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Alina Habba resigns after court disqualified her from being New Jersey's top prosecutor

Habba, who was Trump's personal lawyer, will become a senior adviser to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

BBC News - Top Stories - 22 minutes ago

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rate steady while Fed likely to cut

Central bank cut its rate in October to 2.25 per cent, but indicated this would likely be the last in an easing cycle

The Globe and Mail - Business - 41 minutes ago

Suzy Amis Cameron's Inside Out Grows With Research-led Design and Strategic Acquisitions

Discover Inside Out by Suzy Amis Cameron: Transforming sustainable fashion with research-led design, innovation, and strategic investments.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Trump's National Security Strategy is hostile to Canada – and the democratic world -- Kerry Buck

If the administration implements even part of what’s been proposed, the U.S. will become an active strategic risk

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 hours ago

The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal

Sensei Gerry Blanck has resumed karate lessons after his home and his dojo in Pacific Palisades burned. Students and parents see it as a refuge.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 3 hours ago

politics -- Mamdani Is Moving to a Mansion -- By -- Nia Prater -- Citing security concerns, the mayor-elect says he and his wife are giving up their rent-stabilized Astoria apartment and will live in Gracie Mansion.

Citing security concerns, the mayor-elect says he and his wife are giving up their rent-stabilized Astoria apartment and will live in Gracie Mansion.

New York Magazine - US News - 3 hours ago

Lando Norris celebrated F1 title win with McDonald's breakfast

Lando Norris held his nerve to win his first Formula One world title on Sunday

Independent UK - Sports - 3 hours ago

Berkshire overhauls top ranks to accelerate shift beyond Buffett era

The overhaul marks a turn toward a more centralized structure after decades in which Buffett allowed subsidiaries to run largely on their own.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Maybank: BSP not done with rate cuts

BENIGN inflation will give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) enough room to cut policy rates this Thursday and two more times over the course of 2026, Maybank Research said.

Manila Times - Business - 4 hours ago

Former Lancaster Chamber president appointed to interim role as top executive of WITF, LNP

Tom Baldrige, the former longtime president of the Lancaster Chamber, has been named interim president and CEO of Pennon, the company that owns WITF and – at least for now

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

3 costly mortgage mistakes to avoid after a December Fed rate cut

To best take advantage of the December Fed rate cut, homebuyers should first understand which big mistakes to avoid.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Death by Firing Squad: Eddie Slovik Became the Only U.S. Soldier Executed for Desertion in WWII

Eddie Slovik made a series of decisions that turned him into the only American soldier executed for desertion since the Civil War. He wrote and signed a confession admitting his crime. He refused five offers to escape punishment. He told his judge advocate he would desert again. And his case reached General Dwight Eisenhower's desk at the worst possible moment during the Battle of the Bulge.

Military.com - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Nomura, StanChart join top brokerages in forecasting Fed rate cut this week

Dec 8 : Most global brokerages expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to deliver an interest rate cut this week, with Nomura and Standard Chartered being the latest, reversing their earlier stand of the central bank holding rates amid dovish signals. Both Nomura and StanChart expect a 25-basis-point cut in the Fed's

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 6 hours ago

Death by Firing Squad: Eddie Slovik Became the Only U.S. Soldier Executed for Desertion in WWII -- Eddie Slovik made a series of decisions that turned him into the only American soldier executed for desertion since the Civil...

Eddie Slovik made a series of decisions that turned him into the only American soldier executed for desertion since the Civil War. He wrote and signed a confession admitting his crime. He refused five offers to escape punishment. He told his judge advocate he would desert again. And his case reached General Dwight Eisenhower's desk at the worst possible moment during the Battle of the Bulge.

Military.com - US News - 7 hours ago

There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI -- Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union. -- Dec 7

Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.

CBS News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI -- Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry? -- Dec 7

Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?

CBS News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

The new US National Security Strategy respects those who stood up to Washington, but expects vassals to keep obeying -- Opinion

Western Europe’s establishment has sold out the interests of European citizens to the US – and is now reaping the consequences

Russia Today - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025

Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty.

CTV News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

China Issues Response to US National Security Strategy

China appears to have reciprocated the U.S.'s softer tone on strategic competition between the two superpowers.

