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Taiwan's Lock-Kneed Soldiers Kick Up a Fuss Over Tabooed Tradition
Goose-stepping has a bad rap in the West, thanks to Nazi Germany. In Taiwan, it’s a beloved tradition that army veterans are fighting to keep.The Wall Street Journal - 7h -
Otto Schenk, director known for traditional opera productions, dies at 94
Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died ThursdayABC News - 20h -
World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales
The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.MarketWatch - 6h -
Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...The Hill - 7h -
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‘Companies always cozy up to whoever is in power’: Why Meta is numb to outrage over its fact-checking changes
One human-rights group called Meta’s fact-checking change “exceedingly dangerous.” That didn’t seem to stop the company.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fund managers to warn FCA over US activist’s plans to shake up UK trusts
Saba Capital has taken stakes in seven trusts and called on investors to vote for changes to their boardsFinancial Times - 1d -
Lloyds Banking Group’s branch shake-up fuels concern over closures and job cuts
Company’s customers across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and flagship brand to be allowed to use others’ premisesFinancial Times - 1d -
We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor
The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.CNBC - 2d -
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The New York Times - 2d -
The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan
China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources. China’s military launched a record number ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump's annexation talk extends a long U.S. tradition of political miscalculation about Canada
President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he wants Canada to join the United States have become a staple of his presidential transition.NBC News - 2d -
China’s biggest football club kicked out of league as financial woes mount
Guangzhou FC’s struggles relate to collapse of property developer China EvergrandeFinancial Times - 3d -
Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather
Taiwan’s coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.NBC News - 3d -
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US. Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected ...The Guardian - 3d -
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island's defense budgetABC News - 3d -
‘He ended up homeless and penniless’: My uncle conned my father into signing over their mother’s house. What can I do?
“His brother went to the prison where my dad was incarcerated and had him sign over the house.”MarketWatch - 4d -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Stop Firing People Over Email: A Leadership Wake-Up Call
Bring humanity back to tough decisions in the digital age.Inc. - 4d -
NFL play-offs schedule, kick-off times and BBC coverage
The full schedule for the NFL play-offs as 14 teams battle it out to reach Super Bowl 59 on 9 February.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Dried halibut and whale jerky: how a traditional Inuit diet fuelled an epic kayak adventure
British chef Mike Keen paddled up the coast of Greenland eating only what local people did, and the health benefits led him to question the global food system. For a period of two months last year, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025
The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.BBC News - 4d -
Northampton upset leaders Bath with last kick of epic game
Defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints beat current leaders Bath 35-34 in a scintillating match at Franklin's Gardens, with Fin Smith settling the outcome with the last kick.BBC News - 4d -
Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza
Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimesFinancial Times - 5d -
Ravens lock up AFC North, No. 3 seed with win over Browns
The loss guarantees that Cleveland will have a top-three pick in the draft.ESPN - 5d -
Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged
Shunxing39 cargo vessel is heading for Pusan after Taipei suggests anchor-dragging was ‘sabotage’Financial Times - 5d -
NFL scores, live updates: Ravens lock up division title, Bengals keep playoff hopes alive in AFC North doubleheader
The four teams of the AFC North came together for a Saturday doubleheader in Week 18. The result was a division title for the Baltimore Ravens and another day of hope for the Cincinnati BengalsYahoo Sports - 5d -
Teenage kicks - what makes darts sensation Luke Littler so good?
Luke Littler has become darts' youngest world champion. BBC Sport looks at the qualities that have taken him to the top.BBC News - 6d -
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially onlineABC News - 6d -
Soldier Who Blew Up Cybertruck in Las Vegas Wrote U.S. Is Headed for ‘Collapse,’ Police Say
The police shared notes from a phone used by Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, who fatally shot himself inside a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.The New York Times - 6d -
Browns' Myles Garrett prefers to 'mess up' Ravens' division title hopes over winning NFL sack crown
Garrett is tied with the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson with 14 sacks this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Jordan Lauton earns Western United win – and red card – with bicycle kick
Acrobatic goal seals dramatic comeback at Perth Glory Lauton gets second yellow for celebrating last-gasp goal Jordan Lauton earned a remarkable 3-2 comeback win for Western United at Perth ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 continues charity speedrunning tradition
This year will feature newer games such as Astro Bot and classics like Ninja Gaiden II.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Thomas Tuchel to kick off England role by watching Tottenham host Newcastle
German’s contract officially started on New Year’s Day Head coach to visit St George’s Park and meet Lee Carsley Thomas Tuchel will attend his first match as England’s head coach on Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Las Vegas Cybertruck driver identified as Army soldier
The man who died in a Cybertruck explosion Wednesday outside the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel has been identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a law enforcement source told NewsNation. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain
The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Lions could have one of their best defenders back vs. Vikings as Detroit looks to lock up NFC North, top seed
Alex Anzalone hasn't played since Week 11CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1
