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House Democrats say GOP caved to Musk in funding bill, protecting his China interests

The funding bill that Congress passed over the weekend could have gone further if not for Elon Musk's influence over Republicans, House Democrats say.

CNBC - Top Stories - 36 minutes ago

Billy Eichner sells Christmas comedy movie to Amazon about NYC 'mother-son duo' visiting Vermont family

The Queens native, 46, is co-writing the upcoming project with celebrated playwright and “Sister Act” screenwriter Paul Rudnick.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown, brings close to days of Washington upheaval

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Fire unions livid as funding for 9/11 health fund excluded from federal budget, funds in jeopardy

Fire unions and advocates are calling out congress for failing to secure the funding for the 9/11 victim’s healthcare program after their agreement to keep the government open.

New York Post - Politics - 3 hours ago

Biden signs funding bill after Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown

President Biden has signed a bill to fund the government through mid-March after Congress reached an 11th-hour deal to prevent a government shutdown before the holidays. But the chaos that led to that deal is raising questions about House Speaker Mike Johnson's future, along with how it might impact President-elect Trump's agenda once he's sworn in. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill.

NBC News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown

The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14.

AP News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

President-elect Trump transfers nearly $4 billion worth of shares in surprise move

President-elect Trump transferred almost all his shares in the parent company of Truth Social to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, according to a recent SEC filing.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Biden signs bipartisan funding bill to keep government open

"This agreement represents a compromise, which means neither side got everything it wanted," Biden said.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Lawmakers react to stopgap funding and averting government shutdown

Lawmakers are having their say after President Biden signed a stopgap bill into law on Saturday, extending government funding into March and avoiding a shutdown.

Fox News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Russia Ukraine war: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms meeting with CIA Director Bill Burns

Zelenskyy said he and Burns had held multiple undisclosed meetings since the start of the war, acknowledging the CIA director’s crucial role in the war that is now in its third year

First Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown

President hails the passage of the legislation after days of uncertainty and negotiations that went down to the wire.

Aljazeera - World - 9 hours ago

Biden Signs Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

The bipartisan bill ensures funding through March 2025.

Epoch Times - Business - 10 hours ago

Biden signs government funding extension, avoiding partial shutdown

President Biden on Saturday signed Congress' short-term government funding extension, officially averting a partial shutdown after a week of high drama.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Biden signs stopgap funding bill into law, narrowly averting shutdown

The White House has announced that President Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law on Saturday, extending government funding into March and avoiding a shutdown.

Fox News - Business - 10 hours ago

Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill Into Law

A new version of a stopgap spending bill has been signed by President Joe Biden following a deadline for a partial government shutdown.

One America News Network - US News - 10 hours ago

Biden signs funding bill to avert government shutdown

After last-minute legislative wrangling amid pressure from incoming president Donald Trump, lawmakers finally passed the funding bill in the early hours of Saturday, narrowly avoiding massive halts in government services right ahead of the Christmas holiday.

First Post - World - 10 hours ago

Biden signs bill to fund US federal government, avoid shutdown

The action concludes days of disruption in the nation’s capital after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just after the deadline

Voice of America - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

President Biden signs stopgap funding bill into law, narrowly averting shutdown

The White House has announced that President Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law on Saturday, extending government funding into March and avoiding a shutdown.

Fox News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown after days of upheaval

The bill averts a government shutdown, sustaining funding through March 14 and providing $100 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in farm aid.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 10 hours ago

Congress passes bill to stop partial government shutdown after deadline

Congress managed to pass a short-term spending bill through both chambers after going through three different versions of it.

Fox News - Business - 11 hours ago

Biden Signs Key Bill, Averting Government Shutdown Days Before Christmas

US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the bill passed by Congress to fund the government through mid-March, the White House said, averting a government shutdown days before Christmas.

NDTV - World - 11 hours ago

Government shutdown crisis averted after Biden signs stopgap funding bill

President Biden is expected to sign the bill Saturday.

CNBC - Politics - 11 hours ago

Biden signs government funding bill, averting shutdown crisis

The move formally ends the impending shutdown crisis after Congress passed the bill.

NBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Musk railed against a congressional spending bill. Much of what he spread was misinformation

Trump ally Elon Musk used his outsize influence on X to help kill a bipartisan funding proposal, spreading multiple false claims in the process.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 11 hours ago

The history of candy canes and how the holiday treat turned into a billion-dollar industry

Candy canes are a staple of Christmas. Today, they come in a wide array of flavors, but they once were much simpler in their flavor and far less mass produced.

Fox News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Biden expected to sign short-term bill to keep the government open

President Biden is expected to sign the revised funding bill that lawmakers in the House and Senate agreed would keep the government open even though it doesn’t include everything he wanted. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Politics - 12 hours ago

FNC's Pergram: Speaker Johnson 'on Thin Ice' After Spending Bill

Friday, after the House of Representatives passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March by a margin of 366-34, Fox News congressional correspondent explained why the vote could be a sign of trouble for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 12 hours ago

What Democrats Should Demand to Help GOP Escape a Shutdown -- Democrats share Trump's interest in getting rid of debt-limit politics. But they should drive a bargain as good as the discarded stopgap bill.

