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U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.The New York Times - 1d -
Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant
If successful, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world, with more than $25 billion in combined revenue.The New York Times - 2d -
Thune expects tax package by summer: 'Failure is not an option'
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reaffirmed his objective to prioritize swift tax reform in the 119th Congress as well as legislation supporting border security and the energy ...The Hill - 6h -
Concerning new data on U.S. inflation
New inflation data shows concerning consumer trends and sticky high prices for food and shelter. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 6h -
If Trump axes this golden ticket for immigrants, tech stocks and U.S. jobs could suffer
An end to legal skilled immigration — particularly the H-1B visa program — would cause a brain drain in the U.S. and weaken its economy.MarketWatch - 9h -
Top House Republican calls for GAO to investigate Pentagon's audit failures
A top House Republican sent a letter Wednesday to the governmental watchdog group, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), calling for increased oversight of the Pentagon after the agency ...The Hill - 11h -
Sirianni: Brown not blaming Hurts, sees '22 vibes
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown wasn't targeting Jalen Hurts with his comments about the passing game and that both players "want to get better."ESPN - 1d -
House task force cites 'various failures' ahead of 'preventable' Trump shooting
The House select committee that investigated the two assassination attempts against President-elect Trump released a report on Tuesday that found the July 13 attack at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa., ...The Hill - 1d -
How meddling blamed on Russia exploited real grievances in Romania
Romanians are still stunned by the last-minute cancellation of the presidential election after allegations of "massive" meddling by Moscow.BBC News - 1d -
How Old Is Too Old to Be President? Democrats Still Don’t Want to Say.
At a gathering of Democratic governors, many were reluctant to discuss the issue that sank President Biden’s campaign: age. Others are ready for a Gen X president.The New York Times - 2d -
Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros
Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.Wired - 2d -
Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame
After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Predicting Juan Soto's free agency as it nears a conclusion
Our experts weigh in on Soto's most likely landing spot and how much he'll get paid.ESPN - 3d -
Elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion
An elephant has died of apparent heart failure at a Pakistani safari park, less than two weeks after being reunited with her sisterABC News - 3d -
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria
But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.
“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.The New York Times - 4d -
The aging U.S. power grid is slowing Big Tech’s data centers and AI’s future
The Trump administration and state policymakers should ease regulations on utilities.MarketWatch - 4d -
Harris adviser touts 'flawless' campaign, GOP campaign managers candid on missteps
Vice President Kamala Harris’ chief of staff said Harris ran a “pretty flawless campaign” during a summit of campaign managers, reporters, and Harvard University staff.ABC News - 5d -
Baby's inquest finds serious hospital failures after family's £250k battle
The second inquest into Hayden Nguyen's death found he would likely have survived if given the care and support he needed in hospital.BBC News - 5d -
Stellantis recalls over 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.CBS News - 5d -
Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue
Arsonists have extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister has condemned as an antisemitic attack on Australian valuesABC News - 5d -
Secret Service director acknowledges failures after attempted assassinations on Trump
A House panel questioned acting Secret Service director Ronald Rowe on the agency's response to the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump. Rowe said the agency will introduce more ...CBS News - 6d -
A Spate of Vandalism Rattled Estonia. Russia Was to Blame, Officials Say.
Several people were convicted in connection with small acts of vandalism carried out at the behest of Russia’s military intelligence service, prosecutors announced Thursday.The New York Times - 6d -
Career employees could leave environment agencies
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Career employees could leave environment agencies The incoming Trump administration is sparking fears that agencies tasked with ...The Hill - 6d -
Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame
Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.ESPN - 6d -
Don’t like federal bathroom resolutions? Blame the mainstream left.
The adult, truth-telling center-left must now expel from respectability what has become the infantile, cowardly, sycophantic mainstream left. And we must do so with the same breadth and depth with ...The Hill - 6d -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - 6d -
MLB free agency: Where does the starting pitching market stand after signings of Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and others?
Six of the top 20 free-agent starting pitchers have already inked new deals. What can we learn from their contracts?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Romania blames Russia for election meddling
National Security Council declassifies evidence of Moscow’s ‘hybrid attacks’ benefiting pro-Putin Călin GeorgescuFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Source: Soto nearing decision on free agency
Juan Soto's free agency is nearing its final stages, with a source saying the star could pick his destination by the end of this week.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
The trans rights movement is on the fast track to failure
It’s time for the transgender rights movement to pivot.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say
Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Embrace This Type of Failure, Science Says
Discover why failing well is crucial for your success—and how to do it right.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Blame AI for your gruelling job interview
Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable oneFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Emergence’s AI orchestrator launches to do what big tech offerings can’t: play well with others
It aims to sit above the fray and work well with any application and vendor that the enterprise uses, uniting them all with its orchestrator.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data
Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a yearFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule
Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors look to key labor data this week
Investors awaited economic data, expected to be published through the week, including labor and manufacturing insights.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
U.S. oil prices log modest gains on upbeat China data, ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Global oil prices ended little changed Monday, while U.S. prices posted a modest gain as upbeat manufacturing data from China lifted prospects for energy demandMarketWatch - Dec. 2