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Green energy from banana waste?
Scientists say they've found found a new way to turn trash into a valuable commodity. CBS News' Leah Mishkin has the story about tons of banana stems being used to power up homes, and maybe even to ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
How did transgender children in the US become so politicized? | Moira Donegan
The US supreme court is likely to uphold a flimsy and bad-faith Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The politicization of transgender children in the US is one of the most ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Never Before Have So Many Sailors Been Abandoned at Sea
The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in abandoned crews, then sanctions on Russia caused another increase.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5
Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Grijalva backs Stansbury over former challenger Huffman to lead Natural Resources Democrats
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, will back Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) to succeed him over Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), who announced a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Democrats Must Stop Treating Black Women as an Afterthought
If the party fails to see this, it will be the one left behind.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line
FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a shareFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Public campaign to sway CFP Selection Committee fuels private calls for change - maybe even back to computers?
Sources tell CBS Sports that the Big Ten and the SEC have concerns over the current makeup of the 13-person committeeCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
My Dog Had Trust Issues. So Did I.
We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budgetFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts are spooked by Tulsi Gabbard
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence has long been regarded as dangerous for her Syria contacts and stance on Ukraine. In 2018, a Syrian dissident codenamed Caesar was set to testify ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?
Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Lumina invests $2M in Fortnite UGC studio Creator Corp
Creator Corp announced a $2M investment from Lumina, which it plans to use build out it portfolio of UEFN games.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation
Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact of ongoing price increases in the economy on its finances.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Chipotle Raises U.S. Prices by 2% to Offset Inflation Costs
The chain aims to balance higher costs for avocados, queso and sour cream while maintaining its appeal to inflation-weary consumers.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Memecoins will go away once we stop paying attention to them
Regulation has failed. It’s time to try indifferenceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Will the 2024 NFL Draft QB class top 1983? So far, it's perfect
There were six first-round QBs, and the early results are all positive.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards
The former president has shown he has no qualms about putting his most loyal confidants in his administration, no matter their baggage.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Thomson Computing unveils 1st Web3 laptop
Metavisio and its subsidiary Thomson Computing have unveiled what they call the first Web3 laptop, engineered from the ground up for native Web3 experiences.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Current and former Fox News employees say Hegseth's drinking raised concerns
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s reported pick for defense secretary, exhibited drinking behaviors that raised concerns among his colleagues at Fox News, according to statements from 10 current and ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Yorkshire chef rues ‘so much waste’ after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside
Tommy Banks had appealed for the pies bearing his name to be given to people in need. A van that was stolen containing 2,500 pies has been found abandoned and its cargo too damaged to eat.. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Illinois deputy stops runaway car, saves pregnant woman
A pregnant woman in Williamson County avoided disaster when her car's brakes failed and a deputy used a rolling roadblock to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Inefficient and reckless: Why DOGE could be so dangerous
The idea that slashing federal agencies is a magic bullet for achieving good governance is as wrong-headed as it is simplistic.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Deputies in Illinois rescue pregnant woman whose car wouldn't stop
Video shows sheriff deputies in Illinois helped rescue a pregnant woman who called 911 after her car would not stop as she pressed the brakes. The runaway car was traveling about 30 mph toward a ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Playgama raises $3M to build the go-to HTML5 game distribution platform
Playgama has raised $3 million to fund its HTML5 gaming distribution platform, where devs can get their games to as many players as possible.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exportsABC News - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Vietnamese tycoon faces scramble to raise billions to avoid death sentence
Truong My Lan must repay three-quarters of $12bn she embezzled from bank in a case that shocked the country. The Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against the death ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Concerns raised over Trump's FBI nominee's agenda and qualifications
Critics say that Kash Patel does not have the experience of past FBI directors - and some fear he will politicize the agency.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms
President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
The Jets are the NHL’s hottest team. So why can’t they fill their arena?
Winnipeg got off to a record-setting start to the season. But balancing corporate demands and human passion is a tough task . “From our standpoint, the game has never been healthier,” NHL ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
