China Tightens Export Controls for Tech and Goods with Military Use Ahead of Xis Trip to Russia

Northern Lights: The aurora that dazzled us in 2024

There has been lots of aurora activity seen in the UK this year and there is likely to be even more in the coming year.

BBC News - 10m

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and “interferes with parents’ roles to determine the best care for their children.” ...

NBC News - 21m

Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time

In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.

The New York Times - 22m

Shutdown deal cost IRS $20 billion to probe for tax cheats, maybe for good

The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.

MarketWatch - 1h

Syria's New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.

The Wall Street Journal - 1h

Chelsea's Enzo finally 'feeling good' under Maresca

Enzo Fernández has conceded he has not realised his full potential at Chelsea but is optimistic of doing so after a strong start under Enzo Maresca.

ESPN - 1h

What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?

The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...

The Guardian - 1h

Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy

Ukraine president criticises world leaders for doing ‘almost nothing’ to counteract Moscow’s military cooperation with Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,035. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that more ...

The Guardian - 1h

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength

Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.

CNBC - 1h

Surveillance videos appear to show 2 of 4 missing Ecuadorian kids taken by men in military uniform

Surveillance videos have emerged from the Ecuadorian coastal city of Guayaquil, showing men in military uniform grabbing two boys and driving them away

ABC News - 2h

Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever, in 'good spirits': Spokesperson

Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever, a spokesperson said Monday.

ABC News - 2h

The US town where it's the law to own a gun

Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.

BBC News - 2h

Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.

CNBC - 3h

Israeli tech CEO who was severely wounded in Gaza sells startup for about $100 million

Less than a year after being wounded in Gaza, Itamar Ben Hemo sold software startup Rivery last week to Pennsylvania-based Boomi.

CNBC - 5h

FirstFT: The worsening tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China

Also in today’s newsletter, Honda and Nissan agree to merger talks and Bangladesh asks India to return exiled former prime minister

Financial Times - 5h

Who's who in the 'It Ends With Us' controversy

Inside Blake Lively's legal complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni: Who's who and what you need to know.

Los Angeles Times - 6h

Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

The New York Times - 6h

5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls

Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.

Inc. - 8h

Men's basketball AP poll: Kentucky falls flat in brutal loss, Oklahoma keeps surging ahead of SEC play

The Wildcats dropped six spots this week after their 20-point loss to Ohio State.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.

CNBC - 9h

Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's

The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie set

Los Angeles Times - 9h

Matt Gaetz accused of paying for sex and using drugs by US congressional panel

Explosive report alleges Donald Trump’s former nominee for attorney-general also had sex with an underage girl

Financial Times - 9h

Auburn lands top transfer WR Eric Singleton Jr. from Georgia Tech

Top transfer portal target Eric Singleton Jr. is on his way to Auburn

ABC News - 11h

Italy vows to push ahead with dormant migrant vetting centers in Albania

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government has vowed to open controversial migrant processing centers in Albania that have remained dormant after Italian courts refused to validate the transfer of ...

ABC News - 11h

Baby mammoth in Russia is the ‘best-preserved’ ever found

The 50,000-year-old female, nicknamed Yana, is one of only seven whole remains discovered in world. Russian scientists have displayed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth found ...

The Guardian - 11h

US Starbucks workers’ strike expands to 11 states as Christmas approaches

Walkouts have caused nearly 50 stores nationwide to close in five days, says Starbucks Workers United union. The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers’ union has grown to include locations ...

The Guardian - 7h