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Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry
Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis: WSJ
President-elect Trump is rumored to be considering replacing his Defense Secretary pick, former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). According to a report by the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0
Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with BeijingFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Dak Prescott shares his hope for Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future
"[I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump Nominates Crypto Fan Paul Atkins to Run the SEC
Atkins is the co-chair of a crypto industry advocacy group.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
French government teeters on brink of collapse as no-confidence vote looms
Administration of Michel Barnier likely to fall after far-left and far-right opponents table motions. France is staring into the unknown as the minority government of the prime minister, Michel ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Four-time All-Star Paul Millsap officially retires after 16-season NBA career, per report
Millsap is one of just eight players to total 500 3-pointers, 1,000 blocks and 1,000 steals over their careerCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
It’s the best of times for Notre Dame, but the worst of times for the French PM
It seems Michel Barnier’s experience of negotiating Brexit with the British was no match for the bitter rivalry of French politics. When Emmanuel Macron welcomes world leaders to the reopening of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Paul Millsap, four-time NBA All-Star, announces retirement after 16 seasons
Millsap, a 2006 second-round pick, played for the Jazz, Hawks, Nuggets, Nets and 76ers.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
France is on the political brink — again
Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le PenFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations
Pop superstar Taylor Swift tops a list of 2024's most notable quotations compiled by Yale University, with her declaration that she's a “childless cat lady" while endorsing Kamala Harris for presidentABC 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 -
Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament
Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right oppositionFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Greece hopeful of deal on Parthenon Sculptures as Starmer meets Mitsotakis
Downing Street reiterates that UK prime minister will not stand in way of deal between Athens and British MuseumFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Broncos see off Browns to strengthen play-off hopes
Watch highlights as the Denver Broncos come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns despite Jameis Winston throwing a franchise record 497-yards and four touchdowns.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting
The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
French lawmakers to hold no-confidence vote against embattled Barnier government on Wednesday
The motion will be debated at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, expected to be followed by a vote later in the evening.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing
Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury marketABC News - Dec. 3 -
Milton Jones: ‘I was heckled by Paul Weller and Robbie Williams at the same gig!’
The standup on the power of strange shirts, the importance of never Googling yourself and how he came to specialise in one-liners. How did you get into comedy? I tried to be an actor, but nobody ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Biden Arrives in Angola on His Only Trip as President to Sub-Saharan Africa
The president arrived in Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozoneABC News - Dec. 2 -
Luka Doncic returns to red-hot Mavericks & Giannis gets the Bucks back on track | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tim Cato discuss the Mavericks and Bucks, who have gone 8-1 in their last 9 games, and what's leading to a youth revolution in the Western Conference.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Dollar climbs after Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes
Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential electionFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Keeping the Peace: Talking Politics in the Workplace
A leader’s how-to guide for navigating and managing political conversations in the office.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
This 2,660-Piece Hogwarts Castle Lego Set Is Only $136 For Cyber Monday
Several Lego sets are getting generous discounts for Cyber Monday, including the sprawling Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set . The massive set consists of 2,660 pieces--and it’s currently ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
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Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.BBC News - Dec. 2