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Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk
His cozy relationship with Chinese leaders and reported contacts with Russian officials is a cause for alarm.The New York Times - 7h -
12 Predictions for Life in 2025
What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?The New York Times - 8h -
Ukrainian Aid Workers Risk Life and Limb to Get Civilians to Safety
The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes.The New York Times - 1d -
Canadian Ministers Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs
President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.The New York Times - 1d -
Trucks Carrying Aid Finally Reach Sudan’s War-Torn Capital Region
After 20 months of war, and three months of negotiations with the warring sides, a bit of relief arrives for some of the hundreds of thousands of people facing famine.The New York Times - 1d -
In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families
Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young childrenABC News - 2d -
Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia
Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in KurskABC News - 1d -
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Will Russia release thousands of Ukrainians for New Year?
There have been just ten exchanges of prisoners of war in 2024 but families want their loved ones back.BBC News - 1d -
Hire purchase gets a new lease of life
Technology’s biggest failure now is its propensity to be rendered inferior by successive versionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' in Brazil taken to hotels as probe gets underway
Dozens of Chinese workers have been taken and put up in hotels in Brazil’s tropical northeastern region after local labor authorities found them at a construction site for electric vehicle ...ABC News - 1d -
Airstrike on insurgents mistakenly killed 10 civilians, Nigerian military says
Nigeria's military says an airstrike targeting an armed group in northwestern Nigeria mistakenly killed at least 10 civiliansABC News - 1d -
Trump aides meet with top Canadian officials in Florida amid icy relationship
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration members are set to meet with a pair of top Canadian officials in Florida as Trump continues to mock the country's Prime Minister Justin ...CBS News - 1d -
Modern life is drowning in a sea of verbiage
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentationsFinancial Times - 2d -
Biden administration pledges additional military aid to Ukraine amid Russia war
Security assistance package in works as North Korean troops are deployed in Kursk after Putin-Kim agreement. The Biden administration is pledging to approve fresh military aid to Ukraine in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
A truce with Russia could lead to ultimate Ukrainian victory
The collapse of the Russian regime is more real than many experts think.The Hill - 2d -
Conservatives are correct: America’s foreign aid system is broken
America’s current foreign assistance is untethered to our desired foreign policy outcomes.The Hill - 2d -
'Tears of joy' - Sudan capital gets first aid convoy since civil war began last year
In a breakthrough, trucks stacked with vital food supplies roll into war-hit Khartoum.BBC News - 2d -
Friday Briefing: How Israel Weakened Civilian Protections
Plus, video games can’t afford to look this good.The New York Times - 2d -
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Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals
The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.The New York Times - 2d -
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Fishermen warn industry at risk of being 'crushed'
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said EU deals and offshore wind expansion could put hundreds of jobs at risk.BBC News - 3d -
Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians
Surprised by Oct. 7 and fearful of another attack, Israel weakened safeguards meant to protect noncombatants, allowing officers to endanger up to 20 people in each airstrike. One of the deadliest ...The New York Times - 3d -
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025
Weather forecasts will get smarter, EVs could get pricier, crypto will be for everyday investors and AI will be everywhereThe Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Nuclear Weapons Are Not a Fact of Life
Like other weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons are not unsolvable problems.The New York Times - 3d -
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Chief scout calls for workers to get volunteering leave
He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him.BBC News - 3d -
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Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows
Despite newer artists having viral moments, app users also enjoyed old school acts including Bronski Beat and Sade . This was the year that gen Z had their “ Brat summer ”, or so we were led to ...The Guardian - 4d -
£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled
A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.BBC News - 4d -
Waymo showcases fully autonomous car amid safety concerns
Waymo presents a first look at its fully autonomous car operating at higher speeds on a Phoenix freeway, as the company faces growing safety concerns and skepticism about driverless technology. ...CBS News - 5d -
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Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.BBC News - 5d -
Highway Safety Regulator Releases an Eleventh-Hour Framework for Autonomous Vehicles
If the framework survives the Trump administration, it could provide transparency into self-driving vehicles—and could help consumers grow more accustomed to them.Inc. - 5d -
Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025
It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.Inc. - 5d -
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In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13
