Sources: Mariners acquire Wong from Brewers

Seattle has agreed to trade outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro to Milwaukee for second baseman Kolten Wong and $1.75 million in cash, sources told ESPN.

Analysis: 2024 Senate playing field starts to take shape

Indiana GOP Sen. Mike Braun filed paperwork on Wednesday to run for governor, a move that will trigger an open seat race to replace him come 2024.

Opinion: Why McCarthy may have the hardest job on Capitol Hill

Like a treasure hunter who hacks his way to the heart of the jungle only to find an empty chest, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy thought he was on his way to achieving his goal of becoming speaker before a rebellion on his right flank put that dream very much in doubt.

The DNC has proposed making South Carolina the first state to hold a primary, a move that could reshape the process in 2024

The rule-making arm of the Democratic National Committee on Friday voted to approve a proposal to drastically reshape the 2024 presidential nominating calendar and make South Carolina the first state to hold a primary, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire on the same day a few days later, and then Georgia and Michigan before Super Tuesday.

Norland College Graduates Include Nannies for Boris Johnson and Prince George

At Norland College, future nannies take courses on early childhood education and cooking alongside learning to fend off kidnappers and shielding strollers from paparazzi.

N.Y. Attorney General’s Top Aide Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

Ibrahim Khan had worked as a chief of staff for Letitia James for close to a decade.

The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help

In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.

Kanye West Is Suspended From Twitter After Posting a Swastika

The tweet was deleted before the rapper’s account was shut down. Twitter’s chief executive, Elon Musk, said the post violated a rule against inciting violence.

Hate Speech’s Rise on Twitter Under Elon Musk Is Unprecedented, Researchers Find

Problematic content and formerly barred accounts have increased sharply in the short time since Elon Musk took over, researchers said.

Fight Over Warnock’s Senate Record Comes Down to Electric Vehicles

Hyundai’s huge new plant outside Savannah could be a model for bipartisanship and a central achievement for Raphael Warnock, whose biggest efforts otherwise fell short. But Republicans aren’t giving him credit.

As Shootings Continue, Prospects for Gun Control Action in Congress Remain Dim

With Republicans taking control of the House in January, the chances that Congress will consider any added restrictions in next two years are also exceedingly slim.

Iowa Democrats Question Their Identity Without First-in-the-Nation Caucuses

President Biden’s push to start the Democratic presidential nominating process in South Carolina has inspired a rush of wistful memories and soul searching in the Hawkeye State.

Democrats Move a Step Closer to Making South Carolina First Primary

A key panel supported President Biden’s plan, which would remove Iowa as the first presidential nominating state in favor of South Carolina, followed by New Hampshire, Nevada, Georgia and Michigan.

Liver King, The TikTok Creator Who Eats Raw Bull Testicles For Dinner, Is On Steroids

This has been a successful stimulated hunt.

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Princess Diana Was Allegedly In Talks To Star In A Movie Alongside Kevin Costner, And 60 Other Fascinating Things I Learned In November

While working on The Lion King, animators were given special permission to observe hyenas. The visit was granted under one condition: the hyenas could not be portrayed in a negative light. When the movie came out in 1994, the biologists were allegedly furious when they saw that hyenas were villains in the movie, and attempted to sue Disney for defamation of character on the animals' behalf.

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37 Of The Best HBO Max Shows To Watch In December

The White Lotus, Gossip Girls, His Dark Materials, and more great titles you'll want to stream this month.

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If You're Still Stumped, Here Are 36 Gifts To Give Your Tough-To-Shop-For Significant Other

Near-impossible puzzles, Trader Joe's cookbooks, and some practical stuff because the longer you've been together, the more those things just make sense.

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Gen Z traders are choosing alternative assets over stocks in an ‘extremely risky’ trend

From crypto to farmland, ‘alts’ are all the rage with younger investors. Experts say to exercise caution.

It’s hard to blame young investors for losing faith in the stock markets over the past year, given that the S&P 500 is down around 15% year-to-date. Even so, most financial experts would still likely tell millennial and Gen Z investors to trust in the market’s ability to bounce back—after all, it always has, historically speaking.

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Prepare for winter with a Costco membership

Even though winter begins Wednesday, Dec. 21, freezing temperatures have already arrived in some spots. If your home could use some extra coziness, a Costco membership is a good solution. Not only does Costco have everything you need to stock your fridge, they have plenty of items to keep your space winter-ready this season. From smart TVs to warm blankets, set yourself up for the cold months ahead. To get started, join as a new Executive Member and enroll in auto renewal of your Costco...

Save $50 on the Dyson Corrale hair straightener with this limited-time promo code

SAVE $50: The Dyson Corrale hair straightener/styler typically retails for $499.99, but you can get it on sale for $449.99 (or 10% off) through Saturday, Dec. 3 when you enter the promo code DYSONLIVE22 at checkout. Your order includes three complimentary gifts worth up to $125.

There's a slim-to-zero chance you'll see the Dyson Airwrap in stock anywhere this holiday season (much less on sale), but the Dyson Corrale is a different story — for a limited time, at least.

Now through Saturday,...