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Sinkhole gets bigger as storm delays homecoming
There had been hopes residents would be able to return sooner rather than later.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings
Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
NYPD investigates bullet casing inscriptions in killing of insurance executive
Words ‘Deny’, ‘Defend’ and ‘Depose’ written on shells left at scene of shooting of UnitedHealth Group’s Brian ThompsonFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump takes credit for bitcoin surpassing $100,000. Is it too late to buy?
The price of bitcoin has soared nearly 50% since Election Day.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Unranked Creighton storms past No. 1 Kansas
Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Too much? Not enough? No, the 12-team CFP is just right
On its face, expansion just makes sense — but at some point, more is not better.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Source: Storm's Loyd seeks trade after complaint
All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the ...ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Insurance losses from natural catastrophes set to top $135bn
Two-thirds of global losses were in the US after two devastating hurricanesFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budgetFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized
‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'
The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course
Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches
The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan
Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
November jobs report may show big gain — but not because more companies are hiring
The economy can’t do much worse at creating jobs after a dismal 12,000 gain in hiring in October. Wall Street expects a big rebound in November.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas
The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows
The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
How damaging is the Gregg Wallace scandal for the BBC?
Culture editor Katie Razzall explores what the allegations against the MasterChef host mean for the corporation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'
Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Police recover a stolen van with 2,500 pies after a chef's appeal, but they are too damaged to eat
A British chef’s appeal for thieves to return 2,500 pies that were in a stolen van has ended in disappointmentABC News - Dec. 3 -
Meta says harmless content is mistakenly taken down ‘too often’
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Tuesday its error rates can be “too high” when enforcing content moderation policies and pledged to improve their policy rollouts. “We ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Jeudy's Denver return: 'A lot of boos ... catches too'
Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy put together a career night in his first game back in Denver -- nine catches for 235 receiving yards and a touchdown -- but would have traded it all for a Cleveland ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Whoopi Goldberg doesn't understand 'why people are clutching their pearls' because of Biden pardon
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Tuesday that she doesn’t understand “why people are clutching their pearls” about Hunter Biden’s pardon by his father, President Biden. “This is his right as ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
AI won't replace humans making games, PlayStation boss says
The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Finnish police don't suspect criminal activity regarding damaged data cables in south of country
Finnish police says they do not suspect any criminal activity in connection with damage to two data cables running across the land border between Sweden and FinlandABC News - Dec. 3 -
Tuberville on Hunter Biden pardon: 'If it was my son, I’d pardon him, too'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) seemingly agreed with President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden over the weekend, but took issue with the president's prior vow to stay out of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Morning Report — Democrats bemoan party damage from Biden pardon
In today’s issue: President Biden knew that Sunday’s pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, after saying all year that he would not intervene, would set off howls from critics. He boarded Air Force One ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
‘Too big of a departure?’: the experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch
Insiders who were at the Type 00 event in Miami and others give their views on the car, the rebrand and the marketing. Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ Business live – ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
China's Flood of Cheap Goods Is Angering Its Allies, Too
The deluge of inexpensive items washing over the developing world is jacking up tensions between China and the Global South, complicating Beijing’s plans to build alliances as it confronts trade ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Old convictions are holding too many back
Criminal records should be reformed to offer employers a better, fairer way to assess potential hiresFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Francesca Eastwood won't be charged with felony domestic violence, D.A. says
Francesca Eastwood, actor and director Clint Eastwood's daughter, will not be charged following her October arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region
Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Sutton's predictions v The Slow Readers Club bassist James Ryan
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on rock band The Slow Readers Club with his predictions for the midweek Premier League fixtures.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
