CNN fires Chris Cuomo after helping with brother's scandal
ABC News · 16h ago · Details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo
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CNN Fires Cuomo Amid Probe of Conduct Tied to Brother’s Scandal
· Bloomberg · 16h ago · CNN fired host Chris Cuomo amid a probe into his conduct in gathering information about sexual-harassment accusations against his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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The Guardian · 16h ago ·
Chris Cuomo fired by CNN for helping brother Andrew fight sexual misconduct charges
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Primetime anchor was suspended on TuesdayNetwork says ‘additional information’ has come to lightCNN has fired the primetime anchor Chris Cuomo for trying to help his brother, the former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, fight accusations of sexual
Financial Times · 15h ago ·
CNN fires Chris Cuomo over help to brother in ex-governor’s sex scandal
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Network said it had uncovered new details of host’s assistance to Andrew Cuomo over harassment claims
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago ·
CNN Fires Anchor Chris Cuomo, “Effective Immediately”
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CNN said today that anchor Chris Cuomo has been “terminated” by the network, “effective immediately.” The move comes as an outside law firm was retained to discover how much Cuomo aided his brother, former New York state governor Andrew Cuomo, when he was accused of sex harassment.
Los Angeles Times · 16h ago ·
CNN fires Chris Cuomo after law firm probes involvement in brother's harassment scandal
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The prime-time host and brother of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was suspended Tuesday pending further review. Now he's gone permanently.
NBC News · 15h ago ·
Chris Cuomo terminated from CNN
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Four days after an indefinite suspension, CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo for failing to tell the whole truth about his involvement in his brother, former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s defense.
MSNBC · 15h ago ·
CNN terminates Chris Cuomo for aiding brother during sexual misconduct allegations
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CNN has announced the termination of host Chris Cuomo after an investigation by the New York attorney general showed in more detail how he helped his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, defend himself against sexual misconduct allegations.
USA Today · 16h ago ·
CNN terminates anchor Chris Cuomo after aiding brother Andrew amid sexual harassment allegations
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The cable news network tweeted about Chris Cuomo's termination Saturday saying his firing is "effective immediately."
NPR · 16h ago ·
CNN fires Chris Cuomo for role in fighting brother's sexual harassment scandal
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Cuomo's termination follows revelations that shed light on the journalist's role in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations.
Business Insider · 16h ago ·
CNN fires Chris Cuomo over his involvement in his brother Andrew's sexual harassment scandal
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New transcripts released by New York's attorney general brought more pressure on the younger Cuomo to face consequences for his involvement.
Variety · 16h ago ·
Chris Cuomo Fired by CNN
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CNN fired Chris Cuomo, its most-watched anchor, on Saturday, in the wake of revelations he had helped his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, while he faced multiple accusations of sexual harassment — a breach of journalistic ethics and
Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
BBC · Dec 3, 2021 · US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun.
Sheriff confirms FBI, U.S. marshals searching for parents of Michigan high school shooting suspect
· MSNBC · Dec 3, 2021 · Sheriff Michael Bouchard confirms that the FBI and U.S. marshals are currently searching for the parents of the suspect involved in the fatal Oxford High School shooting.
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Rolling Stone · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Parents of Accused High School Shooter Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
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Jennifer and James Crumbley each face four counts as prosecutor promises to "hold individuals accountable" for their son's alleged rampage at Oxford High School
NBC News · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Parents of suspected Michigan H.S. shooter are charged with involuntary manslaughter
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The parents of a teenager accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter Friday.
NPR · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Parents of Michigan school shooting suspect are charged with involuntary manslaughter
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The gun used in Tuesday's shooting was purchased by the suspect's father James Crumbley on Black Friday, the prosecutor said.
USA Today · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Prosecutors file charges against parents of 15-year-old suspect in Michigan school shooting
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A Michigan prosecutor on Friday filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the 15-year-old suspect's parents in the Oxford High School shooting.
ABC News · Dec 2, 2021 ·
School chief: Discipline not needed for boy before shooting
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The superintendent of a Michigan school district says no discipline was necessary for a teen who was summoned to the office a few hours before four students were fatally shot
CBS News · Dec 2, 2021 ·
Michigan school shooting suspect's parents may face criminal charges
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The parents of the 15-year-old student accused of shooting and killing four fellow students at a Michigan high school could also be facing criminal charges. Nancy Chen has more details.
Bloomberg · Dec 1, 2021 ·
What We Know About the Students Killed at School Shooting at Oxford, Michigan
Forbes · Dec 2, 2021 ·
Student Loans Are “Ridiculous,” Says AOC
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Here's the latest on student loans.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo
Politico · 16h ago · “This is not how I want my time at CNN to end but I have already told you why and how I helped my brother,” he said in a statement.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo
· CBS News · 16h ago · He had been suspended from the network since Wednesday.
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Business Insider · 11h ago ·
Meet Michael Smerconish, a radio host and political commentator who will takeover Chris Cuomo's primetime hour on CNN
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While Smerconish will replace Cuomo starting next week, the network has not announced any immediate plans for a permanent replacement.
