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Liverpool's Slot admits trying to influence ref calls
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted that he has tried to influence referees in games this season, adding that his attempts have not worked.ESPN - 1h -
Chinese AI chip firms blacklisted over weapons concerns gained access to UK technology
Imagination Technologies had licences with two Chinese firms – but said it had not ‘implemented transactions’ that would enable the use of technology for military purposes. Chinese engineers ...The Guardian - 5h -
China’s ‘magic weapon’ helping Beijing wield influence in the UK
United Front Work Department has payroll of thousands aiming to win support for Communist party’s agendaFinancial Times - 10h -
Spy allegations pose dilemma for UK's China policy
Calls for China to be designated a threat to national security come as the UK tries to improve relations.BBC News - 1d -
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China tells UK to ‘stop creating trouble’ over alleged spy
Embassy spokesperson accuses MPs of ‘arrogance and shamelessness’Financial Times - 1d -
How Tom Rinks Made Magic With Sun Bum
This week on ‘From The Ground Up,’ the branding wiz explains why success is all about finding the right people.Inc. - 1d -
China's efforts to spy in the UK happening in plain view, says ex-Tory leader
Sir Iain says there are "many more involved in exactly this kind of espionage" in the UK.BBC News - 2d -
Weak China retail sales add to pressure on Beijing to lift economy
Consumption rises less than forecast in November, highlighting why leadership made it the top economic concernFinancial Times - 2d -
UK minister defends talks with Beijing despite China spy claims
Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic securityFinancial Times - 2d -
Ex-FBI officials worry that Kash Patel as director may wield unlimited power
Trump’s pick, who has gained key support, could open investigations unilaterally or influence background checks. Former FBI officials have warned that Donald Trump ’s nominee to be the next FBI ...The Guardian - 4d -
Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.BBC News - 4d -
Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?
As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.BBC News - 4d -
US nuclear build-up would not help deter China from using atomic weapons in Taiwan, war game finds
Unclassified exercise by CSIS and MIT suggests Washington should not go beyond current modernisation plansFinancial Times - 5d -
China bond yields hit record low after Beijing vows ‘vigorous’ effort to boost consumption
Xi Jinping and other top Communist party figures signal increased borrowing to boost economyFinancial Times - 5d -
Ukrainian lawmaker zeroes in on new weapon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukrainian lawmaker wants Black Hawks to take on Russian ...The Hill - 5d -
2 men deny charges of helping Hong Kong gather intelligence in UK
Two men accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the U.K. have pleaded not guilty to violating Britain’s National Security ActABC News - 5d -
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Philippines considers new UN case against Beijing over South China Sea activity
Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on ChinaFinancial Times - 6d -
Biden’s Top Aides Race to Middle East as Militias Wield Power in Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to hold meetings in Jordan and Turkey. Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, is visiting Israel.The New York Times - 6d -
Influencer 101
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Social media influencer a growing career choice A growing number of universities are looking at classes ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream
Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
How Russia-backed influencers meddled in Romania’s vote
Bucharest scrapped presidential election after ‘illegal’ social media campaign used tactics seen in Moldova pollFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges China to help end Ukraine war
After meeting US president-elect, Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautions that Ukraine needs a ‘just and robust peace, that Russians will not destroy within a few years’. What we know on day 1,020. See all ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Magic's Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and will be reevaluated in four weeks.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans
It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome
Influencers posing as medical experts are exploiting the lack of easy solutions for PCOS by selling fake cures.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Romania Scraps Election After Russian Influence Allegations
The presidential election was canceled after the government accused Moscow of a TikTok campaign to propel a pro-Kremlin candidate to the fore.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Syrian Rebel Offensive Bolsters Turkey's Geopolitical Influence
NATO member Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels who entered Hama and captured Aleppo days earlier.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Indonesia arrests a Chinese man wanted by Beijing over money laundering charges
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Chinese man sought by Beijing for allegedly helping transfer and laundering almost $18 million from a criminal online gambling group in ChinaABC News - Dec. 5 -
Beijing Has Picked Off Taiwan's Remaining Allies. Taiwan Is Fighting Back.
President Lai Ching-te talked to House Speaker Mike Johnson in Guam while en route to Palau, the last of Taiwan’s three Pacific-nation allies.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
76ers to be without Embiid, George vs. Magic
The 76ers will be without both Paul George and Joel Embiid for Wednesday night's game against the Magic, the team announced.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash
UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
The new weapons and neuroscience of Trump’s success
Social media and AI are particularly well-suited to inciting emotion, especially if they use distortions and lies, and have thus radically transformed American politics.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Princess of Wales will help kick off a Qatari state visit to the UK
The Princess of Wales will help kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule
Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria
Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiateFinancial Times - Dec. 3