Democrats share Trump’s interest in getting rid of debt-limit politics. But they should drive a bargain as good as the discarded stopgap bill.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

CNN's Tapper Hits GOP Rep Over Spending Bill Chaos: 'Every Time We Go Through This'

Anchor Jake Tapper predicted that Republicans will still have a "problem" when their party controls Congress and the White House.

Huffington Post - Sports - 13 hours ago

Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve. The U.S.

AP News - US News - 13 hours ago

Smucker responds after House of Representatives passes stopgap bill

The House passed a stopgap bill early Friday evening and the senate was expected to pass it later, narrowly averting a federal government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker joined most

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Influencer gets taken for a ride after Uber slaps her with ginormous bill for 3-mile lift

Influencer Sophie Greene said Uber unexpectedly billed her $321 for a 3.4-mile ride from Midtown to Weehawken, more than triple the quoted price of $89.

New York Post - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office -- The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office. -- Dec 20

The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.

CBS News - Business - 14 hours ago

Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding -- Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and...

Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and prevent a holiday season government shutdown.

Military.com - Technology - 14 hours ago

Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding

Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and prevent a holiday season government shutdown.

Military.com - US News - 14 hours ago

Lawmakers pass bill to avoid a government shutdown

Lawmakers in the House and Senate finally reached an agreement to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the holidays. It comes after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk demanded a new government funding plan earlier in the week. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Senate passes bill to avoid a shutdown, ending funding fight at the 11th hour

President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill to fund the government through March 14. It does not address the debt ceiling, a key demand from President-elect Donald Trump.

NBC News - Politics - 16 hours ago

Elon Musk Tweeted a Spending Bill to Death -- Slate Money

Buying the US presidency has never been so blatant.

Slate - Business - 19 hours ago

US House sends bill to avert midnight shutdown to Senate

WASHINGTON: A legislation was passed by the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown, defying President-elect Donald Trump's demand...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

Congress passes new spending bill to avert government shutdown

Preparations to close government agencies called off as president set to sign new legislation

Independent UK - World - 21 hours ago

US Senate passes government funding Bill, averts shutdown

WASHINGTON: The United States Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday (Dec 21) in a down-to-the-wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The Democratic-controlled Senate in an 85-11 vote passed the Bill to contin

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Congress passes pared-down funding bill after Trump objected to initial bloated spending package

President-elect Donald Trump scored a victory early Saturday when Congress passed a slimmed-down bill to keep the government functioning — after killing a much larger spending package.

New York Post - Politics - 22 hours ago

Congress approves funding bill, ignoring Trump demand over shutdown

Donald Trump urged the US government shutdown to “start now”, but a bipartisan a deal was approved by Republicans and Democrats alike at the last minute.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 22 hours ago

Congress averts a government shutdown, sending funding bill to President Biden

Follow live updates and the latest news as government funding is set to expire on Saturday if Congress fails to pass a short-term spending bill.

NBC News - Politics - 22 hours ago

'There will be no government shutdown': Schumer celebrates passage of funding bill

Speaking to the Senate ahead of the vote to pass the funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bipartisan passage is "good news" and thanked Republicans.

NBC News - Politics - 22 hours ago

Senate Passes Bill Averting Government Shutdown

The vote followed days of chaos in the Republican-controlled House, which served as a precursor of things to come next year.

Huffington Post - Politics - 22 hours ago

Congress passes funding bill after brief shutdown

Congress managed to pass a short-term spending bill through both chambers after going through three different versions of it.

Fox News - Politics - 22 hours ago

Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown

The bill would fund government until mid-March and includes $110 billion for disaster relief, $30 billion in farm aid, and a 1-year extension to the farm bill.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress

The US government has narrowly avoided a crippling shutdown after politicians agreed on a last-minute spending deal.

Sky News - World - 22 hours ago

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to Biden, averting a shutdown

Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 22 hours ago

Government spending bill passes Congress, now heading to Biden, averting a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid

The Columbian - Politics - 22 hours ago

Senate Passes $195 Billion Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Government Employees

The bill eliminates two provisions that prevented public sector employees from receiving full Social Security benefits, which their unions strongly opposed.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

IRS Sending $2.4 Billion in Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers Who Missed Out on Stimulus Checks

The IRS is sending automatic payments to taxpayers who missed claiming the pandemic-era recovery rebate credit.

Epoch Times - Business - 22 hours ago

Senate clears government funding extension, averting shutdown with no time to spare

The Senate early Saturday passed legislation to extend government funding through March 14, barely averting a shutdown with a vote coming just after the midnight deadline.

