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5 things we liked and didn't like from Week 16: Bills' reason for concern? Packers' opening drive brilliance
Meanwhile, Commanders are on the precipice of a playoff berth thanks to their rookie QBCBS Sports - 2d -
How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man
A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was. Hello, and welcome to Techscape. I’ve been ...The Guardian - 2d -
Expert tips to support your immune system and stay healthy this winter
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.CBS News - 2d -
How Trump’s tariffs can generate both economic and political reform in China
If Trump is allowed by Elon Musk to stick to his guns, he can apply to China the principle he announced for his domestic opponents: “Success will be our retribution.”The Hill - 2d -
Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Russia's Siberia
The remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost in Russia’s Siberia have been unveiled to the publicABC News - 2d -
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Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say
Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.BBC News - 2d -
Waymo showcases fully autonomous car amid safety concerns
Waymo presents a first look at its fully autonomous car operating at higher speeds on a Phoenix freeway, as the company faces growing safety concerns and skepticism about driverless technology. ...CBS News - 2d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 2d -
Edinburgh derby kicks off Boxing Day Premiership action
When the Christmas Day leftovers are in the fridge and the wrapping paper is heading to the recycling bin, there's a full Boxing Day Scottish Premiership fixture card to be savoured.BBC News - 2d -
Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames "hurried action" by House
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.CBS News - 2d -
‘We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding
While some residents take to building houses in trees, officials recognise need for national response to climate disasters. Every summer, Dongting Hu, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, swells ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Christopher Nolan’s next film announced as ‘mythic action epic’ The Odyssey
The Oppenheimer director’s adaptation of Homer is scheduled for release in the summer of 2026, and will feature Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya. Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to ...The Guardian - 2d -
American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"
Russian-born U.S. citizen Gene Spector, who is already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction, has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian media reports.CBS News - 2d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 2d -
Questions Emerge About Data Used by China to Defend Against Doping Allegations
China and the World Anti-Doping Agency say that positive tests for a banned drug among elite Chinese swimmers were a result of unwitting contamination. But the science behind that assertion is not ...The New York Times - 2d -
American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reportedABC News - 2d -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 2d -
The Most Satisfying, Rewarding, and Fulfilling Thing Any Leader Can Ever Do
Aside from providing for yourself and the people you care about, of course.Inc. - 2d -
‘A sense of freedom’: China’s small bookshops relocate across the world
As stores that were spaces for open discussion have been forced to close, new ventures spring up overseas. On 24 November, exactly two years after a fire in an apartment building in Xinjiang ...The Guardian - 2d -
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UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...The Guardian - 2d -
NHS reveals advice most sought online over festive period
Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.BBC News - 2d -
What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?
The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer expresses concern about right to fair trial
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains behind bars after pleading not guilty to murder and terrorism charges Monday morning in New York. Luigi Mangione's lawyer ...CBS News - 3d -
Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals
Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.NBC News - 3d -
Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts
Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...The Guardian - 3d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer on concerns about Eric Adam's comments, right to fair trial
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi Mangione's lawyer, protested New York City Mayor Eric Adam's statements about the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder case. CBS News legal contributor ...CBS News - 3d -
5 Cold Email Calls to Action That Will Convert in 2025
How to intrigue today’s increasingly skeptical consumers.Inc. - 3d -
Animation Guild ratifies contract with Hollywood studios despite AI concerns
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal's protections covering artificial intelligence.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
AI Search Makes Inroads as Expert Says Google Has ‘Plateaued’
As AI-powered search options grow and get used more often, the change may have stark effects on the search ad industry, and change how millions of businesses market themselves.Inc. - 3d -
Will you be able to refinance your mortgage in 2025? Here's what experts think.
If you're a homeowner, refinancing may or may not make sense in the new year, experts say. Here's why.CBS News - 3d -
US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry
The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...The Hill - 3d -
What CD terms should you open before 2025? Experts weigh in
When choosing a CD term, you may want to weigh high yields against access to your funds.CBS News - 3d -
Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China
Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...The Hill - 3d -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 3,000 North Koreans killed or wounded in Russia fighting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Moscow in Russia's western Kursk region.ABC News - 3d -
Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.BBC News - 3d -
Baby mammoth in Russia is the ‘best-preserved’ ever found
The 50,000-year-old female, nicknamed Yana, is one of only seven whole remains discovered in world. Russian scientists have displayed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth found ...The Guardian - 3d -
Romania parties field joint candidate in new vote after Russian meddling claims
PM Marcel Ciolacu’s coalition picks retired liberal politician after vote was cancelledFinancial Times - 3d