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Secretive US church coerced women into giving up babies for adoption
Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say former members.BBC News - 6h -
The global AI race: Is China catching up to the US?
The release of DeepSeek’s new model has shaken assumptions about who has the upper hand in developing the technologyFinancial Times - 11h -
Jailed British-Egyptian dissident may give up both citizenships over failure to be released
Letters from Alaa Abd el-Fattah reveal despair after hoping David Lammy would secure his release from Cairo jail. Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the British-Egyptian political dissident held in a Cairo jail ...The Guardian - 1d -
Guantanamo could be used to hold up to 30,000 migrants
Guantanamo could be used to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are in transit waiting to be transported to their home countries.ABC News - 2d -
Chinese intelligence agents using new tactic to gain access to U.S. military secrets
A CBS News investigation uncovered how Chinese intelligence agencies are using social media to target U.S. military members. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports on the new tactic counterintelligence ...CBS News - 3d -
Are You Lonely? Adopt a New Family on Facebook Today
A goat farmer in rural Minnesota, estranged from her biological children, finds new purpose as a surrogate grandparent.Wired - 3d -
Woman jailed for helping Chinese women travel to give birth in US
California woman gets 41 months as birthright citizenship is thrust into spotlight with Trump’s return to White House. A California woman was sentenced on Monday to more than three years in prison ...The Guardian - 4d -
Vaccine bills stack up in statehouses across the US
Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury ...ABC News - 4d -
Women’s college basketball power rankings: UConn’s steadiness inches Huskies up
There have been many Game of the Year candidates so far in the 2024-25 season. Texas taking Notre Dame to overtime in South Bend stands out, as does USC and UConn relitigating last season’s Elite ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The Traitors' best moments: A breakfast bust-up, a steamy shower, a secret priest
Here's a look back at the 16 most memorable moments of epic treachery in series three.BBC News - 6d -
Give us our GOAT back: tribalism remains a bar to appreciating Djokovic’s greatness | Barney Ronay
It feels politically radical at this stage, a break from the phoney wars, to say can we just appreciate Djokovic for what he is?. Who knows, maybe one day Novak Djokovic and the people of Australia ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
FirstFT: US oil output growth to slow despite Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan
Also in today’s newsletter, OpenAI in talks to split and the Sackler family agrees $7.4bn opioid settlementFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, wife deny covering up child sexual assault at multiple church events
A lawsuit alleges that the Riveras 'isolated and intimidated' Jane Doe into silenceCBS Sports - Jan. 23 -
‘I’m not giving up’: US mother resumes search for reporter son kidnapped in Syria in 2012
The Assad regime stopped Debra Tice from entering Syria to search for son Austin, but its downfall has helped to renew her hope. Debra Tice had managed to gather her family in one place in early ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Zolak gives insight into how McDaniels will set Maye up for success
Josh McDaniels is great at developing quarterbacks, and now his job as Patriots offensive coordinator is to take Drake Maye to the next level.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Give up complaining for 30 days? There’s no way I can conquer this January challenge | Arwa Mahdawi
It’s time to celebrate all the little things in life, according to an annoyingly upbeat Belgian campaigner. But what if whingeing is actually good for you?. April may be the cruellest month – but ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Rio Tinto bets Trump will give green light to US copper mine
Arizona facility could supply 25% of American needs after being held up for 12 years in battle over permitsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Harvard Adopts a Strict Definition of Antisemitism for Discipline Cases
Many universities have been reluctant to embrace a definition that, among other things, considers some criticisms of Israel as antisemitic. The university’s decision was part of a lawsuit settlement.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Ja'Naiya Quinerly moves up scoring list as No. 20 West Virginia women beat Iowa State 82-68
Ja’Naiya Quinerly had 20 points to move into eighth place on West Virginia’s all-time scoring list and No. 20 West Virginia cruised to an 82-68 victory over Iowa StateABC News - Jan. 19 -
Marvel Snap Gets Caught Up In TikTok Ban, Currently Unavailable In The US
Marvel Snap was made unavailable in the US shortly after the TikTok ban went into effect on January 19. This was presumably because the game's publisher, Nuverse, was owned at the time of its ...GameSpot - Jan. 19 -
‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land
A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024
Robust performance in trading and dealmaking and strong economy fuel big year for lending giantsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Winning Strategies for Early Market Adoption
Three ways “future fighting” can help your company innovate and thrive.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Bo Jackson gives up $21M in lawsuit vs. family
Bo Jackson is giving up a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, who he said harassed and tried to extort money from him.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
UK gives green light to German start-up for vertical rocket launch
Britain takes the lead in race to fly satellites into space from European soil with licence approvalFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel 'coerced' into ceasefire agreement
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern Wednesday that Israel was “coerced” into its ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I'm hoping they weren't coerced into a deal ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Are the Nuggets missing Zach LaVine? Why the Sixers should move Joel Embiid & Draymond Green’s giving up
Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to the Nuggets sluggish start this season and whether they should weigh a trade to bring Zach LaVine to Denver. Then, Vince and Dan break down why the Sixers ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
With the L.A. Fires Still Raging, Baby Care Brands Are Stepping Up to Help Parents in Need
Several startups have mobilized—and collaborated—to get necessary supplies into the hands of fire-impacted caregivers.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
GSK to buy US cancer drug firm IDRx for up to $1.15bn
Massachusetts-based company is working on new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Business live – latest updates GSK has struck a deal worth up to $1.15bn (£950m) to acquire a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz give US a double threat at Australian Open
This year marks the first time in nearly 20 years that both an American man and woman are seeded in the top four of a major. Analyzing a grand slam draw before the tournament begins is a fraught ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
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Dining across the divide: ‘I’m angry about elderly, supposedly celibate priests giving women advice on reproductive health’
They may not have seen eye to eye on abortion and assisted dying, but could American politics unite them?. Allison, 63, Edinburgh . Occupation Former policy manager. Currently “economically ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Thune tees up Tuberville's bill to block transgender athletes from women’s sports
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday took the necessary procedural steps to place Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) bill blocking transgender athletes from women’s sports on the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
'I can't give it up' - Care to stay with Harlequins for 20th season
Scrum-half Danny Care says he will stay with Harlequins through 2025-26, for what will be his 20th campaign with the club.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Pope Francis should brace for a new dynamic in the US Catholic Church
With the second coming of Donald Trump, things will be different.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
He Owns the Worst Gloves in Hockey, and He’s Not Giving Them Up
The Bruins star Brad Marchand has an endorsement deal that allows him to get new gloves whenever he wants. He won’t take advantage of it.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Why context-aware AI agents will give us superpowers in 2025
In 2025, augmented mentality will emerge from the convergence of AI agents, conversational computing and augmented reality.VentureBeat - Jan. 5 -
Did the US jobs market hold up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 5
