A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the US, health officials say

The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first

Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Severe winter weather, bitter cold temps grip parts of US

Millions are facing the coldest air of the season with record low temperatures possible in the south and blizzard conditions and dangerous winds stretching from the Midwest to New England. NBC’s ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Tinashe has had a year, and she's daring us to meet her on her level

The album released this past summer, "Quantum Baby," shows an artist most comfortable with the unknown.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says

The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law

Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler says he has experienced memory loss following two concussions this season

Ekeler is still dealing with symptoms following his most recent concussion

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths

According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals

Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second time

ABC News - Dec. 3

Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies

Singer-songwriter Victor Willis revealed Trump’s use of the song has greatly benefited its streaming numbers

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started

Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack that exposed live phone calls

Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Trump will take ‘nonstop’ action in first 100 days in office, top adviser says – live

Jason Miller says that Trump will take aggressive action on immigration and oil and gas drilling early into his second term. Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel

The FTC is targeting data brokers that monitored people’s movements during protests and around US military installations. But signs suggest the Trump administration will be far more lenient.

Wired - Dec. 3

Now that 'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay has left the Mormon church, she has a lot to say

'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay talks about her second book in two years, leaving the Mormon faith, body positivity and her perspective on marriage

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths

Medical experts have been sent to southwestern Congo after a mystery disease killed dozens of people over two weeks, authorities said

ABC News - Dec. 3

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths

Medical experts have been sent to southwestern Congo after a mystery disease killed dozens of people over two weeks, authorities said

ABC News - Dec. 3

Woods says US Ryder Cup team should be paid if funds are donated to charity

Deal close to pay each US player $400k for 2025 event ‘What’s wrong with divvying it out to amazing charities?’ Tiger Woods believes American players should all be paid millions to play in the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says

Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for return: 'I truly don’t know'

Woods pulled out of this week's Hero World Challenge after undergoing another procedure on his back.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Village People singer: 'YMCA' has 'benefited greatly' from Trump's use

A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit "Y.M.C.A." says the 1978 tune has "benefited greatly" from being a favorite on President-elect Trump's playlist. In a Monday post on Facebook, ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

$Evenepoel sustains several fractures in crash$

Evenepoel sustains several fractures in crash

Double Olympic cycling champion Remco Evenepoel has sustained several fractures after a crash on on a training ride.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Trump says he would block US Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel

President-elect Trump vowed to block Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.'s acquisition of U.S. Steel. "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Bloomberg Says RFK Jr. Would Be ‘Beyond Dangerous’ as Health Secretary

Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a public health advocate, is asking Senate Republicans to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to “rethink” Kennedy’s nomination.

The New York Times - 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

Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024

Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Top US Consumer Watchdog Has a Plan to Fight Predatory Data Brokers

A new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would use a 54-year-old privacy law to impose new oversight of the data broker industry. But first, the agency must survive Elon Musk.

Wired - Dec. 3

Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car

Carmaker, which has faced backlash over rebrand, will reveal production-ready version of Type 00 in late 2025. Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar unveils much-hyped ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Social Science Says Disclosing ‘Unsavory Personal Information’ Is Better Than Not Telling the Truth

Authenticity is in vogue. Even so, leaders should be measured in what they disclose.

Inc. - 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

Trump says he's going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to travel to Paris this weekend in what would be his first trip overseas since his November election win.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infection

ABC News - Dec. 2

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions

ABC News - Dec. 2