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Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin, Kim: Merkel
Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir ...The Hill - 1d -
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Opposition Leader is Detained
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who fear the country is turning closer to Russia.The New York Times - 38m -
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead at point-blank range, family speaks out
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.ABC News - 13m -
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Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - 1d -
Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices
A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...Inc. - 1d -
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The Romanian liberal battling pro-Putin candidate for presidency
Elena Lasconi would be country’s first female president but voters are tilting towards ultranationalist Călin GeorgescuFinancial Times - 14h -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - 2d -
Ocasio-Cortez first person to hit a million followers on Bluesky
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is the first person to hit a million followers on the social platform Bluesky, according to the platform. Other than Bluesky’s own account, Ocasio-Cortez’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.BBC News - 1d -
Bangladesh court defers Hindu leader's bail hearing as tensions with India spike
A court in Bangladesh has rescheduled a bail hearing for a prominent Hindu leader who was detained after leading large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority ...ABC News - 1d -
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China bans exports of key microchip elements to US as trade tensions escalate
Semiconductor restrictions on China announced by Washington a day earlier prompt retaliation involving critical minerals including gallium and germanium . The Chinese government has said it will ...The Guardian - 15h -
Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin
Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”The New York Times - 4h -
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The Guardian view on protests in Georgia: resisting a drift into Putin’s orbit | Editorial
The Georgian Dream government’s suspension of EU talks has sparked an existential struggle for democracy. In recent years, Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has brazenly pursued a policy ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war.ABC News - 9h -
Bears president says there will be no changes at GM, Ryan Poles will be point person in coaching search
Chicago fired coach Matt Eberflus after ThanksgivingCBS Sports - 2d -
Latest news on Middle East tensions as Israel-Hezbollah friction continues, Syria war heats up
The Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire conditions appear shaky. This comes as news emerges of the death of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra in Gaza, and as a dramatic shift in Syria's civil war ...CBS News - 1d -
Social Science Says Disclosing ‘Unsavory Personal Information’ Is Better Than Not Telling the Truth
Authenticity is in vogue. Even so, leaders should be measured in what they disclose.Inc. - 1d -
The U.S. may have reached 'the high-water mark' in tensions with China, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer wondered how President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk will affect his administration's approach to China.CNBC - 19h -
Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin
Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...The Guardian - 13h -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - 1d -
Putin's overseas empire is collapsing all at once — don't let up on him now
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a difficult week as Syria's government collapses, Russian military bases are overrun by rebels, and protests in Abkhazia and Kazakhstan signal a decline in ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - 20h -
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 - 1d -
Europe lacks a monetary response to Trump
Uncertain inflationary effects leave the ECB hoping for the bestFinancial Times - 1d -
Who will perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration?
Donald Trump is due to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at his inauguration on Jan 20, 2025.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
What Will Trump Do for ‘Vice Voters’?
Moderation on pot and other vices appears to have been part of a calculated effort to turn out young men for the G.O.P. — but it may come with consequences.The New York Times - 1h -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - 1d -
How the EU should deal with Trump’s tariff threat
Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rulesFinancial Times - 2d
