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Kristen Welker to interview Trump in first network sit-down since election
President-elect Trump plans to sit down with NBC News’s Kristen Welker for an interview on “Meet the Press” on Sunday, the network announced Wednesday. It would mark his first network interview ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July
Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a tech billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk to lead NASAABC News - Dec. 4 -
Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
In defense of criticism: A theater critic asks what good does it do in an upside-down world
A theater critic reflects on his profession at a time when its very survival seems on the line and champions a return of critical thinking.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour
Next companies to return to public control will be c2c and Greater Anglia under UK government plansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Wyshynski Awards for the season's first quarter
From best team to weirdest goal to most important document to the best bounce-back player and more!ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Wales in first finals 'proudest moment' for Fishlock
Wales’ most-capped player and record goalscorer Jess Fishlock says qualifying for a major tournament with her country is “the proudest moment of her life".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Namibia Elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Its First Female President
Across southern Africa, political parties that have led their countries since the end of colonialism have ceded power to the opposition in recent months. Namibia bucked the trend.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Namibia elects its first female president in disputed elections
Vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah avoids runoff vote, as win extends Swapo party’s 34-year hold on power. Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund loses one of first partners to emeritus role
Brian Singerman said on Tuesday that he's stepping down as a general partner of Founders Fund after 13 years.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase
OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
First Democrat joins Congressional DOGE Caucus
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is the first Democrat to join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a group that aims to be a counterpart to the forthcoming ...The Hill - 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 actorABC News - Dec. 3 -
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.
Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season
Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."ABC News - Dec. 3 -
My criticism of the Band Aid charity single caused a storm. Now let’s talk about the way forward for Africa | Fuse ODG
Band Aid was well meaning, but it has done more harm than good. We in the diaspora are taking back control of the narrative. Fuse ODG is a British-Ghanaian Afrobeats artist This Christmas, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years
The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Ocasio-Cortez first person to hit a million followers on Bluesky
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is the first person to hit a million followers on the social platform Bluesky, according to the platform. Other than Bluesky’s own account, Ocasio-Cortez’s ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Ex-Kansas Police Detective Found Dead on First Day of His Trial
Roger Golubski, who had been accused of raping and terrorizing Black women, was found dead on his back porch on Monday as his federal trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Joe Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter: ‘Selfish move’
Some Democrats express disappointment in Biden for setting ‘bad precedent’ but others leap to his defence. Joe Biden has been criticised by some of his own supporters for issuing a pardon to ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Biden makes history as the first U.S. president to visit Angola
President Joe Biden will make history Monday as he becomes the first ever American head-of-state to visit the west-African nation of Angola.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result
Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy. Romania’s constitutional court has validated the shock first-round result in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
