Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes

Apex the $45M stegosaurus on display in NYC. Here's what scientists hope to learn

The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend

ABC News - Dec. 6

‘Crazy ideology’: US groups drop diversity efforts as conservative pressure grows

Scale of the pullback is an abrupt reversal from policies that appeared poised to widely influence corporate ranks

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

Financial Times - Dec. 6

A man 'leapt' onto a polar bear to protect his wife during rare attack in Canada

A man who “leapt” onto a polar bear when it lunged at his wife during a rare attack earlier this week was seriously injured but is expected to recover, tribal authorities in Canada said.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Fragile truce with Hezbollah gives few Israelis hope of lasting peace

JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah appeared on the verge of collapse this week — something that is not a surprise to many Israelis.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line

FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a share

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Ring Fit Adventure For Nintendo Switch Gets Rare $30 Discount At Best Buy

Ring Fit Adventure has received a rare, substantial discount at Best Buy . Normally $80, the Switch-exclusive fitness game that makes unique use of the Joy-Con controllers, is on sale for only ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni

Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budget

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Crypto prices soar as Trump’s SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission could usher in a new era of crypto-friendly financial regulation in Washington.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'Best game of season' - Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope

Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle is described as "one of the best games of the season" - and gives their rivals hope in the battle for the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Isaac Guerendo is a rare rookie contender buy

Updated running back rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

US supreme court conservatives appear ready to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care

Justices suggest US v Skrmetti case challenging state’s ban on treatments for trans minors differs from other cases due to medical ramifications. Protesters rally as supreme court considers ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation

Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact of ongoing price increases in the economy on its finances.

NBC News - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney+ on Wednesday for ESPN+ subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney+ to nonsubscribers.

CNBC - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

ESPN is coming to Disney+.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Chuck Todd: Biden 'made a huge mistake' with Hunter pardon

NBC's Chuck Todd called President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, "a huge mistake" in an analysis article published Wednesday. "Biden made a huge mistake, and it really is going ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Fani Willis ordered to turn over communications in Trump case to conservative group

A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over to a conservative watchdog group any communications she may have with special counsel Jack Smith or the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Scottish Budget presents huge challenges for SNP

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is preparing to set out her spending plans for next year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

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

13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as pregnancy surrogates for foreigners

Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cash

ABC News - Dec. 3

13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients

Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cash

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 Beijing

Financial 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

Connolly seeks top spot on Oversight Committee

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) launched a bid Tuesday to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, a high-profile seat that will be on ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.

The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits

Andrew RT Davies resigns for second time after months of pressure and a narrow confidence vote win.

BBC News - 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 Museum

Financial Times - Dec. 3

A rare ceremony in Thailand marks the king's auspicious 72nd birthday

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in honor of his 72nd birthday

ABC 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

Hundreds of Nigerian homes seized in huge anti-graft case

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Women: TCU jumps eight spots to No. 9

The new AP Top 25 poll is out for women's college basketball. Here's what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

ESPN - Dec. 2

This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale species

ABC News - Dec. 2

Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms

President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...

CBS News - Dec. 2