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The Dow closes above 45,000 for the first time. It may be time to rethink what makes a milestone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday finished above 45,000 for the first time, as it extended a 2024 rally that’s driven major benchmarks to a series of records.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
More Arctic Cold and Deep Snow Is Forecast. A Day-by-Day Look
Here’s a day-by-day look at the winter weather forecast this week.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the Wild
Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Search continues for missing woman in sinkhole: 'Hopefully she's in an air pocket'
A Pennsylvania grandmother who went missing while looking for her cat is believed to have fallen into a deep sinkhole, authorities said.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Who's up, who's down in average driving distance on PGA Tour?
A look at each player's progression – or regression – in average driving distance from 2022-23 to this past season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
ESPN on Disney+ launches Wednesday, as Disney looks to increase streaming subscribers
Like its integration of Hulu earlier this year, Disney has added an ESPN tile to its Disney+ homepage to encourage more bundle subscriptions and reduce churn.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Eli Lilly crushed Novo Nordisk's in a head-to-head obesity drug trial. Salesforce and Marvell shares surged on earnings.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Guardiola hits back at claims of De Bruyne rift
Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds
Research shows common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development. Maternal and paternal exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of infertility because it ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Supermarkets 'putting profits above human rights', MP says after BBC investigation
Supermarkets that appear to be selling products linked to slave labour in China have been criticised following a BBC investigation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Data Dump Wednesday: 10 stats to know for Week 14 + 4 players to stash on your bench | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Week 13 has come and gone. Time to set our sights for Week 14. Matt Harmon and Sal Vetri are back for another 'Data Dump Wednesday' by sharing 10 data points you need to know for Week 14 to ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Smiling Van Nistelrooy brings belief back to Leicester
His Leicester side had to ride their luck at times against West Ham, but victory for a smiling Ruud van Nistelrooy is already giving Foxes fans their "belief" back.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Meta to scale back content moderation
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Marvell forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI-backed demand
Marvell's shares have risen nearly 60% this year as Wall Street pours billions of dollars into AI-linked stocks, placing huge bets on the future of genAI technology. Demand for advanced chips that ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia
A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea
Plus, become a gladiator for a day.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ancelotti backs Mbappé for shirking penalty
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Kylian Mbappé for not taking a penalty kick for Real Madrid against Getafe on Sunday -- allowing Jude Bellingham to score instead -- calling the decision "a great act of ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
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Arctic could see its first ice-free day before the end of the decade: Study
The planet's northernmost ocean could experience its first day free of ice as early as 2027, a new study has found. While the three-year possibility remains extreme, the study authors determined ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Democrats push back on Republican COVID-19 report
House Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday released their own report responding to the Republican-led panel's final report, deeming the subcommittee to have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live
Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the OlympicsABC News - Dec. 3 -
An Arctic Hamlet Is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll have to move but don’t agree on when.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games
The Kansas City Royals say they have reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next seasonABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.
A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Barnier to face no-confidence vote on Wednesday
French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over PM’s attempt to force through budget measuresFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
French lawmakers to hold no-confidence vote against embattled Barnier government on Wednesday
The motion will be debated at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, expected to be followed by a vote later in the evening.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."ABC News - 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 -
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What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient
The lake-effect snow that has fallen in parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the result of cold, moist air that blew over the Great Lakes regionABC News - Dec. 2 -
49ers put running backs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason on injured reserve
McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury during Sunday's loss to the Bills, while Mason went on IR with a high ankle sprain.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.ABC News - Dec. 2 -
How Glossier Got Its Glow Back
The 10-year-old beauty brand is profitable, growing, and back in the zeitgeist after successfully pulling off a transition of power.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
MicroStrategy has kept buying bitcoin as prices have pulled back
The software company has spent nearly $7 billion buying bitcoin in the past two weeks as prices have pulled back.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
