American companies
Bankers: Saudis threaten prison time for aiding PGA-LIV probe
Those who advise Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have testified they face “criminal and financial penalties” if they cooperate with the probe.
democrat
Washington Democrats Propose Bill Replacing ‘Sex Offender’ Term, Citing ‘First-Person’ Language
Democrats in Washington gave first priority to a new proposed law that calls for the labeling of violent sex offenders to be based on the “person first” principle. The goal is to destigmatize sex offenders by ceasing to define them in terms of their offense.
Big Ten
Michigan Wins First National Title In 26 Years
The Michigan Wolverines have won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship after defeating the Washington Huskies.
accusations
Google faces multibillion-dollar US patent trial over AI technology
Google is set to go before a federal jury in Boston on Tuesday over accusations that its processors infringe a computer scientist’s patents.
adversity
No. 1 Michigan runs all over No. 2 Washington to win national title
Corum rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 1 Michigan defeat No. 2 Washington in the national championship game.
18-week regular season
Playoff picture takes shape, Packers and Steelers join the mix
The NFL playoff picture came into sharper focus on Sunday as the Packers, Buccaneers, Bills and Steelers kept their respective seasons and Super Bowl hopes alive.
crime
Washington Lawmaker, Ex-Convict Presents Bill Allowing Judges To Shorten Sentences For Felons
A Washington state lawmaker who is also an ex-convict is pushing a new law where judges can reduce the sentencing of violent offenders.
Academy Awards
Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah reign at Kennedy Center Honors
Washington celebrated Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Renée Fleming on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors.
100l
Henry Kissinger Dead at 100
Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100.
acrimonious legal battle
Woods ‘frustrated’ that players were left out of PGA-LIV merger talks
Tiger Woods was left “frustrated” by the lack of player involvement in the PGA Tour’s talks with Saudi Arabia’s PIF before their announcement of a framework agreement.