Wall Street Journal · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Michael Smerconish to Fill In for Chris Cuomo on CNN
Alabama Returns to the Driver’s Seat in the College Football Playoff Picture
Wall Street Journal · 3h ago
Alabama knocks off top-ranked Georgia 41-24, puts SEC on the verge of having 2 teams in College Football Playoff
· ABC News · 14h ago · Alabama knocks off top-ranked Georgia 41-24, puts SEC on the verge of having 2 teams in College Football Playoff
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ESPN · 17h ago ·
Follow live: Georgia puts unbeaten record on the line in SEC title game vs. Alabama
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CBS News · Dec 4, 2021 ·
Cincinnati vs. Houston: Prediction, pick, AAC Championship Game spread, odds, live stream, watch online, TV
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The Bearcats hope to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff with a win
3 skiers killed in avalanche in Austria
CBS News · 2h ago · Three of the skiers were buried by the avalanche, while another two were partly buried and able to free themselves, regional police said in a statement.
3 dead, 2 injured in avalanche in Austria
· NBC News · 3h ago · Three skiers have been killed and two injured in an avalanche in central Austria, authorities said Sunday.
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ABC News · 4h ago ·
Avalanche in Austria kills 3 skiers, injures 2
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Authorities say three skiers have been killed and two injured in an avalanche in central Austria
Washington Post · 5h ago ·
Avalanche in Austria kills 3 skiers, injures 2
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Authorities say three skiers have been killed and two injured in an avalanche in central Austria
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing one and injuring dozens
CBS News · 20h ago · Mount Semeru's eruption left several villages blanketed with falling ash.
Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
· BBC · Dec 4, 2021 · Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java.
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ABC News · Dec 4, 2021 ·
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, spews huge ash cloud
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The highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java has spewed thick columns of ash high into the sky, triggering panic among people living nearby
Washington Post · Dec 4, 2021 ·
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, spews huge ash cloud
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The highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java has spewed thick columns of ash high into the sky, triggering panic among people living nearby
NBC News · 6h ago ·
Indonesia volcano death toll rises as search for missing continues
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At least 13 people are dead and seven are missing in a deadly eruption of the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java.
Politics
Republican Thomas Massie condemned for Christmas guns photo
The Guardian · 2h ago · Congressman causes outrage by posting ‘insensitive’ tweet just days after Michigan school shootingA US congressman has posted a Christmas picture of himself and what appears to be his family, smiling and posing with an assortment of guns, just da
Dad of a Parkland victim blasts GOP lawmaker who shared a Christmas photo of his family smiling with guns and asking Santa to 'please bring ammo'
· Business Insider · 10h ago · Rep. Thomas Massie posted the photo days after a shooter opened fire at a high school in Michigan, killing four students.
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USA Today · 16h ago ·
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie tweets pro-gun photo days after Michigan school shooting
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The Kentucky representative's post received nearly 9,000 retweets and about 13,000 comments as of about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks
Politico · 2h ago · Talks in Vienna resumed last week after a more than five-month hiatus.
Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks
· ABC News · 4h ago · Israel's prime minister has urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations to curb the country’s nuclear program
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Washington Post · 4h ago ·
Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks
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Israel’s prime minister has urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations to curb the country’s nuclear program
Biden, Putin to talk next week as tensions grow over Russian troop buildup on Ukraine's border
NBC News · 22h ago · The presidents will speak by telephone on Tuesday and "decide themselves" how long the conversation will last, said the Kremlin.
Biden, Putin to talk next week as tensions grow over Ukraine
· ABC News · 23h ago · The Kremlin says President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak by telephone on Tuesday
Italy Reinforces Strict Covid Rules Targeting Vaccine Holdouts
Bloomberg · 59m ago
Trump double negative: Twitter sees proof positive of no electoral fraud
The Guardian · 1h ago · Critics pounce on statement that ‘anybody that doesn’t think’ 2020 election was rigged ‘is either very stupid or very corrupt’Trump rails against Meadows for revealing Covid cover-upThe double negative, a common grammatical elephant trap, claimed a high-profile victim on Saturday night.
How a Vaccine Side-Effect Database Sowed Doubt in Vaccinations
Bloomberg · 2h ago · As omicron looms, muddled government public-health messaging can power vaccine skepticism
Communities of color face disproportionate exposure to pollution
NPR · 2h ago · Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael S. Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about the Biden administration's approach to environmental justice.
House expects to hear from Roger Stone, Alex Jones and Michael Flynn about Jan. 6
NPR · 2h ago · NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks journalist Marcy Wheeler about developments in the investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the different types of information coming out.
Politics chat: Biden faces handling another winter of the pandemic
NPR · 2h ago · The pandemic and its economic effects are a political weight on President Biden.
Hundreds March Against CovidRestrictions in Belgium
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Nation
Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
BBC · Dec 3, 2021 · Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun.
Teen faces murder charges in Michigan school shooting
· CBS News · Dec 2, 2021 · Four people were killed and seven others were wounded in the shooting. Authorities have not yet identified a motive.
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USA Today · Dec 1, 2021 ·
Michigan school shooting victims remembered: Honor student, athletes and an artist
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In addition to the four young people who lost their lives, seven others and a teacher were wounded in the gunfire Tuesday at Oxford High School.
NBC News · Dec 1, 2021 ·
Teen suspect in Michigan high school shooting charged as adult
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A 15-year-old suspect faces several charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and 12 counts of possession of a firearm, for a shooting that killed four people at Oxford High School.
