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Police Scotland ditches plan to ban beards

Police Scotland has scrapped its proposed clean-shaven policy for its officers.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans

ABC News spoke with protesters, including Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, about the Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Tsunami warning canceled following California earthquake

Tsunami warnings have been canceled after a 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News Bay Area has the latest coverage.

CBS News - Dec. 5

AI Data Centers Sprout and Grow With Increased Demand

Meta plans to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility.

Inc. - Dec. 5

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM

Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Where Is Assisted Dying Legal? And What Countries Are Considering It?

Assisted dying is legal or partly legal in about a dozen countries, and more are considering allowing it.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Chipotle Mexican Grill Ups Prices as Ingredients Costs Grow

Chipotle cites rising cost of items like beef and avocados for the inflated prices.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Disney raises its annual dividend by 33% following ‘highly successful year’

The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday raised its annual dividend by 33%, to $1 a share, after a year marked by increased streaming profits and blockbuster movies.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Salesforce shares jump on earnings beat and strong AI deals pipeline

Salesforce shares popped Wednesday on earnings beat and AI pipeline

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds

A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...

BBC News - Dec. 4

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria

Syrian opposition fighters have rapidly expanded the territory under their control in northwestern Syria.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Chipmaker Marvell's strong quarter is good news for these 3 portfolio stocks

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Dishonored Director Says Next Game Will Make Fans "Feel Very At Home"

Raphael Colantonio founded Arkane Studios in 1999 and spent more than 18 years there, including co-creating and directing the original Dishonored with Harvey Smith. Colantonio also directed 2017's ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the cause

ABC News - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

India-Bangladesh's 'golden era' of ties faces growing tensions

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Marvell’s stock rises on strong AI demand, but this trend may be just as big

Marvell’s results signal a gradually healthier business that’s about more than just the AI boom.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Okta shares pop 18% on earnings beat, strong guidance

Okta shares soared Tuesday after the company reported strong third-quarter results.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off allegations of misconduct.

ABC News - Dec. 3

'It feels like a coup' - chaos sparks worry in South Korea

One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".

BBC News - Dec. 3

Houston player suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit

Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.

ABC News - Dec. 3

249+ Best Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong (2024) | WIRED

Hundreds of WIRED-approved products are still on sale, but these deals won’t last much longer.

Wired - Dec. 3

President Biden faces growing backlash over pardon for son Hunter

Fallout over President Biden’s controversial choice to pardon his son Hunter Biden continues, with lawmakers on both sides criticizing the decision. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Feel festive with December's finest drops, exhibitions and events

From Doug Aitken's "Lightscape" to D.S. & Durga's new store in Silver Lake, this list will keep you merrily busy.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

12 Inspiring Quotes to Help You Finish the Year Strong

The winner is often the one who can summon that last push when everyone else is fading.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy

World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations’ envoy in the region says.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season

The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Ocasio-Cortez first person to hit a million followers on Bluesky

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is the first person to hit a million followers on the social platform Bluesky, according to the platform. Other than Bluesky’s own account, Ocasio-Cortez’s ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Field grows in Democratic National Committee chair race

The field in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee is growing. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton jumped in on Sunday. CBS ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

ABC News - Dec. 2

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match

Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...

ABC News - Dec. 2