Newsweek - World - 11 hours ago

Eyes on Central Bank for final 2025 interest rate decision

The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene later this week for its final rate-setting meeting of 2025, with markets closely watching whether the recent decline in inflation will pave the way for another cut.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 12 hours ago

Celebrate the nostalgia of Christmases past with Lush

Lush marks three decades of festive gifting with a 2025 Christmas collection inspired by the nostalgia of Christmases past.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Syrians celebrate a year after Bashar Assad's fall, in photos

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 13 hours ago

White South Africans divided on US refugee offer -- Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

BBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Celtics survive Raptors comeback attempt for fifth consecutive win -- Yesterday

Raptors have dropped five of six, heading into NBA Cup quarter-final against the Knicks

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 16 hours ago

analysis - Trump's National Security Strategy is a dramatic rejection of the world order his predecessors created

Having disrupted American politics, the President is now taking his most decisive step yet to disrupt the world’s

The Globe and Mail - World - 18 hours ago

Taylor Swift's elaborate fairytale wedding plans take shape at prestigious Ocean House resort: report

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding at Ocean House resort in Rhode Island sparks celebrity buzz with reported June 2026 date.

Fox News - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Kemi Badenoch presses Government to accelerate grooming inquiry progress

The Tory leader is set to unveil draft terms of reference for the inquiry.

Evening Standard - Politics - 23 hours ago

Kremlin praises Trump's new security strategy as closely aligned with Russia's vision

The Kremlin offered unusually strong praise for US President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, saying it aligns closely with Russia’s own strategic outlook.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

In shift from political norms, Russia praises new US national security strategy

Strategy declares Western Hemisphere to be Washington’s zone of influence

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Piastri jokes with Verstappen over Abu Dhabi Grand Prix strategy

Piastri and Verstappen missed out on the F1 world title to Lando Norris

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI -- Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?

Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Why the disqualification of Trump's hand-picked prosecutors matters

It’s not just a political loss for Trump. It’s a win for democracy, so long as the Supreme Court upholds it.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Angry Ginge post-Jungle plans revealed and how he plans to celebrate

The YouTuber, 24, is among the frontrunners to be crowned King of the Jungle on Sunday’s I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! final

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Welsh coach frustrated by questionable calls as star now huge Six Nations doubt

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Sunday, December 7.

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

How divided is US Fed on rate cuts?

Doha, Qatar: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has entered one of its most contested policy periods in decades. The 25 basis points (bps) policy rate cut d...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

10 Highest-Rated Thrillers to Watch Now on Netflix

Your list of must-watch Netflix thrillers ranked worst to best highlights the highest-scoring films available to stream right now.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 1 day ago

We found 21 underrated FSA/HSA-eligible gift ideas to buy with your leftover funds

The trendiest wellness gifts you don’t really have to pay for (well… sort of).

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

Communist China Tries 'Condom Tax' to Boost Cratered Birthrate

Communist China is putting a tax on condoms to boost its dismal birthrate as the country grapples with the fallout of its "One Child Policy."

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

How the Risk-Informed, AI-Powered Approach of Anchor1031 Is Reshaping Tax-Advantaged Real Estate Strategies

Anchor1031 operates in securitized real estate, private equity structures designed for investors who own property for business or investment purposes and want access to potential tax advantages without the responsibilities of day-to-day property management.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November, a steep drop from previous month -- Jenna Benchetrit

Canada's economy gained 54,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent from the previous month's 6.9 per cent rate, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Starmer sets out plans to cut child poverty by 550,000

The Prime Minister said action to tackle child poverty could help the economy in the long-term and ease pressure on public services.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows

The delayed core personal consumption expenditures price index for September was expected to show a 2.9% annual increase.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Trump's National Security Strategy Offers US Tech, Military Advantage as Alternative to CCP

Decades of foreign investment only strengthened the Chinese Communist Party.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

A New Roosevelt Institute Report Confronts the Roots of Our Media Crisis—and Calls for Breaking Up Corporate Media

Today’s journalism crisis wasn’t inevitable, but it’s time to free journalism from the straitjacket of turning a democratic obligation into a profit-maximizing business model.

The Nation - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Robert Griffin III Mocked for Saying College Football Playoff Committee Is 'Persecuting Christians' with BYU Diss

Robert Griffin III has come under fire for asserting that the College Football Playoff selection committee is "persecuting Christians."