NPR · Dec 1, 2021 ·
15-year-old charged in Michigan school shooting
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Prosecutors have charged a 15-year-old with murder, terrorism and other crimes in connection with Tuesday's school shooting in Michigan in which 4 people were killed.
ABC News · Dec 1, 2021 ·
Who are the victims of Oxford High School shooting?
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Three of the teenagers killed by a fellow student at Oxford High School in Michigan are being remembered for their commitment to athletics, art and family
Passenger jumps out of plane taxiing at Phoenix airport
ABC News · 16h ago · Authorities say a passenger on an arriving Southwest Airlines flight taxiing at Phoenix’s main airport opened a galley door, jumped out and ran to an airport fire station where he barricaded himself
Passenger exits Southwest Airlines plane while aircraft is taxiing to gate in Phoenix, officials say
· NBC News · 18h ago · A passenger exited a Southwest Airlines plane through a rear door while the aircraft was taxiing to a gate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
New trial after jury met in room with Confederate symbols
ABC News · 17h ago · A Tennessee appeals court has granted a new trial for a Black man who was convicted of aggravated assault by an all-white jury that deliberated in a room containing Confederate symbols
Comedy Albums by John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt Removed From Spotify Amid Royalties Battle
Rolling Stone · 18h ago · Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Gaffigan and dozens more members of creator's rights group Spoken Giants have content pulled from streaming service
Spotify Removes Many Top Comedians From Service In Royalty Payments Dispute
· Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · John Mulaney, Jim Gaffigan, Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart are among the big name comedians whose work has been removed from streaming service Spotify in a fight over royalty payments.
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The Verge · 18h ago ·
Spotify removes popular comedians’ content over royalties dispute
Business Insider · 19h ago ·
Spotify removes John Mulaney, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, and other comedians from service over a royalties dispute
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John Mulaney, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart are among the comedians whose albums have been removed from the platform.
Wall Street Journal · Dec 4, 2021 ·
Spotify Removes Some Comedians' Work From Streaming Service
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A push for royalty payments on comedic material has sidelined the work of Jim Gaffigan, John Mulaney and hundreds of other comedians on Spotify.
Hawaii mountains to see snow after rare blizzard warning
ABC News · 21h ago · The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for mountains on Hawaii’s Big Island, saying wind gusts of above 100 mph and 12 inches or more of snow were possible
Hawaii under blizzard warning as 12 inches of snow and winds up to 100 mph expected
· USA Today · Dec 3, 2021 · From Friday until Sunday, the Big Island of Hawaii is under a blizzard warning. A foot of snow and winds up to 100 mph are expected.
Total solar eclipse seen from Union Glacier, Antarctica
USA Today · 23h ago · A total solar eclipse could be seen from Antarctica on Saturday with NASA live streaming the event, showing a striking image of the sky darkening. (Dec. 4)
Total Solar Eclipse 2021: What Time Is the Next Eclipse and How to Watch It
· Wall Street Journal · Dec 3, 2021
Police subdue priest who shouted 'heretic' at Pope
USA Today · 22h ago · Pope Francis was heckled by an elderly Greek Orthodox priest on Saturday as he arrived for a meeting with the head of the country's Orthodox Church. (Dec. 4)
In Greece, Pope to seek deeper ties with eastern churches
· ABC News · Dec 3, 2021 · Pope Francis heads to Greece for the second leg of his trip to the region with meetings in Athens aimed at bolstering recently-mended ties between the Vatican and Orthodox churches
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Washington Post · Dec 3, 2021 ·
In Greece, Pope to seek deeper ties with eastern churches
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Pope Francis heads to Greece for the second leg of his trip to the region with meetings in Athens aimed at bolstering recently-mended ties between the Vatican and Orthodox churches
Energy secretary: Offshore wind brings 'gust' of job growth
ABC News · 2h ago · U_S_ Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Thursday that the administration’s goal for offshore wind and the projects being developed now represent a “gust of job growth throughout the country.”
Des Moines, Iowa, is in a stinky situation
NPR · 2h ago · Ayesha Rascoe asks Des Moines city official SuAnn Donovan about an ongoing battle against bad odors in the city's downtown.
Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up
NPR · 2h ago · Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the '60s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the east coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.
Business
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized COVID-19 restrictions saying 'not a single school has closed because of cancer'
Business Insider · 1h ago · Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked for seeming to imply that cancer is a contagious illness, like COVID-19.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Compares Covid-19 To Cancer, Here’s The Twittersphere Response
· Forbes · 10h ago · Taylor Greene tweeted that “every single year more than 600,000 people in the US die from cancer” and “not a single school has closed.”
Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors
BBC · 4h ago · The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.
Donald Trump’s social media start-up raises $1bn
· Financial Times · 18h ago · The ex-president’s media venture is aimed at challenging the platforms from which he has been banned.
Rio de Janeiro Cancels New Year’s Eve Party on Omicron Fears
Bloomberg · 23h ago
Rio de Janeiro cancels NYE party due to omicron fears
· Washington Post · 23h ago · Rio de Janeiro has canceled its New Year’s Eve party due to renewed COVID-19 fears
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ABC News · 23h ago ·
Rio de Janeiro cancels NYE party due to omicron fears
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Rio de Janeiro has canceled its New Year’s Eve party due to renewed COVID-19 fears
Trump's digital media venture says it has lined up $1 billion from investors for his forthcoming social media platform, TRUTH Social
Business Insider · 18h ago · Trump said in a statement on Saturday that the investment will put his company "in a stronger position to fight back against the tyranny of Big Tech."
