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Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings

Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.

The New York Times - 6d

Unranked Creighton storms past No. 1 Kansas

Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.

ESPN - 6d

9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.

Wired - 6d

Source: Storm's Loyd seeks trade after complaint

All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the ...

ESPN - 6d

Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset

PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for government

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network

The nun is alleged to have been the conduit between the gang and its associates in prison. A nun was among 25 people arrested in Italy on suspicion of being part of a criminal gang with links to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

How youth orchestras delivered the three most powerful performances of 2024

Leave it to the kids. Our classical music critic explains how the National Children's Symphony of Venezuela, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Colburn Orchestra stole the show in 2024.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Study: Germany's power grid expansion could cost €651 billion

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering

Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria

The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record just shy of $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. Bitcoin's march from the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches

The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Two USS George Washington sailors die days apart after reaching Japan, Navy says

Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died within days of each other shortly after the aircraft carrier arrived in Japan, officials and family members said.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win

The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes. Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year’s Oscar race with a major win ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Hydrogen-powered river vessel debuts in Paris

Yahoo 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

‘Modern Love Podcast:’ Revisit Our Columnist’s Powerful Love Lessons

It’s been 20 years since Daniel Jones started Modern Love as a weekly column in The New York Times. Today, he shares what the job has taught him about love.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Biden’s corruption highlights the need to fix the pardon power — here's how to do it

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden for tax evasion and lying to the government to buy a gun, but the pardon covers any federal crime he may have committed over the last 11 years, ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Cuba’s national grid collapses again, leaving millions without power

Blackouts reported across country as government grapples with economic crisis, fuel shortages and hurricanes. Cuba’s national electrical system collapsed early on Wednesday morning after the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items

Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.

Wired - Dec. 4

Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says

The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Great Lakes region recovers from winter storms with more coming

Parts of New York state faced up to five feet of snow over the last few days and more is coming across the Great Lakes region this week. CBS News weather correspondent Rob Marciano has the latest.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Wall Street’s AI-powered rally risks ‘correction’, Vanguard warns

Asset manager’s chief economist Joe Davis says investors are overplaying the near-term potential of the technology

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.

Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin, Kim: Merkel

Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Eye Opener: Millions of Americans impacted by massive winter storm

Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow, with more to come. Also, President Biden is criticized by both parties for pardoning his son Hunter Biden. All that and all that matters ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy

Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs, Ravens aren't as good as we think

Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City are 11-1, but are looking more vulnerable every week and Baltimore's five losses are concerning. Plus: Lions in danger?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region

Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Florida becomes a new center of power with Trump's reelection

President-elect Donald Trump's "winter White House" is becoming a new hub of power in the U.S. Dave Levinthal, contributor at Business Insider, joins "America Decides" to discuss why lobbyists are ...