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

Valencia hire WBA's Corberan amid relegation fear

Valencia have named Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal following the Spaniard's departure from West Bromwich Albion, the struggling LaLiga club said.

ESPN - 2h

Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea

Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait. Russian scientists have criticised the effort to clean up oil ...

The Guardian - 3h

Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

BBC News - 4h

Damar Hamlin-supported HEARTS Act signed into law, aims to improve access to resources for heart health

The law provides grants to schools for purchases including automated external defibrillators, CPR and AED training

CBS Sports - 4h

EU faces challenges amid German and French instability

Political instability in Germany and France, combined with the return of Donald Trump in 2025, threatens to undermine the EU's ability to shape responses to the Ukraine war and other geopolitical ...

The Hill - 5h

Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use

Reports that psilocybin can help some mental health conditions has led to increase in recreational use, which carries risks. Magic mushrooms are rapidly growing in popularity, sparking a ...

The Guardian - 7h

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Heat star prefers trade out of Miami but has not made formal request

The Heat are reportedly open to exploring Butler trades

CBS Sports - 7h

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza

ABC News - 9h

FDA issues highest-level recall for Costco eggs over salmonella risk

The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs ...

CBS News - 11h

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 - 1d

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. - 1d

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 - 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 - 2d

Mpox Is Spreading in Congo’s Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

Our reporter went to Congo, where the mpox epidemic has reached the teeming capital, infecting children and their mothers, who sell sex to survive.

The New York Times - 2d

Apple's App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps

An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

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 - 5d

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 - Dec. 18

Arizona governor urges the state to stop collecting abortion data, citing patient privacy

Arizona's governor wants to repeal the state law requiring an annual abortion report

ABC News - Dec. 18

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 - Dec. 18

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 - 3h

Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

Yahoo News - 4h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

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

BBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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. - 2d

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 - 2d

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

Yahoo News - 2d

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 - 2d

Billions in EU aid disbursed to Germany, others

Yahoo News - 2d

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

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