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In First Post-Election Speech, Obama Calls for ‘Forging Alliances and Building Coalitions’
“Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success,” the former president said in the speech in Chicago.The New York Times - 6d -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - 6d -
Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget
Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.BBC News - 6d -
Brendan Greene’s PlayerUnknown Productions unveils massive game projects
PlayerUnknown Productions is surfacing after years of work with a plan to enable founder Brendan Greene's next survival worlds.VentureBeat - 6d -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - 6d -
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - 6d -
93% of Web3 game projects are dead | ChainPlay
ChainPlay reported today that 93% of GameFi projects (the fusion of gaming and decentralized finance, or Web3 games) are dead.VentureBeat - 6d -
Justice Department finds Memphis police used excessive force, discriminated against Black people
The Department of Justice has determined the Memphis Police Department used excessive force and discriminated against Black people after an investigation launched in the wake of Tyre Nichols' ...CBS News - 6d -
Google’s AI NotebookLM Project Leaders Leave to Launch Their Own Startup
The AI business is so hot that many employees at large, successful AI firms are leaving and trying their own startups in a healthy funding climate.Inc. - 6d -
The Most Stylish People of 2024
Our Styles desk sees “style” more broadly than the way people dress. It’s your mannerisms, the way you conduct yourself, the way you move through the world. Anthony Rotunno, a fashion news editor ...The New York Times - 6d -
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.CBS News - 6d -
How NYPD Is Using Cameras to Help Find Brian Thompson’s Killer
The prelude, the crime and the aftermath were all caught on video. But investigators will need to use human intelligence to find the person who gunned down an insurance company’s chief executive.The New York Times - 6d -
The UC Berkeley Project That Is the AI Industry's Obsession
Chatbot Arena ranks the world’s best AI models on a leaderboard based on user voting in head-to-head competitions between bots.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
‘Climate bomb’ warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects
New liquefied natural gas projects could produce 10 gigatonnes of emissions by the end of the decade, close to the annual emissions of all coal plants. A $200bn wave of new gas projects could lead ...The Guardian - 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 -
Trump’s Project 2025 May Not Be What It Seemed. It’s Worse.
Trump’s version of Project 2025 may not be what it seemed. It’s worse.The New York Times - 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 -
Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy
In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener
England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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NFL playoff picture: With the NFC South now a coin flip, here's how Falcons and Buccaneers project to finish
The SportsLine Projection Model's updated projections say the race between Atlanta and Tampa Bay for the division title is up for grabsCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
A rival weight loss drug to Wegovy helped people shed more pounds, study shows
People who took Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, shed more pounds than those on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a clinical trial, Lilly said in a release Wednesday.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Statue of Russia's Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Arteta: Saka, Ødegaard can build Barça-like bond
Mikel Arteta has challenged Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard to replicate the "unbelievable" chemistry of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Germany’s car sector layoffs could fill skill shortages in mid-cap firms, Deutsche Bank CEO says
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing said layoffs in car manufacturers including Volkswagen could help fill labor shortages in medium sized firmsMarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Schools given £740m to adapt buildings for Send pupils
The money is the "first step" towards major Send reforms, the education secretary tells BBC News.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Chaos Plays Out at South Korea’s Legislature Building After Declaration of Martial Law
Soldiers wearing helmets and carrying long guns pushed back against people who tried to enter the National Assembly, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
UK auditors refuse to sign off Tees Valley regeneration project’s accounts
Accountants Mazars could not get sufficient assurance of Ben Houchen’s body before deadlineFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Is Building a Mega AI Supercomputer With Anthropic
At its Re:Invent conference, Amazon also announced new tools to help customers build generative AI programs, including one that checks whether a chatbot’s outputs are accurate or not.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'
President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Woman Behind Ballerina Farm, Hannah Neeleman, Makes Her Own Path
Her picture-perfect life as a Mormon farm wife has made Hannah Neeleman a social media star and a cultural lightning rod.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Playgama raises $3M to build the go-to HTML5 game distribution platform
Playgama has raised $3 million to fund its HTML5 gaming distribution platform, where devs can get their games to as many players as possible.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Biden Arrives in Angola on His Only Trip as President to Sub-Saharan Africa
The president arrived in Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Young has gone from borderline bust to possible building block
The former No. 1 overall pick has played well since returning from his early-season benching. Now the Panthers need to start building a winning team around hm.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2