Trump media partner says it has lined up $1B in capital
· ABC News · 19h ago · The partner has agreements for $1B in capital from institutional investors.
This Banker Is Minting Money in the Fintech Boom
Wall Street Journal · 45m ago
Small-Cap Stocks Hit Hard by Covid-19 Omicron Variant
Wall Street Journal · 54m ago · The market remains vulnerable to swift and sharp reversals as pandemic continues.
Russia Says U.S. Spy Planes Threaten Civil Aviation Over Black Sea
Bloomberg · 1h ago
Your packages may soon by flown on a massive jet with only one pilot, and it's only a matter of time before you could be too
Business Insider · 1h ago · Experts believe that increased automation in the cockpit will enable airlines to fly longer flights with fewer pilots, starting with cargo planes.
Experts say reports of an American truck driver shortage are overblown
Business Insider · 1h ago · The notion of a trucker shortage is a narrative decades in the making that has long been a point of hot debate in the industry.
The Santa Claus rally in the stock market could stumble this year as Fed hawkishness and rich valuations spook investors, Bank of America says
Business Insider · 1h ago · Stocks have returned an average of 2.3% in December since 1936 and generated a positive return 79% of the time.
Technology
Leaked Fortnite trailer reveals Spider-Man and a new island for Chapter 3
The Verge · 19h ago
Fortnite ‘The End’ Live Event: Start-Time, Chapter 3 New Map And What To Expect
· Forbes · Dec 4, 2021 · Fortnite's Chapter 2 is about to end and Chapter 3 is about to begin.
Singapore Suspends Crypto Exchange in Dispute With BTS, FT Says
Bloomberg · 13h ago
Singapore suspends crypto exchange over spat with K-pop group BTS
· Financial Times · 15h ago · Bitget was threatened with legal action by Korean boy band’s agency for promoting digital currency Army Coin
Activision Blizzard won’t play a part at The Game Awards this year
The Verge · 17h ago
Activision Blizzard “will not be a part” of this year’s Game Awards show
· Ars Technica · 22h ago · Publisher's nominations will stand as Keighley walks back noncommittal position.
‘Destiny 2’ Releases Grasp Of Avarice Dungeon Music For Free, Download Here
Forbes · 52m ago · You can download a track from Destiny 2's Grasp of Avarice dungeon early right here. It's good.
The ‘Halo Infinite’ Subreddit Has Been Locked For Being Too Toxic
Forbes · 1h ago · The Halo subreddit has nearly a million members, and has been focused, consumed really, with the issues Halo Infinite has with monetization, playlists, challenges, progression, pretty much everything outside of gameplay.
The movement to hold AI accountable gains more steam
Ars Technica · 2h ago · First-in-US NYC law requires algorithms used in hiring to be “audited” for bias.
It's not science fiction. Scientists have really made robots that reproduce
NPR · 2h ago · Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Harvard researcher Sam Kriegman about xenobots, the self-replicating robots he helped create.
The top video games of 2021: Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, NHL 22, Super Mario 3D World
USA Today · 2h ago · Shopping for a gamer? Marc Saltzman runs down the best games for kids, teens and adults, from Super Mario 3D World to Deathloop and Halo Infinite.
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work (and Life)
Wired · 2h ago · Whether you're riding a bike or schlepping a camera, a bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job right.
The Great Neutrino Mystery Could Point to Missing Particles
Wired · 2h ago · Years of conflicting measurements have led physicists to propose a “dark sector” of invisible particles that could explain dark matter and the universe’s expansion.
Entertainment
Paul Thomas Anderson turns to youthful merriment for latest movie, 'Licorice Pizza'
NPR · 2h ago · Ayesha Rascoe asks director Paul Thomas Anderson about his new movie "Licorice Pizza."
How Leonardo DiCaprio’s dad landed role as ‘eccentric hippie’ in buzzy new movie
· NBC News · 19h ago · Leonardo DiCaprio is sharing the big screen with his dad, George DiCaprio, for the first time in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new coming-of-age film “Licorice Pizza.”
Grand Ole Opry country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89
ABC News · 12h ago · Country musician Stonewall Jackson, who sang on the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years, died Saturday after a long battle with vascular dementia
Grand Ole Opry Country Singer Stonewall Jackson Dies At 89
· Bloomberg · 12h ago
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Drops First-Look Trailer
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Sony unveiled the title and first-look teaser for the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sequel at the Brazil Comic-Con today. Dubbed Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One), the title implies the film will serve as the first installation of a two-part sequel.
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) teases a stunning animated sequel
· The Verge · 13h ago
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Gizmodo · 17h ago ·
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse Trailer Offers Up a Multiverse of Magnificence
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When Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse arrived in theaters three years ago, it shattered expectations of what superhero movies, both live action and animated, could be.
Zendaya and Tom Holland's height difference was a conflict of interest in 'Spider-Man'
NBC News · 21h ago · Tom Holland and Zendaya reveal how their height difference made them run into problems on the set of their new movie, "Spider-Man No Way Home."
Tom Holland and Zendaya joke about doing 'Spider-Man' stunts with their height difference
· CNN · 23h ago · Tom Holland may play a big-time superhero, but it seems his co-star Zendaya is doing all the heavy lifting.
