Trump plans to weaken fuel efficiency rules for cars and trucks - The Washington Post
Executives from Ford, GM and Stellantis will be at the White House Wednesday as Trump rolls back rules pushing automakers to sell more electric cars.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, could have endangered troops, sources say - CBS News
The Pentagon watchdog recently completed its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
Apple Design Executive Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg.com
Meta Platforms Inc. has poached Apple Inc.’s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by the social networking giant into AI-equipped consumer devices.
Senators warm to Obamacare subsidy talks - Politico
Republicans at a hearing said they wanted a deal with Democrats, but no compromise emerged.
Small businesses suffered major job losses in November, ADP says - NBC News
Private employers in the United States shed 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processor ADP said Wednesday.
Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide - NPR
The FDA is urging customers to toss certain brands of grated Pecorino Romano; at the same time, it escalated an existing recall of numerous shredded cheeses.
Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes - AP News
The scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon has been a long time coming on Capitol Hill. Hegseth barely squeaked through his Senate confirmation process at the start of the year. And lawmakers have been uneasy about the lack …
National Signing Day tracker: Live updates for college football recruiting, commitments, rankings - CBS Sports
Watch live signing day coverage for the Class of 2026 and follow the latest college football recruiting updates
What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it - AP News
A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer. Federal health recommendations now suggest that all babies be vaccinated against the live…
Trump says he's pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar after bribery indictment - ABC News
Homo sapiens -specific evolution unveiled by ancient southern African genomes - Nature
The genomes of 28 ancient southern African individuals dated to between 10,200 and 150 years before present offer insights into the evolution of Homo sapiens.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Wild Year of ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ Taylor Swift and Growing Up: ‘It’s Not My Fault I Got a Job When I Was 12 and You Won’t Let Me Evolve’ - Variety
Sabrina Carpenter is Variety's Hitmaker of the Year and dives deep into controversy, tour fatigue and Taylor Swift in a cover story interview.
Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis - NBC News
The Trump administration launched immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis on Wednesday, a day after President Donald Trump said he would be sending National Guard troops to Louisiana.
Sinking Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’: Has the Ukraine war reached Senegal? - France 24
A Turkish-owned oil tanker that recently visited a Russian port was heavily damaged by explosions off the coast of Senegal last Thursday. While Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attack, the bombing follows a campaign targeting ships accused of belon…
What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind - BBC
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.
5 individuals reach Finalist stage for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Five individuals have reached the Finalist stage across three categories for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 presented by Visual Edge IT.