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In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea's martial law, a woman's act of resistance was a defining moment

In the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, it was perhaps the iconic moment

ABC News - Dec. 6

‘An act of rebellion’: Haitian theatre persists amid political crisis and violence

Thespians recognize continuing to rehearse is a perilous business – but they are determined to fight on . In a dimly lit rehearsal room in a city under attack, Jenny Cadet raised an imaginary ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Trump isn't president yet, but that hasn't stopped him from starting to act like he is

Trump won't be president for another 45 days, but the president-in-waiting isn't shying away from acting like the president-in-reality.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Melbourne synagogue fire condemned as ‘act of antisemitism’ as police search for culprits

Two masked people were seen spreading accelerant inside Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea on Friday, police say. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Trump names Caleb Vitello as acting director of ICE

President-elect Trump named Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday night. Vitello has 23 years of experience at the agency and previously played ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.

A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Acting Secret Service head details changes made since Trump assassination attempt

"Accountability is occurring," U.S. Secret Service director will tell House panel investigating assassination attempt against Trump

ABC News - Dec. 5

Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act

A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Watch: Rep. Pat Fallon gets in shouting match with acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe

Sparks flew Thursday during a hearing for the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against Donald Trump. Rep. Pat Fallon, a Texas Republican, got into a shouting ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe testifies before Trump assassination attempt task force

Acting Secret Service director Ronald Rowe on Thursday admonished his agency's advance work and preparation ahead of the rally where a gunman shot at Donald Trump earlier this year. Rowe made the ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

I have been forced to speak up. Society needs to act to rein in ridiculous movie runtimes | Rebecca Shaw

They are trying to slowly and sneakily acclimatise us, like we are frogs boiling in water. But this frog won’t be boiled. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or perhaps even something heavier ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Legacy Act repeal doesn't match Labour pledge - MP

Sinn Féin MP says action to reform the controversial act is not what was promised by the government.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempts

The bipartisan House task force investigating the attempted assassinations of President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold its final hearing Thursday with testimony coming from acting Secret Service ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners

Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Only China can now lead the world on climate

As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personality

Financial Times - Dec. 5

'Nobody is catching domestic machine Celtic now'

Celtic's lead looks insurmountable after they grind out victory over dogged Aberdeen at rain-lashed Pittdorie to go seven points clear, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act

Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation.

BBC News - Dec. 4

AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence

Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.

Wired - Dec. 4

What now for Scotland and Martinez Losa?

With two play-off final defeats on his watch, Scotland head coach Pedro Martinez Losa is under scrutiny, but under contract until the next World Cup, writes Amy Canavan.

BBC News - 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

13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as pregnancy surrogates for foreigners

Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cash

ABC News - Dec. 3

13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients

Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cash

ABC News - Dec. 3

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

‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley

The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her. Ashley Storrie is describing her ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

'The Brutalist' tops New York Film Critics Circle Awards. Carol Kane, Adrien Brody win acting prizes

Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour postwar epic “The Brutalist” won best film from the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday, while its lead, Adrien Brody, also won best actor

ABC News - Dec. 3

Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough

The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...

The Guardian - 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

These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now

According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

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 fog

Financial 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

Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter

Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.

BBC News - Dec. 3

We’re all suffering from qualitynesia now

Borne along on the tide of technology, it is far too easy to forget that some things really were better quality in the past

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter is a Consummate Act of Nepotism

With the pardon of his son, President Biden added his name to the roll call of presidents who dishonored their office by misusing the pardon power.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Pressley: Biden 'must act' on clemency before leaving office

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is renewing calls for President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of Americans serving time in federal institutions following his bombshell pardon of his son, ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

Signing Day arrives early in 2024 as a juggling act of epic proportions: Why it is different this year

Before the transfer portal opens, an earlier-than-ever Signing Day begins

CBS Sports - 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

CNN legal analyst calls Hunter Biden pardon 'historic act of political nepotism'

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig called President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, a “historic act of political nepotism.” “There has long been a fair debate — fair on both sides — about ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

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