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Anger in Taiwan over reports SpaceX asked suppliers to move abroad

Taipei says it is paying close attention to reported request by Elon Musk’s firm . Taiwan’s government says it is paying close attention to reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Elon Musk Is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His Campaign

The billionaire CEO reportedly began lobbying Trump to hire SpaceX employees for top Defense Department roles to help with government contracts and derail regulators.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Fed Chair says he won't resign if Trump asks him to

Fed Chair Jay Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.

Macron asks if Europe is prepared to defend its interests after Trump's win

France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not reflect on whether President-elect Trump’s victory is “good,” but instead consider how it will impact the continent's priorities. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Girl with suspected autism banned for asking transgender opponent: ‘Are you a man?’

A female footballer with suspected autism has been hit with a six-match ban after asking a “bearded” transgender opponent: “Are you a man?”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy

Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Judge grants Jack Smith's request to pause Trump Jan. 6 case

A federal judge granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith on Friday to suspend deadlines in President-elect Trump’s election interference case. The move comes after Smith begun discussions ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case

The judge in Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the case, after special counsel Jack Smith requested the pause.

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Elliott asks for December special meeting at Southwest Airlines, cuts board slate to 8

Activist investor Elliott Management has requested a Dec. 10 special meeting date at Southwest Airlines, as it seeks to oust CEO Bob Jordan.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Asked & Answered, Week 6: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones?

It's full-blown panic time in Dallas as the Lions embarrass the Cowboys on Jerry Jones' 82nd birthday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Simu Liu asks fans to stop 'bullying' bubble tea brand amid 'cultural appropriation' stir

While guest-starring on the Canadian show 'Dragon's Den,' Simu Liu criticized a bubble tea company he said risked 'cultural appropriation.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

1 Critical Reminder I Give Myself During Important Meetings: Just Ask Questions

How that little reminder has changed the direction of my leadership team, and drives bigger results than ever before.

Business - Inc. - October 15

How songwriter Amy Allen became 'the first ask for anybody in pop right now'

A nominee last year for the Grammys' songwriter of the year award, Amy Allen is poised for more nods with her work on Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet."

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look

Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Trump again asks appeals court to move New York hush money case to federal court

Former President Trump has again asked an appeals court to move his New York hush money case into federal court in a bid to stall his sentencing or toss his conviction.

Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review

The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters

A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest ...

World - ABC News - October 15

Jerry Jones objects to being questioned about Cowboys' offseason inactivity: 'I'll get somebody else to ask these questions'

The Cowboys' owner said changes aren't coming and he has faith in his current roster to turn around a 3-3 start.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

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