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General Motors Takes $5 Billion Hit From Ailing China Business
The charge marks the latest example of how global automakers are struggling in China as local consumers embrace electric vehicles from homegrown brands.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Sundar Pichai Hits Back at Criticism of Google’s A.I. Leadership
Google’s chief executive rejected the idea that rivals were set to eat into the company’s dominance in search, despite antitrust fights that could force it to break up.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks
Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.BBC News - 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 -
Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit
The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this yearABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.BBC 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 -
EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers
European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Heavy rain and gales set to hit UK as weather warnings issued
Three Met Office yellow warnings for wind and rain cover large parts of the UK with areas of low pressure set to bring heavy rain and gales.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind hits new milestone in AI weather forecasting
GenCast tool outperforms traditional methods on predictions up to 15 daysFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Slurpee and an IPO, please: 7-Eleven parent Seven & I may list North American business, report says
Japan’s Seven & I Holdings Co., fending off a takeover bid, may list its North American 7-Eleven convenience stores in an initial public offering as part of a management-led takeover bid, according ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Frigid temperatures hit Southeast, including recovering Hurricane Helene survivors
Low temperatures are plaguing the Southeast U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by Hurricane Helene faced temperatures in the teens overnight. CBS News' Janet ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.CBS 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 -
Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think
Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Yoon Suk Yeol, the scandal-hit president who declared martial law
Yoon's future is in the balance after he declared martial law and then withdrew it within hours.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Al-Shaair suspended 3 games after Lawrence hit
The NFL has suspended Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair three games for repeated violations of player safety rules after his hit to the head of Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
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 -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?
Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair suspended three games for violent hit on Lawrence
Texans linebacker suspended three games without pay Al-Shaair was ejected from game for hit on Jaguars QB Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Forbes employees walk out on ‘30 Under 30’ list release day to protest salaries
Staff, walking out on day with big impact on operations as outlet releases trademark lists, says firm ‘dragging its feet’. The Forbes editorial staff, represented by the Forbes Union, organized a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Intel CEO’s Departure Latest in List of Top Jobs Vacated in 2024
Leadership changes at large publicly traded companies from Boeing to Starbucks were a feature of the corporate landscape in a tumultuous year.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations
Pop superstar Taylor Swift tops a list of 2024's most notable quotations compiled by Yale University, with her declaration that she's a “childless cat lady" while endorsing Kamala Harris for presidentABC News - Dec. 3 -
WWE schedule, list of PPVs for 2024: Saturday Night's Main Event date, location, start time, where to watch
Check out a complete list of WWE pay-per-views and special events scheduled for 2024CBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Seven months to go - Farrell's Lions to-do list
Andy Farrell has switched from coaching Ireland to leading the British and Irish Lions - what are his priorities in his first days in the job?BBC News - Dec. 3 -
The Memo: Democrats hit Biden for pardon that they see as gift to Trump
President Biden is facing blowback from his own party for his dramatic Sunday evening pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. A growing chorus of Democrats have raised their voices to object to the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chipsABC News - Dec. 3 -
UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing
Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil RathiFinancial 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 -
Jim Cramer lists 10 stocks likely to perform well in December
CNBC's Jim Cramer listed ten stocks he thinks will do well in December.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for brutal, illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence
Azeez Al-Shaair said on X that he didn't see Trevor Lawrence sliding until it was 'too late.'Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Al-Shaair apologizes to Lawrence after illegal hit on defenseless quarterback
Jaguars quarterback was left concussed after blow Incident led to brawl between Texans and Jags Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair has apologized to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
UConn leads list of men's college basketball's biggest disappointments so far this season
Dan Hurley thought his team was underrated coming into the season. But so far, the Huskies have only proven preseason rankings may have overvalued UConn.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway: Entry list, live stream, more for prestigious short track event in 2024
When every short track season begins in the United States, the one event most competitors prioritize takes place at the end of the year: the prestigious Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
