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Spanish artwork seized by Franco regime returned to rightful owners
Spain’s culture ministry has returned the first of more than 5,000 items taken by the dictator 84 years ago. Spain’s culture ministry has begun to fulfil its promise to return more than 5,000 ...The Guardian - 3h -
It's called Fartcoin. It's totally useless. So why is it now worth $700 million?
Yes, it’s called Fartcoin.NBC News - 5h -
The power of praise
Recognising good work is cheap, effective and not done nearly as much as it should beFinancial Times - 12h -
Why Trump Won the Election---and Why He Now Better Act Quickly
Political analyst Charlie Cook says that the loss of moderating influences in both parties has come with a loss of self-awareness.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Why the Franco-German engine that powered the EU is now almost kaput
As they confront a marauding Trump, trade tensions with China and their own upheavals, the bloc’s two biggest countries are at a crossroads. “When France and Germany advance, all Europe advances. ...The Guardian - 12h -
Why experts are telling people not to trade in their cars right now
State-of-the-art technology and luxury make trading in your clunker for a new car very tempting. But experts say crunch the numbers first. Elise Preston explains.CBS News - 15h -
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Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months
The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, has been ...ABC News - 2d -
MLB star Wander Franco's sex abuse trial in the Dominican Republic has been postponed until June 2, 2025
MLB star Wander Franco's sex abuse trial in the Dominican Republic has been postponed until June 2, 2025ABC News - 3d -
Inside Assad's palace - once a symbol of power, now an empty shell
The BBC's international editor returns to Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace, where he interviewed him in 2015.BBC News - 3d -
Wander Franco trial rescheduled for June 2
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, public prosecutors said Tuesday.ESPN - 3d -
Joe Biden grants clemency to almost 1,500 people
Move comes less than two weeks after US president pardoned his son HunterFinancial Times - 3d -
UK and EU leaders want a reset after Trump's win — and now voters want it too
As U.K. and EU leaders seek to reset relations ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, public sentiment also appears to be shifting.CNBC - 3d -
Why the EU debate on outsourcing solutions for migration is not going away
Also in this newsletter: Poland seizes the moment to push for EU defence spendingFinancial Times - 3d -
Inflation is rising again: Why you should invest in gold now
The right gold investing strategy could pay off now that inflation is ticking back up again. Here's why.CBS News - 3d -
NHL Power Rankings: Key Positions Each Team Must Address Right Now
The time for NHL teams to make key decisions is now before the trade board dwindles and the standings open up. This week's power rankings examine upgrades each team needs.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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Almost half of Ukrainians now support Trump: Poll
Almost half of Ukrainians now support President-elect Trump as he is set to take the Oval Office next month, according to a poll released on Tuesday. The new national survey, commissioned by New ...The Hill - 4d -
Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girlABC News - 4d -
Cadillac team to use Ferrari engines on F1 debut
Ferrari will supply engines to the new Cadillac team if its entry is approved for the 2026 Formula 1 season.BBC News - 4d -
Why radio icon Delilah does almost all her shopping at thrift stores
The ‘queen of sappy love songs,’ who has 8 million listeners, tells MarketWatch she’d rather put her money to use for charitable purposesMarketWatch - 5d -
The Witcher 3 Almost Had A Cyberpunk 2077 Crossover
Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , CD Projekt Red's smash hit that has spanned two console generations. Even during The Witcher 3's development, CD Projekt Red ...GameSpot - 5d -
Xi says China will remain world’s ‘growth engine’
Stocks rise after Beijing signals more measures to boost economyFinancial Times - 5d -
Why EU countries are freezing Syrian asylum applications
Also in this newsletter: How Rachel Reeves’ pitch to Brussels went downFinancial Times - 5d -
SoFi’s stock doubled over three months. Here’s why BofA says it’s now overvalued.
BofA sees the stock “priced to perfection,” while noting lesser visibility into tech deals and renewed attention on fair-value accounting.MarketWatch - 5d -
Former Nazi camp guard, now 100, can face trial, German court rules
A former Nazi SS guard, accused of aiding and abetting over 3,300 murders at Sachsenhausen camp during World War II, could face trial.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
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AWS cuts database prices almost 50% and adds distributed scaling capabilities
AWS has launched new features for DynamoDB, Aurora and MemoryDB cloud databases to help scale distributed workloads and lower costs.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
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Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine
Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workersFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Why a long-term CD is better than these 3 alternatives now
A long-term CD could be more beneficial than some popular alternatives in today's unique rate climate. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says
Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Why has this happened now?
Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry
Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI Poaches 3 Top Engineers From DeepMind
The new hires, all experts in computer vision, are the latest AI researchers to jump to a direct competitor in an intensively competitive talent market.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza
Why men who reported for duty after October 7 are now refusing to fightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
How This Engineer Entrepreneur Scaled STEAM Education for Kids
At Jenny Young’s growing Brooklyn Robot Foundry, budding tinkerers get hands-on training to create the technology of the future.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2