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

Retirement Income Strategies for the Long Haul

Five strategies to help you build reliable, long-lasting income throughout retirement.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

India's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties

Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was heavy with symbolism and carefully calibrated optics, signaling to the US and its allies that India will pursue its own course towards Moscow.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in Western Hemisphere

The document released Friday by the White House is sure to roil long-standing U.S. allies in Europe for its scathing critiques of their migration and free speech policies, and raising doubts about their long-term reliability as American partners.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Republican populism craters as Trump stumbles, Democrats surge

Donald Trump and JD Vance are abandoning their populist promises. That's hurting Republicans while creating openings for Democrats and 2028 rivals.

Fox News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Rory McIlroy makes Australian Open cut with late surge

Portugal’s Daniel Rodrigues and Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen lead the field in Melbourne

Irish Times - Sports - 3 days ago

Foreign aid cuts will see extra 200,000 kids under five die this year

Report from the Gates Foundation says the death rate for under-fives will increase for the first time this century as cuts by Donald Trump and from nations across Europe begin to bite

Independent UK - World - 4 days ago

FTSE 100 up as investors pin hopes on US rate cut

In London, figures showed UK construction activity fell at the fastest pace in five and a half years in November.

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Meta's Zuckerberg plans deep cuts for company's metaverse efforts

Meta’s Zuckerberg Plans Deep Cuts for Metaverse Efforts

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 4 days ago

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Why the disqualification of Trump's hand-picked prosecutors matters

It’s not just a political loss for Trump. It’s a win for democracy, so long as the Supreme Court upholds it.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Bidding War Strategies for Home Buying

Bidding wars are tough—but the right strategy can tip the scales. Learn how preparation, strong offers, and smart contingencies can help you come out on top.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 days ago

Gift guide: Splurges for every table -- Chaya Milchtein -- From rare cuts to artisanal sweets, this guide gathers the best edible gifts and upgrades to make every meal shine

From rare cuts to artisanal sweets, this guide gathers the best edible gifts and upgrades to make every meal shine

Salon - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Budget worries saw savers sell-down equities at record rate

Data from global funds network Calastone shows £6.7 billion was pulled in the two months leading up to the Chancellor’s fiscal statement.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

California hammered as national job cuts jump to a five-year high

California employers announced 173,022 job cuts in the first 11 months of this year, up nearly 14% from the same period last year, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 4 days ago

Police should be taking 'closer look' at college student's death after mother's allegations: Former prosecutor

Mother demands justice after Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera found dead on Austin balcony. Police say no foul play, but suspicious details emerge.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

UK construction sector shrinks at fastest rate since 2020

The latest figures were significantly worse than economists had expected, as firms partly blamed caution ahead of the autumn Budget.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

Asia markets mostly rise after Wall Street gains on weak jobs data, rate-cut hopes

The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.

CNBC - World - 4 days ago

Music News -- Celebrated soul guitarist Steve Cropper dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, the guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T and the MGs at Stax Records, has died at the age of ...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Riyadh Hosts the Largest Saudi-Chinese Industrial Forum: Global Industries Localization Forum 2025 Announces Strategic Partnership Worth 17 Billion Riyals

Riyadh witnessed the convening of the Global Industrial Localization Forum on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, bringing together official

Albawaba - Business - 4 days ago

Trump pardons sports executive charged by his Justice Department

Tim Leiweke was indicted in July in connection with conspiracy to rig the bidding process to develop an arena at the University of Texas at Austin.

NBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies

The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.

Aljazeera - Environment - 4 days ago

Design executive behind 'Liquid Glass' is leaving Apple

Alan Dye, who was part of the redesign of Apple's software interface called Liquid Glass, is taking his talents to Meta.

CNBC - US News - 4 days ago

Prosecuting Congress for Stating the Law: An Impeachable Offense | Opinion

The precedent we set now will define whether Congress can function as a co-equal branch of government or whether it operates at the executive's pleasure, perpetually one investigation away from silence.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 days ago

You Can Cut Your Dementia Risk By Almost 30% With This 1 Thing, Study Says

Doctors explain why it’s so powerful for your brain health and how you can cultivate it.

Huffington Post - Health - 5 days ago

Big Yellow warns annual business rates bill to jump by £1.8m post Budget

The business said it will be affected by an upcoming tax shake-up which will see properties worth more than £500,000 taxed at higher rates.

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Boeing turnaround will see business generate cash in 2026

Boeing expects to generate cash on an annual basis in 2026, marking a significant turnaround in the planemaker's finances as it prepares to boost monthly p...

