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US accounting qualification reforms spark industry clash
Proposal to replace fifth year of education with on-the-job training criticised by group representing Big FourFinancial Times - 56m -
Trump appoints The Apprentice producer as US special envoy to UK
Mark Burnett, who also created Survivor, Shark Tank and The Voice, lacks diplomatic and foreign policy experience. Donald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, a British television producer who helped ...The Guardian - 7h -
A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time
On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.Wired - 19h -
Grief Makes Us Time Travelers
A neuroscientist studying memory, I used to believe time was linear. Then my mother had a stroke.The New York Times - 1d -
US stocks rebound from sell-off sparked by Fed
Lower than expected inflation figures help S&P 500 claw back some of its lossesFinancial Times - 1d -
Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal windowABC News - 4d -
New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.The New York Times - 4d -
Democrats investing $100K into Virginia special legislative elections
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced Tuesday it is investing $100,000 in two Northern Virginia state Legislature special elections next month. While Democrats are ...The Hill - 4d -
US woman Hannah Kobayashi speaks after disappearance sparked conspiracies
"I was unaware of everything that was happening in the media," she told NBC after temporarily vanishing.BBC News - 4d -
Africa Foto Fair: ‘You don’t need to fly in somebody from outside to tell us about our own realities’
The annual exhibition, held in a working-class area of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is organised by photographer Aïda Muluneh, who is determined to tap into the continent’s creative potential. Aïda ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump takes questions at first news conference since winning election
President-elect Donald Trump spoke to reporters Monday for his first news conference since he won the November election. Trump discussed job creation, tax cuts, Israel, Ukraine, the border wall, ...CBS News - 5d -
New details on weapon used at Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting | Special Report
Officials gave more details about the weapon used and the ongoing investigation in connection to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS ...CBS News - 5d -
A year after collapse, the high-flying 2024 Eagles might've found their identity: Us vs. them, all the way
Examining a curious trend of Philly's high points this seasonCBS Sports - 5d -
5 phrases the most mentally strong people use to spark happiness in hard times, from an expert
"The key is to bring more happiness sparks into your life, not by chance, but by choice," says Scott Mautz, author of "The Mentally Strong Leader."CNBC - 6d -
Gaza aid close to all-time lows despite US warning to Israel
People endure extreme food scarcity as looters and IDF attacks on Palestinians guarding convoys choke off suppliesFinancial Times - Dec. 14 -
Tips for ChatGPT’s Voice Mode? Best AI Uses for Retirees? Our Expert Answers Your Questions
If you missed our second live, subscriber-only Q&A with WIRED’s AI columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.Wired - Dec. 13 -
US founder of neo-Nazi network sentenced to two years of time served
Robert Rundo, 34, leader of Rise Again Movement and ‘Active Clubs’ will also serve two years of supervised release. The founder of a neo-Nazi network that has proliferated rapidly around the world ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
‘What a circus’: eligible US voters on why they didn’t vote in the 2024 presidential election
Nearly 90 million Americans didn’t vote – which is more than the number of people who voted for Trump or Harris. The 2024 US presidential election had been widely characterized as one of the most ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Use Android’s Built-In Settings to Cut Your Phone Usage Time in Half
By setting limits on app use, limiting your notifications, and keeping tabs on your screen time, you can unleash your mind from the tyranny of the scroll.Wired - Dec. 13 -
Trump’s election win sparks trading surge for banks and brokers
Markets activity ‘exploded’ as traders bet on a more business-friendly approach by incoming administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Qantas is celebrating Christmas with these special touches
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Passenger who tried to force Mexican plane to fly to US said he was under threat by criminals
Mexican authorities say a passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico who tried to divert an aircraft to the United States by force said that he was under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards fined again, this time for using 'profane language'
This is getting to be an expensive month for Anthony Edwards.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Police Question Man With Gun Thought to Be Like the One Used in the Killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
A man in custody is the current focus of the investigation into the slaying of Brian Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan sidewalk a week ago.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Man with gun similar to one used in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting being questioned
A man in Altoona, Pa., is being questioned by authorities after being found with a gun similar to the one used in the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York. NBC News' Tom Winter has ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Man with gun similar to one thought to be used in CEO killing taken in for questioning in Pennsylvania, AP source says
Man with gun similar to one thought to be used in CEO killing taken in for questioning in Pennsylvania, AP source saysABC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump’s tariffs didn’t spark inflation last time? Here’s the trouble with that defense.
When allies of President-elect Donald Trump address one big criticism of his tariff plans — that the levies would boost inflation at time when Americans are already frustrated with elevated prices ...MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Revealed: the tech bosses who poured $394.1m into US election - and how they compared to Elon Musk
FEC filings offer only a glimpse of the money tech is pouring into Washington as it seeks to influence government. Silicon Valley poured more than $394.1m into the US presidential election this ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
AfD parliamentary candidate and influencers posed for photos with now president-elect at his Florida home. As Donald Trump gathered his supporters, family and friends at Mar-a-Lago on US election ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win
Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame
Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Big Question: is the US economy exceptional — or overhyped?
Three FT pieces this week explore the soaraway, world-beating success of American business. But can it last?Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare
Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies . In the aftermath of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson , while Thompson’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Albanians abroad will vote for the first time in parliamentary elections set for May
Albania’s president has set May 11 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary election, and Albanians living in other countries will for the first time be able to cast their ballots from ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
13+ impractical gifts to spark joy
We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump appointments set off special elections to fill House seats: What to know
The move by President-elect Trump to tap several House Republicans to fill positions in his Cabinet and beyond has set off a fresh round of special elections next year to replace them. Trump chose ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - Dec. 3
