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EU targets Russia's ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on UkraineABC News - 10h -
Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability
A spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the ...ABC News - 11h -
EU's New Competition Chief Plans Policy Overhaul
The new chief of the European Union’s antitrust arm plans to overhaul the bloc’s approach to enforcement to safeguard its competitiveness globally.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
More than 50 lawmakers faced swatting attacks in past month, Capitol Police chief says
In a Senate hearing Wednesday, the U.S. Capitol Police chief reported more than 50 members of Congress have been victims of swatting attacks in the past month. He said those threats have amounted ...CBS News - 3h -
Gordon Brown: ‘no hiding place’ for News Group chiefs over email deletions
Met continues to investigate Brown’s claims of misbehaviour within Murdoch group where ‘fake security threat’ was used to ‘justify’ deletion of emails. Gordon Brown has said there is “no hiding ...The Guardian - 5h -
Consult us on inheritance tax, farmers urge PM
Farmers driving tractors stage another protest against the Budget changes in central London.BBC News - 10h -
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100% stocks for retirement? A new study says dump the 60/40 portfolio and target-date funds.
An all-equity portfolio, with a focus on international stocks, could be the key to maximizing retirement wealth, research suggests.MarketWatch - 14h -
Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP
The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks ...The Hill - 15h -
Why settler intimidation of West Bank farmers is about far more than the olive harvest
The symbolism of the olive tree for Palestinian nationalism has fed into the rise in violence and damage in the last year. The olive trees cover the dry, rocky slopes around Deir Istiya, spreading ...The Guardian - 21h -
EU’s new competition chief signals reform of anti-trust and state aid rules
Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition. The EU’s new competition chief has signalled a shake-up of anti-trust rules to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Exclusive: Lord Thomas says there has been political failure to either properly invest in justice or make hard decisions. Ministers should consider abandoning jury trials for some crown court cases ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU’s new agriculture chief seeks more funds for small farmers
Christophe Hansen seeks changes to bloc’s multibillion-euro farm subsidy schemeFinancial Times - 1d -
Treasury Department may fine small businesses $10,000 or more if they don't file this new report
The Corporate Transparency Act requires many businesses to file data about their "beneficial owners" by Jan. 1. But the rule is being challenged in court.CNBC - 2d -
Neuroscience Says This Small Mindset Change Helps Parents Raise Happier, More Independent Kids
A new Yale study shows a small change in mindset cuts this super common parenting mistake in half.Inc. - 2d -
EU tech chief strikes conciliatory tone with Elon Musk
Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ireFinancial Times - 2d -
Farmers and villagers facing growing elephant conflict in Thailand
Decades of deforestation and overdevelopment in Thailand have led to human-elephant conflict, sometimes with deadly consequences. Now, scientists may have a solution after studying elephant behavior.CBS News - 3d -
EU farmers plan protests as Von der Leyen approves Mercosur trade deal
Deal objected to by France will, if ratified, cut tariffs on trade with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The EU executive has struck a deeply controversial trade deal with four South ...The Guardian - 5d -
Executives seek more protection after killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson, says risk management firm Kroll
High-level corporate officers are seeking additional security protection after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in New York, top risk management firm says.CNBC - 5d -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - 6d -
EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American ...ABC News - 6d -
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Nvidia tangos with an activist hedge fund: An excerpt from Tae Kim's new book on the tech giant
Starboard Value's Jeff Smith knows his firm sold its Nvidia stake way too soon, Tae Kim writes in "The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant."CNBC - 6d -
We need a more agile EU sanctions regime to counter the Kremlin
Measures adopted so far are too cumbersome to match Russia’s artful ways of circumventing themFinancial Times - 6d -
Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when it makes its “Raw” debut on NetflixABC News - Dec. 4 -
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when it makes its “Raw” debut on NetflixABC News - Dec. 4 -
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends moneyABC News - Dec. 4 -
NATO chief calls for more weapons for Ukraine ahead of peace talks with Russia
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging Ukraine to hold off on peace talks with Russia until it can get more military aid. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source says
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source saysABC News - Dec. 4 -
Belgian authorities open fraud probe into former EU justice chief days after his mandate ended
Belgian authorities say they have opened a fraud investigation into the former European Union justice chief, just days after his mandate endedABC News - Dec. 4 -
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends moneyABC News - Dec. 4 -
NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks
Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Most employees on lookout for or seeking new position: Survey
Most employees are on the lookout for or actively seeking a new position as an increasing number of workers feel detached from their jobs, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick
Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms
NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
EU votes to lower protection status for wolves after farmers push to allow culls
European nations have approved plans to scale back the protection for wolves in a victory for farmers over environmentalists that has caught the political limelight in the European UnionABC News - Dec. 3 -
Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas
Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapseFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
EU births drop to new low as strains on younger generations mount
Dearth of children expected to heap pressure on state financesFinancial Times - Dec. 3