Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy amid EU effort to widen iPhone tech access

How AM radio helped storm recovery efforts in North Carolina

After Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, internet and cell phone service were spotty at best. But many were able to coordinate relief efforts and get crucial ...

CBS News - 4h

Maresca: Mudryk to 'disconnect' amid drug probe

Enzo Maresca has said Mykhailo Mudryk needs to "disconnect" from Chelsea as he awaits the outcome of a Football Association (FA) investigation into a failed drugs test.

ESPN - 5h

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Quanta Services, the European semiconductor supply chain and more in the latest Market Talks covering Tech and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 7h

AI features dominating tech heading into 2025

New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS ...

CBS News - 10h

Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

Netflix will air two marquee NFL events on Christmas Day, a key test of its technological ability as it doubles down on live event programming.

NBC News - 10h

Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts

Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...

CBS News - 11h

FDA raises recall alert to highest level on Costco eggs over risk of severe illness or death

Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to their highest risk level.

NBC News - 12h

Display Option on Smart Glasses Shows How Meta May Succeed Where Google Glass Failed

Meta’s Ray-Ban sunglasses successful partnership adds a breakthrough feature in 2025, which could show us what “future smartphones” might look like, and kick off a new app economy.

Inc. - 13h

Justin Baldoni award rescinded amid Blake Lively harassment allegations

Award in ‘advocating on behalf of women and girls’ revoked after suit filed by Lively accusing him of sexual harassment. An award recently given to actor and director Justin Baldoni, honoring him ...

The Guardian - 14h

Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

CBS News - 15h

Sudan's war is 'deepening and widening' a famine crisis, hunger monitoring report says

Famine is reported to be spreading in Sudan amid relentless war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that wrecked the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis

ABC News - 17h

Germany joins EU’s ‘ultra-low’ fertility club

Europe’s most populous country sees fertility rates fall below crucial threshold of 1.4

Financial Times - 1d

Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

The New York Times - 1d

5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls

Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.

Inc. - 1d

Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025

It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.

Inc. - 1d

Italian Privacy Watchdog Fines OpenAI $15.5 Million Over ChatGPT Data Use

Italy’s Data Protection Authority said that it fined OpenAI over its use of personal data to train its flagship ChatGPT service.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds

The U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to ...

ABC News - 6d

How to Navigate Updates to Apple’s and Google’s Photos Apps

Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first.

The New York Times - 6d

Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia’s south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages

Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 6h

Denmark to boost Greenland defense amid Trump comments

Denmark announced a major new package to boost the security of Greenland in a move the Danish defense minister called "ironic" because it came just two days after President-elect Trump called for ...

The Hill - 11h

Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

CBS News - 15h

Waymo showcases fully autonomous car amid safety concerns

Waymo presents a first look at its fully autonomous car operating at higher speeds on a Phoenix freeway, as the company faces growing safety concerns and skepticism about driverless technology. ...

CBS News - 15h

Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns

With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...

CBS News - 15h

Inzaghi remains calm amid Lautaro's goal drought

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi praised his team's 2-0 victory over Como on Monday, while expressing unwavering confidence in captain Lautaro Martínez despite his recent goal drought.

ESPN - 16h

Trump is poised to achieve a historic tech legacy

The incoming administration has the influence, momentum and wherewithal to lead a historic tech transformation that will benefit generations of Americans.

The Hill - 16h

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

BBC News - 18h

RMDs are due in a week. There are valid reasons to procrastinate — but they pose big risks.

Haven’t taken your RMD for 2024 yet? The deadline is Dec. 31.

MarketWatch - 19h

Germany joins EU’s ‘ultra-low’ fertility club

Europe’s most populous country sees fertility rates fall below crucial threshold of 1.4

Financial Times - 1d

EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis

Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gas

Financial Times - 1d

UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns

Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fed says it is weighing changes to bank tests for systemic risk

Overhaul could alter the models for hypothetical losses, averaging results over two years to cut results’ volatility

Financial Times - 1d

Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a financial technology firm, alleging they illegally forced drivers into using costly deposit accounts to receive their pay.

NBC News - 1d

Premature babies among hundreds at risk as Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital, director warns

Premature babies are among those at risk of dying if one of the remaining hospitals in northern Gaza follows Israeli orders to evacuate, the facility’s director warned.

NBC News - 1d

Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

CNBC - 1d

Apple to see strong Christmas iPhone sales that launch a ‘renaissance of growth’

Apple’s stock heads for another record as Wedbush sees strong holiday sales of new iPhones being the launching pad for a “renaissance of growth.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Watchdog calls for halt to energy loans amid insufficient conflict of interest controls

An internal government watchdog is calling on the Energy Department’s loan office to halt its financing for energy projects, saying there are insufficient controls in place to prevent conflicts of ...

The Hill - 1d

Probe Into Assassination Attempt on Uzbekistan’s Komil Allamjonov Widens to Include Russian Suspects with Chechen Ties

Yahoo News - 1d

Trump announces slate of tech appointments, 'crypto council'

President-elect Trump announced a slate of tech appointments in posts on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant Team that will be working in conjunction with ...

The Hill - 1d

Billions in EU aid disbursed to Germany, others

Yahoo News - 1d

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy amid EU effort to widen iPhone tech access

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