Washington Times - Politics - 22 hours ago

Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans -- Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

CBS News - US News - 22 hours ago

Raskin on if Funding Bill Is a Win: It's Not What We'd Agreed To

On Friday's broadcast of CNN's "AC360," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) responded to a question on if he thinks the government funding bill is an overall win by | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 23 hours ago

Swalwell: Funding Bill Wasn't Better than Original, But I Wanted to Avoid Shutdown

On Friday's broadcast of CNN's "OutFront," Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said that the government funding bill that passed the House wasn't an improvement on | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

House Passes Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown After Musk, Trump Meddling

The House approved a bill to avert a government shutdown — hours before the midnight deadline. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 1 day ago

Musk helped kill a bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation

The X owner, an unelected figure, not only used his outsize influence on the platform to help sway the US Congress, he did so without regard for the facts.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

House Passes Spending Bill With Zero Democrat Nay Votes

Mike Johnson delivered an early Christmas present to Dems by extending spending levels overwhelmingly opposed by Republicans earlier.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

House approves stopgap spending bill hours before shutdown deadline

The House approved a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial federal government shutdown. The bill was approved after Republicans removed provisions to extend the federal debt limit. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Charli XCX, Christmas Classics and Childhood Friends: The Best Moments from Billie Eilish's L.A. Homecoming

The 22-year-old is in the midst of five sold-out shows at the Kia Forum as part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 1 day ago

House Passes Bill To Keep Government From Shutting Down, Leaves Out Debt Limit Hike Trump Wanted

After days of wrangling among themselves and with Democrats, the House GOP pushed a bill across the floor to avoid a government shutdown — with help from the other side.

Huffington Post - Politics - 1 day ago

Christmas Comes Early for Democrats: House Passes Spending Bill With Zero Democrat Nay Votes

Mike Johnson delivered an early Christmas present to Dems by extending spending levels overwhelmingly opposed by Republicans earlier.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

Mike Johnson jokingly asks Elon Musk if he wants to be House speaker after spending bill drama

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he jokingly asked Elon Musk if he wanted to take over his job — after the billionaire helped torpedo a major government spending bill on...

New York Post - Politics - 1 day ago

Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House

The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

House approves stopgap spending bill, hours before shutdown deadline

The House approved a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial federal government shutdown. The bill was approved after Republicans removed provisions to extend the federal debt limit. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Spending bill passes in the House, moves on to Senate

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on the House passing the latest interim spending bill on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

Ottawa resumes funding for bottled water in First Nation under state of emergency -- Sarah Law -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Thunder Bay

Ottawa is resuming funding for bottled water in Marten Falls First Nation — which has been under a boil-water advisory for 19 years and declared a state of emergency this week — as the remote community in northwestern Ontario continues to deal with his contaminated water supply.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown on 3rd Attempt, Senate to Vote Ahead of Saturday Deadline | Capitol Report

Just hours from a midnight government shutdown, the House passes a stopgap measure to temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid—but the bill doe...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US House approves Bill to avert government shutdown

Details of plan, and whether Democrats will provide necessary support, remain unknown ahead of midnight deadline

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

U.S. House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House has approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

CTV News - World - 1 day ago

House passes bill to avert government shutdown hours before deadline

The Republican-controlled House on Friday evening passed a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown, just hours ahead of a deadline that would force U.S. troops, border patrol agents, air traffic controllers and millions of other federal workers to work without pay during the holidays.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

House passes revamped government funding extension hours before shutdown deadline

Republicans and Democrats coalesced around the GOP's revamped legislation to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday, hours ahead of the government funding deadline.

Washington Times - Politics - 1 day ago

House passes funding bill with just hours until government shutdown

Congressional leaders have been scrambling for days to avert a partial government shutdown by the end of Friday.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

Senate Clears Bill Freeing Up Filming in National Parks

The measure was passed a day after a lawsuit was filed against the government accusing it of censoring speech by making filmmakers pay to shoot in national parks just because their work is commercial. It now heads to President Biden's desk.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

Trump-backed spending bill fails to pass, leaving U.S. government shutdown a looming possibility

A spending bill backed by Donald Trump failed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday as dozens of Republicans defied the U.S. president-elect, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching government shutdown that could disrupt Christmas travel.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Senate Dems rail against 'shadow speaker' billionaire Elon Musk: 'Not elected to anything'

Democrats in the Senate criticized Republicans allowing Elon Musk to take on such an influential role, acting as a "shadow speaker" or "co-president."

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown

Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

Rep Biggs: Congress Is Self-Inflicting Another Funding Crisis | Opinion

A simple alternative to the House of Representatives' habit of using continuing resolutions to fund the government would be to pass appropriations bills as required by law.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Elon Musk has killed the bill': Tech billionaire flexes newfound political muscle

The tech billionaire posted about the funding bill more than 100 times Wednesday, helping lead a charge that appears to have increased the likelihood of a shutdown.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

House Republicans to take up government funding extension, defer debt limit vote until next year

House Republicans, with input from President-elect Donald Trump and his team, have agreed to move a temporary government funding extension and wait until early next year to tackle the debt limit.

