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The best books to give as gifts this Christmas

From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...

The Guardian - 5d

Report: Giants expected to be ‘significant players' for Sasaki

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to be "significant players" for coveted international amateur pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Adames' reported contract tops Posey's as largest in Giants history

Buster Posey's $167 million extension no longer is the biggest deal in San Francisco Giants franchise history.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Allianz pauses talks with Amundi to form €2.8tn asset management giant

German and French groups could not find common ground on structure or who would control enlarged firm

Financial Times - 6d

Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision

Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.

BBC News - 6d

Real Madrid legend gives take on Mbappe situation

Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo Nazario was recently chosen by FIFA to present the trophy for the Club World Cup. This prestigious piece symbolises the ultimate reward that the winner of the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control

Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.

BBC News - 6d

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Rubrik , Vodafone U.K.’s merger with Three and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Report: Chapman would make temporary change if Giants sign Kim

If the San Francisco Giants sign injured free-agent Ha-Seong Kim, third baseman Matt Chapman reportedly would be willing to slide over to shortstop until the former San Diego Padres star is healthy.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion

Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing

The period for refugees to move out of supported housing will increase from 28 to 56 days.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Teacher who had knife pulled on him gives warning

A teacher who had a knife pulled out on him by a pupil says classroom behaviour is at its worst.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Brook & Carse give England upper hand on New Zealand

Harry Brook's scintillating century is backed up by crucial late wickets from Brydon Carse on the first day of England's second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance

White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia. The White House has gamed out a last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine’s war ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Fragile truce with Hezbollah gives few Israelis hope of lasting peace

JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah appeared on the verge of collapse this week — something that is not a surprise to many Israelis.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Giants hire two hitting coaches to complete Melvin's 2025 staff

The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

EU gives green light for German state rescue of Meyer Werft shipyard

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Nvidia tangos with an activist hedge fund: An excerpt from Tae Kim's new book on the tech giant

Starboard Value's Jeff Smith knows his firm sold its Nvidia stake way too soon, Tae Kim writes in "The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant."

CNBC - Dec. 5

Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration

President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Charities see an uptick in giving. This Giving Tuesday, they can thank retirees for that.

Older Americans can still do a better job of donating in a tax-advantageous way, experts said.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

'Best game of season' - Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope

Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle is described as "one of the best games of the season" - and gives their rivals hope in the battle for the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 4

NYPD gives update on search for gunman in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The NYPD spoke with reporters Wednesday about their ongoing efforts to find the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier in the day outside a New York City hotel.

CBS News - Dec. 4

NYPD gives details of 'targeted' shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

New York police officials say a masked man shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson several times outside of a Manhattan hotel before fleeing into Central Park.

NBC News - Dec. 4

PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a "convicted fraudster" to his team.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing

Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role

Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Dak Prescott gives update on recovery from hamstring surgery

"I'm living it up in the truck right now," Prescott told Yahoo Sports. He also watched the Cowboys' most recent game from the coaches booth for an interesting reason.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Clinton delivers to give experimental England edge against Switzerland

Friendly international: England 1-0 Switzerland Clinton scored eighth-minute winner at Bramall Lane Sarina Wiegman says she is not concerned by England’s current lack of creativity after an ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Watch live: Joe Manchin gives final speech from Senate floor

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is set to give his final remarks from the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon. Manchin, who announced just over a year ago that he would not seek reelection, has held his ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost

Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers

The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Watch live: Biden gives remarks touting US, Angola relationship

President Biden is delivering remarks from the National Slave Museum in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday morning, focusing on the relationship between the U.S. and the southern African nation. His ...

The Hill - Dec. 3