Which Fitness Tracker Is Best For You? Apple Watch vs. Fitbit vs. Oura vs. Garmin vs. Whoop
Wall Street Journal · 45m ago
EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett's turn to testify. Will he?
ABC News · 47m ago · After two brothers spent hours telling a jury how Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack on himself, the big question when the actor's trial resumes is whether he will tell his side of the story
‘High Life’ Director Claire Denis Talks in Panama About Shooting ‘The Stars at Noon’
Variety · 1h ago · In Panama to shoot “The Stars at Noon,” French auteur Claire Denis (“Beau Travail,” “High Life”) spoke at an IFF Panama fest panel about shooting the film in Panama and her hallmark “instinctive” filmmaking.
David Sedaris and Tracey Ullman voice one of this month’s best audiobooks
Washington Post · 3h ago · The narration of ‘Carnival of Snackery’ is wonderful. Other great listens: ‘The Five Wounds’ and ‘Psycho by the Sea’
These six women are using their power to change business for the better
USA Today · 4h ago · These women have boldly pushed for inclusion and taken chances in their careers to create opportunities for their companies and future leaders.
New opera by Esperanza Spalding and Wayne Shorter remakes myth without sacrificing music
Washington Post · 4h ago · The Grammy-winning duo’s “. . . (Iphigenia)” opens Dec. 10 at the Kennedy Center.
Sports
Rams look to get early lead and break losing streak against the Jaguars
Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · The Rams play at SoFi Stadium for the first time in nearly a month, where they look for improved play to snap three-game losing streak vs. Jacksonville.
Kansas vs. St. John's odds, line, spread: 2021 college basketball picks, Dec. 3 predictions from proven model
· CBS News · Dec 3, 2021 · SportsLine's model just made its CBB picks and predictions for St. John's vs. Kansas in the 2021 Big East-Big 12 Battle
Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchups, start time and how to watch
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · Justin Herbert and the Chargers will look to avoid interceptions against a Cincinnati Bengals secondary that has a reputation for pick-offs.
Bengals vs. Chargers: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, game time, TV channel
· CBS News · 21h ago · How to watch Bengals vs. Chargers football game
Utah St routs No. 19 San Diego St 46-13, wins Mountain West
ABC News · 15h ago · Utah State won its first Mountain West Conference title with a 46-13 rout of No. 19 San Diego State
How to watch Saints vs. Cowboys: NFL live stream info, TV channel, time, game odds
· CBS News · Dec 2, 2021 · How to watch Saints vs. Cowboys football game
Bowl projections: Will Alabama or Michigan be the No. 1 seed?
USA Today · 2h ago · There was change in the final USA TODAY Sports bowl projections with Alabama joining the playoff and some uncertainty of who would be No. 1.
College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, Cincinnati lead final top 25 poll
· CBS News · 9h ago · Jerry Palm provides his prediction for how the final CFP Rankings will look Sunday afternoon
Akron chooses Oregon OC Moorhead as coach
ESPN · 18h ago · Joe Moorhead, who spent the past two seasons as the offensive playcaller and quarterbacks coach at Oregon, has been hired as Akron coach.
Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead to return to head coaching ranks at Akron
· CBS News · 23h ago · Moorhead, who was a head coach at Mississippi State, previously was an assistant for the Zips
Leipzig reacts after 3 league losses: Marsch no longer coach
ABC News · 4h ago · American Jesse Marsch is no longer coach of Bundesliga team Leipzig
RB Leipzig sack manager Marsch after four months in charge
· BBC · 4h ago · Jesse Marsch has been sacked as RB Leipzig manager after just four months in charge.
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ESPN · 5h ago ·
American Marsch out after five months at Leipzig
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American coach Jesse Marsch is out at RB Leipzig after just five months in charge of the Bundesliga club.
CBS News · 23h ago ·
RB Leipzig have decided to fire American manager Jesse Marsch, per report
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After crashing out of Champions League and underperforming in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig could be moving on from Marsch
Real Madrid extends La Liga lead with victory against Real Soceidad, Bayern Munich wins eventful Der Klassiker
CNN · 4h ago · Real Madrid moved eight points clear at the top of La Liga after a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Real Madrid ease past Sociedad to open eight-point lead at top of La Liga
· BBC · 16h ago · Real Madrid produce a convincing performance to beat Real Sociedad and extend their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.
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International Business Times · 10h ago ·
Real Madrid striker finally shows up to inspire victory
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Los Blancos now have an eight-point lead at the top of the table
Lincoln Riley era can't start soon enough for USC after season-ending loss to Cal
Los Angeles Times · 7h ago · USC football closed out its unremarkable season with a 24-14 loss to California in the final game before Lincoln Riley takes control as coach.
Cal's defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss
· ABC News · 7h ago · Trey Paster scored on a 55-yard fumble return in the second quarter, California’s defense made a clutch stop near the goal line, and the Golden Bears held off Southern California 24-14 in the season finale for both teams
Already a UFC legend, Jose Aldo is still in the championship hunt, with Rob Font in his way
ESPN · Dec 3, 2021 · Saturday's bantamweight main event in Las Vegas pits a former champ against a surging contender.