Washington Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Billy Bob Thornton passed on 'Mission Impossible' villain role so he wouldn't be 'the guy trying to kill Tom Cruise'

During an appearance on The Playlist's 'Bingeworthy' podcast, the acclaimed actor talked about turning down roles as a villain in two notable films.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Manchin predicts Senate will go along with House on shutdown negotiations -- West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown. -- Dec 19

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he expects the tense negotiations on funding the government will end without a shutdown.

CBS News - Politics - 1 day ago

Billionaire Frank McCourt reveals his plan to revamp TikTok in bid for app

The plan faces several hurdles, including TikTok's repeated assertions that it cannot be divested from its owner, Chinese tech firm ByteDance.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

TICKET Act Stalls as Donald Trump and Elon Musk Force New Spending Bill

The TICKET Act, which would enact a series of polices increasing transparency in the ticket industry, has stalled after being included in a spending bill.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Republicans hatch new plan to split votes on government funding, debt limit, disaster aid

House Republicans on Friday began coalescing around a new plan to fund the government before the midnight deadline, preparing to vote on a temporary funding extension separate from other year-end prio

Washington Times - Politics - 1 day ago

President-elect Trump transfers close to $4 billion worth of his Trump Media shares to a trust

Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group slid in midday trading Friday after President-elect Donald Trump transferred all of his shares into a revocable trust, according to a regulatory filing.

AP News - Business - 1 day ago

Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama -- Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.

Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas

Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown. Trump one-upped him by demanding that the bill hike the debt ceiling. A new bill failed. Who’s in charge here?

The Nation - Politics - 1 day ago

Top Senate Dems pour cold water on latest GOP spending bill plans: 'Ready to stay' through Christmas

Top Democrats urged Republicans to return to the original stopgap spending bill in order to avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian MPs propose new funding for African students

An appeal has been sent to the government, along with plans to attract more applicants from the continent

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

DAVID MARCUS: Saving America from bad spending bills is exactly why Trump tapped Musk.

Columnist David Marcus writes that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were doing just what they were brought in to do when they threw a monkey wrench into the House budget negotiations.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Federal Government Cancels $4.28 Billion in Student Loan Debt

The federal government also approved $16.2 billion in relief for nearly 572,000 borrowers with a total and permanent disability.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt for 54,900 borrowers

The Biden administration announced on Friday that it would forgive another $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 54,900 borrowers who work in public service.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Extended interview: Grateful Dead -- The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting. -- Dec 19

The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

The Republicans who defied Trump by voting 'no' on the failed spending bill and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Malaysia Airports US$4 billion takeover offer 'reasonable', deal adviser says

A takeover bid for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country's sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners was deemed as viable for sh

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

No turf wars, no sexism: Meet the queer Gen Z women giving billiards a rebrand in L.A.

The "Please Be Nice" tournament at 4100 Bar in Silver Lake was created as an antidote to the prickly, male-dominated world of dive bar pool.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US govt shutdown imminent as Trump-backed bill fails in House

U.S. Congress has been left without a clear strategy prevent an imminent government shutdown that threatens to disrupt Christmas travel plans as a spending...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Trump's Shutdown Threat Is a Loyalty Test for GOP Lawmakers -- After blowing up a stopgap spending bill, Trump is now demanding that his supporters back a new spending bill and debt-limit increase they will hate.

After blowing up a stopgap spending bill, Trump is now demanding that his supporters back a new spending bill and debt-limit increase they will hate.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Mayor mum on backing D.C. Council's new reparations bill

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser didn't answer questions Thursday about whether she supports or opposes an amorphous reparations bill passed by the city council this week.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Apple likely to invest over $1 billion for 2 factories in Indonesia to lift iPhone 16 ban

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has greenlit the plan, with the expectation of further investment from Apple in the future. The first factory is set to be located on Batam Island, with the second factory, planned for Bandung

First Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Samsung planning its first AI data centre, make $1 billion dollar annually through cloud services

Samsung’s decision to ramp up AI infrastructure aligns with the industry’s ongoing race to meet the surging demand for AI capabilities. As companies across the globe adopt AI at breakneck speed, Samsung is trying to reposition itself as a key player in this expanding market

First Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump-backed bill to fund government fails; dozens of Republicans vote No

House Republicans earlier scrambled after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk panned a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Elon Musk tests the limits of Trump's loyalty after funding bill fallout

Donald Trump never wants to be upstaged. After billionaire Elon Musk blew up a congressional funding deal at the last minute, it may be a truism he should heed.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 days ago

Paris Hilton-Championed Youth Treatment Bill Passes House

The ‘Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act’ will now head to President Biden’s desk.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Congress grows weary of Elon Musk's meddling as spending bill crisis unfolds

