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Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.BBC News - 12h -
What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?
In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”MarketWatch - 1d -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - 1d -
Biden to deliver remarks in Angola at country's National Museum of Slavery
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday at Angola's National Museum of Slavery in the nation's capital. Mr. Biden is the first sitting U.S. president to visit Angola and the first president to ...CBS News - 1d -
South Korean stocks rebound from lows in chaotic trading as president says he's lifting martial law
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, at one point tumbled to a 52-week low.CNBC - 21h -
Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls
Election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama, under whom corruption ballooned. When the Ghanaian opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended
Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus nationABC News - 16h -
US students' math performance slips compared to other countries
U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic. Fourth graders' math scores are 18 points behind those ...The Hill - 4h -
What now for Scotland and Martinez Losa?
With two play-off final defeats on his watch, Scotland head coach Pedro Martinez Losa is under scrutiny, but under contract until the next World Cup, writes Amy Canavan.BBC News - 9h -
Finnish police don't suspect criminal activity regarding damaged data cables in south of country
Finnish police says they do not suspect any criminal activity in connection with damage to two data cables running across the land border between Sweden and FinlandABC News - 1d -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - 1d -
South Korean parliament votes to defy the country's president and immediately lift his martial law declaration
South Korean parliament votes to defy the country's president and immediately lift his martial law declarationABC News - 1d -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - 2d -
We’re all suffering from qualitynesia now
Borne along on the tide of technology, it is far too easy to forget that some things really were better quality in the pastFinancial Times - 1d -
Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter
Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.BBC News - 1d -
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...CBS News - 1d -
These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now
According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.VentureBeat - 1d -
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.
After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 15h -
Preparing to retire in 2025? Make these 3 smart moves now
A secure financial retirement could be dependent on making these three moves now, before a 2025 retirement date.CBS News - 1d -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - 1d -
5 Best Cyber Monday Sunrise Alarm Clock Deals to Grab Now
Our favorite sunrise alarm clocks can help wake you up, and the models we love are on sale right now. Get up to $75 off while Cyber Monday deals still last!.Wired - 1d -
On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims
As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for aid. It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family ...The Guardian - 1d -
SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now
Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares.MarketWatch - 1d -
Alleged Switch 2 Accessories Are Now Available To Buy--With A Major Asterisk
With Nintendo set to announce the Switch 2 , or whatever it's called, in just a few months, at least one retailer has already begun selling alleged accessories for it. There are some major ...GameSpot - 1d -
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.CBS News - 22h -
Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza
Why men who reported for duty after October 7 are now refusing to fightBBC News - 21h -
The 40 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (December 2024)
Interior Chinatown, What We Do in the Shadows, and La Máquina are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.Wired - 20h -
'We here now': Bucks' atrocious start to season is in the rear-view mirror
After a 2-8 start, Giannis and Dame kept their cool and turned things around. Now Milwaukee is the league's hottest team entering the NBA Cup quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Tapped by Trudeau to Steer Foreign Affairs, She’s Now His Possible Successor
Mélanie Joly, Canada’s top diplomat, has already faced off against India and China, with Donald Trump up next. She’s also considered a top contender to replace Justin Trudeau.The New York Times - 9h -
5 Things to Change Now to Improve Customer Retention in 2025
Customer success is more than just a team.Inc. - 7h -
DealBook Summit Live Updates: Jerome Powell Calls Fed Independence ‘Law of the Land’
Alex Cooper, the host of “Call Her Daddy,” is onstage now. Jeff Bezos, Prince Harry and Sundar Pichai are among those still to come.The New York Times - 10m -
New PS5 Update Out Now, Here's What It Does
The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update has landed, and while it doesn't have any massive new features or improvements, the update has some notable and useful inclusions.. First off, the update ...GameSpot - 3h -
AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction
AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.VentureBeat - 1h -
Why a long-term CD is better than these 3 alternatives now
A long-term CD could be more beneficial than some popular alternatives in today's unique rate climate. Here's why.CBS News - 42m -
The roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO World Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the zinc roof restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible World HeritageABC News - 11m