Bellator 272 predictions -- Sergio Pettis vs. Kyoji Horiguchi: Fight card, odds, start time, live stream
· CBS News · Dec 2, 2021 · The bantamweight title is on the line on Friday night in Uncasville, Connecticut
Portland Timbers' MLS dream becomes a reality
ESPN · 9h ago · Portland's win over Real Salt Lake means that, for the first time, they will play host to MLS' grandest stage.
Timbers down RSL 2-0 for conference title, MLS final berth
· ABC News · 13h ago · Felipe Mora and Santiago Moreno scored and the Portland Timbers advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final on Saturday
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CBS News · 20h ago ·
Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake live stream: Watch MLS conference final online, TV channel, start time
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MLS Cup Playoffs are reaching its pinnacle as the Timbers welcome Real Salt Lake to Providence Park
Grizzlies set new NBA margin of victory record in demolition of Thunder
CNN · Dec 3, 2021 · A new NBA margin of victory record was set on Thursday, as the Memphis Grizzlies obliterated the Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79 in Tennessee.
Oklahoma City Thunder Suffers Worst Loss In NBA History In 152-79 Beatdown
· Deadline Hollywood · Dec 2, 2021 · Tonight’s NBA game between the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder and the middling Memphis Grizzlies was projected to be a 107-104 victory for Memphis.
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USA Today · Dec 2, 2021 ·
Grizzlies rout Thunder by 73 points to set NBA record for largest margin of victory
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The Grizzlies pounced early and poured it on like no other team in NBA history for a 152-79 win and record 73-point margin of victory.
ESPN · Dec 2, 2021 ·
Grizzlies outscore Thunder by 73, set NBA record
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The Grizzlies broke the NBA record for margin of victory on Thursday after beating the Thunder by 73 points.
BBC · Dec 2, 2021 ·
Antetokounmpo scores 40 points as Bucks beat Hornets in thriller
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Giannis Antetokounmpo hits 40 points, including the game winner with two seconds, as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 127-125.
Bloomberg · Dec 1, 2021 ·
Bucks Beat Hornets on Antetokounmpo's Final-seconds Layup
ABC News · Dec 1, 2021 ·
Bucks beat Hornets on Antetokounmpo's final-seconds layup
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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored on a driving layup with two seconds left to give Milwaukee a 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night
CBS News · Nov 29, 2021 ·
Watch Texas vs. Sam Houston : How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NCAAB game
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How to watch Texas vs. Sam Houston basketball game
Alabama WR John Metchie suffers torn ACL: Tide poised to enter playoff without star weapon, per report
CBS News · 12h ago · Metchie led Alabama with more than 90 receptions in a breakout junior season
Sources: Alabama fears WR Metchie tore ACL
· ESPN · 12h ago · John Metchie is expected to miss the CFP after suffering what Bama officials believe to be a torn ACL in his left knee.
Big 12 championship: Baylor upsets Oklahoma State, ends Cowboys' shot at playoff
USA Today · 18h ago · The Bears avenge an earlier loss and deny the Cowboys their first Big 12 title in a decade.
Defenses in spotlight for Oklahoma St-Baylor Big 12 matchup
· ABC News · Dec 1, 2021 · Fifth-ranked Oklahoma State and ninth-ranked Baylor take strong defenses into the Big 12 championship game this weekend
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CBS News · Dec 1, 2021 ·
Georgia vs. Alabama: Kirby Smart can flip narratives in legacy-defining 2021 SEC Championship Game
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The showdown for the SEC title on Saturday serves as the most important game in Kirby Smart's career
Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey dies at 77
CNN · 13h ago · Longtime Atlanta Falcons defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey has died at the age of 77.
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Claude Humphrey passes away at 77
· CBS News · 21h ago · Humphrey played 13 seasons in the NFL for the Falcons and Eagles
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ABC News · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Darlene Hard, 3-time major tennis champion, dies at 85
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Hall of Fame tennis player Darlene Hard has died at age 85
Texas football assistant coach Jeff Banks, girlfriend are being sued over alleged monkey bite
USA Today · 14h ago · Texas assistant coach Jeff Banks and his girlfriend have been sued over an alleged monkey bite that happened on Halloween night.
Texas asst. coach sued over alleged monkey bite
· ESPN · 16h ago · A lawsuit has been filed against Texas assistant coach Jeff Banks and his girlfriend after her monkey allegedly bit a child on Halloween night.
SEC championship: No. 2 Alabama thumps No. 1 Georgia 41-24, eliminates any question about playoff qualification
USA Today · 14h ago · The same team that needed a near-miracle just a week ago to come from behind against Auburn blew the doors off the nation's best defense.
