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Employers added 227,000 in November as job market rebounded
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.CBS News - 6d -
U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November
The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in the month of November and the unemployment rate sat at 4.2%, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report.NBC News - 6d -
Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue as antisemitic
Arsonists caused extensive damage to a synagogue in the city of Melbourne on Friday in what Australia’s Prime Minister Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned as an antisemitic attack.NBC News - 6d -
Nick Kyrgios will be in Australian Open draw with No 21 ranking
Fans favourite is one of 10 Australian men in main draw Olivia Gadecki is the only direct women’s entrant Fan favourite Nick Kyrgios will play his first grand slam tournament since 2022 at the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue
Arsonists have extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister has condemned as an antisemitic attack on Australian valuesABC News - 6d -
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The FT’s 25 most influential women of 2024
This year we celebrate the women remaking the world we live in todayFinancial Times - 6d -
Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...NBC News - 6d -
Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years ago
Five sets of ancestral remains seized in 19th century handed over by museums in Berlin and Lower Saxony. Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia that have been held in German museum ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sources: Michigan extends deal for AD Manuel
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is set to receive a five-year contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 6d -
A Coach Complained About a Dangerous Intersection. Then He Was Killed There.
A high school football coach was fatally struck by a driver in the Bronx. He was one of three pedestrians killed in traffic over the weekend.The New York Times - 6d -
WNBA expansion draft 2024: When, where, player protection rules and everything to know about Valkyries' choice
The Valkyries will only be able to pick one player from each team to fill out their rosterCBS Sports - 6d -
The Most Stylish People of 2024
Our Styles desk sees “style” more broadly than the way people dress. It’s your mannerisms, the way you conduct yourself, the way you move through the world. Anthony Rotunno, a fashion news editor ...The New York Times - 6d -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
How youth orchestras delivered the three most powerful performances of 2024
Leave it to the kids. Our classical music critic explains how the National Children's Symphony of Venezuela, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Colburn Orchestra stole the show in 2024.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words of 2024
Language experts rounded up the year’s winners (losers?) in the US and UK – and provided the correct pronunciations. At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris’s nieces explained how to ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Podcast picks of the week: Julia Davis turns agony aunt, the history of Grand Theft Auto and more
In a Hear Here special, we round up five of the best unscripted shows, and five of the best video game podcasts. Rachel Aroesti chooses five of the best unscripted podcasts , from a long-running ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Everyone is complaining about the College Football Playoff | College Football Enquirer
On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 Features Taylor Swift as Most-Streamed Artist
This year’s Spotify Wrapped saw the pop star take the cake for the second year running.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Neoen Agrees to Australian Asset Sale to Smooth Brookfield Takeover
Real-estate investor HMC Capital will pay Neoen about US$616 million for some of its Australian generation and storage assets.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Rankings rancor has insults flying as teams make their CFP pitch
College football has never been a safe harbor for sanity, but the 12-team playoff seems to have pushed everyone who's clinging to a spot in the field over the edge.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here: Taylor Swift once again platform's most-streamed artist
’Tis the season to unpack Spotify WrappedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Xbox Year In Review 2024 Unlocked, Shows Your Most-Played Game And Busiest Month
Microsoft has shared that the Xbox Year in Review website tool for 2024 is now live. That means you can discover your most-played game of the year, how many hours you spent gaming, and more. To ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Review: High Tech, High Price
The updated BlackWidow steps even further into the world of premium custom mechanical keyboards, with a price to match.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
'Squid Game' tracksuits, sneakers and whisky: Behind Netflix's latest retail pitch
Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It's also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
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Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Are chicken sandwiches a) a tasty lunch? Or b) the ultimate symbol of gen Z wokeness? | Arwa Mahdawi
Those waging a war on woke have turned their attentions to twentysomethings’ supposed rejection of ham and mustard sarnies. Clearly this is what people mean by bread and butter issues .... You are ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Top chef's 2,500 pies 'a write off' after van theft
The van owned by chef Tommy Banks contained "nearly a tonne" of pies when it was stolen.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations
Pop superstar Taylor Swift tops a list of 2024's most notable quotations compiled by Yale University, with her declaration that she's a “childless cat lady" while endorsing Kamala Harris for presidentABC News - Dec. 3 -
Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
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Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
These are the worst cities for package theft in 2024
These are the 10 worst cities for package theft in 2024, according to an annual report from SafeWise.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Michelin chef 'gutted' at theft of 2,500 pies
Tommy Banks says "nearly a tonne" of pies worth a total of £25,000 were due to be delivered to a Christmas market.BBC News - Dec. 2