Elon Musk's pressure campaign against Congress hit a snag after he pushed House GOP leadership to scrap a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'President Elon Musk'? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to a bipartisan congressional budget negotiation, rejecting the measure as full of giveaways to Democrats after unelected billionaire ally Elon Musk whipped up outrage toward the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition to it.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Philadelphia City Council approves $1.3 billion 76ers Center City arena plan

After months of back-and-forth, the council has voted to support the legislative package that would bring a new $1.3 billion arena for the Sixers to Market Street.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

U.S. bill could end income tax nightmare for Americans living abroad

Proposed legislation would lift the requirement for 300,000 dual citizens in Canada to file U.S. tax unless they have U.S. income

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Republicans Cut Child Cancer Research From Funding Bill After Musk's Meddling

Republicans removed funding for child cancer research from a new version of a bill to fund the government after Elon Musk torpedoed the previous deal.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 2 days ago

Elon Musk Is Trying to Force a Government Shutdown -- Mike Johnson carefully negotiated a bill to keep the government funded past December 20. It collapsed instantly when Musk attacked it.

Mike Johnson carefully negotiated a bill to keep the government funded past December 20. It collapsed instantly when Musk attacked it.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Congress on the naughty list for another oversized omnibus spending bill

President-elect Donald Trump derailed the congressional attempt to pass another oversize omnibus government funding measure before adjourning for the Christmas break.

Washington Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

CTA locks down Red Line extension funding before Trump takes office

The Federal Transit Administration intends to sign an agreement that will contractually obligate the $1.9 billion in federal grants to the project. Some worried the funding could be at risk after President Joe Biden leaves office in January.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Next in line: Trump meets with Bezos and Musk in latest meeting with billionaires visiting Mar-a-Lago

‘It was a great conversation,’ Elon Musk writes on X after meeting with rival billionaire and president-elect

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Nirvana's Nevermind Spends 700th Week on Billboard 200 Chart

Nirvana's Nevermind has become only the ninth release to spend 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, and only the fourth studio LP to achieve that milestone.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ban water bill increases until Santa swims are no longer cancelled – MP

A Cornwall MP called for a “total ban on water bill rises” while sewage threatens Christmas-themed Santa swims and surfing events

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Starmer under fire over £100m hospice funding boost

Rachel Reeves was dubbed ‘the Grinch who stole Christmas’ for refusing to exempt hospices from the national insurance hike in her Budget

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Senate OKs Move of Space-Focused National Guard Units. Colorado Governor Says Air Force Wouldn't Negotiate. -- The Senate approved the annual defense bill Wednesday that moves National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force after...

The Senate approved the annual defense bill Wednesday that moves National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force after facing opposition from every governor in the country.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 days ago

Tips and gadgets to help you save water after bills increase

Water bills are set to rise by 36% in the next five years in England and Wales

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Simon Harris hopes Occupied Territories Bill will be passed next year

Anti-Semitism accusations are intended to ‘distract’ from deaths of children during war in Gaza, says Taoiseach

Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Households to face average £86 hike to water bills next year alone

Consumer groups said the bill rises will be more than many households can afford, as campaigners accused Ofwat of caving to pressure from firms.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Israeli tech's top 10 funding rounds of 2024: Wiz sets another record - (Ctech)

Wiz continues to dominate, while companies like Cyera and Armis prove Israeli startups are thriving despite challenges. Local companies secured 20 "mega rounds" (over $100 million) in total.

Times of Israel - Business - 2 days ago

Anger over water bills hike which campaigners say will not solve sewage crisis

Clean water campaigners describe settlement for water companies as a ‘travesty’ and ‘nightmare before Christmas’ for customers.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Full list of what water bills cost now - and how much they're going up by in your area

See how much you're paying compared to other areas, and how much water companies wanted you to pay.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

Full list of changes to average water bills by 2029/30, by company

Southern Water customers are facing a £222 increase in their annual water bill over the next five years.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Water bills to rise by average of 36% over next five years

Average water bills in England and Wales will increase by 36% over the next five years, water regulator Ofwat has said.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

Water bills to rise by £31 per year

Average water bills in England and Wales will increase by 36% over the next five years, water regulator Ofwat has said, as companies get a green light to spend more money.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

ASX loses almost $50 billion after Wall Street plunge; $A slumps to two-year low

US stocks sank after the Federal Reserve signalled that it may deliver fewer interest rates cuts in 2025 than earlier thought, while the Australian dollar fell to its lowest mark in more than two years.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 days ago

ChatGPT rival Perplexity AI is now worth $9 billion after latest funding round

Founded in 2022, Perplexity AI has quickly carved a niche for itself. In April, Perplexity was valued at $1 billion, a figure that jumped to $3 billion in June after an investment from SoftBank Group Vision Fund 2. Now, it is valued at $9 billion after latest funding round

First Post - Technology - 3 days ago

Book Reviews -- The world would be worse off without generous billionaires like Bill Gates, says Bill Clinton

