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From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences
The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
‘It’s about total freedom’: Jeff Wall on his photographs of fallen horse riders and flooded graves
A new exhibition displays 40 years of work by the artist who stages scenes to painstakingly replicate the images in his mind – and some, he says, are definitely easier than others. Jeff Wall has ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Is doom scrolling really rotting our brains? The evidence is getting harder to ignore | Siân Boyle
‘Brain rot’ is the Oxford word of the year – a fitting choice, given the startling impact the internet is having on our grey matter. If you want to witness the last vestiges of human intellect ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Islanders sink Senators 4-2 with power-play goals by Lee and Palmieri
Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves in a 4-2 winning effort for the New York Islanders against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday nightABC News - Dec. 8 -
Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts
These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
South Korea Unsure Who Is Running the Government
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated bid to impose martial law has created a power vacuum in his governing camp, pushing the country deeper into what analysts call a constitutional crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
'Really bad' Barça had eyes on Dortmund in UCL
Hansi Flick lamented another "really bad" performance as Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday, dropping points for the fourth time in five LaLiga games.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Watch: Our correspondent Barbara Plett-Usher inside Damascus
The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".BBC News - 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 -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has issued a decree sacking the prime minister and dissolving the government
Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has issued a decree sacking the prime minister and dissolving the governmentABC News - Dec. 6 -
American AI has reached its Sputnik moment
Beijing’s track record as a determined and nimble innovator far exceeds the capability of the Soviets back then.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Give it a rest: SEC title game has a lot on the line ... really
While the do-or-die CFP incentive isn't part of the discussion when No. 2 Texas faces No. 5 Georgia on Saturday, there's more at stake than you might think.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill
Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
George Will: 'My column' has the same power as Musk, Ramaswamy's DOGE
Conservative commentator George Will expressed doubt about the potential impact of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), arguing his column has the same power as the advisory board led ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role
As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Former White Sox player, broadcaster Bill Melton dies at 79: All-Star led American League in home runs in 1971
Melton retired after the 1977 season with more than 1,000 hits to his nameCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Democrat calls on White House to finish efficiency rules, warning of climate consequences
A Democratic senator is pressing the White House to finalize a set of energy efficiency standards, warning that not doing so before President-elect Trump takes office could leave emissions and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended
A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Will the government be able to hit the new targets the PM has set?
Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Philippine police checking reports that a kidnapped American has died after being shot
Philippine police officials say they are checking reports that a kidnapped American died after being shot twice while resisting his Oct. 17 abduction by gunmen in the country’s southABC News - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to recap his annual DealBook Summit where he had conversations with Elon Musk’s top competitors, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to discuss Musk's ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Lee Child and Malorie Blackman urge English literature syllabus reform
More than 180 authors and publishers warn that writers of colours are under-represented in school curriculumFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Republican rep 'really impressed' after meeting with Hegseth
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said on Wednesday that he was "really impressed" with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, after the former Fox News host met with the ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
'We feel betrayed by government after spray foam ruined our house sale'
More than 160 people contacted the BBC after it found some mortgage lenders are rejecting homes with spray foam.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Fortnite Adds "No Dancing" Signs With Deadly Consequences For Rule-Breakers
Dancing is a fun way to show your personality and flair in Fortnite, but if you do it in certain locations with the game's newest update, you could pay a serious price. Fortnite's new Chapter 6, ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction
AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Amazon HyperPod Task Governance keeps GPUs running, cutting costs 40%
HyperPod Task Governance can increase GPU utilization, helping enterprises to optimize AI costs and producing potentially significant savings.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Defense for Nima Momeni claims Bob Lee did drugs with murder weapon
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
US Marshals hunt for man suspected of killing woman, burying body in shallow grave
U.S. Marshals are on the hunt for a man they say murdered a 29-year-old woman and then buried her body in a shallow grave, according to authorities.ABC News - 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 -
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees
President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
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 -
Wolves in EU lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar
The European Commission says numbers have soared and the animals are now causing damage to livestock.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package
A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay packageABC News - Dec. 2 -
‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?
The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...The Guardian - Dec. 2