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A vote without a vote: the Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain | Barney Ronay
The shamelessness of Fifa’s process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense. Well, that’s that then. In the event there were ...The Guardian - 11h -
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The Iconic Abbey Road Audio Experience Is Coming to Cars—and Maybe Your Next Headphones
Abbey Road Studios is where The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded their most famous albums. Now you can re-create that soundscape in the inside of a Volvo.Wired - 1d -
WATCH: USMNT star Weston McKennie scores stunning Champions League goal, explains why he likes being doubted
The goal is the first time in Champions League play when an American has provided an assist to an American goal scorerCBS Sports - 10h -
The Penny and Mangione sagas highlight the left's moral bankruptcy
Progressive Democrats have reacted with joy to the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, while condemning the acquittal of Daniel Penny, who defended New York City subway riders from a ...The Hill - 21h -
Iranian women could face death penalty for defying new morality laws
Execution, long jail terms and big fines for ‘promoting’ nudity, unveiling or improper dressing come into force. Women in Iran could face the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison if they defy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Walgreens’ stock on pace for its best day ever on report of talks of sale to private equity — but still on pace for its worst year
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. launched higher on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the drugstore chain was in discussions to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Tim Southee’s awkward final chapter comes full circle with England Test
New Zealand bowler leaves Test cricket with a long list of accolades but there are doubts about his role in Hamilton. Tim Southee and Test cricket say farewell to each other this coming week and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Walgreens shares pop on report pharmacy chain could sell itself to PE firm Sycamore
Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported.CNBC - 1d -
Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn't be surprising
For the first time in 36 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are atop the NBA at the 25-game markABC News - 1d -
Is this London’s best kept cultural secret? A royal palace turned parking lot is reinventing itself — again
Somerset House is known for its ice rink and movie screenings — but hundreds of artists work there too. In 2025, it will mark 25 years as a cultural center.CNBC - 1d -
Ex-Dodge, Ram boss Tim Kuniskis returning to Stellantis after CEO's exit
DETROIT — Well-known Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis is returning to the automaker effective immediately, CNBC has learned.NBC News - 2d -
Ex-Dodge, Ram boss Tim Kuniskis returning to Stellantis after CEO's exit
Well-known Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis is returning to the automaker effective immediately, CNBC has learned.CNBC - 2d -
Is doom scrolling really rotting our brains? The evidence is getting harder to ignore | Siân Boyle
‘Brain rot’ is the Oxford word of the year – a fitting choice, given the startling impact the internet is having on our grey matter. If you want to witness the last vestiges of human intellect ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mike Tomlin: Maybe you'll start believing in our confidence in receivers other than George Pickens
The Steelers made wide receiver George Pickens inactive on Sunday because of a hamstring injury, but that didn't get in the way of a victory.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracyFinancial Times - 3d -
Tim Minchin: ‘Maybe scrolling the traumas of the world is not in itself a moral act’
The comedian, actor and Matilda songwriter on the benefits of quitting social media and why happiness is like an orgasm. Tim Minchin does not arrive at lunch with the highest hopes. He has only had ...The Guardian - 3d -
Democrats must not abandon their morals
Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter invites comparison to Donald Trump’s most censured actionsFinancial Times - 4d -
Ohio coach Tim Albin heading to Charlotte after leading Bobcats to first MAC title since 1968
Ohio blew out Miami (Ohio) 38-3 on Saturday to win 10 games for the third straight season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mixed US messages on Ryder Cup pay give Europe the moral high ground
Scheffler, Woods, Cantlay and co talk of being happy to play for free while not objecting to payments. The optics are bad. What the United States Ryder Cup players will not say has very quickly ...The Guardian - 4d -
Tim Dowling: I’m worried that the new dog is turning a bit funny-looking
The only way our dog still resembles the puppy we bought is her insistence on annexing my side of the bed. At 11pm I go upstairs to find the new dog lying on my side of the bed, stretched ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tim Walz ‘surprised’ that he and Kamala Harris lost election to Donald Trump
‘I did the best I could,’ Democratic vice-presidential nominee says in first post-race television interview. In his first television interview since their defeat in the 5 November presidential ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out bid for 3rd term as MN governor
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.CBS News - 5d -
Tim Walz Was ‘a Little Surprised’ Trump Won the 2024 Election
In his first interviews since the election, Kamala Harris’s running mate told Minnesota television stations that he had thought the country would embrace the Democratic ticket’s positive message.The New York Times - 5d -
Spotify Wrapped, TikTok—Maybe the Algorithms Are Losing Touch
Once an internet cause célèbre, this year lots of folks turned cold on Spotify Wrapped. TikTok’s year in review also felt unsurprising. Maybe our platforms know less about us than we think.Wired - 5d -
BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request
The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.BBC News - 6d -
Amnesty International’s Israel branch distances itself from ‘genocide’ claim
But local branch of rights group says ‘serious crimes’ were potentially taking place that needed investigation. Amnesty International’s Israel branch has distanced itself from the rights group’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d -
The case for supporting Ukraine is both moral and geostrategic
While Ukraine and the West are willing to make concessions in order to reach a compromise with Russia, Putin is not. He will accept a compromise only if he is forced to accept one.The Hill - 6d -
I Flew Over an Erupting Icelandic Volcano in a Helicopter. Maybe You Can, Too
Volcanic eruptions are common in Iceland. Some helicopter tours allow visitors a close-up glimpse at the oozing magma.Wired - 6d -
How Jaguar plans to save itself
British carmaker Jaguar needs to turn around years of slumping sales. It's bold plan is already controversial.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Ninja Scroll Blu-Ray Preorders Are Live At Amazon - Get The '90s Anime Hit For Cheap
Ninja Scroll $16.89 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Burchett says he's willing to break with tiny GOP majority 'if it’s morally correct'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said, when it comes to his morals, he is willing to break with the narrow Republican majority in the House on some legislation. “If it’s morally correct, if it’s ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Tim Cook Wants Apple to Literally Save Your Life
Much as the CEO seems awestruck by AI and his just-released Apple Intelligence, he’s more convinced that the tech giant’s health apps will define the company’s legacy.Wired - Dec. 4 -
U.S. distances itself from Syrian civil war resurgence
Syria's government forces are fighting to gain back control of Aleppo after an Islamist rebel group seized the city last week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
The case for Honeywell breaking itself up gets even stronger after its Bombardier deal
Jim Cramer said Tuesday that Honeywell's partnership with Bombardier is "Exhibit A" for why Elliott's breakup push is correct.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military allianceABC News - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden’s selfish parting act
In pardoning his son, the president has ensured that the distance between himself and Trump is now shrouded in fogFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Tori Amos on trauma, Trump and Neil Gaiman: ‘It’s a heartbreaking grief’
The musician is back with a live album and as passionate as ever. She discusses fans, failure, muses, misogyny – and why she won’t tolerate bad behaviour. By the third UK lockdown, Tori Amos was ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
