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To defend Taiwan tomorrow, we must prepare to sanction China today
Taiwan is reportedly considering a $15 billion military package to strengthen its military against China, while the U.S. and Taiwan have agreed to spend over $2 billion in American weapons ...The Hill - 15h -
Antidoping Agency Froze Out Investigators Who Warned About China
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s investigative unit highlighted intelligence about Chinese athletes possibly using a banned medication, but was kept out of the loop when 23 swimmers tested positive ...The New York Times - 5h -
Sanofi to Invest $1 Billion in New Insulin Manufacturing Base in China
The new base, which will be located in Yizhuang, Beijing, marks Sanofi’s second production site in the capital and its fourth in the country.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US?
The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know. Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday for any federal crimes ...The Guardian - 1d -
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US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW Week ending 11/23/2024ABC News - 1d -
What makes the US truly exceptional
Are American pathologies the necessary price of economic dynamism?Financial Times - 16h -
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Apple Books charts for week ending Dec. 2ABC News - 15h -
Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak
Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than traditional Jag owners. Jaguar unveiled its much-hyped electric concept car in ...The Guardian - 1d -
One Of The Best Puzzle Games Ever Is Coming To Switch Online
Nintendo continues to build up the Switch Online library game by game, or in this case, tetrimino by tetrimino. The original Tetris for NES will arrive on the subscription service December 12. On ...GameSpot - 17h -
GTA Online Debuts Trailer And Release Date For Next Expansion
While everyone is waiting for a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, Rockstar Games has gone ahead and unveiled the next expansion for Grand Theft Auto Online . Starting on December 10, players will ...GameSpot - 13h -
Why has an additive called Bovaer sparked controversy online?
The new additive aims to cut down on methane emissions from cows, but has led to some UK social media users pouring milk down their sinks.BBC News - 12h -
LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to step down from role after leading tour's significant growth
Marcoux Samaan served as the league's ninth commissionerCBS Sports - 1d -
Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.
How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.MarketWatch - 13h -
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissionerABC News - 1d -
Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - 20h -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - 16h -
Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos – live
Yoon completes dramatic U-turn by lifting martial law hours after announcing it, after unanimous vote from MPs against the measure and widespread outcry. The White House has said it is “closely” ...The Guardian - 5h -
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Declares Martial Law, Then Backs Down
Soon after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration on Tuesday, lawmakers voted to defy him, prompting the president to say he was lifting his order.The New York Times - 8h -
Stellantis and Intel heads resign, adding to record-breaking CEO step-downs this year
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face ...CBS News - 7h -
Wiggins, Schieffelin and Clemson's defense hold down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 win
Chauncey Wiggins scored 12 points and Ian Schieffelin had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Clemson shut down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 victory in the SEC/ACC ChallengeABC News - 3h -
U.S. oil prices log modest gains on upbeat China data, ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Global oil prices ended little changed Monday, while U.S. prices posted a modest gain as upbeat manufacturing data from China lifted prospects for energy demandMarketWatch - 1d -
Asian chip stocks mostly rise, shrugging off new U.S. semiconductor export curbs on China
Shares of major Asian chip stocks mostly rose on Tuesday, shrugging off the U.S. announcing new emiconductor export controls on China.CNBC - 1d -
China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule
Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."CNBC - 1d -
A Trump-Biden tag-team can make our Ukraine and China policies great again
Trump has a choice of either burnishing or blemishing his foreign policy record, and instead can chart a uniquely new course that will put him on the heroic side of history.The Hill - 18h -
The U.S. may have reached 'the high-water mark' in tensions with China, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer wondered how President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk will affect his administration's approach to China.CNBC - 9h -
Philippines says China's coast guard blasts water cannon and sideswipes patrol vessel
Chinese coast guard vessels, backed by navy ships, have fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel in renewed aggression in a disputed shoal in the South ...ABC News - 4h -
Joe Biden addresses America’s ‘original sin’ of slavery on Angola visit
US president remembers ‘stolen men and women and children brought to our shores’ and lauds American investment in country. Joe Biden addressed America’s history of enslavement in a speech on ...The Guardian - 14h -
South Korean parliament votes to block martial law
Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for controlFinancial Times - 13h -
Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips
Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.CNBC - 11h -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - 9h -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - 9h -
Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.BBC News - 1h -
Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones
Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson hit more than 9,500 times as Moscow attempts to drive out residentsFinancial Times - 4h -
How to watch Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game
How to watch Bulls vs. Nets basketball gameCBS Sports - 1d
