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Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee

Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.

CNBC - 5d

The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs

Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.

The New York Times - 5d

19 Inspiring Mindfulness Quotes to Inspire Leaders to Be Their Best

These quotes provide advice and inspiration to lead a more intentional and meaningful life.

Inc. - 5d

Nike has had a rocky year — here's why a comeback will take time

Nike is the world’s largest sportswear brand but the company has struggled this year. Can Nike's new CEO Elliot Hill turn things around for the company?

CNBC - 5d

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran

Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.

NBC News - 5d

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Russia's Siberia

Yahoo News - 5d

American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"

Russian-born U.S. citizen Gene Spector, who is already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction, has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian media reports.

CBS News - 5d

It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?

Wired - 5d

For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird

The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.

Inc. - 5d

American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported

ABC News - 5d

Israeli parliament extends state of emergency for another year

Yahoo News - 5d

The Most Satisfying, Rewarding, and Fulfilling Thing Any Leader Can Ever Do

Aside from providing for yourself and the people you care about, of course.

Inc. - 5d

Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail

Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.

BBC News - 5d

UK political photographs of the year – in pictures

The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...

The Guardian - 5d

News Review of the Year 2024

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.

BBC News - 5d

What Hun Manet Is Like as Cambodia’s New Leader

Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years.

The New York Times - 5d

Year in a word: Slop

AI could build a better future — but not without proliferating spam-like, low-grade content first

Financial Times - 5d

Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

Yahoo News - 5d

Ex-D.C. police intel chief found guilty of tipping off Proud Boys leader ahead of Jan. 6 attack

Shane Lamond, the former D.C. Metropolitan Police intelligence unit head who was indicted last year for feeding information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, was found guilty on Monday.

NBC News - 5d

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

Yahoo News - 5d

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.

BBC News - 5d

Former DC police officer convicted over leaks to Proud Boys leader

Former Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted Monday of obstructing an investigation into the former Proud Boys national chair, Enrique Tarrio, just weeks before the ...

The Hill - 5d

EPA Administrator Michael Regan to depart at year’s end

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will leave the Biden administration at the end of this year — about a month before the presidency changes hands. While Regan could ...

The Hill - 5d

Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation

Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The New York Times - 5d

DC police officer convicted of tipping off Proud Boys leader before Capitol attack

Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking to Enrique Tarrio that a warrant was out for his arrest before January 6. The former head of the Metropolitan police intelligence unit in Washington DC has ...

The Guardian - 5d

UN publishes new death toll for massacre of older people and Vodou religious leaders in Haiti

The United Nations has raised the death toll of a recent massacre in which dozens of older people and Vodou religious leaders were killed by a gang in Haiti

ABC News - 6d

UN publishes new death toll for massacre of older people and Vodou religious leaders in Haiti

Yahoo News - 6d

Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth

Yahoo News - 6d

Preserved 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains unveiled by scientists

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

BBC News - 6d

Rylie Mills injury: Notre Dame's leader in sacks sidelined for rest of College Football Playoff

The Fighting Irish play in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal against Georgia

CBS Sports - 6d

Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's

The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie set

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Ex-D.C. police officer convicted of lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader

A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.

CBS News - 6d

Bangladesh asks India to return ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Request likely to heighten tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi already raised by toppling of former prime minister

Financial Times - 6d

BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year

A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.

MarketWatch - 6d

Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.

MarketWatch - 6d

Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.

Inc. - 6d