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Tom Cruise receives the Navy's highest civilian honor

Actor and producer Tom Cruise accepted the U.S. Navy's highest honor for civilians Friday for his work on "Top Gun" and other films focusing on military service.

Los Angeles Times - 11h

Tom Cruise awarded highest Navy honor for a civilian

The 62-year-old actor was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps.

The Hill - 10h

Tom Cruise honoured with US Navy's highest civilian award

The Top Gun star is being celebrated for spiking military recruitment with his screen roles.

BBC News - 1d

GM’s Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter

For years, General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra has promised a new future for the company, away from a stodgy metal-bending automaker into a tech-driven, forward-thinking company poised for growth.

NBC News - 3d

Argentina’s President Receives Italian Citizenship, Angering Law’s Critics

Javier Milei is proud of his Italian ancestry and has tried to bolster ties with Italy’s conservative prime minister. But his new passport angered critics of Italy’s rules on citizenship.

The New York Times - 4d

Newcastle cruise as Van Nistelrooy suffers first Leicester loss

Newcastle emphatically halt a run of four Premier League games without a win as Eddie Howe's team inflict a first defeat on new Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

BBC News - 4d

Four-try Sale cruise to victory over Racing

Sale run out comfortable winners over Racing 92 in their Champions Cup match at Salford Community Stadium.

BBC News - 5d

Miami Dolphins release veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team

ABC News - 5d

10 nonfiction authors receive $40,000 Whiting grants for books-in-progress

Books-in-progress on subjects ranging from Edgar Allan Poe to subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz are among this year’s 10 recipients of $40,000 Whiting grants for nonfiction creative writing

ABC News - 5d

Bonnie Raitt reflects on her career as she receives Kennedy Center honors

Bonnie Raitt, a 13-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, reflects on her 50-year career as she receives Kennedy Center honors for lifetime artistic achievements.

CBS News - 5d

Why WBD’s stock is cruising upon its restructuring announcement

Investors are hopeful that Warner Bros. Discovery may consider spinning off its cable networks or merging them with another company.

MarketWatch - 6d

Here’s how big a hit Microsoft is taking on its investment in GM’s Cruise

Microsoft warned investors it will book an impairment charge in its fiscal second quarter related to its investment in GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit back in 2021.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi

Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11

GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project

The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

GM gives up on loss-making Cruise robotaxi business

STORY: General Motors is giving up on its Cruise robotaxi business. The auto giant said Tuesday that it would end development at the loss-making unit, which had once been a top priority. GM said ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program

Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

GM exits robotaxi market, will bring Cruise operations in house

General Motors will no longer fund its Cruise division's robotaxi development, effectively pulling out of the market.

CNBC - Dec. 10

General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan

The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.

Wired - Dec. 10

Domestic violence survivors receive treatment for brain injuries

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is working to treat domestic violence survivors for any brain injuries. NBC News’ Kate Snow spoke with a survivor who is receiving ...

NBC News - Dec. 10

How GM’s self-driving strategy is evolving as it gives up on Cruise business

General Motors has bailed on its Cruise robotaxis, citing the amount of time and money needed to scale the business and an “increasingly competitive” market for autonomous vehicles.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up.

CBS News - Dec. 10

McConnell receives medical attention after falling

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) received medical attention after falling following a Republican lunch meeting Tuesday. A spokesman for McConnell said the GOP leader tripped after the ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Ang Lee to receive DGA Lifetime Achievement Award

Ang Lee, the protean filmmaker of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Brokeback Mountain,” will receive the Directors Guild of America’s lifetime achievement award

ABC News - Dec. 10

Hundreds of bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $500 holiday bonuses from James Patterson

ABC News - Dec. 10

Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards

ABC News - Dec. 8

Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol

Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.

BBC News - Dec. 8

‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally

“Moana 2” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haul

ABC News - Dec. 8

President-elect Trump says Ukraine to 'possibly' receive less military aid

President-elect Trump tells NBC News Ukraine will likely receive less U.S. aid once he takes office.

CNBC - Dec. 8

Former Canadiens Received A Hero's Welcome

Last night, there was a very special spectator for the Montreal Canadiens' game against the Washington Capitals and he received a much-deserved hero's welcome.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Actor Barry Keoghan deactivates Instagram over 'hatred' he receives

The Saltburn actor posted on X to say he can "no longer" let online hate distract him from his work.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion

The entertainment titan plans to launch seven new cruise ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Grading All 30 N.B.A. Teams, With 3 Receiving an A-Plus

The gulf between the Eastern and Western Conferences is massive, but teams receive high marks on both sides, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez

UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utility

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Manchester City back to winning ways as they cruise past Nottingham Forest

. Manchester City snapped out of their downward spiral as they roared back into life with a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.. Goals from Bernardo Silva, a rejuvenated Kevin De Bruyne ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4