| The day the FCC pulled the plug on net neutrality |
| Score one for giants like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon. The FCC voted 3-2 to repeal rules governing net neutrality, which tames how Internet service providers regulate content. Specifically, the rules prevented Internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking and throttling content. In other words, "without these rules, your internet provider can charge a toll for any website it chooses," one opponent said. Supporters praise the move, claiming it aims for lighter regulation. But the war isn't over yet. "This is the beginning of a longer legal battle ," said Netflix in a statement (Twitter and consumer advocates also are on the opposing side). Here's more on what it means for you. |
| Allegations of sexual misconduct are still shaking the halls of Congress (and beyond) |
| U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold announced Thursday that he won't seek re-election amid accusations from at least two former staffers about inappropriate or abusive conduct. He is the fourth member of Congress to resign or retire this month. In a Facebook Live, Farenthold admitted he allowed a workplace culture that was "too permissive and decidedly unprofessional" and had engaged in "angry outbursts and failure to treat people with the respect they deserve." Farenthold has been under fire since it was disclosed he settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former aide with $84,000 in taxpayers' money. His announcement followed a slew of other sexual harassment stories: |
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| Omarosa's TV appearance summed up in two words |
| Omarosa Manigault Newman on Thursday denied reports she was fired and escorted from the White House this week in an interview on "Good Morning America." Just a day after her leaving became public, she told "GMA" host Michael Strahan she resigned from her job as a senior aide to President Trump during a "very candid conversation" with Trump's Chief of Staff John Kelly. She also said she was "uncomfortable" with "a lot of things I observed over the past year" at the White House. Afterward, GMA host Robin Roberts didn't seem super-keen on Newman . "She said she has a story to tell? I'm sure she'll be selling that story," she said. Then Roberts invoked the classic two-word dismissal from the movie "Friday" for unwanted persons: "Bye, Felicia." |
| U.S. bought weapons, now ISIS has them |
| The Islamic State could be using our own weapons against us. Arms, including anti-tank weapons, that the U.S. purchased and secretly provided to Syrian rebels ended up in the hands of ISIS, according to a study released Thursday funded by the European Union and German government. It's not clear whether ISIS seized the weapons or were sold or given them by rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad, who's been called a war criminal. Earlier this week, Vladimir Putin ordered a "significant" withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, indicating an all but certain victory for Assad over U.S.-backed rebels. Syria has endured almost seven years of civil war and the humanitarian crisis continues to deteriorate. (Here's where to donate if you've got room in your holiday giving budget.) |
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| Listen up, holiday procrastinators: Shipping deadlines loom |
| If you are shipping Christmas gifts and you want them to get there by the Big Day, you better get moving. Thursday is the deadline for regular UPS ground shipments. You have until Friday if you are using Amazon free shipping or Fed Ex ground service. Here's the complete rundown of deadlines. If you haven't bought your gifts yet, there's good news: Friday is the tenth anniversary of Free Shipping Day, when more than 800 retailers offer free shipping with no minimum order and guaranteed delivery by Dec. 24. Look for Free Shipping Day Deals from Reviewed.com all day Friday. |
| This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY. |
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