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Cheney responds to Trump jail threat: ‘Here’s the truth’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) responded to President-elect Trump’s threat that he would throw members who sat on the House committee that investigated rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Adobe brings generative AI and real-time personalization to AWS: Here’s what’s next
Adobe expands Experience Platform to AWS in landmark partnership, revolutionizing enterprise AI and customer data management with advanced personalization capabilities and reduced cloud complexity.VentureBeat - Dec. 9 -
An Elite School and the Criminal It Hired to Teach Math
Saint Ann’s School hired Winston Nguyen knowing he had been imprisoned for fraud. Then someone began soliciting graphic sexual images from its students.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker
John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Effort to impeach South Korea's president fail. Jay-Z is accused of rape along with Diddy in a lawsuit. Notre Dame reopens. And the end of the Eras tour.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump Says He Can’t Promise Tariffs Won’t Raise Consumer Prices
President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that he wouldn’t make promises about the impact of his tariffs.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Lashlee: 'Criminal' if SMU left out of playoff mix
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says it would be "criminal" if his team is left out of the College Football Playoff after a last-second 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
In Just 22 Years, Peter Thiel Turned $2,000 Into $5 Billion, Tax-Free. Here’s How
Granted, Thiel’s Roth IRA return is astronomical, but the approach he used can be broadly applied.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Here’s the one thing you should never outsource to an AI model
While it might be tempting, betting on gen AI to take over your R&D will likely backfire in significant, maybe even catastrophic, ways.VentureBeat - Dec. 7 -
Just Stop Oil activist, 77, faces jail recall as wrists too small for electronic tag
Gaie Delap was sent to prison in August for her part in disruptive protests on M25 in November. . A 77-year-old activist is facing recall to prison because her wrists are too small for an ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
This San Francisco Bay lighthouse is looking for new keepers: Find out if you qualify and where to apply
The East Brother Light Station is looking for two inn keepers to manage a five-room inn on the island.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limitedABC News - Dec. 7 -
After years on the rise, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ listenership is slipping
Mariah Carey’s unavoidable pop gem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” doesn’t have the hold on the fall months it once had, according to new data from Last.fm.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
The Kennedy Center’s Chairman Won’t Depart After All
As the nation’s capital prepares for a second Trump administration, the performing arts center announced that its chairman would not step down in January as planned.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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The Real Story of “The Order”
The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Microsoft Copilot Vision is here, letting AI see what you do online
In the long run, the company may even expand these capabilities to other products in its ecosystem, allowing enterprise users to work and make decisions more easily.VentureBeat - Dec. 6 -
A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next
The Supreme Court, president-elect Donald Trump, or an American buyer could still intervene to save the video platform, which is used by some 170 million Americans.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Review: A new take on 'The Odyssey,' 'The Return' finds its way home slowly, just like its hero
Reuniting Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, stars of "The English Patient," this pared-down telling of a soldier's return simmers, never quite reaching a boil.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’
The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Emmanuel Macron Says He Won’t Resign France’s Presidency
A day after his chosen prime minister was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron denounced his political opponents.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This
Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban
Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts Won’t Effect GDP, Budget Office Finds
Key provisions of the returning president’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will expire next year if Republicans don’t renew them.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029
Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist
Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun says ‘I just needed to stop them’
Video of party spokesperson grappling with rifle-wielding soldier has gone viral as symbol of defiance against martial law. A South Korean party spokesperson seen grappling with a rifle-wielding ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
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Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds
A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump moves to toss Georgia criminal case as president-elect
President-elect Trump on Wednesday asked to throw out his criminal election interference charges in Georgia following his election victory. Trump’s two federal indictments have already been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
A court in Kenya finds a housemate guilty in the killing of an LGBTQ activist
A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years agoABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash
UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Here's 1 thing you probably won't see from Steelers during 'Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North' series
Mike Tomlin is most likely keeping one thing hidden from public consumptionCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia's longest criminal trial
Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
What AI vendor should you choose? Here are the top 7 (OpenAI still leads)
A review of 29 vendors put OpenAI at the top, but 2025 will see demand for a mix of proprietary, open source and small AI models.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
A New VR Game Puts You in the Middle of Real English Premier League Plays
The new game from Rezzil called Premier League Player uses spatial data captured in real soccer games to recreate critical plays in virtual reality.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Visiting Europe's Christmas markets? Here's how to do it — via a river cruise
A river cruise is a convenient way to explore some of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Europe, writes contributor Penny Sadler.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Intel’s next CEO faces ‘deadweight’ that won’t be easy to lift
Pat Gelsinger bet his legacy on returning Intel to manufacturing greatness. That puts his successor in a tough spot.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
