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• Rep. Nancy Mace slaps down early retirement rumor: 'BIG FAT NO from me' - GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina repudiated the rumor that she might retire early from the House of Representatives, noting, "Retiring is a BIG FAT NO from me"
• Virginia twins arrested for allegedly plotting to destroy government databases - Virginia twin brothers arrested for allegedly conspiring to delete government databases hosted by a federal government contractor after their terminations.
• Meta faces Europe antitrust investigation over WhatsApp AI policy - The European bloc has launched an antitrust investigation into the social media giant over its WhatsApp AI policy.
• The Furor Over Trump’s Boat Attacks and a Particular Follow-Up Strike, Explained - Bipartisan congressional oversight is underway, but for now is focusing on narrow details about one missile instead of broader legal issues.
• This Popular Nevada Vacation Spot Is Getting A Makeover - And You Can Help! - Years of activity including long-term camping has overwhelmed the resources at this national recreation area on the Colorado River, so join in on the cleanup!
• New York Times sues Pentagon over its new press policy, says it violates First and Fifth Amendment rights - The New York Times is taking the Pentagon to court over its newly implemented press access policy the paper claims violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
• Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling - Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and had to get a roommate this year, in part because of health insurance premiums that cost him nearly $900 per month. Bigny is among the many Americans dependent on Affordable Care Act marketp
• Guangdong touts Huawei chips and HarmonyOS to outrun the shadow of the DeepSeek eclipse - Guangdong has named Huawei Technologies' artificial intelligence chips and HarmonyOS operating system as flagship achievements in China's drive for technological self-sufficiency. The push by China's wealthiest province - whose gross domest
• New York Times to Sue Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - The company plans to say in a lawsuit that the Defense Department’s new reporting restrictions infringed on the constitutional rights of journalists.
• RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel to vote on changing hepatitis B shot recommendation for babies - The current recommendation for babies to receive a hepatitis B shot within 24 hours of birth is credited with driving down infections in kids by 99%.
• How to make President Donald Trump's immigration pause stick in court - President Trump plans to pause Third World immigration using federal law 8 U.S.C. 1182(f) and legal strategies to withstand court challenges from activists.
• In tungsten territory, China celebrates control of mineral the U.S. needs - President Donald Trump claimed victory after China agreed to defer controls on rare earths. But many restrictions remain, including on the critical mineral tungsten.
• Europe's plan to use $105 billion of frozen Russian assets tantamount to war, says Russia's Medvedev - It follows fresh proposals by the European Commission to unlock $105 billion to support Ukraine.
• New York Times to Sue Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights - The company plans to say in a lawsuit that the Defense Department’s new reporting restrictions infringed on the constitutional rights of journalists.
• Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing - China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.
• Stakes High, Europe Races to Save Its Financing Plan for Ukraine - The European Union has a proposal for how to turn Russian frozen assets into a giant loan for Ukraine. If it fails, it could further weaken Europe’s global image.
• Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China - She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.
• Inside Europe’s biggest rare earths factory on Russia's doorstep - Developed by Canada's Neo Performance Materials, Europe's largest rare earths facility sits in Estonia's border city of Narva.
• Coastal walks, castles and community: Britain's happiest places to live revealed - Rightmove's annual Happy at Home Index ranked Skipton as Great Britain's happiest area.
• Software startup deploys Singapore’s first quantum computer for commercial use - Singapore-based software firm Horizon Quantum Computing has become the first private firm to deploy a quantum computer for commercial use in the city-state.
• Who Is Andrew Farkas, Who Owned a Marina With Jeffrey Epstein? - The billionaire real estate developer’s relationship with Mr. Epstein is in the spotlight, with the release of emails and images of Mr. Epstein’s private home in the Caribbean.
• Decomposed body found in Connecticut after standoff with man who opened fire at police - Connecticut police discovered a decomposed body and explosives including pipe bombs after a standoff with a man who barricaded himself during an eviction attempt.
• Survivors of U.S. military strike in Caribbean were legitimate targets for second attack, admiral to tell lawmakers - By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. military commander is expected tell lawmakers on Thursday that survivors of a military strike in the Caribbean were legitimate
• Asia markets mostly rise after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data - The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.
• Syria’s killing machine - A newly revealed trove of photos depicts 10,000 people who had died in Bashar al-Assad’s brutal prison system during his last decade in power.