Playoff bound: Bama rolls No. 1 Georgia 41-24 for SEC title
· ABC News · 14h ago · Bryce Young stunningly carved up the nation’s best defense, giving Nick Saban and Alabama a shot at another national championship
Morikawa pulls away in Bahamas, takes big step toward No. 1
ABC News · 16h ago · Collin Morikawa is one round away from reaching No. 1 in the world
2021 Hero World Challenge scores: DeChambeau takes one-shot lead over Koepka, Finau, Morikawa after Round 2
· CBS News · Dec 3, 2021 · DeChambeau went 8 under in Nassau on Friday as he bounces back from his match vs. Koepka
Florida suspends sports gambling after federal court of appeals denies Seminole Tribe's emergency stay
CBS News · 17h ago · The Tribe announced it would 'temporarily suspend operations' on the Hard Rock SportsBook mobile app on Saturday
Seminole Tribe suspends Florida online sports betting app
· ABC News · 18h ago · The Seminole Tribe of Florida has shut down its online sports betting app after being dealt its latest legal defeat in a case that has halted a massive expansion of gambling throughout Florida
Sources: QB Ewers to transfer from Ohio State
ESPN · Dec 3, 2021 · Ohio State quarterback Quinn Evers, who was the top prospect in the class of 2022, is set to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Ohio State QB Quinn Ewers to transfer after one season: Former No. 1 recruit eying Texas teams
· CBS News · Dec 3, 2021 · Ewers will reportedly consider options in his home state of Texas
Baylor holds on for Big 12 title, knocks Okla St out of CFP
ABC News · 17h ago · Dezmon Jackson came up inches short on a desperate, fourth-down dive with 24 seconds remaining and fifth-ranked Oklahoma State fell to ninth-ranked Baylor 21-16 in the Big 12 championship game, knocking the Cowboys out of contention for a playoff spot
Baylor holds off late OSU drive, wins Big 12 title
· ESPN · 17h ago · Dezmon Jackson came up inches short on a desperate, fourth-down dive with 24 seconds left and fifth-ranked Oklahoma State fell to ninth-ranked Baylor 21-16 in the Big 12 championship game Saturday.
Seahawks promote Adrian Peterson to active roster for Week 13 matchup with 49ers, per report
CBS News · 22h ago · Peterson is set to make his Seahawks debut Sunday
Steelers LB T.J. Watt off COVID-19 list, eligible vs. Ravens
· ABC News · 23h ago · The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated star linebacker T
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ESPN · 23h ago ·
Steelers' Watt off COVID list, eligible vs. Ravens
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The Steelers have activated star pass-rusher T.J. Watt off the reserve/COVID-19 list, making him eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Bowlsby: '24 CFP expansion 'in some jeopardy'
ESPN · 20h ago · Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby says expanding the CFP as soon as the 2024 season is "in some jeopardy" noting logistical challenges the longer it takes for the CFP management committee to reach a resolution.
Big 12's Bowlsby: CFP expansion for 2024 'in some jeopardy'
· ABC News · 20h ago · Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says expanding the College Football Playoff as soon as the 2024 season is "in some jeopardy" if an agreement on a new format cannot be reached soon
Injury-time Origi winner at Wolves sends Liverpool top
BBC · 21h ago · Liverpool go top of the Premier League as substitute Divock Origi scores a last-minute winner to sink Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Liverpool vs. Wolverhampton odds, picks: Soccer expert reveals Premier League predictions for Dec. 4, 2021
· CBS News · Dec 3, 2021 · Martin Green locked in his EPL picks and best bets for Wolves vs. Liverpool
Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Jalen McDaniels and Mason Plumlee enter NBA's health and safety protocols
CBS News · 22h ago · The Hornets sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 13-11 record
Ball, Rozier among 4 Hornets to enter protocols
· ESPN · 23h ago · The Charlotte Hornets have had four players -- LaMelo Ball, Jalen McDaniels, Mason Plumlee and Terry Rozier -- enter into the NBA's health and safety protocols, it was announced Saturday.
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ABC News · 23h ago ·
Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocols
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Four Charlotte Hornets players, including last year’s Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball, have been placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Saturday, an indicator they have tested positive of the coronavirus
World
Senegal registers first case of coronavirus omicron variant
Washington Post · 1h ago · Senegal has recorded its first case of the coronavirus omicron variant
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ABC News · 1h ago ·
Senegal registers first case of coronavirus omicron variant
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Senegal has recorded its first case of the coronavirus omicron variant
Hundreds march against COVID-19 restrictions in Belgium
ABC News · 2h ago · Hundreds of people have marched through central Brussels to protest tightened COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Belgian government to counter the latest spike in coronavirus cases
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Washington Post · 2h ago ·
Hundreds march against COVID-19 restrictions in Belgium
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Hundreds of people have marched through central Brussels to protest tightened COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Belgian government to counter the latest spike in coronavirus cases
Smoldering Debris, Mud Hinder Indonesia Volcano Rescue
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Smoldering debris, mud hinder Indonesia volcano rescue
· Washington Post · 6h ago · Rescuers are searching for survivors on the slopes of the highest volcano on Indonesia’s island of Java after it was rocked by an eruption that killed at least 13 people, as smoldering debris and thick mud hampered their efforts
Saudi coalition in Yemen increases strikes on Houthi rebels
Washington Post · 2h ago · Officials say the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen has accelerated its airstrikes on the capital and elsewhere in the conflict-stricken country
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ABC News · 2h ago ·
Saudi coalition in Yemen increases strikes on Houthi rebels
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Officials say the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen has accelerated its airstrikes on the capital and elsewhere in the conflict-stricken country
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
BBC · 3h ago · Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis called on Europe to take responsibility for the situation.
