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Germany’s auto giants were already reeling. Now Trump wants to turn them into American companies
For Germany, the prospect of U.S. tariffs on European autos comes at a time when it's top original equipment manufacturers are already reeling.CNBC - 3h -
Americans are getting paid to play the Ryder Cup. Now the pressure is on to win: Analysis
As if the American team wasn't under enough pressure to win back the Ryder Cup, now they are painted as being greedy for getting paid to playABC News - 3h -
DHS overhauls H-1B visa program
The Biden administration announced a new rule Tuesday clarifying who can apply for an H-1B work visa, a key program to attract international talent that’s been criticized as too complicated and ...The Hill - 2h -
Germany's auto giants are already reeling. Now Trump wants to turn them into American companies.
President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose a blanket tariff on all goods coming into the U.S. could wreak havoc for European carmakers, with Germany’s crisis-stricken automotive sector thought ...NBC News - 3h -
Americans can now visit China for up to 10 days without a visa
China said Tuesday it was expanding its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country as long as 10 days.NBC News - 8h -
Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K for charity
Americans will be getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first timeABC News - 1d -
How China is setting up shop in America’s backyard
An increasingly close trade relationship is putting Mexico in the spotlightFinancial Times - 1d -
China’s ecommerce merchants set up shop in Russia’s online marketplaces
Ozon and Wildberries welcome Chinese sellers looking for new markets as sanctions hit both countries’ tradersFinancial Times - 2d -
Iran sentences an Iranian-American journalist to 10 years in prison
A court in Iran has sentenced Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh to 10 years on prison after finding him guilty of collaborating with a hostile governmentABC News - 3d -
American held by Syria, now free, recounts his months of captivity
An American captured by Syria after crossing into the country is now free after months of captivity. Travis Timmerman of Missouri discusses how he was captured after entering Syria from Lebanon and ...NBC News - 4d -
Biden Commuted the Sentences of 1,500 Americans, a One-Day Record
Also, Israel said it would stay in Syria for now. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 4d -
Biden Commutes the Sentences of Nearly 1,500 Americans, a Record for One Day
Most of those being granted clemency had been placed in home confinement during the pandemic. Some Republicans have tried to push legislation that would have forced those people to return to prison.The New York Times - 4d -
How Trump can exert influence the day after a cease-fire in Ukraine
Achieving a genuine cease-fire will be an extremely complex process, requiring meticulous oversight by the U.S. and its allies.The Hill - 5d -
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reportedly out for 10 days with thigh injury, could miss out on a cup final
He picked up the injury during Real Madrid's win at Atalanta in the Champions LeagueCBS Sports - 5d -
Franklin Fire less than 10% contained in Malibu, California, crews battling flames for 3rd day
Containment is still in the single digits for the Franklin Fire that's forced thousands of evacuations in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the fire and CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
China Pledges More Stimulus to Shore Up Flagging Economy
At a meeting to set the party’s economic policy agenda, China’s leadership said it would borrow more and cut interest rates in a bid to bolster growth.The New York Times - 5d -
Tems took Nigeria to Beyoncé and Rihanna. Now, she's up for 3 Grammys
With striking appearances on Wizkid's "Essence" and "Wait For U" with Future and Drake, Tems became one of the most important voices in modern African music.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Amazon Prime Members Can Get 72 Free Games Right Now
Amazon offers a pretty great bundle of PC games every month through its Prime Gaming hub --which is included as part of a Prime subscription --but this month you can grab a staggering number of ...GameSpot - 5d -
China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions.CNBC - 6d -
You Can Now Check Out Your PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up
PlayStation has revealed the PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up , a tool that provides a summary of your year on PS4 and PS5. This year, the Wrap-Up features a retro aesthetic to celebrate PlayStation's ...GameSpot - 6d -
China Stages Largest Show of Force in Decades After U.S. Visit by Taiwan's Lai
Taiwanese authorities said they were seeing ‘major elements of a military drill’ over a vast expanse of air and sea.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
China Evergrande liquidators put founder’s private jet up for sale
Airbus plane was one of several markers of wealth amassed by Hui Ka Yan during now-collapsed developer’s boom yearsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Stellantis Shakes Up North American Executive Ranks
The moves mark the automaker’s most visible shake-up under an interim management committee headed by Chairman John Elkann.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Now Syria can dream of a future again
The walls of fear have been destroyed — there is a new landscape of hope that has been hard to even dare to imagineFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Australia beat India by 10 wickets: second men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened
Australia seal thumping victory early on day three Head v Siraj send off feud simmers Travis Head named player of the match 26th over: India 134-6 (Nitish 20, Ashwin 1) That was the dream ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s Social Security pick is a CEO with no government experience. Can he guide a troubled program 67 million Americans rely on?
Experts wonder if Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano’s business background will help — or hurt — Social Security.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
CeeDee Lamb injury: Cowboys star reveals status for Bengals game, opens up about drops without Dak Prescott
Lamb feels his shoulder injury won't impact him as he looks to go play-for-play with Cincinnati's Ja'Marr ChaseCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
End-of-season Bottom 10: Stacking up the best of the worst
From winless Kent State to woeful Ryan Day, the final votes are in for the list no one wants to make.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.
A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
You Can Now Pummel Jake Paul In The Digital Ring Of Undisputed
Undisputed, a spiritual successor to EA's Fight Night boxing games, will soon see Jake Paul headline its next batch of downloadable boxers. Paul, who recently defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson via ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Only China can now lead the world on climate
As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personalityFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Many Americans’ cellphone data being hacked by China, official says
Cyber-espionage group ‘Salt Typhoon’ targeting ‘at least’ eight US telecom and telecom infrastructure firms. A large number of Americans’ metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyber-espionage ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit
President Joe Biden has pledged another $600 million for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administrationABC News - Dec. 4 -
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consentABC News - Dec. 3 -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
A Trump-Biden tag-team can make our Ukraine and China policies great again
Trump has a choice of either burnishing or blemishing his foreign policy record, and instead can chart a uniquely new course that will put him on the heroic side of history.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Tesla's China Sales Fall as Competition Heats Up
The U.S. electric-vehicle maker’s China-made car sales fell 4.3% in November.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China
Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.
Some voters galvanized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” said they believed the health establishment was dismissive and even corrupt.The New York Times - Dec. 2
