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9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.Wired - Dec. 5 -
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network
The nun is alleged to have been the conduit between the gang and its associates in prison. A nun was among 25 people arrested in Italy on suspicion of being part of a criminal gang with links to ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How youth orchestras delivered the three most powerful performances of 2024
Leave it to the kids. Our classical music critic explains how the National Children's Symphony of Venezuela, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and the Colburn Orchestra stole the show in 2024.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
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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 -
Final 2024 House race decided with Democrats scoring net gain
CBS News has projected a winner for the last race in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats scored a net gain from their last term to create a narrow GOP majority in the chamber. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Foot Locker shares tumble as it issues gloomy holiday outlook, sees 'softness' at Nike
Foot Locker fell short of Wall Street expectations and cut its guidance after sales declined more than expected.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
November jobs report may show big gain — but not because more companies are hiring
The economy can’t do much worse at creating jobs after a dismal 12,000 gain in hiring in October. Wall Street expects a big rebound in November.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Lincoln Riley a reported target for UCF job as some in industry wonder if Riley wants soft exit from USC
The USC coach has a massive contract but finished the 2024 season at 6-6CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Terns’s stock soars as analysts cheer leukemia data — and predict more gains
The pharma company now has two positive proof-of-concept trials under its belt, including its weight-loss pill.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
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U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October
Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
‘Modern Love Podcast:’ Revisit Our Columnist’s Powerful Love Lessons
It’s been 20 years since Daniel Jones started Modern Love as a weekly column in The New York Times. Today, he shares what the job has taught him about love.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Biden’s corruption highlights the need to fix the pardon power — here's how to do it
President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden for tax evasion and lying to the government to buy a gun, but the pardon covers any federal crime he may have committed over the last 11 years, ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Cuba’s national grid collapses again, leaving millions without power
Blackouts reported across country as government grapples with economic crisis, fuel shortages and hurricanes. Cuba’s national electrical system collapsed early on Wednesday morning after the ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items
Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.
XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Oil sees biggest daily gain in 2 weeks on bets OPEC+ will extend production cuts
Oil futures settled higher Tuesday, scoring their largest one-day gains in about two weeks as some traders expect the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to further ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Wall Street’s AI-powered rally risks ‘correction’, Vanguard warns
Asset manager’s chief economist Joe Davis says investors are overplaying the near-term potential of the technologyFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin, Kim: Merkel
Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs, Ravens aren't as good as we think
Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City are 11-1, but are looking more vulnerable every week and Baltimore's five losses are concerning. Plus: Lions in danger?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Here's Why Your Fortnite XP Gains Are Slower In Chapter 6
The recently announced changes to Fortnite Crew have been accompanied by some unpopular changes to XP gains in Chapter 6 Season 1, with progress slowing compared with past seasons--a jarring ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
Florida becomes a new center of power with Trump's reelection
President-elect Donald Trump's "winter White House" is becoming a new hub of power in the U.S. Dave Levinthal, contributor at Business Insider, joins "America Decides" to discuss why lobbyists are ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
College football coaching carousel 2024: Ranking every FBS vacancy after three new Power Four jobs open
Three new Power Four jobs opened after the regular season endedCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
U.S. oil prices log modest gains on upbeat China data, ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Global oil prices ended little changed Monday, while U.S. prices posted a modest gain as upbeat manufacturing data from China lifted prospects for energy demandMarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
AC/DC's Power Up tour, its first U.S. run in nine years, will stop at the Rose Bowl
AC/DC's Power Up tour will hit 13 stadiums in North America in the spring, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on April 18.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2 -
House Democrat: We should revisit pardon power in Constitution
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) spoke out after President Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter on Sunday, saying the decision sparks a conversation about revisiting the pardon power in the ...The Hill - Dec. 2