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Fallen trees and events called off as Darragh hits

An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.

BBC News - Dec. 7

The Rage and Glee That Followed a C.E.O.’s Killing Should Ring All Alarms

It echoes another era of extreme inequality and extreme violence.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

When It Comes to Bill Belichick, Follow the History, Not the Money

Consider the N.F.L. coaching great’s interview at the University of North Carolina to be a Plan B, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

The Year in Pop: Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits

Tommy Richman, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone had some of the biggest songs of the year. But Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Tyler, the Creator held strong without them.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Always follow the money with Trump

Postmodern fascism may well be in our future but a new oligarchy is taking shape beneath our noses

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Average house price hits record high of £298,083

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Follow live: Lions, Packers dueling it out in NFC North clash

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ESPN - Dec. 5

Bootleg merchandisers outside Madison Square Garden hit with restraining order following MSG Sports' lawsuit

James Dolan's company is aiming to stop the sale of counterfeit Knicks and Rangers merchandise outside MSG

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Moment earthquake hits California and damages store

A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Tsunami warning canceled following California earthquake

Tsunami warnings have been canceled after a 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News Bay Area has the latest coverage.

CBS News - Dec. 5

The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.

BBC News - Dec. 5

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Trump on Bitcoin hitting $100K: 'You're welcome!!!'

President-elect Trump took credit for Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 milestone late Wednesday evening, hours after he nominated another pro-crypto businessman to his incoming cabinet. ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Safran warns of Trump tariff hit to aerospace sector

French jet-engine maker sets ‘exceptionally conservative’ forecasts

Financial Times - Dec. 5

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?

Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century France

Financial Times - 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 hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time

The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Disney raises its annual dividend by 33% following ‘highly successful year’

The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday raised its annual dividend by 33%, to $1 a share, after a year marked by increased streaming profits and blockbuster movies.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

League upholds 3-game suspension for Houston LB Azeez Al-Shaair following hit on Trevor Lawrence

The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules

ABC News - Dec. 4

Three more hospitals hit by cyber attack

Screenshots of data the attackers claim to have taken were published online on Thursday.

BBC News - Dec. 4

How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the cause

ABC News - Dec. 4

Guardiola hits back at claims of De Bruyne rift

Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar

Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Houston player suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit

Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

South Korean president says he will lift martial law following Cabinet meeting that's expected within hours

ABC News - Dec. 3

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair suspended for three games following late hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

ABC News - Dec. 3

Barnier to face no-confidence vote on Wednesday

French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over PM’s attempt to force through budget measures

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy

World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations’ envoy in the region says.

The New York Times - 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

Ravens coach John Harbaugh provides cryptic response when asked about Diontae Johnson's status following DNP

A former Pro Bowler, Johnson was Carolina's leading receiver when the Ravens acquired him in October. In five games with Baltimore, Johnson has just one catch.

Yahoo Sports - 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

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match

Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...

ABC News - Dec. 2