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U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'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

Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July

Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.

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

AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

The New York Times - 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

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney+ on Wednesday for ESPN+ subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney+ to nonsubscribers.

CNBC - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

ESPN is coming to Disney+.

NBC News - Dec. 4

NFL Week 14 odds, picks: Bears cover vs. 49ers after coaching change, Dolphins keep slim playoff hopes alive

Here's how Week 14 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Review: High Tech, High Price

The updated BlackWidow steps even further into the world of premium custom mechanical keyboards, with a price to match.

Wired - Dec. 4

Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry

Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

ABC News - Dec. 3

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

Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0

Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing

Financial Times - Dec. 4

A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope

I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

USC and Lincoln Riley hope to halt out-of-state exodus on early signing day

Lincoln Riley has seen players decommit from USC over the last few months, but there are still plenty of big-name recruits available on early signing day.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications

ABC News - Dec. 3

Dak Prescott shares his hope for Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future

"[I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

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

Emergence’s AI orchestrator launches to do what big tech offerings can’t: play well with others

It aims to sit above the fray and work well with any application and vendor that the enterprise uses, uniting them all with its orchestrator.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Greece hopeful of deal on Parthenon Sculptures as Starmer meets Mitsotakis

Downing Street reiterates that UK prime minister will not stand in way of deal between Athens and British Museum

Financial Times - Dec. 3

‘Progressive except for Palestine’: how a tech charity imploded over a statement on Gaza

The board of the non-profit Code for Science & Society blocked a statement against genocide. The fallout tore the high-profile organization apart. Miliaku Nwabueze, a senior program manager at Code ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Apple's $1 Billion Move: Will Indonesia Dictate the Future of Tech Giants?

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

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 - Dec. 3

Broncos see off Browns to strengthen play-off hopes

Watch highlights as the Denver Broncos come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns despite Jameis Winston throwing a franchise record 497-yards and four touchdowns.

BBC News - Dec. 3

DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting

The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Meta’s Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policies

Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-elect

Financial Times - Dec. 3

After Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Prison Inmates Hope They’re Next

President Biden has pardoned people convicted of some marijuana offenses, but advocates for prisoners say he has been slow to grant other requests.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

‘I hope this haunts you’: Kate Winslet says Titanic-era body-shamers were ‘absolutely appalling’

The star of new Lee Miller biopic reveals that though she never publicly called out critics for what was an everyday occurrence at the time, in private she ‘let them have it’. Kate Winslet has ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Top tech stocks are ‘cash machines,’ so keep buying, says the dean of valuation

Aswath Damodaran, the NYU Stern School of Business finance professor, says big tech stocks are “insanely profitable,” and should be bought in case of pullbacks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule

Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."

CNBC - 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 Atlantic hires Texas Tech OC Zach Kittley as head coach

Kittley replaces Tom Herman, who went 6-16 in two seasons.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

54 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2024)

All cords lead to WIRED. Come gather to find the best Cyber Monday tech deals before they're gone.

Wired - 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 demand

MarketWatch - Dec. 2