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Israel confirms it killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July
Defence minister Israel Katz threatens Houthi rebels in Yemen, saying the military will ‘decapitate their leadership – just as we did with Haniyeh’. Israel’s defence minister has confirmed that the ...The Guardian - 22m -
Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill
A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk objected to a bipartisan budget ...The New York Times - 41m -
Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa is deported to Colombia and walks free after 20 years in US prisons
One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the ...ABC News - 1h -
Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership
Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.The New York Times - 2h -
EPA Administrator Michael Regan to depart at year’s end
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will leave the Biden administration at the end of this year — about a month before the presidency changes hands. While Regan could ...The Hill - 3h -
Anti-vaccine group with ties to RFK Jr. saw another windfall last year, records show
Del Bigtree's Informed Consent Action Network, which advocates against polio, measles, hepatitis and Covid vaccines, brought in $23 million last year, tax records show.NBC News - 4h -
10-year Treasury yield ends at 7-month high to kick off holiday-shortened week
Treasury yields advanced on Monday, with the key 10-year rate approaching 4.6% after data showed U.S. consumer confidence pulled back in December.MarketWatch - 4h -
Aaron Rodgers says he's willing to take pay cut, mentor Jets rookie QB in 2025 if veteran returns to New York
The 41-year-old Rodgers, however, still hasn't decided if he will play in 2025 or notCBS Sports - 4h -
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families
The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.MarketWatch - 5h -
From Hail Marys to grand slams, college basketball to the WNBA, 2024 was a year of change and triumph in sports
If you took a nap this year, there’s a decent chance the sports world changed while you were asleep.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.BBC News - 6h -
Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates, AP source says
Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contentionABC News - 7h -
Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's
The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie setLos Angeles Times - 7h -
Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça | Sid Lowe
Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge. The first time Diego Simeone met Alexander Sørloth, he told him he had come up with a ...The Guardian - 7h -
Bangladesh asks India to return ousted leader Sheikh Hasina
Request likely to heighten tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi already raised by toppling of former prime ministerFinancial Times - 8h -
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. - 8h -
Kremlin denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking divorce and a return to London
UK-born wife of ousted Syrian leader is a divisive figure around world and, like her husband, is under sanctions . The Kremlin has denied Turkish media reports suggesting that Asma al-Assad, the ...The Guardian - 8h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 9h -
GameSpot's Top Ten Games Of 2024
GameSpot brings you our staff picks for the best 10 games of 2024. Timestamps: 00:00 Astro Bot 03:30 Balatro 06:15 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 08:25 Helldivers 2 10:55 Indiana Jones and The ...GameSpot - 9h -
Thunder sign defensive guard Alex Caruso to multi-year extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed Alex Caruso to a multi-year extensionABC News - 10h -
Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t introduced it.
The House Democrat is running for New Jersey governor in a crowded primary field.Politico - 11h -
More than 100 journalists were killed this year – over half of them in Palestine
Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows. Worldwide, 104 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024 – and more ...The Guardian - 14h -
DHS secretary says a "terrific solution" to immigration was killed by "irresponsible politics"
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the White House turned to Congress for a solution to the immigration surge, but "looking back now ...CBS News - 1d -
Lewandowski is helping Noem with DHS transition
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Transition would be ‘restricted’ during a shutdown
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How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Financial Goals for Success
Don’t give up on resolving to do better, psychologists and personal finance experts say. The key is to reframe the way you think about it.The New York Times - 3d -
The rebel commander running Syria
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen brings us his interview with HTS leader Ahmed al-SharaaBBC News - 3d -
U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says
Water companies in England and Wales can raise customers’ bills over the next five years to help pay for improvements to prevent sewage spills into waterways, the regulator said.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.NBC News - 3h -
Netanyahu wants to return Israel to Oct. 6 and his judicial coup
Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are steadily returning Israel to the Oct. 6, 2023 state of affairs, whereby Israel was in a state of near-civil war.The Hill - 5h -
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth
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BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 8h -
Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year
The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.MarketWatch - 8h -
Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years
The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.CNBC - 8h -
A ship sent to evacuate Russian troops from Syria broke down near Portugal, Ukraine intelligence says
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House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with 17-year-old girl, used illegal drugs
The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz says it found evidence the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the ...CBS News - 9h