‘I couldn’t sleep for two years after the [2016] election. I was so angry, I wasn’t fit to be around,” Bill Clinton writes with rare self-awareness in his ...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Musk Kills Government Funding Deal, Demands Shutdown Until Trump Is Sworn In

Elon Musk went on a posting spree on X to block a congressional funding bill, saying the government should shut down until Trump becomes president.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 3 days ago

Mega Millions jackpot closes in on $1 billion figure after latest drawing

Mega Millions’ jackpot edged closer to the billion-dollar mark after its latest drawing brought no grand-prize winner. The jackpot stands at $825 million.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

State Department 'censorship' office finds lifeline in 1,500-page spending bill

The bill text, released before the House and Senate adjourn for the holidays, includes a provision that would reauthorize the Global Engagement Center.

Washington Examiner - World - 3 days ago

Trump joins Elon Musk in opposing House GOP's government funding bill

President-elect Donald Trump came out against a government funding bill backed by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Proposed spending bill offers Maryland Key Bridge funding while opening door for Commanders to leave

The temporary spending bill before Congress this week is a mixed bag for Maryland.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay, end transgender dependents' coverage

The annual defense authorization bill directs key Pentagon policy, but it would still need to be backed up with an appropriations package.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Johnson Grovels Before Musk to Save His Stopgap Spending Bill

Conservative critics of the bill the speaker built to avoid a government shutdown have been joined by the edgelord leading DOGE.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in $2 billion deal

Merck will pay Hansoh $112 million upfront for rights to the drug, with the potential for an additional $1.9 billion in payments and royalties on sales.

CNBC - Health - 3 days ago

GFL in exclusive talks with Apollo to sell environmental services division in $8-billion deal

Apollo has emerged as the likely buyer after GFL launched an auction this year, according to two sources, with an announcement expected in January

The Globe and Mail - Business - 3 days ago

2024 SPACE EXPLORATION AND ADVANCEMENTS -- 2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.

2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

Households set to learn water bills to rise by at least 20% over next five years

Bill rises will begin to take effect from April next year.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill

The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House last week, would bar transition-related health coverage for service members’ minor children.

NBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Databricks valued at $62 billion from $10 billion financing

The company's new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.

CNBC - Technology - 4 days ago

Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?

Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son has joined President-elect Donald Trump in announcing plans by technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group to invest $100 billion in projects in the United States.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

UK approves bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky to buy Royal Mail

The British government has cleared Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group to buy Royal Mail in a £3.57bn (€4.6bn) deal, after securing commitments t...

Independent.ie - Business - 5 days ago

Despite Eight Super Bowl Rings, Bill Belichick Still Has Much to Prove at the College Level. -- Hang Up and Listen

The aging legend could summon big bucks, but can he produce the wins for the Tar Heels?

Slate - Entertainment - 5 days ago

How old are Saturn's rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet

New research suggests that Saturn's rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet.

AP News - Science - 5 days ago

NFL roundup: Lions' 11-game winning streak ends at hands of Bills

Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more and the visiting Buffalo Bills halted the Detroit Lions' franchise-record 11-game winning streak with a 48-42 victory.

One America News Network - Sports - 5 days ago

Young people in Africa call for a fair increase in funding for climate adaptation -- Leocadia Bongben

Yaounde – African youths have adopted “The Yaounde African call on more than doubling Adaptation Finance for a Resilient Africa,” calling for a large raise in the share of adaptation finance in the overall climate finance portfolio to match the needs and costs of adaptation for African nations. They argue that doubling adaptation finance to […]

Mongabay - Environment - 5 days ago

Hair-Pulling Tackle Attempt In Bills Win Is A Lock For Most Tressful Play

Was that "legal"? One fan asked that after the play became a mane subject of conversation on social media.

Huffington Post - Sports - 5 days ago

Households 'to be hit with 20% hike in water bills' sparking backlash

Environment secretary argues increase needed to fix UK’s sewage system ‘broken’ by Tories

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

Breaking - | Fashion chain Mango's billionaire founder dies after he falls while hiking on family holiday

The founder and owner of fashion empire Mango, Isak Andic, died on Saturday in a mountain accident, police said. He was 71.

Independent.ie - Business - 7 days ago

Energy prices are high and people in these states face the heftiest electricity bills

Paying utilities bills, including ones for electricity, is a responsibility that many Americans face each month. residents in some states faced heftier monthly bills than others, according to LendingTree.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump's inauguration. What to know

Meta, Amazon and OpenAI's CEOs are each directing $1-million donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. Here's what to know.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

New York state senator mocks RFK Jr by renaming pro-vaccine bill in his honor

A New York Democrat is mocking Trump administration pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with a pro-vaccine bill renamed after him.

