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World’s Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural History

The billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin, who bought the stegosaurus fossil for $44.6 million, is lending it to the American Museum of Natural History in New York for four years.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Video shows Illinois deputy save pregnant woman in runaway car after brakes fail

Illinois deputies helped avert disaster early Monday morning, preventing a pregnant woman whose brakes failed from plunging into a bitingly cold lake.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Texas investigation fails to identify, punish fans who threw debris onto field during Georgia game

The University of Texas was fined $250,000 after the incident

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

He had a vision for the end of the world. Of course, it had to be a musical

Deep in a bunker, a family keeps on singing in the year's most nightmarish piece of future shock. Director Joshua Oppenheimer had never made a musical before.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Google says its AI agent outperformed the world's best weather predictions

Google said Wednesday its artificial intelligence (AI) agent outperformed the world’s best weather predictions. In a blog post, Ilan Price and Matthew Willson, researchers with Google’s DeepMind, ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown

Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

World economy has exited the ‘boom and bust’ cycle, BlackRock says

‘Mega forces’ including artificial intelligence technologies are reshaping the global economy in a way that has seen it leave behind traditional boom and bust cycles, BlackRock said

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Only China can now lead the world on climate

As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personality

Financial Times - Dec. 5

How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course

Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easy

Financial Times - Dec. 5

'Unbelievable', 'world class', 'immense' - pundits purr over Salah

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards praises an "immense" performance from Mohamed Salah and says Liverpool "must keep" the Egypt forward.

BBC News - Dec. 5

The Memo: Hegseth troubles open up Trump World palace intrigue

President-elect Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth to be secretary of Defense was listing badly but had not yet capsized on Wednesday evening. Hegseth stuck several notes of defiance, penning a ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?

These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.

CBS News - Dec. 4

South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.

Inc. - Dec. 4

FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup

An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid

Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vessels

Financial Times - Dec. 4

World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74

Laysan albatross Wisdom was spotted with her new partner and egg at a Pacific Ocean refuge.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Inside the world of freediving with Michael John Warren

Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager

Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

FirstFT: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after failed martial law order

Also in this newsletter, France’s Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote, and Bank of England governor hints at rate cut

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Sinkholes around the world – in pictures

After a sizeable sinkhole appeared on a sleepy street in south Wales , here are some of the more incredible views of the phenomenon from Greenwich to Guatemala Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

The world’s best food markets

FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produce

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Jensen Huang Wants to Make AI the New World Infrastructure

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a plan to bring AI infrastructure to countries around the world, and he’s pitching it in person.

Wired - Dec. 4

Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business

ABC News - Dec. 3

Measure to ban trans Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from women's bathroom fails

A measure to bar Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state capitol failed to pass the House rules committee Tuesday, with ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

WATCH: Crowd reacts to hilarious Christmas tree lighting fail at Dublin's Trinity College

After an enthusiastic countdown, the crowd looked around in confusion as the tree remained unlit.

ABC News - Dec. 3

How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world

Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Vazquez, 3-time boxing world champ, dies at 46

Israel Vazquez, Mexico's three-time junior featherweight world champion, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 46.

ESPN - Dec. 3

American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.

Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms

Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.

NBC News - Dec. 3

World champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi

Daniel Dubois will defend his world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in February on a card featuring the Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year

Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Vietnamese tycoon must find $9bn to avoid death penalty after appeal fails

She is now in a race for her life - if she can pay back 75% of what she took, she could be spared.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species

Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight

Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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