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Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand

A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban

TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.

Inc. - Dec. 8

"Squid Game" creator on the "darker" Season 2

The internationally acclaimed Netflix series – a dystopian parable about capitalism and greed – is now releasing Season 2. Hwang Dong-hyuk says the lethal competition, played with childish games, ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK

Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south. Valdemar Postanovicz was at home after a day tending to his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates

Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Classic MLS sides Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls square off in MLS Cup finals; Spurs face Chelsea

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, Messi named MLS MVP and more

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

K-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea’s two sides

While some say political turmoil has harmed country’s cultural reputation, others say it proves resilience. In the global battle for soft-power supremacy, a clear winner has emerged in recent ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Chelsea's disastrous disciplinary record: Enzo Maresca's side is thriving despite racking up the yellow cards

Over the last two seasons Chelsea have by far the most yellow cards for disciplinary reasons in the Premier League

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Nostalgic Serie A five-a-side teams: picking a line-up for … Lazio

The series continues in which writers have the task of choosing a boiled-down team from club’s entire history. By Federico Farco for The Gentleman Ultra . Despite boasting an icon like Dino Zoff ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Stargazing hitmaker Myles Smith scoops Brits Rising Star prize

Myles Smith has been announced as the winner of the Brit Rising Star Award live on BBC Radio 1.

BBC News - Dec. 6

PM meets leaders from both sides of the Irish border

Sir Keir Starmer is only the third prime minister to attend a meeting of the British-Irish Council in 17 years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

No plan for more tax rises but we can't rule it out - Starmer

The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

BBC News - Dec. 6

"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures

Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Wild landscapes, dark comedy and the Irish language: the rise of ‘Gaelic noir’

Crá is the first Irish language drama shown on prime-time BBC Northern Ireland and is pioneering the new TV genre. Its setting is remote, desolate, and windy. Its protagonist is a mercurial ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Power Rankings: Bucks bounce back, Rockets rise in the West

Our insiders break down this week's ranks as the in-season tournament enters the knockout rounds.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Copa: Fourth-tier sides stun Girona, Villarreal

Girona were shocked by Logrones on Wednesday as they were knocked out 4-3 on penalties from the Copa del Rey in the second round while another LaLiga team, Villarreal, was eliminated by ...

ESPN - Dec. 5

French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls

French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

BBC News - Dec. 5

India-Bangladesh relations sour as tensions rise over attacks on Hindu minority

Allegations of violence against Hindus prompt mass protests in India and attack on Bangladeshi consulate. Growing tensions between India and Bangladesh have erupted amid accusations of attacks on ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Supreme Court seems ready to side with Tennessee in banning gender-affirming care for kids

The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears poised to side with Tennessee in a landmark case challenging the state's law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. CBS News ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he’d love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft’s AI models

Google CEO fired back at Microsoft CEO's comments aimed at Google's footing in the AI arms race.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Lawmakers see 'bad guys on both sides' in Syria offensive

Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar Assad, following a lightning offensive over the weekend led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October

Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Lioncode launches test for ‘bullet heaven’ game Wildkeepers Rising

Lioncode Games announced a public alpha playtest for Wildkeepers Rising, an upcoming "bullet heaven" game set to debut in the spring of 2025.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans

Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Long in touch with her 'more feral side,' Amy Adams connects with 'Nightbitch'

Directed by Marielle Heller, Adams' new film, a surreal domestic drama, has gotten a complex reaction. The actor is hearing from mothers who feel seen by the movie.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

French bond yields rise as traders await no-confidence vote on government

The price Paris must pay to sell its debt rose early Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote on the government expected Wednesday

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

The ultimate guide to Seoul—from high-rises to hiking

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.

The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Marvell’s stock rises on strong AI demand, but this trend may be just as big

Marvell’s results signal a gradually healthier business that’s about more than just the AI boom.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Bobby Petrino withdraws from Charlotte coaching search after both sides shared mutual interest

Petrino might still make his way back to the head coaching ranks, but it won't be with the 49ers

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hezbollah Teeters as Sides Exchange Fire

The flare-up in fighting highlights the ambiguities within the deal over how the cease-fire should be enforced.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%

Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3