowering local authorities to take down drones is a “number one” priority in the next Congress. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Mike Johnson lays out ambitious strategy to pass Trump's agenda in 'one big, beautiful bill'
Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to pass most of Donald Trump's agenda in one, big reconciliation bill faces major hurdles.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
US Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 electoral win
Certification comes four years after Republican’s supporters staged violent attack on CapitolFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
World Food Programme says its convoy was hit in the Gaza Strip
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
How AI regulation could shake out in 2025
This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Trump calls on GOP to pass his agenda in 'one powerful bill'
President-elect Trump on Sunday made public his support for Republican lawmakers to pass key components of his agenda into law with a single reconciliation bill, previewing what is expected to be a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Johnson says he expects to pass most of Trump's agenda with 1 'big, beautiful bill' by Memorial Day
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday he expects to pass President-elect Trump’s agenda through one big reconciliation package before Memorial Day. In an interview on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Rep. Mike Johnson tells House Republicans Trump wants them to pass a single reconciliation bill
At a closed-door House Republican retreat Saturday morning, newly re-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said President-elect Donald Trump was in favor of passing a single reconciliation ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Bengals' Joe Burrow sends heartfelt message to Aaron Rodgers ahead of what could be final game: 'Help us out'
Rodgers can help Burrow and the Bengals make the playoffs with a Jets winCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era
A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Sunday shows preview: US reels after New Year's attacks; 119th Congress hits ground running
The U.S. is reeling from a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that have taken multiple lives and injured dozens. Authorities said the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress
Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
How Congress Could Find Itself Paralyzed, and New Orleans Attack Update
Plus, Kenyan villagers get a scare from space.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Fee change on investment trusts could badly hit manager revenues
Greencoat UK Wind’s charge shake-up could be copied by other trustsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble
Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits
Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
How an FBI Sting Stopped a Russian Smuggler but Not His Hong Kong Supply Route
The case showed how difficult it is to stanch the flow of equipment to Russia through China, which the U.S. accuses of helping Moscow sustain the military production it needs to continue the war.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report
Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research. Chinese government hackers breached the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The endgame in Ukraine: How the war could come to a close in 2025
Ahead of Trump's second term, talk is turning towards how the conflict might finish - and what it would take from each sideBBC News - Jan. 2
