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Milei Says Trump Backs Argentina's Free-Market Makeover
Javier Milei is coming off a strong first year in office after implementing painful spending cuts to bring down the world’s highest inflation rate.The Wall Street Journal - 50m -
Over 500,000 winter tires recalled due to poor traction in snow
A tire company that sells winter tires has issued a recall for more than 540,000 of its snow tires, which do not comply with North American standards due to lack of proper traction on snow.The Hill - 1h -
The 50 best albums of 2024: No 3 – Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft
Stepping aside from her role as pop’s conscience, Eilish looks inward to tell murky love stories on her third album, and returns to her teenage flirtations with the macabre. • The 50 best albums ...The Guardian - 3h -
TikTok Has No Redeeming Qualities. Is a Ban Such a Bad Idea?
Scroll down the TikTok rabbit hole with me and we’ll figure this out together.Inc. - 8h -
‘Everything is so bad’: Argentina’s poor hit hard by Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ measures
Rightwing president vowed to rescue country from years of ‘impoverishment’ – but for many the situation is desperate. Late at night, a young father stands in a dumpster in Buenos Aires, passing ...The Guardian - 7h -
Javier Milei scores Argentina economy win
Argentina emerges from severe recession, marking a milestone for libertarian president Javier MileiFinancial Times - 12h -
Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to attend Trump inauguration
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.CBS News - 1d -
Argentina’s economy exits recession in milestone for Milei
GDP expanded in third quarter as long-running crisis begins to easeFinancial Times - 1d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is a bad idea
This legislation would allow some workers to double-dip and speeds the exhaustion of the trust fundMarketWatch - 2d -
Bochum keeper hit by lighter at Union Berlin so teams agree to play out draw
Goalkeeper struck in stoppage time with score at 1-1 Referee takes teams off, then Bochum put striker in goal Bochum will protest to the German football association after their goalkeeper ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?
As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.BBC News - 4d -
Argentina’s president Javier Milei given Italian citizenship, sparking outrage
Some angry that politician with Italian roots easily obtained citizenship while on trip to meet PM Giorgia Meloni. Italy ’s government has granted citizenship to Argentina’s president, Javier ...The Guardian - 4d -
Soto: Yankees 'did everything in their power'
Mets outfielder Juan Soto said the Yankees "did everything in their power" to sign him, but he ultimately thought the Mets were the better fit.ESPN - 5d -
Insider Reveals Sabres' Trade Plans Amid Poor Stretch
NHL insider Darren Dreger shared the Sabres' current trade plans as they continue to struggle.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ofcom fines UK’s Royal Mail £10.5mn for poor performance
Penalty almost double previous year’s over failure to meet delivery targetsFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump says slashing grocery prices will be 'very hard'
President-elect Trump said it will be “very hard” to lower grocery prices now that they have risen, but he predicted they will come down. In a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine, Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump says it will be 'hard' to bring down grocery prices
President-elect Donald Trump is acknowledging it may be difficult to bring down grocery prices, despite making it a key tenet of his presidential campaign.NBC News - 5d -
Milei Tames Inflation in Argentina With Painful Policies, Sparking Applause and Anger
A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship.The New York Times - 6d -
Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased developmentFinancial Times - 6d -
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French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina
An Argentine court has dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against two professional French rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the country earlier this yearABC News - Dec. 10 -
Argentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here's how his shock measures are reshaping the economy
When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were marking price increases almost dailyABC News - Dec. 10 -
Argentina: has Javier Milei proved his critics wrong?
In his first year, the libertarian president has stabilised a turbulent economy, while retaining the support of half the population. But big challenges loomFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Barry Keoghan hits back at ‘inhumane’ abuse and harassment of his family: ‘I can only take so much’
Irish actor says people have been ‘sitting outside’ the homes of his grandmother and two-year-old son after his reported split from singer Sabrina Carpenter. Barry Keoghan has deactivated his ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Hamilton after Mercedes finale: 'Hard to let go'
Lewis Hamilton admitted it was "hard to let go" to his Mercedes after Formula 1's most successful driver-team partnership came to a fitting end.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
'Really bad' Barça had eyes on Dortmund in UCL
Hansi Flick lamented another "really bad" performance as Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday, dropping points for the fourth time in five LaLiga games.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
How I Aged Into the Bad Christmas Movie
One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s tariff plan is bad policy and bad politics
Last month, President-elect Donald Trump announced that on his first day in office, he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10 percent on China. ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels enter Damascus: everything we know so far
The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly left Syria after rebels completed a stunning advance on the capital. Live coverage: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Nicole Kidman says this is the No. 1 reason she works so hard: 'I can create jobs for people'
The 57-year-old hasn't gone a year without appearing in a project since 2000.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Arteta: Arsenal want to be 'kings of everything'
Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal "want to be the kings of everything," urging his side to build on their set-piece prowess.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Here's everything new coming to Disneyland in 2025 (so far) — including $67-per-day tickets
Disneyland Resort turns 70 in July, but the celebration will begin on May 16 with the launch of multiple entertainment options and the arrival of a Walt Disney robot.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit
The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company
Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Infinity Nikki - Everything To Know
In the often grey and macho world of video games, it's refreshing to see a colourful creation that isn't afraid to shine. Look no further than the latest head-turning adventure from developer ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Gold prices are supposed to fall by this measure — but there’s ‘no guarantee’
A “revival” in Chinese demand for gold and central-bank purchases are likely to lead gold prices a bit higher next year despite expectations for a stronger dollar and rise in Treasury yields, ...MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
