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The Fallout from U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says minister

A senior British minister has pushed back on Elon Musk’s criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandal

ABC News - Jan. 3

Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal

A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to purchase US Steel

President cites national security concerns as he follows through on pledge to keep steelmaker domestically owned. Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9bn bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel for US Steel, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Biden says he will block US Steel sale to Nippon Steel

President Biden announced Friday he would block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel following a yearlong review of the potential acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?

Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentum

Financial Times - Jan. 3

High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up

After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponents

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Cybertruck driver died by suicide before Las Vegas explosion, authorities say

Authorities say the 37-year-old former Green Beret suspected of detonating a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas died by suicide before the blast. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on he ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

How the New Orleans attack was "part of the ISIS playbook," former CIA official says

New Orleans' Bourbon Street has reopened less than two days after a terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in the early hours of the new year. CBS News' Kati Weis reports and CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - Jan. 3

FBI asks for public's help in finding who planted bombs day before Jan. 6 attack

The FBI made a renewed call for the public's help in finding the suspect who planted two bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the day before the Jan. 6 ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Cybertruck driver shot himself before the Las Vegas blast, officials say

Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Blake Lively’s case against Justin Baldoni prompts questions about the role of PR in Hollywood

Posts dissecting how PR tactics may have been used in previous high profile cases have gained millions of views online.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Bourbon Street reopens with music: 'Part of the healing process'

NBC News Correspondent Gadi Schwartz reports from Bourbon Street, bouncing with music, as it reopens after an attacker drove through a crowd on New Year’s Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens.

NBC News - Jan. 2

What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025

Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy

Financial Times - Jan. 2

FBI says suspect in New Orleans acted alone in ‘act of terrorism’ – live

FBI says attack not linked to Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion and says New Orleans surveillance video shows suspect planting two explosive devices at the scene. Full story – FBI believes suspect ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone, posted videos about ISIS

The FBI now believes that the New Orleans attacker acted alone when he rammed a rented truck into crowds on Bourbon Street hours into New Year's Day. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Kati Weis have the ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

How the Threat of Another Costly U.S. Port Strike Returned in 2025

Just three months after an October contract agreement, lingering conflicts between longshoremen and U.S. port operators mean a potentially disastrous strike could still happen.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Ohio State Makes Championship Statement With 41-21 Win Over Oregon

The Buckeyes, who started the Rose Bowl with 34 straight points, ended the Ducks’ undefeated season.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

China’s Zhangzhou nuclear plant Unit 1 begins commercial operations

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’

Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Black Myth: Wukong Developer Says Xbox Port Delay Is Due To The Series S

The developer of Black Myth: Wukong has said that the reason for the delay of its Xbox port is due to the Series S due to the Series S's memory being a bottleneck.. Over on Weibo , a Chinese ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death – in fact, it’s vital that we do | Emily Oster

Many women have no idea about the potential complications until they happen. Without discussion there is no treatment or prevention. There is an inherent tension between two basic facts about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star

After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body

Electric Vehicles UK says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged. Britain needs to press ahead with a ban on the sale of new hybrid cars with no ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests

The South Korean economy has to grapple with internal political turmoil and the threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker

Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Biden delivers remarks about New Orleans truck attack: Watch live

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks about the New Orleans attack that left at least 15 dead and dozens more injured early Wednesday morning at about 6:30 p.m. local time The attack is ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Trump calls New Orleans attack an 'act of pure evil' in statement

President-elect Trump released a statement on social media after a driver plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, calling the attack an "act of pure evil."

NBC News - Jan. 1