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The prosecutors said they would accept a delay but asked Merchan to set a deadline for Trump to formally seek dismissal of the case. The prosecutors suggested that they then be given until Dec. 9 to oppose Trump’s bid. Read more
Russia said its forces shot down five out of six missiles, which were fired at a military facility in the Bryansk region. Debris of one hit the facility, starting a fire that was swiftly put out and caused no casualties or damage, it said. Read more
The Japanese yen strengthened 0.43% against the greenback to 154 per dollar and rose 0.48% to 163.07 against the euro after strengthening to a six-week high of 161.50. Read more
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, suggested today after reporting results that prices could increase if tariffs rise. Read more
Putin approved the change days after two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision said on Sunday that President Joe Biden’s administration allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia. Read more
A total of 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law which carried sentences of up to life in prison. Read more
Prescott underwent season-ending surgery to repair a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon last week. Read more
The other first-time candidates are CC Sabathia, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Carlos Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Ben Zobrist, Troy Tulowitzki, Russell Martin, Brian McCann, Curtis Granderson, Adam Jones and Fernando Rodney. Read more
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State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a briefing declined to confirm that the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden had decided to allow the strikes, but reiterated that the U.S. “will always adapt and adjust the capabilities we provide to Ukraine when it’s appropriate to do so.” Read more
“We’ve apologised to customers for delays to their flights and ensured they were able to reach their destinations as planned,” the spokesperson said via email. Read more
Congress has granted presidents broad power to declare national emergencies at their discretion, unlocking standby powers that include redirecting funds lawmakers had appropriated for other purposes. Read more
Honolulu officials recommend beachgoers check with a lifeguard for the latest ocean and beach conditions. Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday issued “Temporary flight restrictions for VIP Movement” over Brownsville, Texas, in the type of practice that usually precedes a high-profile visit. Read more
Nvidia reports third-quarter earnings on Wednesday when investors will assess demand for chips and the sustainability of the AI euphoria that drove much of the market’s rally this year. Read more
Watchstanders from the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu received a phone call at 4 p.m. Saturday from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer on Midway Atoll requesting a medevac for a 62-year-old carpenter experiencing symptoms of a seizure or stroke. Read more
With two months left in his administration, President Joe Biden finally relented after months of pleas from Ukraine that it needed to fire at targets deeper inside Russia to more effectively degrade Moscow’s forces. Read more
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated the economy was progressing toward sustained wages-driven inflation and warned against keeping borrowing costs too low, leaving open the chance of another interest rate increase as early as next month. Read more
Carr, 45, is currently the top Republican on the FCC, the independent agency that regulates telecommunications. Read more
The aerospace giant started telling affected U.S. workers on Wednesday that they will stay on Boeing’s payroll until Jan. 17, to comply with federal requirements to notify employees at least 60 days prior to ending their employment. Read more
Spirit, known for its bright yellow livery, is the first major U.S. airline to file for Chapter 11 since 2011. Read more
