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Indonesia’s plan for wealth fund controlled by president stirs concern
‘Super-holding’ company intended to support Prabowo Subianto’s strategic projects and boost growthFinancial Times - 5h -
General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan
The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.Wired - 1d -
I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?
“I am not that familiar with investing, but currently educating myself about it.”MarketWatch - 11h -
Concerning new data on U.S. inflation
New inflation data shows concerning consumer trends and sticky high prices for food and shelter. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 14h -
FirstFT: Qatar’s sovereign fund plans to deploy cash ‘aggressively’
Also in today’s newsletter, Microsoft poaches Google DeepMind staff, and court blocks The Onion’s purchase of InfowarsFinancial Times - 23h -
Increased vet burden creates animal welfare concerns
While the number of vets in Wales has increased, the number of pets has at a far higher pace.BBC News - 1d -
Qatar’s $500bn wealth fund targets bigger deals as LNG windfall looms
New chief says QIA will deploy cash ‘more aggressively’ as it conducts investment review ahead of huge influxFinancial Times - 1d -
In maps: Who might control Syria now Assad has gone?
A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.BBC News - 1d -
How to Understand the Armed Factions Operating in Syria
The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.The New York Times - 1d -
Patel FBI plans spark concern over agency independence, retribution
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, has promised to deliver a massive reform of a bureau he sees as among the agencies that have “weaponized the government.” Patel hasn’t ...The Hill - 1d -
Rebels Assert Control in Damascus, Their Plans Still Unclear
The fighters who forced Bashar al-Assad into exile began the complex task of governing the Syrian capital. On the road to Damascus, New York Times reporters saw evidence of lawlessness and relics ...The New York Times - 2d -
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns
Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years. New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from 2026 due to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Syrian rebels seek to consolidate control
HTS issues amnesty for conscripted military but Israel grabs territory on borderFinancial Times - 2d -
New alarming Boeing whistleblower concerns
A Boeing worker is making new claims about potentially defective parts that he says appear to be missing. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the impact of the allegations.CBS News - 2d -
Vanguard to accelerate wealth management drive in restructuring
World’s second-biggest asset manager will break advice business into separate unitFinancial Times - 2d -
Landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, 10 dead and 2 missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of JavaABC News - 2d -
Scans reviewed amid concerns about radiologist
BBC Scotland understands the review found that about 10 patients had potentially been affected.BBC News - 3d -
Assad's Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The events set off celebrations among the population but also sparked concerns about how the disintegration of the regime would reverberate in the region.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Thrustmaster H.E.A.R.T. Review: A Hall Effect Controller
An affordable upgrade over the default Xbox controller—but not without compromises.Wired - 3d -
Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs
The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.BBC News - 4d -
Here are the best gifts to help your loved ones build wealth, whether your budget is $100 — or $1 million
By giving financial gifts, especially to children, you’re “encouraging people to become more engaged in their personal well-being, financially,” a financial planner, told MarketWatch.MarketWatch - 4d -
Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control
Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.BBC News - 5d -
South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Stirs Memories in Gwangju
The last time South Korea imposed martial law, Gwangju endured a deadly crackdown. Han Kang, the Nobel Prize-winning author, told its story in “Human Acts.”The New York Times - 5d -
Indonesia chases the return of ‘bonanza-era’ Chinese tourism
China’s economic malaise, however, means its people have been slower to join the global wave of post-pandemic ‘revenge travel’. In the laneways of Ubud, three older Chinese women are laughing as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Indonesia agrees to repatriate Filipino woman who spent years on death row over drug trafficking
Indonesia and the Philippines signed a deal on Friday to repatriate a Filipino death-row drug convict, as the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto seeks to shore up diplomatic ties with ...ABC News - 5d -
At-home cameras face hacking and safety concerns
At-home security systems are meant to add a layer of protection. But some people claim these devices are actually watching them. CNET cybersecurity and digital privacy writer Bree Fowler joins "The ...CBS News - 6d -
Indonesia arrests a Chinese man wanted by Beijing over money laundering charges
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Chinese man sought by Beijing for allegedly helping transfer and laundering almost $18 million from a criminal online gambling group in ChinaABC News - 6d -
Concerns mount over Musk’s taste for revenge
Elon Musk’s growing criticism of President-elect Trump’s opponents and industry competitors is raising concerns he may use his increasing influence to intimidate adversaries. These fears are ...The Hill - 6d -
AP PHOTOS: Starlings, Indonesia's bicycle coffee sellers, peddle the streets of Jakarta
Bicycles roam the streets of Indonesia's capital with dozens of plastic sachets of coffee and other packaged drinks dangling from their handlebars. Tied in the back are large thermos bottles with ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Coroner not told of Letby concerns, inquiry hears
The coroner said he was not told by hospital bosses that they had concerns about a member of staff.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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For Some Koreans, Martial Law Stirs Harrowing Memories of Gwangju Uprising
“I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the massacre of protesters in Gwangju.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren't any concerns’
President-elect Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said that the team isn’t concerned with the pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, amid controversial reports about him emerging in recent days. ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Indonesia hands Australia draft Bali Nine repatriation deal in ‘significant step forward’
Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke says some issues are yet to be resolved but hails goodwill. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Indonesian ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee
‘Tax wealth, not work’ would be a powerful message for Starmer and Reeves – are they bold enough to pursue it?. Now he’s retired from casting millions of people into poverty, George Osborne has ...The Guardian - Dec. 3