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MPs should quiz ‘finfluencers’, says Treasury select committee chair
Meg Hillier highlights concern over people turning to ‘some random on TikTok’ for financial guidanceFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump brushes off the experts on tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump brushes off experts on tariffs President-elect Trump in a new interview ...The Hill - 4d -
Authors of 'The Personal Librarian' celebrate book's 1 millionth sale and work on new novel
The bestselling author team of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray has a new novel in the works, while celebrating a milestone for its best known publication, “The Personal Librarian.”ABC News - 5d -
New Pac-Man Plushies Are Launching In Celebration Of The Landmark Arcade Game's 45th Anniversary
Banpresto Pac-Man Jumbo Plush $27 | Releases April ...GameSpot - 5d -
Syrians in New York City Celebrate the Fall of Assad
Syrian expatriates and their supporters beat drums and sang revolutionary songs in Arabic at a gathering in Washington Square Park.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden has been wrecking his legacy, but he still has time to do the right things | Judith Levine
Biden is a lame duck, free to do what he wishes. He could start by saving a few – or a few thousand – lives. President Joe Biden seems intent on demolishing his legacy.. For months, the Democrats ...The Guardian - 5d -
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.Wired - 6d -
My awkward brush with green shaming
In an ideal world we would not need to be prodded into greener behaviourFinancial Times - 6d -
Orcas sport an old accessory and classic car company gets a rebrand: The weekly news quiz
Donald Trump, Village People, YMCA, Jake Retzlaff, Spotify wrapped, bitcoin price, South Korea, martial law, Jaguar, Frontier Airlines, word of the yearNBC News - Dec. 7 -
Roy brushes off Hegseth allegations, saying everyone has 'indiscretions'
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is brushing off the allegations against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, arguing that all people have some “indiscretions” in their ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Sports quiz of the week: scoring streaks, goalkeeping heroics and reality TV
Test your knowledge of the week in football, rugby union, cricket, NFL and more Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
I like doing things that some strikers don't - Delap
Ipswich's Liam Delap tells Football Focus reporter Liam MacDevitt about his playing style, working under Kieran McKenna and aiming for England honours.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
BioShock Meets The Thing In Deepest Fear, A New Single-Player Horror Game
From the PC Gaming Show, the team behind the Twin Peaksy adventure game Virginia and Annapurna's Last Stop has revealed Deepest Fear, a first-person horror-action game that blends an intriguing ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
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The Thing: Remastered Review - Cold Fear
For my money, there isn't a better horror monster than The Thing's shape-shifting alien organism. Even 42 years later, Rob Bottin's practical effects are still incredible, capturing each freakish ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
MLS Cup final 2024: How do the LA Galaxy replace star creator Riqui Puig against New York Red Bulls?
The former Barcelona man tore his ACL in their last game but continued playing and delivered a crucial assistCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Weekly quiz: Which baby boy's name was knocked off the top spot?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.
A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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Killer Whales Hunt Whale Sharks and Feast on Their Livers
Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Olive Garden’s Response to a Customer Complaint Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do
The “Tattoo’d Breadstick” serves as an important lesson about trust and taking care of your customers online.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Maher 'loving' Bristol introduction - Aitchison
Ilona Maher has brought "so much energy" to Bristol Bears since arriving at the club, fly-half Holly Aitchison says.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
The King William’s College quiz: are you ready to solve the world’s most challenging puzzle?
Pupils at King William’s college on the Isle of Man have been tormented by its annual general knowledge quiz since 1905. Can you rack up more than the average score of two?. Editor’s note: the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he’d love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft’s AI models
Google CEO fired back at Microsoft CEO's comments aimed at Google's footing in the AI arms race.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers
A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. It’s not clear what the behavior means, but orcas were observed doing the same thing in the 1980s.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension
Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Five things we learned from the Scottish Budget
Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
What To Do With The Rangers' Veterans
Chris Drury has some tough decisions to make with his veteran players.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
‘Modern Love Podcast:’ Revisit Our Columnist’s Powerful Love Lessons
It’s been 20 years since Daniel Jones started Modern Love as a weekly column in The New York Times. Today, he shares what the job has taught him about love.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infantsABC News - Dec. 4 -
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian Jazz
It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro Freitas and more lovers of Brazilian rhythms.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 yearsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.
How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick
Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s nonstop’: how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway’s whales
Recordings by biologist Heike Vester reveal how oil and gas exploration as well as cruises, fishing boats and even whale-watchers are adding to the din underwater. From the moment that the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Republican senators brush aside Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations after meeting him
Republican senators who met Monday with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, brushed aside sexual assault and other allegations against him.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries
Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale speciesABC News - Dec. 2 -
5 things to know about Kash Patel
President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated longtime ally Kash Patel to lead the FBI, tapping a figure who has pledged to reform the bureau. In doing so, Trump signaled his plan to remove FBI ...The Hill - Dec. 2
