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Montenegro approves the extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States
Montenegro has approved the extradition of a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to the United StatesABC News - 1d -
NPR and PBS Stations Brace for Funding Battle Under Trump
Republicans in Congress have tried to defund public media for decades. With the help of Elon Musk, could they finally make good on their threat?The New York Times - 1d -
Syrian Rebel Government Hunts for Senior Assad Official, Prompting Deadly Clashes
Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.The New York Times - 2d -
Samsung HW-Q990D Review: Atmos Tested, Gamer Approved
Samsung’s celebrated flagship soundbar does just enough to beat out the rest of its Dolby Atmos competitors.Wired - 2d -
Biden signs anti-hazing bill
Politico - 4d -
Fund managers see AI delivering big gains for these 5 stocks — including Duolingo
These innovative companies are using artificial intelligence in ways that can boost earnings growth.MarketWatch - 10h -
Italy's far-right government wins final approval for its 30-billion-euro budget
Yahoo News - 12h -
More Americans approve of Trump 2.0 transition than first time around: Survey
Fifty-one percent of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump has handled his presidential transition, according to a new Gallup survey. It's a slightly higher number than in December ...The Hill - 1d -
5 reasons why your boss should approve your 4-day week request
While the idea of a four-day week might fly in the face of the "American work ethic” — long hours, minimal vacation days — as espoused by the Trump administration in 2018, Sen. Bernie Sanders ...The Hill - 1d -
Italian government says journalist detained in Iran
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.CBS News - 1d -
Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently abducted, as four people were reported missing over the weekendABC News - 1d -
What to know about the newest bills Biden signed into law
President Biden celebrated the holidays with a bill-signing blitz on Christmas Eve. The 50 measures becoming law include the "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act," championed by Paris Hilton, the ...CBS News - 2d -
Former Assad forces in Syria clash with members of new government
Forces affiliated with Bashar al-Assad's ousted Syrian regime reportedly clashed with members of HTS, the Islamist group responsible for ending Assad's tenure. Lina Sinjab with BBC News, a CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs teach you new portfolio steps
Lessons from 2024 and opportunities for next year.MarketWatch - 2d -
Estonian government to meet as investigators probe interruption of undersea cable
Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cablesABC News - 2d -
Republicans succeed in clawing back more IRS tax-cheat enforcement funds. For now.
The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.MarketWatch - 2d -
It’s not too late to approve the Nippon Steel deal
The Nippon Steel acquisition is more than a simple transaction; it is a strategic investment in America’s future. Let’s not let politics or misplaced fears turn it into a missed opportunity.The Hill - 2d -
Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting
As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.BBC News - 2d -
Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget
Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.CNBC - 2d -
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft powerFinancial Times - 3d -
FDA approves GLP-1 generic for Type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic daily injectable for the GLP-1 medication for patients who are 10 years old and up with Type 2 diabetes. The liraglutide ...The Hill - 4d -
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.The New York Times - 4d -
History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve
Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.The New York Times - 4d -
Pro-Palestinian Activists Removed From Michigan’s Student Government
The president and vice president of the University of Michigan’s student assembly were impeached after they demanded divestment and stopped funding campus activities.The New York Times - 4d -
Bill Clinton discharged from hospital
Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.ABC News - 4d -
Killing remote work could kill government efficiency in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has threatened to veto any state budget that contains return-to-office mandates for state employees, citing the benefits of remote work in terms of productivity, ...The Hill - 4d -
Staying in office is the main challenge for troubled France's new government
France’s president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidaysABC News - 4d -
El Salvador's Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
El Salvador's Congress has approved a law that would lift the country’s seven-year-old ban on mining for metalsABC News - 4d -
These Students Ousted Bangladesh’s Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy.
It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening.The New York Times - 4d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 4d -
Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister
The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...The Guardian - 4d -
Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
Former President Clinton was admitted to a Washington hospital Monday with a fever, his spokesperson said on social media. “President Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ...The Hill - 5d -
Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating
Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.The New York Times - 5d -
French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote
Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...The Guardian - 5d -
EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a pilot project that would allow a company to build a small road made out of a radioactive fertilizer byproduct — drawing environmentalist ...The Hill - 5d -
9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time
These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.Wired - 5d -
Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K
Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.ABC News - 5d -
Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside
Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinetABC News - 5d -
FDA approves generic version of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 diabetes drug Victoza
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Victoza, which is currently in shortage in the country.NBC News - 5d