Washington Examiner - Health - 8 days ago

Environment -- State senator files bill to curb the 'unlawful release of balloons'

“I will no doubt get some jokes made about me,” said Republican state Sen. John Kavanagh, the bill’s sponsor.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 8 days ago

Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the number of households in need is still rising even though Canada is spending billions of dollars a year to address housing affordability,

CTV News - Business - 8 days ago

Bill Belichick is going to UNC: where does his salary rank among other coaches

Bill Belichick becoming the North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach has put the salaries of other college football coaches in the spotlight.

Fox News - Business - 8 days ago

Musk's Net Worth Nearly $450 Billion as Tesla Stock Jumps

Tesla shares hit its highest price on Wednesday, breaking a previous record set in 2021.

Epoch Times - Business - 9 days ago

Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 billion, Forbes billionaires list shows

Elon Musk's net worth crossed $400 billion, boosted by a nearly 71% surge in the automaker's shares this year and the soaring valuation of his rocket company SpaceX.

One America News Network - Technology - 9 days ago

State senator files 'unlawful release of balloons' bill

“I will no doubt get some jokes made about me,” said Republican state Sen. John Kavanagh, the bill’s sponsor.

Phoenix New Times - Environment - 10 days ago

Trump Names Price For Avoiding All Environment Regulations: $1 Billion Or More

The president-elect offers his spin on permitting reform as Congress debates legislation.

Huffington Post - Environment - 11 days ago

AI company trolls San Francisco with billboards saying "stop hiring humans"

Company boasts “AI workers” that never complain about work-life balance.

Ars Technica - Business - 11 days ago

Stronger cohesion funding, structural reform linkage could boost EU competitiveness, say new reports

Over a quarter of the EU population live in regions below 75 per cent of the EU’s average development level. Eastern Europe is still driven by the catch-up effect and EU membership benefits.

Euractiv - Business - 11 days ago

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour ends with $2 billion in ticket sales

Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" earned $2 billion in gross ticket sales, according to The New York Times. Swift took the stage for the final time on Dec. 8 in Vancouver.

Fox News - Business - 12 days ago

China finds world's largest gold deposit worth over £63 billion

Wangu goldfield deposit in Hunan province could yield over 1,000 tonnes of precious metal

Independent UK - Science - 15 days ago

AWS announces $1 billion cloud credit for AI startups

Amazon.com's cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has announced a significant new initiative: $1 billion in cloud credits for startups developing...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 15 days ago

'Inside Out 2' Becomes First Animated Movie To Sell $1 Billion Worth Of Tickets Outside US

The milestone marked the second record set by the Pixar Animation Studios sequel, which last month surpassed Pixar's "Frozen II" as the highest-grossing animated feature.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Bill seeks trails and cabins, not pickleball courts and hotels, for Florida state parks

Plans for hotels and pickleball courts at Florida state parks could be squashed before they get started — unlike earlier this year when Gov.

AP News - Science - 16 days ago

Comets may have provided Earth's water billions of years ago

NASA scientists say Jupiter-family comets like 67P could have helped deliver water to Earth

Independent UK - Science - 16 days ago

Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package is rejected for a second time. What to know

A Delaware judge rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package again, writing that the company’s approval process was 'deeply flawed.'

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 17 days ago

Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA

Jared Isaacman, CEO and founder of a credit card-processing company, has been a close collaborator with Elon Musk ever since buying his first chartered flight with SpaceX.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 17 days ago

Who is Jared Isaacman? Billionaire astronaut picked to lead NASA

Isaacman, a billionaire tech entrepreneur, funded and led two private missions to orbit on SpaceX rockets

Independent UK - Science - 17 days ago

Trump will appoint a billionaire who flew into space in Elon Musk's rocket to head NASA

Jared Isaacman has flown into space twice in SpaceX spacecraft and about three months ago he became the first private astronaut to go on a spacewalk; He participated in the first private mission in space, also in a spacecraft produced by Elon Musk's company

YNET News - World - 17 days ago

Israel's climate bill is a joke and not how you deal with the climate crisis

Opinion: The Israeli government continues to ignore the climate risks and the climate bill to be submitted to the Knesset for approval next week is nothing more than a PR stunt

YNET News - Opinion - 17 days ago

Indonesia says Apple to offer $1 billion to lift iPhone ban

Indonesia said that it has received an improved investment offer worth $1 billion from Apple Inc., in the tech giant s latest bid to lift a ban on the...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 18 days ago

Elon Musk loses bid to get his $56 billion pay package reinstated

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has lost his bid to get his 2018 pay package reinstated after a judge upheld her ruling that the compensation plan was improperly granted. The package valued at $56 billion was the largest compensation plan in U.S. history for a public company executive.

NBC News - Technology - 18 days ago

British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying bill

Britain's parliament backed a new bill to allow assisted dying on Friday, kicking off months of wrangling over a possible legal change that has sparked a national conversation about dignity in death...

