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Resource nationalism on the rise amid geopolitical tensions
Businesses face increased risk from protectionism as countries race to secure access to critical minerals, according to new researchFinancial Times - 32m -
A Beloved Toy Store Is Closing This Holiday Season. Are Shifting Social Media Algorithms to Blame?
Keewa Nurullah’s Kido boutique in Chicago’s South Loop found its stride online. Now, Instagram may be the Grinch.Inc. - 32m -
DealBook Summit: Seismic Political Shifts Will Continue
A lively DealBook Summit task force agreed on little except that the electorate is restless.The New York Times - 16h -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - 1d -
Losing our voice? Fears AI tone-shifting tech could flatten communication
As Apple Intelligence rollout continues, linguists say tools to rewrite texts and emails can miss nuance and character. Is that you? Or is it the bot? Linguists have said the nuance and character ...The Guardian - 20h -
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China's monetary shift signals economic worries, but 'bazooka-style' stimulus is unlikely, experts say
Despite a flurry of stimulus measures, recent economic indicators have showed the world's second-largest economy is still struggling with deflationary pressures.CNBC - 1d -
Hegseth shifts stance on women in combat while working to win over senators
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to continue their quest for Senate support ahead of confirmation hearings, including secretary of defense ...CBS News - 1d -
New Koreatowns rise in US amid cleantech boom
The communities are an unintended side-effect of growing South Korean investment in the USFinancial Times - 2d -
BP shifts offshore wind to joint venture amid retreat from renewables
Energy company’s deal with Japan’s Jera will allow it to focus on exploiting oil and gas assets. Business live – latest updates BP has agreed a deal worth up to £4.5bn to build offshore ...The Guardian - 2d -
Scans reviewed amid concerns about radiologist
BBC Scotland understands the review found that about 10 patients had potentially been affected.BBC News - 3d -
BBC in Umayyad Square amid deafening gunfire
Rebel fighters and members of the public have gathered in Damascus to celebrate the end of President Assad's regime.BBC News - 3d -
Murphy draws attention with calls for Democratic shift in strategy
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is on the rise as a Democratic Party voice calling for a new direction as the party seeks to regroup following a stinging election loss. Murphy has been among the most ...The Hill - 4d -
MLS mulling calendar shift amid crowded schedule
MLS Commissioner Don Garber acknowledged the increasingly crowded soccer calendar and the league strongly considering a potential shift to a fall/spring format to better align with European leagues.ESPN - 4d -
Ghana heads to the polls amid deepening economic crisis
Once one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, Ghana has struggled with a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. Millions of Ghanaians have headed to the polls in a presidential election after a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?
Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.The New York Times - 6d -
Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs
Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.BBC News - 6d -
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.CBS News - 6d -
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - 6d -
China’s shift to local chips gains momentum from latest US export controls
Industry associations urge companies to switch, saying US semiconductors are ‘no longer safe or reliable’Financial Times - Dec. 5 -
Ange: Spurs eye signing amid Richarlison absence
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has suggested the club will look to sign another forward after admitting his frustration at Richarlison's fitness issues.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?
Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sectorFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
'I'm Still Here' became unexpectedly timely with Brazil's rightward shift
Director Walter Salles had ties to the political family in 'I'm Still Here.' Their story reveals the collective journey of a country.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry Finds
Qvest Sanitation was ordered to pay nearly $172,000 after the Labor Department found it had employed 11 children to clean equipment on overnight shifts at a pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour amid furore
It comes after two hour-long MasterChef Christmas specials were pulled from the BBC’s festive schedule.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur
The artist, who has supported the protests against the Tate group of museums, won the prestigious British award for an installation that includes a car covered by a giant doily.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
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Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire
Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Alabama shifts to betting favorite to make CFP
Alabama has moved from a +105 underdog to a -200 favorite to make the College Football Playoff at ESPN BET.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Investigators found 11 children working 'dangerous' overnight shift in meat processing plant
A cleaning company has been fined $171,000 after federal investigators found 11 children working a "dangerous" overnight shift at a meat processing plant in Iowa.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Watch: How Jaguar has shifted gears with its concept car
The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux Falls, Iowa.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts
The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...The Hill - Dec. 2
