The Art of Uncertainty by David Spiegelhalter the Role Luck Plays in Our Lives
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Hegseth faces questions about women's role in the military
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Trump taps Dan Bishop for budget role
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his nomination of Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) to serve as deputy budget director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Trump announced the news in a ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus
Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some families hoped to reunite with loved ones, while others are leaving amid an ...The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
David Valadao elected chair of Republican Governance Group
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) was elected chair of the Republican Governance Group, a House GOP caucus that trends to the center ideologically, after current chair, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), opted ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Good luck reforming the Department of Defense
Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Will Trump play the role of Churchill in Ukraine, or of Chamberlain?
If he can overcome his infatuation with the world’s dictators, Trump is better positioned than Biden ever was to manage — and defeat— the hydra-headed threat now confronting the West.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
The Actors Roundtable: The fear factor behind great art
Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo, Peter Sarsgaard, Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong dive into their films, truth-telling and acting alongside your director.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
Trump announces new picks for roles at OMB and DOJ
President-elect Trump announced new picks for roles at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The president-elect said in posts on Truth Social that ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI czar?
The second Trump administration is poised to be a powerful ally for the crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump spoke highly of cryptocurrencies on the campaign trail, and his cabinet picks ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The Art of the Gift: Samin Nosrat
One of the chef and author’s favorite gifts is homemade apricot jam, which she makes “specifically to be able to share it with people.”The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Best of 2024: Our picks for the top TV shows, movies, music, books, art and theater
"Dune: Part Two" and "Anora." Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. "The Vince Staples Show" and "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin." "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Waiting for ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Tom Brady's role with the Raiders is about to get real
Sources say there's a likely path for the Raiders, and it depends heavily on how this season finishes, and also what Brady thinks of the quarterback situation.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Celebration and uncertainty in Syria after rebels topple Assad dictatorship
Syrian rebels are rejoicing after seizing control of the government over the weekend, toppling the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad that had been responsible for brutal crimes against the Syrian ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Papers report on 'delight' in Syria but warn of uncertainty ahead
Most of Monday's papers lead on the rebels toppling the Assad regime, as Syrians celebrate its fall.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates
Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Welsh sailor's heroic role in grisly shipwreck
Yahoo News - Dec. 8 -
'We don't know what will happen': Uncertainty grips Damascus as rebels approach
There is a "sense of fear" about the days to come as rebels sweep towards the capital in the face of limited opposition.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Draymond accepts Warriors bench role to maximize Kuminga
Draymond Green knows what it's like to benefit from a veteran taking a backseat for him, which is why he was OK with Steve Kerr asking him to come off the bench so that Jonathan Kuminga can start.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Jonathan Bailey: 11 Roles You'd Forgotten He Played Before Wicked
He shared the screen with Olivia Colman, Michaela Coel and Phoebe Waller-Bridge before Bridgerton and Wicked came calling.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Who is David Sacks?
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump names AI, crypto czar Venture capitalist David Sacks will serve as White House czar for artificial ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto and AI chief?
Venture capitalist David Sacks has been tapped to serve as President-elect Trump’s White House czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, taking on a newly created role to lead the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Why Wouldn’t ChatGPT Say ‘David Mayer’?
A bizarre saga in which users noticed the chatbot refused to say “David Mayer” raised questions about privacy and A.I., with few clear answers.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump names David Sacks as AI, crypto czar
President-elect Trump said Thursday that venture capitalist David Sacks will serve as the White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar. In the newly created role, Sacks will ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role
As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Art fairs cancelled in Hong Kong and India
Anti-apartheid photographer gets his due; steady sales at Art Basel Miami Beach; momentum builds for Miami artistFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Master the Art of Definitive Communication
You might think you’re being diplomatic when you’re actually just being vague.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Arts Galas Show That Extravagance Never Goes Out of Style
They are costly, labor-intensive and seemingly dated, but cultural organizations say black-tie dinners remain essential to pleasing donors and paying the bills.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Official Moana 2 Art Book Is Already On Sale For A Great Discount
The Art of Moana 2 $35.39 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Campbell’s is getting a new CEO. Analysts say he could face these ‘uncertainties’ as Trump takes office.
Campbell’s Co. on Tuesday said its current chief executive would depart to take on a leadership role for the Washington Commanders NFL team, and the soup and snack maker reported mixed ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Andrew Luck reflects on shocking retirement 5 years later: 'A part of my identity died'
Luck recently returned to football as the GM of Stanford's program.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
FIFA adds Ellis to strategy role with Wenger
FIFA on Tuesday named former United States women's team coach Jill Ellis to the strategy role of chief football officer alongside former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Wayne Northrop, TV actor known for dramas 'Dynasty' and 'Days of Our Lives,' dies at 77
Wayne Northrop, best known for his work in TV dramas 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Dynasty,' died Friday, his publicist confirmed to The Times. The actor was 77.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2 -
Raskin seeks to lead Democrats on House judiciary in ‘fight of our lives’ against Trump
Congressman launches bid to unseat colleague from key role in committee to sharpen resistance to Trump. Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who spearheaded the second impeachment of Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Art Cashin, New York Stock Exchange fixture for decades, dies at 83
Art Cashin, UBS’ director of floor operations at the New York Stock Exchange and a man The Washington Post called “Wall Street’s version of Walter Cronkite,” has died.NBC News - Dec. 2