Independent.ie - Business - 5 days ago

Trump USDA Secretary Rollins threatens to cut blue-state funding over SNAP data

The Trump administration threatened to cut off federal funding to blue states over their alleged refusal to share SNAP program data.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Beloved eagle, a school mascot, electrocuted on power lines above Bay Area elementary school

A beloved eagle, a school mascot, was electrocuted on PG&E power lines near an elementary school in the Bay Area. Could anything have been done to prevent it? How often does this happen?

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 days ago

Your Party is here. Can it cut through and help defeat Reform?

The new left party has had a difficult birth, while Zack Polanski's Greens are gathering support. Now it has to end the infighting and face the public

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 6 days ago

Revealed: Trump administration issued US visa for sanctioned ICC deputy prosecutor

Nazhat Shameem Khan travelled to New York last month to address a United Nations Security Council meeting on Libya

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Uganda's e-cargo bikes are powering health care in rural areas, creating jobs and cutting pollution.

Uganda's e-cargo bikes, backed by a national e-mobility plan, are powering health care, creating jobs and cutting pollution.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

British police chief reiterates 'legitimate' decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Chief Constable Craig Guildford of the West Midlands police was speaking to the Home Affairs Select Committee about measures taken before the match against Aston Villa

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Heavy drinkers cut alcohol use by nearly 30% after adopting one new habit, study finds

New research shows that cannabis may reduce alcohol consumption short-term, but experts caution against substitution due to unknown long-term effects.

Fox News - Health - 6 days ago

analysis - To get the best mortgage rate, look behind the opaque curtain of Big Bank pricing - Hanif Bayat

Despite the intentional opacity, prime borrowers can still secure great rates using a few strategies

The Globe and Mail - Business - 6 days ago

Carl Alameda Demonstrates How Teaching Fuels Real-World Impact

According to Carl Alameda, teaching plays a central role in shaping not only individual lives but the broader world around us. From developing real-world skills to inspiring civic engagement, the classroom serves as a launchpad for lifelong growth. Teachers today are more than content experts—they

International Business Times - World - 6 days ago

Elon Musk's corporate cluster evolves from SpaceX site to full company town

Elon Musk builds science center, gym as he expands his company town in Texas

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

Designer Dennis Chuene is open about being diagnosed with depression — a bold move in the cutthroat world of fashion.

Designer Dennis Chuene is open about being diagnosed with depression — a bold move in the cutthroat world of fashion.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 7 days ago

ICC 'in limbo' as chief prosecutor's fate uncertain ahead of member states assembly

UN inquiry into allegations against Karim Khan missed October submission date with no explanation as key annual meeting by International Criminal Court's governing body due to begin

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Why Donald Trump is cancelling Joe Biden's autopen executive orders

Trump has previously said Biden's autopen use proves the then-president was mentally incapacitated and not in control of the White House.

SBS - Politics - 9 days ago

Trump Says He's Canceling Every Biden Executive Order Signed With Autopen

President Donald Trump continues his obsession with the autopen by promising to cancel all of Biden's executive orders signed with the machine.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 9 days ago

EU member states back the Commission and agree to cut US tariffs

The 27 back the Commission's deal, but the European Parliament is preparing for a fight to change the terms considered unfair after Trump tripled tariffs on the EU while Brussels reduced duties to zero for the US.

Euronews - Business - 10 days ago

Hong Kong exhausts all means to boost the legislative council voter turnout rate

News and discussions about Beijing's restrictions and blessings of candidates are labelled as “opposition forces,” “soft resistance,” and “external forces”. All election forums are government organized.

Global Voices - Politics - 11 days ago

'Most Advanced Minds': How Military, MIT Are Pushing Boundaries -- "Logistics really started in the military," said the executive director of a program at the Massachusetts Institute of...

“Logistics really started in the military,” said the executive director of a program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Military.com - Technology - 12 days ago

Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street gains on rising Fed rate-cut expectations

Overnight, the key U.S. indexes rose on growing hopes for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next month.

CNBC - World - 12 days ago

World War II Veteran Celebrates 99th Birthday with High School Diploma -- Dominic Bersani, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday recently by getting his high school diploma and...

Dominic Bersani, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday recently by getting his high school diploma and several awards for military service.

Military.com - US News - 13 days ago

Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports

Private companies lost an average of 13,500 jobs a week over the past four weeks, ADP said Tuesday.

