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‘Companies always cozy up to whoever is in power’: Why Meta is numb to outrage over its fact-checking changes
One human-rights group called Meta’s fact-checking change “exceedingly dangerous.” That didn’t seem to stop the company.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
How to turn store-cupboard staples into brilliant breakfast bars | Waste not
Nutritious and easy to eat on the go, these bars are not only great for kicking off a healthy new year, but will also help use up leftovers. Today’s recipe is based on the pumpkin, mulberry and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
California wildfires send power company Edison International’s stock falling
The company will likely face questions over whether any of its power lines may have contributed to the fires. No officials have made any statements on this issue.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
What is Meta's new Community Notes program, and how will it work?
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
The Big Question: How much sick pay should companies offer?
Policies vary dramatically between different countries, but striking the right balance is hardFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Power Rankings: How far does Tennessee fall after historic loss?
How do Florida's and Tennessee's fortunes change after the Gators' dominant showing?ESPN - Jan. 9 -
At Los Angeles emergency shelters, wildfire evacuees turn to community help amid uncertainty
Emergency shelters have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
How to Get Your Company Ready to Borrow in 2025
Here are some tips to make your loan applications go smoothly and quickly in the new year.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Trump has limited powers to fight an economic cold war
The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of VenezuelansABC News - Jan. 8 -
Watch Rhode Island Rams vs. George Wash. Revolutionaries: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Rhode Island vs. George Washington basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
George Mason Patriots vs. Richmond Spiders: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch George Mason vs. Richmond basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
How Meta's new community notes program might work as fact-checking ends for Facebook, Instagram
Meta is ending fact-checking on its platforms and moving to a community notes-style program like the one found on X. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on what the new ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
House of Huawei — inside China’s ‘most powerful company’
Eva Dou’s authoritative account of the secretive tech company that has become a flashpoint in US-China relationsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump says he would use "economic force" to acquire Canada, but does not specify how
One day after Congress certified the 2024 election, and less than two weeks from his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump addressed reporters on Tuesday in a wide-ranging 75-minute news ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down
Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
How would X's "community notes" model work on Meta platforms?
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads
'He's in the 1% of the NBA population,' JJ Redick said while complimenting Thompson's athleticismCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
How Black musicians have reinterpreted ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ during times of change
One of the first musicians to interpret the “Star Spangled Banner” in a way that displayed a Black consciousness was the piano prodigy known as “Blind Tom.”The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X
Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green again
Once known for landgrabs, shootouts and slash-and-burn farming, Paragominas has halted deforestation to become a model of sustainable growth in a region charred by wildfires. It’s 9am and the sun ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
As Hamilton turns 40, how well do you know seven-time champion?
Test your knowledge of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who will be starting his 19th season in Formula 1 in 2015.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Aaron Rodgers: 'I'll do everything in my power to' turn Jets around in 2025 if QB returns
Will Aaron Rodgers return as the New York Jets' starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'
President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company Roborock says its new model has an artificial intelligence-powered folding arm for removing socks and other obstacles.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations
Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?BBC News - Jan. 4 -
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Embracing X and a turn by Timothée Chalamet: how Bob Dylan is capturing gen Z
As Chalamet plays the singer in the acclaimed biopic A Complete Unknown , the man himself has taken, at 83, to posting on X. In 1965, Bob Dylan was the most fashionable musician in the world. Over ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America
The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back
Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
How Donald Trump reacted to Mike Johnson winning the House speaker vote
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Mike Johnson on social media after the Louisiana representative won his bid to remain as House speaker. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Mike Johnson won the fight to remain as House speaker
It only took one round for Mike Johnson to win his bid for House speaker but only after two Republican lawmakers switched their votes to support the Louisiana representative. CBS News' Scott ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Mike Johnson got enough support to secure the House speakership
House Speaker Mike Johnson ended up with the support of two Republican lawmakers who switched their votes in the first round of voting for a leader in the lower chamber. Maura Gillespie, a ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love
Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40
Elsewhere, the Cavs might be the best No. 2 team in the history of Power RankingsCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.The New York Times - Jan. 2
