26 minutes ago Trump Cabinet picks targets of bomb threats and swatting, spokesperson says

Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were the targets of "violent" threats, said Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

Events

29 minutes ago 2024 streaming holiday specials: A full list of favorites and how to watch them

It's already the holiday season on streaming platforms, with plenty of yuletide content on Netflix, Disney+, and more. The post 2024 streaming holiday specials: A full list of favorites and how to watch them appeared first on Boston.com.

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75 minutes ago AG fines Mass. Popeye’s, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violations

The Attorney General’s Office estimates that the alleged violations impacted nearly 2,000 employees at Burger King establishments across Massachusetts. The post AG fines Mass. Popeye’s, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violations appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

1 hour ago Stephen A. Smith: Trump Ran for President as Revenge After NFL Owners Blocked His Bid to Buy Bills

Theories abound as to why President-Elect Trump walked away from his successful reality show and relatively easy life to enter politics. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith doesn't have a theory; he believes he has the answer, and it is to get back at the NFL. The post Stephen A. Smith: Trump Ran for President as Revenge After NFL Owners Blocked His Bid to Buy Bills appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Congress Is Poised to Delay Again on Farm Bill, Leaving Families in Limbo

The agriculture and nutrition measure was last updated in 2018 and originally expired two years ago. Farmers fear the Trump administration’s priorities will eclipse theirs next year.

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3 hours ago Kerry suggests Africans without electricity must pick 'the right kinds of electricity'

John Kerry suggests Africans without electricity should "choose the right kinds of electricity," and the U.S. should help them pay for it.

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3 hours ago Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For residents of Maine town, it’s more complicated.

Leonard Leo and his family moved to Mount Desert Island in 2020, seeking a relatively anonymous life among its unpretentious year-round residents. A refuge it has not turned out to be. The post Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For residents of Maine town, it’s more complicated. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago US brokers release of three Americans imprisoned in China, Politico reports

US brokers release of three Americans imprisoned in China, Politico reports  Reuters

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4 hours ago ZOA Urges Jewish Community to Boycott J Street over Support for Arms Embargo

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States, urged Jewish community institutions to boycott left-wing J Street over its support for an arms embargo against Israel. The post ZOA Urges Jewish Community to Boycott J Street over Support for Arms Embargo appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Mississippi runoff election for state Supreme Court justice is too close to call

A runoff election in the state Supreme Court in Mississippi race is too close to call, with State Sen. Jenifer Branning and Justice Jim Kitchens neck and neck as of Wednesday morning.

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