CNBC - Business - 13 days ago

Powering our appetite for protein -- Proteins, whether from whey, plants or animals, are essential for building muscle. Last year, approximately 71% of consumers identified protein as the nutrient they most frequently try to eat. That's an appetite corporate America is more than happy to feed - even though protein often doesn't taste very good. Lee Cowan looks at how companies like General Mills are developing protein-fueled products, and how Americans may be consuming more protein than they need.

Proteins, whether from whey, plants or animals, are essential for building muscle. Last year, approximately 71% of consumers identified protein as the nutrient they most frequently try to eat. That's an appetite corporate America is more than happy to feed – even though protein often doesn't taste very good. Lee Cowan looks at how companies like General Mills are developing protein-fueled products, and how Americans may be consuming more protein than they need.

CBS News - Science - 13 days ago

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge found that the interim U.S. attorney who brought charges against the former FBI director and the New York attorney general, two of Donald Trump's most high-profile political opponents, was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 13 days ago

Perry: Veteran grateful for Councilman Lewis' support

I would like to take a moment to publicly thank Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis for his steadfast support of our local homeless veterans.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 14 days ago

European markets close higher on U.S. rate cut optimism; Bayer shares jumped 10%

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a positive note, following their global counterparts higher as hopes resurface for a Fed rate cut.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

Nigeria's diabetes rates rise sharply among young

The West African nation faces a rising caseload, with the disease increasingly affecting young Nigerians. This challenges long-held beliefs that mainly older populations suffer from diabetes.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 14 days ago

Google's new Nano Banana Pro uses Gemini 3 power to generate more realistic AI images

Google’s new image-generator model is available to try globally today.

Ars Technica - Technology - 18 days ago

Delayed September report shows U.S. added 119,000 jobs, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to add 50,000 in September, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - Business - 18 days ago

Celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman dies at age 62

The gaming community mourns a beloved mentor and LGBTQ+ advocate with a storied career.

Ars Technica - Technology - 19 days ago

EU cuts economic growth forecast for 2026

The European Commission has cut its forecast for the bloc’s 2026 economic growth amid risks posed by US tariffs and geopolitical tensions

Russia Today - Business - 20 days ago

A look at how environmental crimes are prosecuted in the Dominican Republic

The functions of three institutions, linked by the common denominator of environmental protection, complement one another in the pursuit of environmental crimes which, though frequent, are also more frequently reported.

Global Voices - Technology - 21 days ago

Forget AGI—Sam Altman celebrates ChatGPT finally following em dash formatting rules

Ongoing struggles with AI model instruction-following show that true human-level AI still a ways off.

Ars Technica - Business - 24 days ago

Starbucks to Burger King: US brands rethink China strategy

US multinationals are increasingly aiming to derisk from China amid souring trade ties. Complaints about red tape and favoritism mask a harsher truth: China’s market is brutally competitive and local rivals are winning.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 24 days ago

London desperately needs housing. So why are politicians being NIMBYs?

‘Just as Lewisham reached the point of turning years of consultation into meaningful change, Jeremy Corbyn swept into the borough at the eleventh hour’

Evening Standard - Opinion - 24 days ago

Country Song Hit 'Walk My Walk' Entirely Generated by AI

Country song "Walk My Walk" by singer Breaking Rust is number one on the country digital song sales chart. However, the singer and the song are all AI-generated. It’s been streamed 2.1 million times on Spotify, and 11.5 million times on YouTube.

Inside Edition - Weird - 25 days ago

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Perforated Septum Due To Past Drug Use

Paris Jackson gave fans an up-close look at a medical problem.

Inside Edition - Health - 26 days ago

This supplement dramatically cuts heart attack risk, scientists say

Researchers call for rigorous monitoring protocol to adjust vitamin D supplementation every three months

Independent UK - Science - 27 days ago

Trump announces deal with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to cut weight loss drug prices

The deals are among the most politically significant announcements to date in the Trump administration's efforts to rein in high U.S. drug costs.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

'We're past peak-restrictiveness,' BOE governor says, as bets rise on Christmas rate cut

While the central bank is more likely to hold rates than not, it's not a given, according to economists.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says

Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Interest rates live: Bank of England holds rates in boost to savers

The current base rate is 4% but analysts are split over whether another cut is incoming

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

'Dilbert' creator's desperate plea shines spotlight on alternative prostate cancer drug

The FDA-approved drug Pluvicto offers hope for advanced prostate cancer patients, but access barriers remain despite proven effectiveness in extending survival.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk, and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, suggesting simple lifestyle changes could protect brain health.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs – reports

