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Kawhi practices, but Clippers not rushing a return
Kawhi Leonard practiced for the first time this season on Tuesday, with sources telling ESPN's Dave McMenamin that Leonard could make his season debut within the next two weeks, barring any ...ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Key US unit fighting disinformation abroad in jeopardy ahead of Trump return
The Global Engagement Center, which addresses foreign influence operations outside the US, snubbed for extension. The Global Engagement Center (GEC), a state department unit critical to combating ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Tips for tipping this holiday season
A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Israel, US and Turkey launch strikes in Syria to protect interests
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels free prisoners of the former president, Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia. Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison Bombing raids have hit sites ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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Report: Trade interest in Giants' Doval ‘strong' across MLB
Camilo Doval had an up-and-down 2024 MLB season for the Giants, but that reportedly hasn't stopped teams from pondering a trade for the reliever.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Displaced Syrians Rush to Return Home
The 13-year conflict in Syria caused one of the “largest displacement crises in the world,” according to the United Nations. Now, an untold number of people are trying to go back.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Tuesday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Rush to Establish Order
Plus, a lawsuit for trans rights in China.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Citi analysts see big jumps ahead for 3 industrial stocks — 1 call really surprised us
Wall Street analysts touted three Club industrial stocks in a Monday research note.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts
The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
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Can Saquon Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record?
Saquon Barkley has 1,623 rushing yards through 13 games.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Cowboys' color rush, Buccaneers' red leads NFL's Week 14 uniforms
The Cowboys will bring out their all-white uniforms, while the Buccaneers are donning red.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Barkley sets Eagles' single-season rushing mark
Saquon Barkley set the Eagles' single-season rushing record on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
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Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
Some residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlementABC News - Dec. 7 -
Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK
Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Britons rush to book winter sun holidays in cheaper destinations
Rise in demand for travel comes as customers increasingly pay for trips in instalmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action
More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the jobYahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Nationwide fault causes delays across rail network
National Rail says a fault with a radio system used to communicate with drivers has now been fixed.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Across Bordeaux in the footsteps of Britain’s wartime saboteurs
In December 1942, a group of commandos set out on an audacious raid — from which most would not return. Duncan Craig retraces their route along the Frankton TrailFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Police across the U.S. are illegally selling firearms, CBS News investigation finds
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe
Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - 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. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2 -
12:30 Report — Hunter Biden pardon ripples across Washington
Plus: The Pete Hegseth story isn’t going away. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back and happy December! First lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2024 holiday decorations at the White House ...The Hill - Dec. 2