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Sam Altman posts letter from senators concerned about OpenAI efforts to 'cozy up' to Trump
On his X account, Sam Altman posted a letter signed by Democratic senators concerned about the ways tech companies appear to be bending to Trump's wishes.CNBC - 20h -
The Money Money Money Issue
WIRED sent reporters far and wide to find out who controls the world's wealth. What did they find? Men. From Trump, Musk, and Putin to the CEOs, crypto schmoes, and solar bros, meet the patriarchy ...Wired - 2d -
Stock-market rally depends on answer to this ‘real question’ about bond yields
For stocks, much depends on whether the past week marked a peak in yields or was merely a snapback after getting technically overstretched.MarketWatch - 7h -
Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue | Barney Ronay
The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricket. Australia: an apology. Earlier this week I wrote an article that compared one ...The Guardian - 10h -
Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.BBC News - 1d -
How Trump connected with men and what it says about larger issues
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, his election gains among men have become a key focus. They suggest voters weren't satisfied with the way Democrats have addressed economic and ...CBS News - 2d -
What to know about REAL ID
REAL ID is an effort by the federal government to make driver's licenses and ID cards more reliable, accurate and standardized.ABC News - 2d -
California fires weather forecast: Winds begin to relax, but forecast to return
The winds fueling fires in Southern California are beginning to relax, but the forecast calls for their return next week.ABC News - 2d -
The Konstas Effect: Starstruck cricket fan finally reaps reward after car crash blunder
Sam Konstas promises signed merchandise as photo goes wrong BBL side Sydney Thunder release video of incident at Cricket Central Cricket sensation Sam Konstas has promised signed merchandise for ...The Guardian - 2d -
Biden issues a warning to Americans about abuses of power, military industrial complex and AI
President Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. He issued a warning to Americans, saying that he believes an oligarchy is forming in the U.S. He also raised ...CBS News - 2d -
After the ennui and angst, Arsenal keep Premier League title race alive | Barney Ronay
Hosts played with a concentrated spirit in north London derby and were good value for their 2-1 defeat of Tottenham. Maybe the world isn’t ending after all. Or at least, not yet anyway. For ...The Guardian - 2d -
Harry Maguire revels in red mist to bend chaotic tie Manchester United’s way | Barney Ronay
Centre-back looks at home in Amorim’s defensive setup and showed leadership in moments of madness at Arsenal. It was always going to end like this, a fact that became essentially unavoidable with ...The Guardian - 5d -
Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89
Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Fired Disney employee will plead guilty to hacking menus to hide peanut content
Michael Scheuer, who had been a Disney menu production manager, in one instance added a swastika to a menu during hack, prosecutors said.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged fraudulent election
US announces $65m bounty for arrest of president, who has led country since 2013 and failed to prove he won recent vote. Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro , has been accused of ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Alexander-Arnold could douse the fire around him but Liverpool owners deserve heat too | Barney Ronay
The full-back is clearly itching to move but an unrealistic Local Lad premium is demanded of him that reflects wider alienation. Stop talking about this thing I’m talking about. Enough already with ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband
Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs. A coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
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Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Isak’s razor-sharp edge provides painful point of contrast to Arsenal’s meanderings | Barney Ronay
Newcastle striker isn’t just a player Arsenal have wanted, but a type they have missed – there isn’t a better centre-forward in England right now. And here’s what you could have had. No, maybe ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail
Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand
A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Schumer: 'Utterly outrageous' Trump is considering pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., spoke on the Senate floor before Congress meets to certify President-elect Trump's election victory. Schumer reflected on the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and called ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
What to know about Supercopa de Espana: Where to watch Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Club and RCD Mallorca
Spanish soccer's top two from La Liga and the Copa del Rey head to Saudi ArabiaCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Amad Diallo’s manic midfield energy gives Manchester United an air of hope | Barney Ronay
Ruben Amorim tightened things in the middle for Liverpool trip, and the rest of the team stepped up in a pulsating game. This was a thrilling, bruising game, and even a very funny one at times. Not ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Matt Gaetz can run, but can he hide?
The Ethics Committee’s well-documented conclusions should command the wide attention.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘The more relaxed you are, the better you are as a human’: Nicole Kidman on Kubrick, sharks and risk-taking
The Oscar-winning American-Australian actor answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts. Nicole Kidman has finally found a way ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Relax, revive, refresh: 30 of the best spa hotels and retreats in Europe
From luxurious urban escapes to holistic getaways and indulgent country breaks, here’s our pick of the very best spas in the UK and Europe. Why go? A 400-year-old farm reimagined as a ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Wayne Rooney the manager can’t escape his man-cave or his luminous teenage past | Barney Ronay
His managerial ability remains unproven, but the old-school energy Rooney represents ensures he is still fondly regarded. Re-centre your de-centred centre. Thirty-seven new year wellbeing tips on ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Systems evangelist Amorim meets Slot’s simpler pragmatism at Anfield | Barney Ronay
Manchester United’s new manager is increasingly looking like an odd hire, especially compared to the successful succession at their arch rivals. Perhaps the most striking aspect of Ruben Amorim’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector
Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s returnFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
'He's under their skin' - Konstas riles India again
Australia opener Sam Konstas has affected Test opponents India by getting "under their skin", according to team-mate Scott Boland.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
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Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority is trying to ‘hide the truth’ with ban
PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militantsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has made a career of picking up and moving—and what about his real estate?
His departure from the Dolphins marks the latest in a long line of twists and turns in his career, from the NY Giants to the Browns, Ravens and Rams.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt
Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar
Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
