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Should you cook with black plastic utensils?
We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
The latest AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's the latest on each team in the rankings, and what comes next.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Want to set yourself up for career success in 2025? What you should 'always, always, always' do, from an ex-Nvidia recruiter
Ex-Nvidia recruiter Stefanie Fackrell suggests those looking to find more career success in 2025 work on cultivating their networks and upskilling.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Curious about bitcoin after it hit $100,000? Here’s what to know.
Learn more about investing in bitcoin after its value soared to new heights this week, extending a post-election surge as Trump vows to boost cryptocurrencies.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Here’s the one thing you should never outsource to an AI model
While it might be tempting, betting on gen AI to take over your R&D will likely backfire in significant, maybe even catastrophic, ways.VentureBeat - 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 -
Here’s what is happening in Syria.
aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limitedABC News - 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 -
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Here's what to know before taking your first required minimum distribution
Most retirees must begin required minimum distributions at age 73. Here's what to know before making your first withdrawal.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
What to Know About Ghana’s Election
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Microsoft Copilot Vision is here, letting AI see what you do online
In the long run, the company may even expand these capabilities to other products in its ecosystem, allowing enterprise users to work and make decisions more easily.VentureBeat - Dec. 6 -
So You’ve Had a Hysterectomy. Do You Know What Was Removed?
Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long
President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why
Political party leaders will have to explain why someone is fit to be a member of the House of Lords.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s killer may have left a message — here’s what we know
Investigators have found words etched on bullet casings recovered from the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City, according to media reports.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 96 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson killed in ‘targeted attack’ — here’s what we know
Authorities say the veteran health-insurance executive was shot Wednesday morning by an unknown assailant outside the company’s investor conference in Midtown Manhattan.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
District of Columbia says Amazon secretly stopped fast deliveries to 2 predominantly Black ZIP codes
The District of Columbia is alleging in a lawsuit that Amazon secretly stopped providing its fastest delivery service to residents of two predominantly Black neighborhoods in the cityABC News - Dec. 4 -
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods
Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here's what's new.
Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lawsuit alleges Amazon deliveries are slower in two majority-Black DC zip codes
A lawsuit from Washington, D.C.'s attorney general is alleging that Amazon deliveries are slower in two majority-Black zip codes in the nation’s capital. The lawsuit, from D.C. Attorney General ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
The draw for the FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Soccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn ThursdayABC News - Dec. 4 -
Amazon sued by DC attorney general for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery
Amazon's actions caused more than 48,000 Prime members to get slower delivery than the rest of the capital city, Attorney General Brian Schwalb claimed.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Amazon sued by D.C. AG for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery
Washington, D.C.’s attorney general sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the company of covertly depriving residents in certain ZIP codes in the nation’s capital from access to Prime’s high-speed ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas
The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
The Biden administration has backed the plaintiffs. Here’s what to know.
The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Holt’s bonuses for nurses: everything you need to know
Premier Susan Holt is making good this month on one of her campaign promises: to give nurses bonuses for staying on the job in New Brunswick.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
What AI vendor should you choose? Here are the top 7 (OpenAI still leads)
A review of 29 vendors put OpenAI at the top, but 2025 will see demand for a mix of proprietary, open source and small AI models.VentureBeat - 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 -
'I want you to be my agent.' What to know about Trump's ties with Hollywood power player Ari Emanuel
While Hollywood attempts to navigate the new Trump administration, Ari Emanuel appears well positioned to maneuver through the next four years thanks to his longtime close ties to Donald Trump and ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
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Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season
The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Should you open a long-term CD this December?
Long-term CD accounts have been beneficial for savers in recent years. But are they still worth opening this month?CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here's what to know
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been reelected as secretary-general of his Socialist Party over the weekend despite corruption probes besetting his inner circleABC News - Dec. 2