International The News - Health - 22 days ago

Raising the stakes: How SickKids Foundation CEO Jennifer Bernard plans to raise billions (with help from Ryan Reynolds)

SickKids is one of the top children’s hospitals in the world — and raising the hundreds of millions of dollars required to help keep it running falls to Jennifer Bernard

The Globe and Mail - Business - 23 days ago

Warren Buffett Updates Plans To Give Away His $147 Billion Fortune: 'Father Time Always Wins'

He will donate over $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations this year, continuing his annual tradition of giving away his fortune.

International Business Times - US News - 26 days ago

MP behind assisted dying bill says she has 'no doubts' - as she rejects minister's 'slippery slope' claim

Kim Leadbeater said the bill's safeguards will be "the most robust in the world" following interventions from high profile figures like Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and former prime minister Gordon Brown.

Sky News - Politics - 27 days ago

Trump cabinet picks demonise people with a 'good education', says Bill Clinton

Former president says selections represent an attempt to destroy any remaining public confidence in the federal government

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Embattled COP29 climate summit strikes last ditch deal on funding for vulnerable countries

The summit has agreed for richer countries to aim for $300bn in funding per year to support poorer countries dealing with the impact of climate change.

Sky News - Technology - 28 days ago

Amazon to invest an additional US$4-billion in AI startup Anthropic

The amount will bring Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic – which began last year – to US$8-billion

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 29 days ago

U.S. Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta

The lawsuit stems from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 29 days ago

Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate -- The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

CBS News - Business - 1 month ago

Bill Bailey: Children should learn to make kilts and cricket balls – AI cannot take those jobs

Comedian urges the Government to include heritage arts and crafts in the national curriculum

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Salesforce completes $2 billion acquisition of Israeli unicorn Own

Israeli cloud backup firm, valued at $3.3 billion in 2021, sees decline in valuation with deal; primary beneficiaries include founders, Israel’s Vertex Ventures and US funds Insight, BlackRock and Tiger Global

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

The Trump U-turn that could net tech bros billions

Cryptocurrencies have surged on hopes of a more favourable White House regime

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

'America's billionaire cabinet': Rich tech moguls wield unprecedented influence over US presidency

The 'billionaire hive' is set to take on significant roles in Trump's cabinet, reminiscent of financial barons of the past; Elon Musk and his tech mogul allies, including Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison, are primed to shape the Trump presidency, blending libertarian ideals with conservative politics

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

HS2 boss reveals £100m bill for bat 'shed'

Built to appease Natural England, the 1km structure is one of more than 8,000 permissions HS2 has had to secure during phase one of the project, which is evidence, the chairman says, of the UK's "genuine problem" with completing such plans.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

After Trump's election win, wealth of world's top billionaires balloons by record $64 billion

Leading gains was Trump ally Elon Musk, whose fortune grew by $26.5 billion after Tesla shares surged 14.8%; other top beneficiaries included Jeff Bezos and Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong, who saw a 31% rise in his company’s stock

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

El Al's owner Rozenberg sells Centers Plan For Healthy Living for a billion dollars

Elevance Health to purchase nursing home company from Centers Health Care subject to U.S. FTC approval; Rozenbeg holds major share in Israeli national carrier which sees profits spike amid war, faces embezzlement charges in New York

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

Missouri Outlawed Abortion, and Now It's Funding an Anti-Abortion Group That Works in Other States

With millions in expanded tax credits and direct state funding going to anti-abortion groups, the nonprofit Coalition Life has expanded its operations beyond Missouri and into states where the procedure is still legal.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, on trajectory to bring in $1 billion

OpenAI, the firm that made AI chatbot ChatGPT, will reportedly bring in 10 figures of revenue on its current trajectory, according to a Tuesday report from The Information.

Fox News - Business - 5 months ago

An Oregon Bill to Cut Millions in Timber Taxes Is Dead, Despite Backing by the Industry, the Governor and a Top Lawmaker

The legislation aimed to reformulate how Oregon funds the rising costs of fighting wildfires. It sparked debate within the Democratic-controlled Legislature about who should pay: taxpayers or big timber owners, who won steep tax cuts in the 1990s.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago

Abramovich flew to Ankara, might sell Chelsea FC to Turkish billionaire: report

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, flew to Turkey on Wednesday, as he aims to finalize the sale of Chelsea, according to a special report by the Dailymail news website.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 1 year ago

Senators Ask Billionaire Paul Singer and Power Broker Leonard Leo for Full Accounting of Gifts to Supreme Court Justices

The letters cite ProPublica’s reporting on an undisclosed private jet flight and Alaska fishing vacation provided to Justice Samuel Alito.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Is Elon Musk a Bad Billionaire Buddy?

The Wall Street Journal reports that Musk had an affair with the wife of his longtime friend and fellow billionaire, Google co-founder Sergey Brin.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago

Facebook Grew Marketplace to 1 Billion Users. Now Scammers Are Using It to Target People Around the World.

ProPublica identified thousands of Marketplace listings and profiles that broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 years ago