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What’s Next for Google’s Search Monopoly
The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing the U.S. government’s proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser. Here’s what happens now.The New York Times - 10h -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - 12h -
‘Harm to children was part of the point’: a harrowing film on US family separations
Errol Morris’s bleak documentary Separated has gained in relevance since it premiered with more ‘state-created orphans’ to come under a second Trump administration. He thought he was working in the ...The Guardian - 9h -
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 - 45m -
The most expensive US property for sale is a mere $295m – and likely to flood
The sprawling Florida mansion sits in one of the most vulnerable places in the US to climate-driven disasters. A sprawling Florida mansion set beside a powdery white sand beach overlooking the ...The Guardian - 1h -
Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China
Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...The Guardian - 17h -
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 - 6h -
The ‘Devastating’ Part of College Football Recruiting
Decommitments are part of the sport. But for those involved, that doesn’t make it any easier.The New York Times - 3h -
Marc Guéhi escapes FA punishment over ‘I love Jesus’ rainbow armband
Player and Palace spoken to about adapted armband Religious messaging goes against FA regulations Marc Guéhi will not face any punishment for writing “I love Jesus” on a rainbow armband, with ...The Guardian - 6h -
UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing
Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil RathiFinancial Times - 13h -
FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations
The FIA wants to limit the ways its leadership can be held to account for bad governance after allegations were made against its president.BBC News - 6h -
The UConn Star Paige Bueckers Breaks New Ground With Signature Shoe
Bueckers is the first name, image and likeness athlete to design a shoe with Nike.The New York Times - 3h -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - 17h -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - 4h -
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 - 7h -
Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations
The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.The New York Times - 8h -
Ontario’s ad campaign seeks to counter Trump tariffs threat
Canadian province is US’s third-biggest trade partner and its automotive industry is intertwined with that of its southern neighbourFinancial Times - 22h -
‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?
The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...The Guardian - 21h -
Parts of New York buried under 50 inches of snow
Dangerous wintry weather is hitting the Great Lakes region, where snow totals are approaching six feet — and it's still coming down. Meanwhile, the eastern half of the country is shivering from a ...CBS News - 17h -
Meta’s Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policies
Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-electFinancial Times - 5h -
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...CBS News - 15h -
Best Kindle Cyber Monday Deals and Amazon Device Sales (2024)
Cyber Monday is almost over—grab the brand-new Kindle lineup and many other Amazon products, from Eero routers to Ring cameras, before time runs out.Wired - 20h -
Walmart's Cyber Monday Sale Includes 36-Inch Bluey Plush For $30
Walmart's Cyber Monday deals include a big discount for a big Bluey plushie. The three-foot-tall My Size Bluey plush is down to just $30 (was $50), making now the perfect time to grab the ...GameSpot - 18h -
Streamer Kai Cenat earns millions, breaks Twitch subscriber record during 30-day livestream
Kai Cenat, a 22-year-old live streamer, completed a so-called subathon on Saturday, streaming 24 hours a day for the entire 30 days of November.CNBC - 21h -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees.CNBC - 6h -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
Banks that issue credit cards used by millions of consumers raised interest rates and introduced new fees over the past year in response to an impending regulation that most experts now believe ...NBC News - 1h -
Raskin seeks to lead Democrats on House judiciary in ‘fight of our lives’ against Trump
Congressman launches bid to unseat colleague from key role in committee to sharpen resistance to Trump. Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who spearheaded the second impeachment of Donald ...The Guardian - 19h -
Winter storm blasts Great Lakes region as temperatures dip across parts of U.S.
A snowstorm slammed a portion of the Great Lakes region, bringing up to 4 feet of snow. In Chautauqua County, New York, more than 55 inches of snow fell in the last four days. Meanwhile, freezing ...CBS News - 4h -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - 18m -
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part two release
Jon M. Chu, the director of the movie "Wicked," spoke with "CBS Mornings" about working with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with the connection fans have with the film.CBS News - 44m -
Trudeau meets rivals as he seeks united front in face of Trump tariff threat
Canadian government scrambles to ward off tariffs as prime minister briefs politicians on meeting with Trump. Canada’s federal government has redoubled its efforts to ward off potentially ...The Guardian - 25m -
Hegseth forced out of vets groups due to drinking, misconduct: New Yorker
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety ...The Hill - 22h -
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.BBC News - 19h -
Pete Hegseth forced out of nonprofit role in 2016 after series of complaints
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of ...CBS News - 15h -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - 21h -
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 - 5h -
Details on allegations that led to Pete Hegseth being forced out of veterans charity
CBS News confirms President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down from a veterans nonprofit after being accused of alcohol abuse, sexual ...CBS News - 5h