Activist Behind Court Shift Launches 1bn Crusade to Crush Liberal America

Private equity firm Providence weighs £1bn sale in latest events transaction

Company in early-stage deliberations over sale of CloserStill amid surging demand for conferences

Financial Times - 6h

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - 6h

Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction

At this point, we’d take concepts of a plan.

The New York Times - 1d

'Manhandled and choked' - Tanzanian activist recounts abduction

Yahoo News - 1d

OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’

The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.

The New York Times - 1d

Speeches by politicians banned at 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation

Director of the memorial says he wants the focus to be on the last survivors of the Nazi concentration camp. Monarchs, presidents and prime ministers are expected among the attenders at a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Candy Crush Solitaire Brings The Classic Card Game To The Massive Mobile Franchise

Candy Crush is getting another feather in its cap. Rather than offering another twist on match-three puzzling, Candy Crush Solitaire will bring the franchise's sickly sweet aesthetic to the card ...

GameSpot - 4d

King launches Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices in February

King announced that it will launch Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices on February 6, 2025. It’s a sweet new chapter for Candy Crush, which is an extremely popular mobile game series. And it’s ...

VentureBeat - 4d

Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift

Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...

The Hill - 4d

Anita Bryant, a former beauty queen turned anti-gay crusader, dies at 84

Bryant was perhaps most well-known for her 1977 “Save Our Children” campaign that painted gays and lesbians as a threat to the country’s youth.

NBC News - 4d

Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.

The New York Times - 4d

Jensen Huang crushed the quantum stocks, and now Martin Shkreli is going for the kill

So-called ‘Pharma Bro’ says he’s short the likes of Rigetti Computing as market resembles the dotcom bubble

MarketWatch - 4d

What Dr. Ruth Left Behind

Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?

The New York Times - 4d

Ange Postecoglou’s lone crusade to save sanctity of English football

Tottenham manager is wondering why nobody else is standing up to increasing role of technology in game. In Ange Postecoglou’s words, uttered a few weeks back, he is not the Messiah, just a “naughty ...

The Guardian - 5d

Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"

The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.

CBS News - 5d

Meta's shift to "Community Notes" and its implications

Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a ...

CBS News - 6d

GSK nears $1bn deal for biotech developing drug for rare tumour

IDRx tests treatment for digestive system cancer that affects 4,000 to 6,000 people a year in US

Financial Times - 6d

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Navy Midshipmen: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Holy Cross vs. Navy basketball game

CBS Sports - 6d

Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.

CNBC - 6d

Indonesia says $1bn offer from Apple not enough to lift iPhone 16 ban

Minister says proposed AirTag factory would not help US tech giant meet local content rules on smartphone sales

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Gaza Cola launched by Palestinian activist to rebuild destroyed hospital

Sales of fizzy drink from London hoped to raise money and send a message to big firms ‘investing in armed trade’. Gaza’s healthcare is on the brink of “total collapse” , according to the UN, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact-checkers on Facebook, Threads and Instagram and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect ...

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Rangers Blow Multi-Goal Lead In Crushing Loss To Stars

Here are some takeaways from the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. President-elect Trump and his conservative allies said they were pleased.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump’s America First becomes America expands

President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Behind Jimmy Carter's legacy as president

Jimmy Carter's presidency was marked by global challenges and his quest to unite Americans. James Fallows, a speechwriter for the Carter administration, joins CBS News with more on Carter's legacy.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism

Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against UK government

The tech billionaire and key advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to air his grievances with the British government.

CNBC - Jan. 6

How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing

The 500 hours of footage available for 'Eno' are assorted and resorted in abrupt, unpredictable ways that keep the eyes and mind jumping.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - Jan. 6

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5