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Miami makes 2 signings as MLS preseason looms
Inter Miami CF made two new signings ahead of its 2025 MLS campaign, adding goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo and defender Gonzalo Lujan to the roster.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Schumer pushes for TikTok ban delay as deadline looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called for a looming TikTok ban to be delayed to give the social media company more time to find an American buyer. "We aren’t against ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
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Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty
An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
‘A stern message’: how return of Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiations
US president-elect demanded a deal – while success against Iran and Hezbollah gave Israeli PM room to make one. The phone call from Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Los Angeles wildfires cast a shadow over 2028 Olympics
The finale of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris featured a memorable televised “handover” to the next host city, Los Angeles.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on
People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemicABC News - Jan. 15 -
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
SEC sues Elon Musk over alleged late disclosures on Twitter share deal
Regulator says Trump ally got $150mn discount by not disclosing stake in social media group on timeFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Napoli remain top but will Kvaratskhelia cast shadow over Serie A bid? | Nicky Bandini
The most shocking element might be how undaunted Napoli, and Naples, appear over the future of ‘Kvaradona’. Antonio Conte is not angry, just disappointed, but before you accuse him of the oldest ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
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Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.
The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.Politico - Jan. 13 -
Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government
Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending targetFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Germany says Russian 'shadow' ship stuck in Baltic Sea
Germany's foreign minister accused Moscow of "deploying a fleet of rusty tankers" to avoid sanctions.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires
An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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The AfD leader’s fawning over Elon Musk should sink her party. Instead, it will boost it | Thomas Verreyer
Alice Weidel’s livestreamed chat with the X owner made for excruciating listening – but even talk of Hitler won’t deter her supporters. Imagine a politician fighting a general election being ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Expansion Leak Details Over 10 Hours Of Gameplay
Details about an expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows has leaked on the game's Steam page , which has now been scrubbed of this information.. According to Insider Gaming , the expansion is ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed to March 20 for polish and bug fixing
Ubisoft announced another delay for the latest entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise amidst a broader cost-cutting effort for the company.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows video game release delayed again
One of the year's biggest video games is pushed back as publisher Ubisoft looks to "reshape" the company.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Under Shadow of Planned Tariffs, Auto Suppliers Rethink Production Plans
From the sidelines of CES 2025, global car parts suppliers ponder the consequences of Trump’s threatened import duties.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again To March 20
Ubisoft has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows once again, moving the game from its planned February 14 launch date to March 20. Ubisoft says that it made the decision to provide an additional month ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
TikTok’s Last Stand Before Supreme Court Looms
The video platform app’s fate is bound up in collision of free speech and national security, which will be debated in a hearing that starts Friday.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader
Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party. A former EU leader on tech has accused Elon Musk of “lying like hell” by claiming ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The looming battles over US economic policy thinking
Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visionsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Sanders doubles down on attacks on Musk over H-1B visas: ‘Dead wrong’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is doubling down on his attacks against tech billionaire Elon Musk over H-1B visas, telling him he’s “dead wrong” about the employment visa. In an op-ed published ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Shadow The Hedgehog Build-A-Bears Are Getting Scalped For Ridiculous Prices
From the moment that Shadow the Hedgehog appeared in the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , it seemed obvious that Sega's antihero was going to be the sequel's breakout character. But few ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Tariff threat looms over the year's biggest electronics show
Tech companies big and small are offering bold visions of AI-backed products that could be headed into our everyday lives soon. Unless tariffs trip them up.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ubisoft Responds To Accusations Of Abuse At Assassin's Creed Shadows Support Studio
This story includes content some readers may find disturbing. Former employees of Brandoville Studios--an Indonesian support studio that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows before closing its ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
The Flash Director's Shadow Of The Colossus Movie Isn't Totally Dead Just Yet
A Shadow of the Colossus movie has been in the works for more than a decade already, and despite nothing materializing yet, the project's director has issued a hopeful statement about it. In a ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Port strike looms ahead of Trump inauguration
Tens of thousands of longshoremen could walk off the job from Maine to Texas next week if their union and management can’t resolve long-running contract issues. A damaging strike that kicks off a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Ubisoft highlights parkour changes in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Both Naoe and Yasuke will have additional options to get around the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Adding Some New Parkour Moves
Parkour has been an important part of the Assassin's Creed franchise from the beginning, but Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making some adjustments to the acrobatic running style. Ubisoft has ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
As Port Talks Resume, Strike Deadline Looms
Dockworkers along the East and Gulf Coasts threaten to walk off the job on January 15, over concerns about increased automation and job losses, creating economic uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
US Congress certifies Trump’s victory in shadow of 2021 Capitol attack
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump bestie Dana White joins Meta’s board and private equity welcomes the new administrationFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Meloni in hot water over government talks with Musk’s SpaceX
Italian premier accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiativeFinancial Times - Jan. 7
