News updates from December 13: François Bayrou appointed French PM; McKinsey agrees to pay $650mn to settle opioid investigation
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12/13: CBS Evening News
Growing number of drone sightings along East Coast causes confusion, alarm; Mysterious Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of HeleneCBS News - 4h -
12/13: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on the latest in the investigation into the possible motive of the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, mysterious drone sightings over parts of the Northeast and tips on ...CBS News - 6h -
McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department
A former senior partner will also plead guilty to obstruction of justice after destroying company documents.The New York Times - 10h -
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales
McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in VirginiaABC News - 13h -
Prosecutors label $650mn McKinsey opioid pact a warning to consultants
Firm settles criminal investigation and former senior partner admits obstruction of justiceFinancial Times - 15h -
McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role
Consultancy giant agrees to two criminal counts, including for conspiring with drug manufacturers, in DoJ settlement. The consultancy giant McKinsey has agreed to pay the US Department of Justice ...The Guardian - 16h -
McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty
The Department of Justice had investigated McKinsey & Company for its consulting work with Purdue Pharma, the prescription opioid maker.CNBC - 17h -
From farmer to premier: who is François Bayrou, the new French prime minister?
Tractor-driving ‘son of the soil’ has run for president three times and maintains solid ties to south-west France where he grew up. François Bayrou, the new French prime minister, calls himself a ...The Guardian - 17h -
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle US investigation into opioids work, court papers say
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle US investigation into opioids work, court papers sayABC News - 18h -
Bayrou appointed French prime minister
Emmanuel Macron chooses ally as he seeks to stabilise political turmoil but faces Moody’s downgradeFinancial Times - 9h -
Macron Appoints François Bayrou as France’s New Prime Minister
François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician, is the fourth prime minister in a year, a record for France.The New York Times - 15h -
No-one gets France's difficulty more than me, says Macron's new PM Bayrou
France's fourth prime minister this year says he fully understands the "Himalayan" task ahead.BBC News - 16h -
McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.CBS News - 16h -
12/13: CBS Morning News
Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine; Taylor Swift sweeps Billboard Music Awards.CBS News - 17h -
McKinsey & Co. to pay $650M to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty
McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement that will resolve a federal criminal probe into the company’s consulting work advising Purdue Pharma on how to ...NBC News - 18h -
Macron names François Bayrou as new French prime minister
Yahoo News - 19h -
Major Palworld Update Feybreak Is Arriving On December 23
Palworld 's next major update is arriving on December 23, bringing with it a brand-new island to explore. The update will also add new Pals, a new faction leader, weapons, buildings, new mechanics, ...GameSpot - 20h -
French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron names key centrist ally François Bayrou as new prime ministerABC News - 21h -
François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?
It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield.BBC News - 21h -
Macron ally François Bayrou appointed new French prime minister
Veteran centrist is the fourth French prime minister this year as country struggles with growing political crisis. From farmer to premier: who is François Bayrou, the new French PM? François ...The Guardian - 21h -
Macron meets centrist Bayrou ahead of imminent decision on next French PM
Yahoo News - 22h -
Macron expected to name new French PM after days of political deadlock
President has struggled to find candidate who satisfies enough lawmakers in bitterly divided parliament. President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister on Friday after days of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Macron to name new French PM on Friday in bid to restore stability
Macron had been expected to appoint a PM on Thursday, after Michel Barnier was ousted eight days ago.BBC News - 1d -
Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest
Campaign group will pay no money to oil and gas company, but will donate £300,000 to RNLI. Business live – latest updates Shell has agreed to settle its controversial multimillion-dollar ...The Guardian - 3d -
Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy
Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset salesFinancial Times - 4d -
Burkina Faso junta appoints new prime minister
Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has appointed a new prime minister, a day after dissolving the government without providing any reasonABC News - 5d -
Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within days
Macron rejected calls to resign, a day after his prime minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials
The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Defiant Macron vows to stay on as French president and will appoint PM within days
President says he will remain in power until 2027, amid political turmoil following collapse of government. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has ruled out resigning, saying he will stay in ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on as French president and will name new PM within days – live
French president says he intends to stay on until his term ends in 2027 in televised address to the nation. After a day of frenzied speculation, Macron declined to name a new prime minister, saying ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Six takeaways from the PM's 'plan for change'
The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM
Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
French government on verge of collapse as PM faces vote
Barnier, who was appointed by Emmanuel Macron just three months ago, is widely expected to lose a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
French PM Barnier faces vote of no confidence after budget row
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
It’s the best of times for Notre Dame, but the worst of times for the French PM
It seems Michel Barnier’s experience of negotiating Brexit with the British was no match for the bitter rivalry of French politics. When Emmanuel Macron welcomes world leaders to the reopening of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.BBC News - Dec. 2
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