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Justin Welby to miss Christmas services before quitting
The leader of the Church of England announced in November that he would resign over the Church's handling of an abuse scandal.BBC News - 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 -
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls
The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
“Camera Girl” Features Steamy Nights Preserved on Polaroid Film
Polaroid photos capturing the fugitive spirit and some famous faces of New York’s 1980s club scene are the focus of a new book, “Camera Girl.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
'Gilmore Girls’ stars Luke and Lorelai reunite for Walmart holiday ad
Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson, who played Luke and Lorelai on the hit show "Gilmore Girls,” reunited for a Walmart holiday commercial where they recreate a scene from the iconic series. See a ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the causeABC News - Dec. 4 -
Eli Lilly's Zepbound causes greater weight loss than Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in head-to-head trial
Zepbound's greater weight loss is a huge advantage for Eli Lilly, which is competing with Novo Nordisk for a larger share of the weight loss drug market.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court
"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto Expects Pilbara Iron-Ore Shipments to Be Roughly Flat in 2025
The world’s second-biggest miner by value, expects annual iron ore shipments from its Australian operations to be little changed in 2025.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
A turning point for the dollar is coming
The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at oddsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Rahm Emanuel: ‘Trump is going to turn the Oval Office into eBay’
Rahm Emanuel, a former aide to former President Obama and current U.S. ambassador to Japan, argued that President-elect Trump will “turn the Oval Office into eBay.” Emanuel joined The New York ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine war briefing: Nato lauds Blinken on final Brussels turn
US secretary of state arrives with another $725m in US arms for Ukraine; Russia complains of Ukrainian help to Syria rebels. What we know on day 1,015. Antony Blinken, the outgoing US secretary of ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.Wired - Dec. 4 -
School tells Muslim girls it’s ‘not safe’ for them
Three children have not been back to the Belfast Model School for Girls since an alleged assault there in November.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
The GOP's new task: Turning Trump voters into full-fledged Republicans: From the Politics Desk
Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat
Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - 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 -
WATCH: Couple's dog has the best time at their beach wedding
This chocolate Labrador's fun is unmatched.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
At Art Basel Miami Beach, a Dance Performance and Related Objects for Sale
At Art Basel Miami Beach, the Mexican choreographer Diego Vega Solorza explores masculinity in a new work and his gallery sells objects from performances.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 -
How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines
In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Maher on another Trump term: 'I'm s‑‑‑ting my pants. ... I may quit'
Comedian Bill Maher said in a podcast that he is tempted to quit his show, citing the prospect of President-elect Trump’s second term. “I’m s‑‑‑ting my pants,” Maher said. “I mean, I may quit ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market
U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages
The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Meloni says Italy aims to protect jobs after CEO of Fiat owner Stellantis quits
Company is at loggerheads with Italian government, which claims it has not invested enough in the country. Business live – latest updates The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Missouri man faces execution in girl's murder after governor denies clemency
Missouri is set to carry out its fourth execution this year on Tuesday night. The man condemned to death was convicted in a 9-year-old girl's 2007 murder.CBS News - 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 birthdayABC News - Dec. 3 -
49ers RBs McCaffrey, Mason both headed to IR
49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason are both headed to injured reserve.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
FAU makes Kittley youngest head coach in FBS
Florida Atlantic has hired Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley, 33, as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Iran releases rapper famous for lyrics about 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini
Iranian media say authorities have released a government critic and popular hip-hop artist who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa AminiABC News - Dec. 3 -
Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'
Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on FridayBBC News - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
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 speciesABC News - Dec. 2 -
'It's his team': Tyrese Maxey is turning heads as the Sixers' lone star so far this season
Maxey was supposed to be part of a top-heavy unit. Now, he’s sliding to the top of the scouting report every night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - Dec. 2 -
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community
As temperatures drop into the teens, Minnesotans have embraced sauna culture for warmth and communityABC News - Dec. 2
