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Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
What Trump’s plan to end IRS ‘overstepping’ could mean for audits of rich people — and call hold times for everyone else
The incoming Trump team wants to change the IRS mentality from “we’re the tax police,” one expert said.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.
The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Up to 100 ‘suspicious incidents’ in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says
Czech foreign minister says Europe ‘needs to send a strong signal to Moscow that this won’t be tolerated’. A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 “suspicious incidents” in Europe this year ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump's pick for FBI director promoted bogus supplements to 'reverse' vaccines
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, promoted a supplement line that purports without evidence to help people “detox” from Covid vaccines.NBC News - 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 -
A turning point for the dollar is coming
The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at oddsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Woman Looking for Cat May Have Fallen Into Sinkhole, Authorities Say
The authorities in Pennsylvania said they had been searching the sinkhole for the 64-year-old woman, and would continue until she is found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat
Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Luis Fonsi conquered Latin music. With rom-com 'Say a Little Prayer,' he's ready for his close-up.
Branching out beyond his typical romantic ballads, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi stars as the leading man in indie romcom 'Say a Little Prayer.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Meta says harmless content is mistakenly taken down ‘too often’
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Tuesday its error rates can be “too high” when enforcing content moderation policies and pledged to improve their policy rollouts. “We ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
The £35m starter home: why the super-rich are queueing up for a phenomenally pricey pied-à-terre
At about 130 times the price of the average home in the UK, the smallest apartments at 1 Mayfair are eye-wateringly expensive. So why are they proving so popular?. Name: The £35m starter home.. ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines
In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
ChatGPT’s refusal to acknowledge ‘David Mayer’ down to glitch, says OpenAI
Name was mistakenly flagged and prevented from appearing in responses, says chatbot’s developer. Last weekend the name was all over the internet – just not on ChatGPT.. David Mayer became famous ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - 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 -
Senate Democrats reelect Schumer leadership team, promote Klobuchar
Senate Democrats on Tuesday reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to serve another two years as the Senate Democratic leader and promoted Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to the third-ranking leadership ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
'Everyone wins except the IRS' with this legal charitable donation strategy, advisor says
If you're donating money on Giving Tuesday, you may score a bigger tax break by gifting profitable investments. Here's what to know.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Top officer in Afghanistan promoted after senator drops hold
A top Army officer who served in Afghanistan was promoted by the Senate on Monday night after Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) dropped his hold on the promotion. He had raised concerns about a lack ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan
Why does this valuable tool have such a bad reputation? It can be a great way to make your employees’ lives and work better–if approached correctly.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
‘Contrarians aren’t being rewarded,’ and short sellers of U.S. stocks are giving up, says Citigroup
Strategists at Citigroup say investors are increasingly giving up on bets against the U.S. stock market.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers
A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
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Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'
Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on FridayBBC News - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
New Video Claims NZXT PC Rental Program Is "A Scam," Company Says It's Looking Into It
A new report alleges that PC hardware company NZXT's PC rental program is "shady and manipulative." The video from Gamers Nexus (via The Verge ) accuses NZXT of changing prices and parts between ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
How AllTrails Got Everyone to Go Outside
The app survived the pandemic and came out stronger than ever, with a dedicated community of hikers and nature lovers.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
College basketball rankings: Auburn moves up to No. 2 in Coaches Poll; Oregon soars into top 10
The Tigers are on the tail of the Jayhawks after winning the Maui InvitationalCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community
As temperatures drop into the teens, Minnesotans have embraced sauna culture for warmth and communityABC News - Dec. 2
