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The Mets just invested $765 million in their glow up. Can they be bigger than the Yankees?
Mets owner Steve Cohen's splashy investment in superstar Juan Soto came at the expense of their cross-town rivals. But can theyNBC News - 12h -
Free App Duplicati Can Back Up Your Computer to Any Cloud Service
Duplicati, a free download on both macOS and Windows, puts encrypted backups of all your important files into the cloud service of your choice. Here’s how to use it.Wired - 18h -
GOP Drama: Cotton Blocks Cornyn for Senate Intelligence Chair
Some senior Republicans wanted to give the coveted assignment to the Texas senator, hoping it would incentivize him to run for reelection.Politico - 22h -
The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist
Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.The New York Times - 2d -
Unusual scales on crocodile heads due to skin growth rate, scientists say
Researchers find that varying stiffness and speeds at which skin grows lead to ‘mechanical’ formation of inward folds. It sounds like a conundrum that Rudyard Kipling would have explored in his ...The Guardian - 15h -
Luis Enrique says PSG 'can still be out' of UCL
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique praised his side after their 3-0 win at RB Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday, but said they must improve if they want to stay in the competition.ESPN - 21h -
Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) blocked a federal shield law that would protect journalists from revealing their sources and material to the government. In the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) ...The Hill - 1d -
The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
NFL Week 15 playoff scenarios: Four teams can clinch postseason spot, Eagles can lock up NFC East
Here are all of the NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 15CBS Sports - 1d -
Thames Water boss says break-up would be a distraction
Chief executive Chris Weston says utility focused on raising debt and equity to help avert cash crunchFinancial Times - 1d -
Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say
Filter performs well in removing plastic pollution from water and Chinese researchers say it appears to be scalable. A sponge made of cotton and squid bone that has absorbed about 99.9% of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump says rivals should be in jail. Experts say Biden can pardon them beforehand.
Experts President Biden has the constitutional right to issue preemptive pardons to people President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to seek retribution against.ABC News - 2d -
Source: Raiders' O'Connell has knee bone bruise
Tests on Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's left knee revealed a bone bruise, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.ESPN - 2d -
U.S. can become a crypto superpower with 'sensible' regulation, Eric Trump says
Speaking to CNBC's Dan Murphy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Eric Trump said Monday that he'd been a "big fan of crypto for a long time."CNBC - 2d -
A New Squid Game-Inspired Xbox Controller Is Available For Preorder
Scuf has announced a new Squid Game-themed version of its Instinct Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC. The gamepad will launch for $240 on December 20, and fans can preorder it now at Best ...GameSpot - 2d -
Government needs to think like a start-up, says minister
Pat McFadden says the civil service needs more "disrupters" to come up with new ideas to problems.BBC News - 2d -
"Squid Game" creator on the "darker" Season 2
The internationally acclaimed Netflix series – a dystopian parable about capitalism and greed – is now releasing Season 2. Hwang Dong-hyuk says the lethal competition, played with childish games, ...CBS News - 3d -
The return of "Squid Game"
South Korean filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk, whose family struggled with poverty while he was growing up, became an award-winning success with the internationally acclaimed series "Squid Game" – a ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump says he’d end birthright citizenship through executive action if he can
President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker, “we have to end” birthright citizenship in the U.S. during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - 3d -
Nicole Kidman says this is the No. 1 reason she works so hard: 'I can create jobs for people'
The 57-year-old hasn't gone a year without appearing in a project since 2000.CNBC - 4d -
Donald Trump says he thinks Pete Hegseth can get confirmed in NBC News interview
Former President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his pick to run the Pentagon, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, amid allegations of excessive drinking and abuse of women.NBC News - 5d -
Donald Trump says he thinks Pete Hegseth can get confirmed: ‘He’s a very smart guy’
During an exclusive interview, President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker that he has confidence in Pete Hegseth, his pick to lead the Defense Department. Later in the interview, Kristen ...NBC News - 5d -
Super Micro gets Nasdaq listing extension, says it can file financials by February
Super Micro said it received a letter from Nasdaq informing the company of the extension to stay listed.CNBC - 5d -
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...The Guardian - 5d -
Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This
Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.Inc. - 6d -
USGS scientists discuss 7.0 magnitude California earthquake
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey held a news conference Thursday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The quake initially triggered a tsunami ...CBS News - 6d -
Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming yearsABC News - Dec. 4 -
The Switch Up — Activists say AIDS-free generation on the horizon
The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 1988. Thousands were contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Since the first AIDS case was reported in 1981, some 25 million ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
NFL playoff scenarios, Week 14: Three teams can earn postseason berths; Chiefs on verge of locking up AFC West
The NFL playoff scenarios for Week 14CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
‘Straight in harm’s way’: can Trump open up Alaska’s 19m-acre refuge for drilling?
Native leaders ready for a fight as Trump calls ANWR, one of the last truly wild places on Earth, the US’s ‘biggest oil farm’. The Arctic national wildlife refuge (ANWR) is one of the earth’s last ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Investors' crypto donations to charity skyrocket. Why it can be 'hugely beneficial,' expert says
There's soaring interest in donating crypto to charity, according to Fidelity Charitable. Here's how those donations can pay off at tax time.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
'Squid Game' tracksuits, sneakers and whisky: Behind Netflix's latest retail pitch
Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It's also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Up to 100 ‘suspicious incidents’ in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says
Czech foreign minister says Europe ‘needs to send a strong signal to Moscow that this won’t be tolerated’. A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 “suspicious incidents” in Europe this year ...The Guardian - 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 -
PlayStation Boss Says AI Can "Revolutionize" Gaming But The Human Element Remains Vital
According to one of the top bosses at PlayStation, the rise in artificial intelligence technologies in game development has the potential to "revolutionize" gaming, but only as a tool that assists ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
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As a middle-class woman of a certain age, all I can say is: ‘Thank you, Gregg Wallace’ | Zoe Williams
In trying to write his accusers off based on their age, sex and class, the TV presenter has made his disdain for people like me plain to see. Gregg Wallace, accused of “inappropriate behaviour”, ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
