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Trump’s first 100 days: what are his top five priorities?
US president-elect’s aids and nominees are getting ready to swiftly implement his main campaign pledgesFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Must I Share My Story?
A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Norris hails title-chasing McLaren's 'incredible story'
Lando Norris pays tribute to McLaren as the team look to secure their first constructors' championship in 26 years.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus
Police said they were called to High Street in Tipton just before 16:55 GMT on FridayBBC News - Dec. 7 -
The 100 best female footballers in the world 2024
Aitana Bonmatí finishes top of our rankings for a second consecutive year, with Caroline Graham Hansen second and Sophia Smith third. Bonmatí on top of world again | How every judge voted | ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Shuntaro Tanikawa, Poet and Translator of ‘Peanuts,’ Dies at 92
A perennial front-runner for the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was a revered figure in Japan, not just in literary circles but also among casual readers.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL)
Nu-World Holdings Limited's ( JSE:NWL ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. However the...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Recasting masculinity: the cheerleaders subverting Austria’s gender stereotypes
Far right’s election victory has breathed new life into the male and non-binary squad Fearleaders. Dressed in short shorts and tight T-shirts, they bounded on to the gymnasium floor. After the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story
Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
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The Real Story of “The Order”
The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.Wired - Dec. 6 -
The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence
Apple’s leaders claim the company wasn’t late to generative AI, but instead following what has become its familiar playbook: try to be the best, not the first.Wired - Dec. 6 -
The Spin | ‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats. In the moments before the first Test started in Christchurch last week the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Shalom Nagar Dies; Reluctant Executioner of Adolf Eichmann
He was the hangman chosen to carry out the sentence on the fugitive Nazi war criminal, in Israel’s only case of capital punishment.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Man dies after dog attack in east London
A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Ronald Weiss, the 'Wayne Gretzky of Vasectomies,' Dies at 68
In a career that spanned three decades, he performed the procedure nearly 60,000 times and helped make male birth control palatable to men.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer
After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Rohit Bal, Exuberant Star of Indian Fashion, Dies at 63
Known as “the bad boy of fashion,” he was among a wave of designers who created modern Indian couture by updating traditional garments.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
The road to $100,000 — What's behind bitcoin's storied 2024 run
Bitcoin hit a key milestone on Wednesday night after a year of making inroads with the U.S. financial system and politicians.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Old Photos Tell the Story of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest
Clashes during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law echoed the military’s actions during an earlier political crisis that lasted longer and turned deadly.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
A Storied New York Hilton Adds a Grim Chapter to Its History
The hotel, on West 54th Street, was where journalists examined the Pentagon Papers and where Donald Trump delivered a 2016 victory speech.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50
Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Storied pair of ruby slippers worn in "The Wizard of Oz" up for auction
As "Wicked" brings the story of Oz to a whole new generation, the most famous prop from "The Wizard of Oz" is up for auction. The ruby slippers, worn by Judy Garland and coveted by the Wicked Witch ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
The Memo: Right and left see 2 different stories in Daniel Penny case
A verdict in one of the most divisive criminal trials of recent times is imminent. A jury in New York is deliberating after closing arguments concluded on Tuesday in the case of Daniel Penny, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Debbie Nelson, Eminem’s Mother, Dies at 69
The two had a fraught relationship that was immortalized in many of Eminem’s earliest hits.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rap star Eminem, has died, a representative for the musician confirmed to NBC News.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Surrendered and Played Along’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
AWS says new Bedrock Automated Reasoning catches 100% of AI hallucinations
AWS updated Bedrock with two new capabilities, one to let large models teach smaller models and another to catch and correct hallucinations.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel dies at 62
Dimel had been a head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Rihanna Steals the Fashion Awards
And a dozen other looks that made news at Britain’s Met Gala of style.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - 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 -
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Watch Rihanna and A$AP Rocky light up red carpet at UK Fashion Awards
The pair starred alongside fashion and entertainment royalty for the awards gala in London.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?
Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
21 Best Cyber Monday Clothing Deals on WIRED-Specific Fashion Finds
We're practical, smart, and we wear hoodies, barefoot shoes, and climbing pants every day. You want to look like us. Here's how.Wired - Dec. 2 -
Kiko Kostadinov: Fashion’s Last Great Weirdo
With a new store in Los Angeles, a Levi’s collaboration and a growing international presence, Kiko Kostadinov is building that rarest thing in fashion: an independent, family-run empire.The New York Times - Nov. 30