The expected cuts will affect almost a 10th of the company’s roughly 350,000 international corporate workforce.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Foreign outbreaks, lower vaccination rates are troubling signs for California's coming flu season

Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years — and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Chicago-based Molson Coors to cut 400 jobs in the Americas

The world’s fourth-largest brewer didn't give details about the restructuring’s impact on its Chicago headquarters in the West Loop.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

BBC News - Science - 1 month ago

Weight loss drug shares down after Trump promises Ozempic price cut

The comment from Trump has investors worried about a worst-case scenario for the obesity landscape

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

NASA's JPL cuts 550 jobs in latest round of layoffs at La Cañada Flintridge facility

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, part of NASA, laid off 550 employees, or about 11% of its staff.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Charlie Kirk Day: When It's Celebrated, What to Expect, and Is It a Federal Holiday?

Charlie Kirk Day 2025 commemorates the conservative leader's impact on faith and free speech through national observances and public gatherings.

International Business Times - US News - 1 month ago

Brown to cut 48 jobs, scrap 55 open positions following federal pressure, student's exposé of Ivy League bloat

Brown University eliminated 103 positions following federal budget pressures and a student's exposé of unnecessary administrative staff at the university.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Two Space Force Units Bring the 'Invisible Front Line' to Ohio -- A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday for the Space Intelligence Production Cell at the Springfield-Beckley Air...

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday for the Space Intelligence Production Cell at the Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base.

Military.com - US News - 2 months ago

NIH Launches New Multimillion-Dollar Initiative to Reduce U.S. Stillbirth Rate

Clinical teams across the country are forming a five-year, $37 million consortium to research stillbirth, a long-neglected public health concern. “There’s no question that the ProPublica reporting was intimately tied to this,” one expert said.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

The race to predict wildfires before they ignite -- We go behind the scenes with innovators building cutting-edge tools to forecast and fight wildfires. -- Tech Now

Canadian start-ups design new tools to forecast wildfires, aiming to prevent disasters before they start.

BBC News - Technology - 2 months ago

The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration's Latest Legal Strategy

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the state’s leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Today's mortgage interest rates fall for 30-year terms while 15-year terms remain unchanged | August 14, 2024

Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Dollar holds gains after hot US inflation data trims Fed cut bets

Singapore: The US dollar held on to the previous session s gains on Friday after stronger than expected inflation data prompted traders to scale back...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 months ago

The Food52 Executive Who Used the Company Credit Card for Everything

Shannon Muldoon, 38, stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer for clothes and travel.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 3 months ago

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports -- Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

First Post - Technology - 4 months ago

We Fought for This Country. Don't Cut the One Department That Fights for Us.

On June 6 -- D-Day -- thousands of veterans will rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., united by a shared message: Don't betray those who've borne the battle.

Military.com - Opinion - 6 months ago

Fed holds interest rate steady as it waits to see impact of tariffs

Interest rates hold steady as the Fed studies the impact of economic tariffs.

Fox News - Business - 7 months ago

Want Efficiency? Fund the VA and Cut the Proven Waste in Privatized Veterans Care

Faithfully following orders from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) office, VA Secretary Doug Collins has announced that he will soon fire tens of thousands of employees at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn't Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

US researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts -- Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Voice of America - Science - 8 months ago

The Washington Post's Strategy Is to Do Whatever Jeff Bezos Wants

The venerable paper has officially become the Amazon CEO’s plaything.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 9 months ago

U.S. hiring cools in January; California's outlook is dimmed by looming cuts in government and aid

U.S. job growth slowed at the start of the year as employers held back on hiring amid increased uncertainty about the economy and Trump policies.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 10 months ago

Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell. -- Looking to amp up your exercise​ as part of your New Year's resolutions​? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.

Looking to amp up your exercise​ as part of your New Year's resolutions​? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.

CBS News - Health - 11 months ago

COP29: 'Cut the theatrics' over finance talks, UN climate chief warns

The whole COP climate process could stall or go into reverse if governments refuse to compromise with less than a week of negotiations left.

Euronews - Environment - 1 year ago

Travis Scott Liked A Fan Account's Instagram Post Reminiscing On How Cute He And Kylie Jenner Were As A Couple

It comes weeks after reports claimed that Kylie and Timothée Chalamet — who have been linked romantically since April 2023 — are getting “very serious.”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Why the Telegram Prosecution May Move the Overton Window on Free Speech

France’s path-breaking arrest of Pavel Durov worries a Stanford professor.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago