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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 - 8 minutes ago

38 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil -- Yesterday

Thirteen others were taken to hospitals near the city of Teofilo Otoni, says fire department

The Globe and Mail - World - 39 minutes 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 - 2 hours ago

Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed -- The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office. -- Dec 20

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

CBS News - Politics - 2 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 - 3 hours ago

Baseball Hall Of Famer Rickey Henderson Passes Away At 65

Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson has passed away at 65-year-old.

One America News Network - US News - 3 hours ago

Delayed or cancelled flight? Under new passenger charter, these would be your rights

Australians whose flights are cancelled should be entitled to a full refund, while passengers who suffer more than three hours’ disruption should get help to book another option.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 4 hours ago

Biden signs bill averting shutdown after chaotic scramble in Congress

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

Independent UK - Top Stories - 5 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 7 hours ago

Congress passes law averting U.S. government shutdown

U.S. lawmakers passed legislation overnight to avoid a government shutdown, defying president-elect Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law Saturday.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Senate passes RFK Stadium site Hail Mary, paving way for potential Commanders home

The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

GCC welcomes UNGA passing resolution on Israeli obligations regarding UN activities and states support for Palestinians in Occupied Territories

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the United Nations General Assembly s (UNGA) adoption of a resolution put forth by Norway, request...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 8 hours ago

38 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

Officials say 30 people have been killed in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil.

AP News - World - 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 - 8 hours ago

37 People Die In Crash Between Passenger Bus And Truck In Brazil

Witnesses told rescue teams that the bus blew a tire, causing the driver to lose control and collide with a truck.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Biden Signs Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

The bipartisan bill ensures funding through March 2025.

Epoch Times - Business - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 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 - Top Stories - 10 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 - 10 hours ago

Government shutdown crisis averted after Biden signs stopgap funding bill

President Biden is expected to sign the bill Saturday.

CNBC - Politics - 10 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 hours ago

Biden Secures Appointment of 235th Federal Judge, Surpassing Trump's Record

Democratic lawmakers have hailed it as ‘one of the biggest accomplishments of Senate Democrats.’

Epoch Times - US News - 11 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 - 12 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 - 12 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 - 12 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 - 13 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 - 15 hours ago

Senate passes Social Security benefits increase for some public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act passed by a vote of 76-20 in the early hours of Saturday.

CNBC - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

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

Buying the US presidency has never been so blatant.

Slate - Business - 18 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 - 20 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 - US News - 20 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - US News - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 22 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 - 23 hours 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 - 23 hours 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 last minute spending deal before Christmas

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the budget debate from Capitol Hill on 'Hannity.'

Fox News - Opinion - 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

2 Dead After Car Plows Into German Christmas Market; House Passes Funding Bill

At least two people were killed and more than 60 others injured when a car plowed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, in what appea...

Epoch Times - US News - 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

3.6 million passengers expected to pass through O'Hare, Midway airports for holiday travel rush

The busiest days are expected to be Monday at O'Hare and Dec. 29 at Midway.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 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

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 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

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

'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

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

Bonville: Appreciation from family after passing of Diaz Bonville

The family of Diaz Bonville would like to express deep appreciation and everlasting gratitude for the sympathy and caring shown during the extremely difficult time since his passing.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 1 day ago

New York and New Jersey airspaces restricted as officials demand Congress to pass legislation

New Jersey residents should avoid shooting down or shining lasers at suspect unmanned aircraft systems after complaints from pilots, the FBI warns

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Starbucks workers' union set to strike in US cities as talks hit impasse

The workers' union representing over 10,000 baristas at Starbucks said its members will strike, citing unresolved issues over wages, staffing and schedules.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 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

US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's record -- President Biden had pledged to pause deportations, but ended up expanding it following a surge in border crossings. -- World

President Biden had pledged to pause deportations, but ended up expanding it following a surge in border crossings.

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

Year of war weakens Israel's global passport ranking

Dubai-based Arton Capital passport Index ranks Israel 50th, down from 25th in 2023; US also sees drop; 'Trump’s incoming administration has all the motivations to make the US passport great again,' consulting company says

YNET News - 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 - Top Stories - 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

Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC for another season, passes on NFL draft

Kamari Ramsey was widely expected to leave for the NFL draft. But the redshirt sophomore announced Wednesday that he'd return to USC.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 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

Family sues after man allegedly got medically assisted death during day pass from hospital -- Jason Proctor -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- British Columbia

The family of a B.C. man with bipolar disorder and chronic back pain is suing the federal and provincial governments after he allegedly used a day pass from hospital to end his life with medical assistance.

CBC News - Health - 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 - 1 day 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

13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 people were killed after an Indian navy speedboat crashed into a ferry that was carrying more than 100 people; the ferry was on its way to a tourist destination off Mumbai.

Fox News - Technology - 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

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

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

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

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

Don't bypass S. Korea

Don't bypass S. Korea

Korea Times - Top Stories - 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 - 2 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

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

Amazon investing another $10 billion in Ohio-based data centers

Amazon Web Services will invest another $10 billion to bolster its data center infrastructure in Ohio. The company and Republican Gov.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

Climate Change -- To Monitor Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nationwide, U.S. Enlists Passenger Plane

United Airlines is partnering with NOAA as part of a wider federal strategy to better keep tabs on the country’s greenhouse gas emissions

Scientific American - Environment - 4 days ago

'World first' driverless bus service axed due to low passenger numbers

The project - which covers a 14-mile route between Fife and Edinburgh - was launched in May last year.

Sky News - Technology - 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

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

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders urges Congress to pass landmark Kids Online Safety Act by year's end: letter

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is urging Congressional leaders to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, joining the likes of X owner Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. in supporting the...

New York Post - Technology - 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

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

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

Praise God and Pass the Banjo: Cult of Love

Strains (musical and otherwise) within an American Christian family.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 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

Xbox Game Pass now lets you stream these 50 user owned games

Microsoft extends scheme after allowing Android and PC users to play streamed games

Evening Standard - Technology - 9 days ago

PSX breaks records surpassing 114,000 points for first time on economic confidence

The capital market soared to a historic milestone on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index surging past the unprecedented 114,000-point mark for the first time everBuoyed by positive macroeconomic...

International The News - Business - 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

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

'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

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

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

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a tech billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk to lead NASA.

AP News - 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

Tony Robbins reveals his personal passion for feeding hungry people: 'Shows that strangers care'

Speaking exclusively to Fox News Digital, business and life strategist Tony Robbins revealed his personal passion for helping hungry people around the world — including in America.

Fox News - Health - 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

Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under age 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 23 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

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

Irish DPC fines Meta €91 million over password management lapse

Meta had been storing millions of users' passwords in plaintext, without cryptographic protection, in an internal database, the firm found in 2019.

Euractiv - Technology - 2 months ago

Carnival Cruise Passengers Panic as Ship Hits Drifting Ice

Carnival says its ship "made contact with an errant piece of drifting ice. An assessment determined no damage to the ship's hull and the vessel continued on its cruise."

Inside Edition - Weird - 3 months ago

Officials Voted Down a Controversial Georgia Election Rule, Saying It Violated the Law. Then a Similar Version Passed.

The rule, which was pushed by nationally prominent election deniers, only changed in minor ways between being voted down in May and approved in August. Those adjustments made it even less compliant with existing law, experts say.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 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

Idaho Resolution Would Aim to Lower Voting Threshold to Pass School Bonds

Under restrictive school funding policies, Idaho districts struggle to repair and replace deteriorating buildings. If voters agree, the proposal would, in some elections, reduce the two-thirds threshold needed to pass bonds for school repairs.

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