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Young takes two-shot lead at Hero World Challenge
American Cameron Young leads by two shots after the opening round at the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods in the Bahamas.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Fragile truce with Hezbollah gives few Israelis hope of lasting peace
JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah appeared on the verge of collapse this week — something that is not a surprise to many Israelis.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full
NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar’s Biennale Draws Young Crowd
Encouraged by Senegal’s new president, teenagers and young adults, with social media tools in hand, have thronged an art exhibition that is usually the exclusive realm of the wealthy and elite.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Philippine police checking reports that a kidnapped American has died after being shot
Philippine police officials say they are checking reports that a kidnapped American died after being shot twice while resisting his Oct. 17 abduction by gunmen in the country’s southABC News - Dec. 5 -
Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times
A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employmentABC News - Dec. 5 -
Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality award
Sky Brown, William Ellard and Luke Littler are on the shortlist for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth but recovery remains fragile, says World Bank
The World Bank says Afghanistan’s economy is showing modest signs of growth after two years of severe contractionABC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hayes: Retiring Naeher 'greatest' USWNT GK ever
United States coach Emma Hayes said retiring veteran Alyssa Naeher leaves the team as the "the greatest goalkeeper" the country has produced after Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Former PlayStation Boss Questions Whether Proprietary Consoles Make Sense Anymore
Although he stepped down from his position as Chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2019, Shawn Layden hasn't been shy about sharing his views about the future of the gaming industry. And ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Slurpee and an IPO, please: 7-Eleven parent Seven & I may list North American business, report says
Japan’s Seven & I Holdings Co., fending off a takeover bid, may list its North American 7-Eleven convenience stores in an initial public offering as part of a management-led takeover bid, according ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected
JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 in women’s friendly at AAMI Park Tash Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry score first international goals It wasn’t the regulation result the Matildas had probably ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.
After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt
None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
The dominance of young Derrick Henry
Before he became a generational star, Derrick Henry was trying to convince the world he could play running back.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia's longest criminal trial
Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial
The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls
Election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama, under whom corruption ballooned. When the Ghanaian opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
One Of The Best Puzzle Games Ever Is Coming To Switch Online
Nintendo continues to build up the Switch Online library game by game, or in this case, tetrimino by tetrimino. The original Tetris for NES will arrive on the subscription service December 12. On ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 13: Bryce Young's ascension continues
The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benchedCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Jaylen praises Celtics' ‘young stars' after win over Heat
Celtics star Jaylen Brown credited the team's role players after they stepped up in Monday's win over the Heat.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?
The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ashley Young eyes 'dream' FA Cup tie against son
Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Neil Wagner: ‘That Test, just one run in it, will stay with me for ever’
New Zealand fast bowler recalls the feelings before and after he took England’s final wicket in 2023. The Basin Reserve was built on land thrown up by an earthquake in 1855 and England’s return to ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs
Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever?BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Rangers Fragile Confidence On Full Display In Disastrous Loss To Devils
The Devils took over Madison Square Garden in every way possible on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Renewed fighting threatens fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
One of the Best N.F.L. Kickers Ever Has Suddenly Lost His Direction
Justin Tucker has now had multiple crucial misses on either field goals or extra point attempts in four of the Ravens’ five losses.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Young has gone from borderline bust to possible building block
The former No. 1 overall pick has played well since returning from his early-season benching. Now the Panthers need to start building a winning team around hm.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
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 - Dec. 2
