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The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture
A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
College basketball rankings: Purdue latest top-10 team to fall on the road after losing to Penn State
The Nittany Lions posted a big win over the Boilermakers, who slipped to No. 12 in the Top 25 And 1CBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels
The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Michigan attorney general offers tips to fight porch pirates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) is offering tips to the state’s residents to fight off “porch pirates,” with an increase in online shopping and package deliveries around the winter ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
Local authorities in Somalia have confirmed that a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Xaafuun district in Somalia’s Bari ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
Local authorities in Somalia have confirmed that a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Xaafuun district in Somalia’s Bari ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Keira Knightley says she was ‘stalked by men’ after Pirates of the Caribbean and told ‘you wanted this’
The actor said that her ‘jaw dropped at the time’ over how she was treated in public spaces and that ‘it was a very violent, misogynistic atmosphere’. Keira Knightley has spoken out about the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Fallout London Mod Will Get Its Own DLC
Fallout 4 arrived nearly a decade ago, and it's anyone's guess when Fallout 5 will be released. Thankfully, the fan developers at Team Folon took it upon themselves to create Fallout London , ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Get 18 Diecast Sonic Figures For Only $20
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re shopping for a fan of the Blue Blur, consider picking up this cool bundle of diecast Sonic figures for just $20 (was $22). These ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
AI Data Centers Sprout and Grow With Increased Demand
Meta plans to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan
Officials declare Xu Wei persona non grata after he asks Paraguay government to choose China over longtime ally. Paraguay has expelled a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
QVC recalls 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves after users suffer burns
QVC recall of oven gloves comes after it received more than 160 consumer reports of insufficient heat protection.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Couple starved and buried son, 3, after setting up their own ‘kingdom’ in Birmingham
Abiyah Yasharahyalah suffered ‘breathtaking’ neglect at the hands of his parents, who have been found guilty of causing or allowing his death. A couple whose three-year-old son was found buried in ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
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Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam
Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and TradeABC News - Dec. 5 -
Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel
Philippine officials say Chinese coast guard vessels backed by navy ships have fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel at a disputed shoal in the South ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
How to make sure texts and calls are encrypted after the FBI's warning about Chinese hackers
Federal officials warned that a massive Chinese hacking operation against American telecommunications companies hasn’t yet been fully expelled.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars
Guinness-maker Diageo has placed limits on wholesale distribution of the stout to pubs in Great Britain after "exceptional demand"BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions
Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
‘Owning Manhattan’ reality star Ryan Serhant gives a glimpse into stunning $14 million West Village gem
Ryan Serhant opens the doors to Andy Cohen’s meticulously renovated New York City home.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
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A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Okta shares pop 18% on earnings beat, strong guidance
Okta shares soared Tuesday after the company reported strong third-quarter results.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester
Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons are demanding an investigation into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in historic protests ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
The 10 Best Books of 2024
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.The New York Times - 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 -
NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester
HAVANA (AP) — Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons demanded an investigation Tuesday into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Prime Members Get These 18 Free Games In December
Amazon has revealed all the PC games that'll be available this month through its Prime Gaming service, and in total, you can look forward to 18 games in December. The first batch of games are now ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season
Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Predicting the College Football Playoff Rankings After Top-10 Upsets
The bracket was flipped on its head in Rivalry Week, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now
According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
2- through 10-year yields finish higher after new Trump tariff threat
Most U.S. government debt sold off on Monday, lifting 2- and 10-year yields off their October lows, after a new tariff threat from President-elect Donald Trump reignited worries over inflation.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
How Many Black Pants Should I Own?
A reader asks about the ideal number of black pants to own. Our fashion critic provides guidance on how many essential wardrobe pieces one should have.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.The New York Times - Dec. 2
