Congress’s Productive Final Weeks
With the holidays looming, Congress is using its final weeks to try to approve a rush of major legislation.
Your Friday Briefing
Allegations of a bribery scheme at the heart of the E.U.
Biden Courts African Leaders, but Some Are Skeptical of Big Promises
President Biden faced a challenge in winning the confidence of a continent where the circumstances of its leaders vary so dramatically.
Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
Malaysia rescuers race to find survivors of deadly campsite landslide – Reuters
Malaysia rescuers race to find survivors of deadly campsite landslide Reuters Malaysia landslide: At least 16 campers dead and more missing BBC Malaysia Landslide: 12 killed, search and rescue operations underway | Latest English News | WION WION Landslide at Malaysia campground leaves 9 dead, 25 missing The Associated Press Landslide In Malaysia Leaves Over A Dozen Dead, Multiple
5 Louisiana Officers Charged in 2019 Death of Black Driver – The New York Times
5 Louisiana Officers Charged in 2019 Death of Black Driver The New York Times Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest Yahoo News Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest The Associated Press – en Español Five Louisiana officers formally charged in Ronald Greene’s death WWLTV 5 Louisiana officers charged in death of Black motorist Ronald Greene CBS
Carlos Rodón signing: The Yankees’ rotation, led by ace Gerrit Cole, has huge upside and huge question marks – CBS Sports
Carlos Rodón signing: The Yankees’ rotation, led by ace Gerrit Cole, has huge upside and huge question marks CBS Sports Carlos Rodon joining Yankees on 6-year, $162M deal, sources say ESPN Adding Carlos Rodón makes Yankees’ starting rotation elite Pinstripe Alley The Carlos Rodón watch continues for the Yankees YESNetwork Yankees sign Carlos Rodón after Scott Boras staredown to
San Francisco 49ers clinch NFC West with victory in Seattle – ESPN
San Francisco 49ers clinch NFC West with victory in Seattle ESPN Seahawks vs. 49ers score, takeaways: San Francisco clinches NFC West behind Brock Purdy, dominant defense CBS Sports 49ers clinch NFC West title behind impressive Brock Purdy Fox News Brock Purdy and the 49ers breeze past Seahawks to clinch NFC West ESPN Seahawks vs. 49ers score: Live updates, game
Musk suspends journalists from Twitter, claims ‘assassination’ danger – The Washington Post
Musk suspends journalists from Twitter, claims ‘assassination’ danger The Washington Post Elon Musk Goes After Top Journalists On Twitter Citing New Privacy Rules, Many Accounts Suspended India Today Twitter suspends CNN, NYT, WaPo journalists, Elon Musk alleges they’re banned for ‘doxxing’ his family Fox News So Much for Elon Musk’s Commitment to Free Speech | Opinion Newsweek Elon Musk’s
Nurses in UK Strike for First Time, Seeking Higher Pay
The walkout is just one of a series of industrial actions across Britain this month as ballooning inflation, rising interest rates and a recession put pressure on workers.