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• Last chance to save on Gordon Ramsay's favorite cookware – up to 52% off for Cyber Monday - Get up to 52% off pot and pan sets, roasting pans, woks and more
• Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself - Workers installed the president’s name on the Washington institute, thrusting it back into the spotlight as it is set to host the signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo.
• Adams issues orders blocking NYC from boycotting Israel as clash with Mamdani grows - NYC mayor Eric Adams signs orders blocking BDS movement funding and boosting synagogue protection before leaving office in challenge to successor.
• Bank of Japan faces a policy dilemma as government bond yields keep hitting new highs - Experts said the rise in yields is due to inflation running above target, hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan and an expansionary fiscal policy.
• Terence Crawford snaps on WBC in explosive, 9-minute response to fee dispute: 'Who the f*** do you think I am?' - The No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world erupted Wednesday after the WBC stripped him of its super middleweight title over a sanctioning fee dispute.
• New York state blocks second Long Island school district from adopting transgender bathroom ban - New York state blocked Locust Valley School District's transgender bathroom ban, marking the second Long Island district prohibited from enforcing such restrictions.
• Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax Records legend, dies at 84 - Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper, known for Blues Brothers and Booker T. & the MG's, dies at 84. The Memphis music icon helped shape soul music history.
• Former F.D.A. Commissioners Sound Alarm on Plan to Change Vaccine Policy - Twelve former commissioners, in a New England Journal of Medicine article, said they were “deeply concerned” by a leaked memo from the agency’s vaccine regulator.
• US Institute of Peace officially renamed for Trump as White House moves to dismantle agency: 'Congratulations' - Trump administration renames U.S. Institute of Peace as Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace as State Department calls president "greatest dealmaker" in American history.
• Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration - Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.
• Farmers roll into Mexico City on tractors to fight water law reform - Dozens of farmers brought traffic to a halt Wednesday as they blocked access to the Congress of the Union in Mexico City, protesting a proposal to overhaul the National Water Law. The farmers argue the reform, which includes stricter contro
• What to Know About Putin’s Visit to India as Oil Trade Dries Up - The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Millionaires in America: How common is it to have a 7-figure net worth? - How many millionaires are there in America, and how can you join their ranks? Here’s a closer look at millionaires in the U.S. and their financial habits.
• Richard Gere says Dalai Lama’s words couldn’t change Trump: ‘What he’s done is astonishing’ - Actor Richard Gere doubted even the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, could change President Donald Trump's mind on things when speaking to Variety.
• Kenny Chesney admits he 'snapped' and punched fan in the mouth during concert performance - Kenny Chesney reveals he punched a fan who physically picked him up during a 2007 concert, sharing the shocking story on Howard Stern's radio show.
• Trump's South Korea tariff cuts are major boost for Hyundai and GM - The Trump administration said the tariff rate for vehicles from South Korea will drop to 15% as part of a trade deal.
• Trump’s Former Campaign Manager Assisted Honduran Presidential Candidate - Brad Parscale advised the campaign of Nasry Asfura, a right-wing candidate who was endorsed by the U.S. president.
• Feds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries - Massive methamphetamine bust in Atlanta area nets 1,585 pounds of drugs hidden in blackberry shipments, leading to federal charges against repeat offenders.
• Emmer slams Walz, demands accountability over alleged retaliation tied to Minnesota fraud - Congressman Tom Emmer demands accountability from Gov. Tim Walz over billion-dollar fraud scandal, alleging whistleblower retaliation.
• Top Democrat says President Trump will be given 'credit' for border finally being secured - House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries acknowledged that the border crisis has been solved under President Donald Trump's watch during a Wednesday CNN interview.
• Republican Anger Erupts at Johnson as Party Frets About Future - A small group of G.O.P. women have been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.
• Tacoma man, others arrested after human trafficking bust at I-5 truck stop - Collaboration among multiple departments results in a major trafficking-related crackdown in Pierce County
• Dem congressman pardoned by Trump accuses Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing indictment - Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, accused the Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing his indictment after receiving a "full and unconditional" pardon from President Donald Trump.
• BlackRock reveals $38T U.S. debt may boost gold’s biggest rival - The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), thinks that the rising national debt of the U.S. could be good for gold's biggest rival. The U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion as the gap between government spending and
• Model, DJ linked to violent Tren de Aragua gang leader sanctioned by Trump administration - U.S. officials sanctioned Venezuelan entertainer Jimena Araya Navarro, accusing her of laundering funds and supporting the violent Tren de Aragua gang.