January 13, 2023 - Brief Briefing

House Republicans move to regulate crypto industry with a new subcommittee

Representative French Hill, a Republican from Arkansas, left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 24, 2018. Zach Gibson...

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House Republicans move to regulate crypto industry with a new subcommittee

Sports

Georgia CB Ringo, OT Jones entering NFL draft

10:19 AM ET ESPN News Services Three Georgia players, cornerback Kelee Ringo, offensive tackle Broderick Jones and tight end Darnell Washington, are headed to...

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Georgia CB Ringo, OT Jones entering NFL draft

US tornadoes: At least nine dead after southern states hit – as tens of thousands of people left without power

At least nine people have been killed in the US after dozens of tornadoes struck the southern states of Alabama and Georgia. Rescue teams...

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US tornadoes: At least nine dead after southern states hit - as tens of thousands of people left without power

Sports

Actor Muniz joins ARCA series as full-time driver

3:43 PM ET Associated Press Actor Frankie Muniz, who starred in “Malcolm in the Middle” and “Agent Cody Banks,” announced that he’s competing as...

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Actor Muniz joins ARCA series as full-time driver

Politics

‘Stop attacking us’: Ambulance workers accuse government of ‘demonising’ them to justify anti-strike laws

Ambulance workers have written to Rishi Sunak accusing his government of “demonising” them in order to justify new anti-strike legislation. The letter from paramedics...

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'Stop attacking us': Ambulance workers accuse government of 'demonising' them to justify anti-strike laws

Sports

Knights’ Stone, hurt vs. Panthers, week-to-week

3:22 PM ET ESPN News Services Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is considered week-to-week after leaving Thursday’s game with an upper-body injury. Stone...

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Knights' Stone, hurt vs. Panthers, week-to-week

Sports

Wyshynski’s NHL midseason awards: The best and worst players, jerseys, teams and moments

Jan 12, 2023 As the NHL’s teams reach the midpoint of the 2022-23 season, there are many proclamations to debate. The best and worst....

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Wyshynski's NHL midseason awards: The best and worst players, jerseys, teams and moments

Politics

Rishi Sunak says Boris Johnson intends to stand in current Uxbridge seat amid speculation pair could strike deal to avoid leadership challenge

Rishi Sunak has said Boris Johnson intends to stand in his current Uxbridge seat at the next general election – after allies suggested the...

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Rishi Sunak says Boris Johnson intends to stand in current Uxbridge seat amid speculation pair could strike deal to avoid leadership challenge

NHS crisis: Families say loved ones are dying on trollies in overcrowded hospital corridors

Patients are dying and staff are broken – as workers say it doesn’t get much grimmer than this. The human toll at the sharp...

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NHS crisis: Families say loved ones are dying on trollies in overcrowded hospital corridors

Donald Trump’s company fined $1.6m after top bosses dodged taxes

Donald Trump’s company has been fined $1.6m (£1.3m) after top bosses at the firm dodged taxes. A judge could only impose a fine on...

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Donald Trump's company fined .6m after top bosses dodged taxes

Entertainment

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court in south London. Appearing via videolink under his full name...

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Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

Technology

Crypto.com lays off 20% of workforce after FTX collapse blunted ambitious growth

The exterior of Crypto.com Arena on January 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Rich Fury | Getty Images Crypto.com announced Friday that it’s laying...

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Crypto.com lays off 20% of workforce after FTX collapse blunted ambitious growth

Politics

Scotland to gain two new freeports in Firth of Forth and Cromarty Firth following successful bids

Scotland is to gain two new freeports in Cromarty Firth and the Forth, which Downing Street says will help to create over 75,000 new,...

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Scotland to gain two new freeports in Firth of Forth and Cromarty Firth following successful bids

Politics

Unite the Union employee being investigated in fraud probe

“A single employee” of one of the UK’s largest trade unions is at the centre of a bribery, fraud, money laundering and tax evasion...

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Unite the Union employee being investigated in fraud probe

Politics

‘Spiteful’ strike law undermines efforts to resolve public sector disputes, union chief warns

Attempts to settle public sector pay disputes have been undermined by “spiteful” anti-strike legislation tabled by the government this week, the UK’s senior union...

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'Spiteful' strike law undermines efforts to resolve public sector disputes, union chief warns

Politics

Recession in question as economy achieves surprise growth in November due to World Cup

The economy grew by 0.1% in November, partly aided by the football World Cup, according to official figures which call into question predictions the...

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