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What Prince William’s Chat With Trump May Reveal About UK Diplomacy
A meeting between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Prince William showed Britain’s hope that the Windsors could help safeguard relations with Washington.The New York Times - 5h -
Reports: West Virginia finalizing deal with Rich Rodriguez
Rodriguez was WVU's coach from 2001 through 2007.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Succession showed us the rich are largely miserable – and the Murdochs are living proof | Zoe Williams
What does Rupert’s failed attempt to hand his empire to son Lachlan tell us? They’d be happier giving their money away. Rupert Murdoch has lost an epic legal battle against three of his children: ...The Guardian - 1d -
Canadiens: Too Rich, Too Soon?
Yesterday on La Poche Bleue, Blanc, Rouge, Andre Roy and Steve Begin commented on the contract the Montreal Canadiens signed with Juraj Slafkovsky and suffice to say, they are not fans.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Americans spend more time living with diseases than rest of world, study shows
American Medical Association finds people in US are sick for an average of 12.4 years, an increase from figure in 2000. Americans spend more time living with diseases than people from other ...The Guardian - 12h -
The astonishing success of Eurozone bailouts
As Greek borrowing costs fall to French levels, the bloc’s ‘periphery’ shows the value of steady reformFinancial Times - 20h -
Trump promises ‘fully expedited approvals and permits’ to billionaire investors in the US – live
President-elect also promises faster environmental approvals without giving further details in latest sign of billionaire-friendly policies. Art Arthur, a resident fellow at the anti-immigration ...The Guardian - 1d -
College Football Playoff selection show live stream: Watch online, TV channel, time, 2024 bowl games, picks
The CFP Selection Committee will reveal its final rankings SundayCBS Sports - 1d -
UK politics live: Kemi Badenoch criticised by Nigerian vice president for ‘denigrating’ his country
Kashim Shettima said Nigerians are proud of Badenoch’s achievements, despite her denigrating the country where she was brought up. Rachel Reeves has rejected Lib Dem criticism (see 10.33am ) ...The Guardian - 1d -
Franklin Fire in Malibu erupts near Pepperdine University as dangerous winds fuel blaze, prompting evacuations
The fire has already burned more than 2,200 acres of brush, firefighters said.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s return casts a shadow over China’s success in US solar sector
Chinese manufacturers have benefited from Biden-era subsidies — but that may be about to changeFinancial Times - 2d -
Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' court battle against his children
The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.BBC News - 2d -
Syria live: preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN
Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says situation ‘very fluid’ but that nearly everyone at closed-door UN meeting spoke about need for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing legacy
Court ruling could mean that more liberal Murdochs may have say in content from world’s most powerful conservative media empire. A Nevada court dealt nonagenarian media mogul Rupert Murdoch a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - 2d -
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust
A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.The New York Times - 2d -
Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire
Media mogul’s three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control. Analysis: Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rupert Murdoch loses bid to change family trust
Billionaire business mogul Rupert Murdoch lost a bid this week to change a family trust to consolidate control of his media company around his eldest son Lachlan. A Nevada commissioner ruled ...The Hill - 2d -
Without proof, top Trump adviser accuses January 6 committee of destroying evidence – live
Jason Miller accuses bipartisan January 6 committee of destroying evidence but does not present any evidence to support claim. Rightwing figures on social media are celebrating news that Daniel ...The Guardian - 2d -
They ‘didn’t look the type’: how the media was fooled by Bashar and Asma al-Assad | Zoe Williams
Some journalists underestimated the threat of the brutal president, while his first lady was glamorised in a Vogue feature. As Bashar al-Assad is ousted as Syria’s brutal president, his wife Asma ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump is stacking his White House roster with uber-rich backers
President-elect Donald Trump is filling his next administration with billionaires and other mega-wealthy figures.CNBC - 3d -
Costco’s results will show us how important bargains still are for shoppers
Earnings Watch: GameStop, Adobe also reportMarketWatch - 3d -
The Rich Can Afford Personal Care. The Rest Will Have to Make Do With AI
From personal trainers to in-person therapy, only the wealthy have access to human connection. What are the options for the less advantaged?Wired - 5d -
No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison
The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.BBC News - 6d -
Charlamagne tha God rips Newsom over moves to 'Trump-proof' California
Radio host Charlamagne tha God ripped California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his moves to “Trump-proof” California in the weeks following the president-elect's victory. Charlamagne said using words ...The Hill - 6d -
US students' math scores plummet, study shows
A new study is raising concerns about American students' performance in math and science.ABC News - 6d -
Ali Wong’s new show uses Chinese folklore demons to show how scary adolescence is
Ali Wong's new Netflix show, “Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld,” revolves around Chinese American teen Jentry Chau, who’s learning how to wield her fire-starting powers, while trying to fit in at her ...NBC News - 6d -
Williams: Bears' turnover 'steppingstone' for me
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams portrayed a positive outlook on the effect that the team's coaching changes he has experienced as a rookie will have on his career.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021ABC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack that exposed live phone calls
Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Self-made billionaire: You need to understand 3 things to lead a successful life—even 'couch potatoes' can use them
Success isn't always about money, according to Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio — it's about understanding what you want, and devising a plan to get it.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks touting US, Angola relationship
President Biden is delivering remarks from the National Slave Museum in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday morning, focusing on the relationship between the U.S. and the southern African nation. His ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Why Mets, other smart teams are interested in free agent Walker Buehler despite miserable 2024 MLB season
Buehler put up career-worst numbers during the regular season but that's not his whole storyCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The new weapons and neuroscience of Trump’s success
Social media and AI are particularly well-suited to inciting emotion, especially if they use distortions and lies, and have thus radically transformed American politics.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
How to watch Old Dominion Monarchs vs. William & Mary Tribe: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Old Dominion vs. William & Mary basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
As a middle-class woman of a certain age, all I can say is: ‘Thank you, Gregg Wallace’ | Zoe Williams
In trying to write his accusers off based on their age, sex and class, the TV presenter has made his disdain for people like me plain to see. Gregg Wallace, accused of “inappropriate behaviour”, ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
