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How Years of Reddit Posts Have Made the Company an AI Darling

The social-media veteran is profiting from feeding artificial-intelligence companies’ insatiable appetite for conversational text.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

On Issue After Issue, Trump Promises the Moon. No Word on the Rocket.

The president-elect has made some of the most expansive campaign pledges in history. Some supporters fear that his bravado could undermine his ambitions.

The New York Times - 6d

Has the Russell row made Verstappen to Mercedes in 2026 less likely?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

BBC News - 6d

Mondelez made a takeover approach for Hershey, sources say

Hershey shares climbed as much as 15% during Monday trading after reports that Mondelez is attempting another takeover of the chocolate company.

CNBC - 6d

How and Where Trump’s Promised Tariffs Are Most Likely to Increase Import Prices

A closer look at potential import taxes on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada indicate which product prices should rise first—and why U.S. companies may have a harder time passing those expenses ...

Inc. - Dec. 9

Behind Trump's promises on birthright citizenship, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

President-elect Donald Trump sat down for his first interview since being elected for a second term in the White House. Trump mentioned his plans on birthright citizenship and potential pardons for ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Made a Record $2 Billion of Ticket Sales

Over 21 months, the pop superstar’s culture-dominating stage show doubled the gross of its closest competitor, according to ticket sales figures confirmed for the first time.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World Cup

ABC News - Dec. 9

Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people

The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.

The Hill - Dec. 9

Trump Says He Can’t Promise Tariffs Won’t Raise Consumer Prices

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that he wouldn’t make promises about the impact of his tariffs.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Cataldi promises hospitalized teammate Bove a goal and delivers as Fiorentina wins 8th straight

A promise is a promise

ABC News - Dec. 8

Donald Trump promises to pardon January 6 rioters on ‘day one’

President-elect says he will ‘act quickly’, claiming convicted Capitol rioters had been put through a ‘very nasty system’. In his first sit-down television news interview since winning a second ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children

Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Who would pay for Trump's promised tariffs? You will!

Trump wants to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from both allies and adversaries, claiming it's other nations who will pay such taxes to the U.S. Treasury. But it's American ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Walmart Just Made a Game-Changing Announcement, and It Only Cost $2.3 Billion

With its acquisition of TV-maker Vizio, Walmart is making a bet on the future.

Inc. - Dec. 8

NFL made "multiple attempts" to meet with Deshaun Watson's latest accuser

Settlement agreement short-circuited NFL's investigation.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Trump’s promise to tax imported goods could spell trouble for US auto industry

Automakers face uncertainty as top-selling vehicles, such as the Ford F-150 truck, are sourced from around the globe. Few vehicles are as emblematic of the American auto industry’s might as the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

President Biden, don’t break your promise to go big on clemency

It is not too late: Now is the time for Biden to take robust action on clemency.

The Hill - Dec. 7

McDonald’s Just Made a Big Announcement, and Customers Will Be Very Happy

Any good story needs a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is the end.

Inc. - Dec. 7

Drugs seized and arrests made in police crackdown

Police say they are determined to create a "hostile environment" for drug dealers in the county.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

'History made at Dawn Sturgess' rollercoaster inquiry'

Presenters of The Salisbury Poisoning podcast share what it was like reporting on the inquiry.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Billy Long Promised Huge Tax Refunds. Now Trump Wants Him to Lead the I.R.S.

Since leaving Congress in 2023, Billy Long has peddled a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. has warned is a magnet for fraud.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

EA Just Made Two Accessibility Patents Open-Source

EA has made two of its patents accessible to the public, declaring them open-source, allowing non-EA developers to access technology the AAA publisher previously owned. Even better, this decision ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris

Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

A Kid Made $50,000 Dumping Crypto He’d Created. Then Came the Backlash

In less than 10 minutes, a US teen made a small fortune selling off a memecoin he’d made on a lark. Traders, feeling swindled, sought revenge.

Wired - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Biden Team Considers Blanket Pardons Before Trump’s Promised ‘Retribution’

White House officials believe President-elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of partisan warriors for top law enforcement jobs indicates that he will pursue revenge against his perceived enemies.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Trump promises a crackdown on diversity initiatives. Fearful institutions are dialing them back already

As the president-elect and his allies plan a multi-pronged attack on DEI policies, companies and campuses are complying with threats even though they don’t have to. In 2020, Donald Trump signed ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Why President Yoon Made a Fateful Decision by Declaring Martial Law

A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Chuck Todd: Biden 'made a huge mistake' with Hunter pardon

NBC's Chuck Todd called President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, "a huge mistake" in an analysis article published Wednesday. "Biden made a huge mistake, and it really is going ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Multivitamins promise glowing skin, better sleep and a longer life. But who do supplements really benefit? | Donna Lu

For healthy people, pills, patches and gummies just create ‘expensive urine’. But for those with nutrient deficiencies, vitamin supplements have clear benefits. Supplements are no cottage industry: ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'

Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

PlayStation at 30: the console that made video games cool

Launched in Japan in December 1994, the record-breaking PlayStation started out as a CD add-on for the Super Nintendo – but ended up ushering video games into a new era all on its own. If you were ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Here's How Many PS2s Sony Made In Its Lifetime

The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, and now the exact number of units produced has been confirmed by a former PlayStation executive.. Over on Twitter , an image was floating ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2