Visiting Greek razor wire-fenced migrant camp, Pope Francis challenges Europe to live up to its human rights ideals
· Washington Post · 3h ago · Francis, who has long made migration a priority, again and again seemed to air his frustration
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ABC News · 5h ago ·
Pope returns to Greek isle at heart of Europe migrant debate
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Pope Francis is returning to Lesbos, the Greek island that was at the heart of a massive wave of migration into Europe
1 miner missing, 1 hurt in coal mine accident in Poland
Washington Post · 4h ago · Coal mining authorities say that one miner is missing and one has been rescued with injuries after an earth tremor and a cave-in at a mine in southern Poland
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ABC News · 4h ago ·
1 miner missing, 1 hurt in coal mine accident in Poland
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Coal mining authorities say that one miner is missing and one has been rescued with injuries after an earth tremor and a cave-in at a mine in southern Poland
3 feared dead as Myanmar army truck runs down protesters
Washington Post · 5h ago · Witnesses in Yangon say an army vehicle barreled into a peaceful march of anti-government protesters in military-ruled Myanmar’s biggest city, reportedly killing at least three people
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ABC News · 5h ago ·
3 feared dead as Myanmar army truck runs down protesters
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Witnesses in Yangon say an army vehicle barreled into a peaceful march of anti-government protesters in military-ruled Myanmar’s biggest city, reportedly killing at least three people
Pakistan PM Reassures President Over Sri Lankan's Lynching
Bloomberg · 6h ago · Islamabad (AP) -- Pakistan's prime minister told Sri Lanka's president that more than 100 people have been detained in the lynching of a Sri Lankan factory manager and suspects will be “prosecuted with the full severity of the law.”
Pakistan police: mob kills Sri Lankan over alleged blasphemy
· ABC News · Dec 3, 2021 · Pakistan police say a Muslim mob has attacked a sports equipment factory in the eastern Punjab province, killing a Sri Lankan man over allegations of blasphemy
1 more source
Washington Post · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Pakistan police: mob kills Sri Lankan over alleged blasphemy
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Pakistan police say a Muslim mob has attacked a sports equipment factory in the eastern Punjab province, killing a Sri Lankan man over allegations of blasphemy
Israeli Police Questioned on Palestinian Attacker's Shooting
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Police shoot suspected Palestinian attacker in Jerusalem
· ABC News · 23h ago · Israeli police shot a Palestinian after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and wounded near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem’s Old City
1 more source
Washington Post · 23h ago ·
Police shoot suspected Palestinian attacker in Jerusalem
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Israeli police shot a Palestinian after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and wounded near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem’s Old City
U.S. prepares to fight Omicron COVID variant as new travel restrictions set to take effect
CBS News · Dec 4, 2021 · The highly contagious Omicron COVID-19 variant, first detected in South Africa, has made its way from coast to coast in the United States this week, with cases reported in at least 11 states.
Putin Is Plotting Another Invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Intelligence Concludes
Rolling Stone · 23h ago · "We’ve been aware of Russia’s actions for a long time and my expectation is we’re gonna have a long discussion with Putin,” President Biden told the media on Friday
Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
· BBC · Dec 3, 2021 · Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.
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NBC News · Dec 3, 2021 ·
Biden warns Putin against Ukraine invasion as Russia increases troops along border
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The president on Friday pledged to make it “very, very difficult” for Russia's Vladimir Putin to take military action in Ukraine.
Christian Science Monitor · 20h ago ·
Biden, Putin to talk Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
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Russia is adamant the U.S. guarantee that Ukraine not be admitted to NATO, but former U.S. and NATO diplomats call that a nonstarter for the U.S.
Business Insider · 21h ago ·
Biden warns Putin he will make it 'very, very difficult' to attack Ukraine after US intelligence says Russia is planning military offensive
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US intelligence has determined that Russian military is planning an attack on Ukraine using as many as 175,000 troops as early as next year, The Washington Post reported.
Politico · 23h ago ·
Biden, Putin to talk next week as tensions grow over Ukraine
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Russia is more adamant than ever that the U.S. guarantees that Ukraine will not be admitted to the NATO military alliance.
Science
Nasal problem plagued long-nosed crocodile relatives
Science Daily · 15h ago · Research finds that humans have more in common with endangered crocodiles than we think -- namely, a deviated septum.
Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Science Daily · 15h ago · Researchers found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation. Nausea and vomiting affect about 85% of pregnancies and can significantly impact quality of life, particularly during early pregnancy.
How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
Science Daily · 15h ago · Business leaders and management experts often encourage people to speak up in the workplace. Suggesting a creative idea or a more efficient way to work can help companies overcome challenges and meet goals.
Sleeping sickness and its kin may have arrived via beehives
The Economist · Dec 3, 2021 · Bees may be a link in the chain leading to three nasty diseases
Most Dog Breeds Are Super Inbred, Study Finds
Gizmodo · Dec 3, 2021 · New research seems to confirm the idea that many of our cutest purebred pups are also burdened by their genetics. The study determined that most dog breeds have high levels of inbreeding.
NASA TV Coverage Set for Crewed Soyuz Mission to Space Station
NASA · Dec 3, 2021 · NASA will provide live coverage of key events in the mission of a veteran Russian cosmonaut and two Japanese private citizens set to launch to the International Space Station on Wednesday, Dec. 8, and return to Earth on Sunday, Dec. 19.
Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
NPR · Dec 3, 2021 · The emergence of this new variant of concern has brought a new vocabulary into daily news reports. We asked experts to help define the terms you're being bombarded with.
Scientists Made an Eco-Friendly Plastic Using DNA From Salmon Sperm
Smithsonian · Dec 3, 2021 · The material requires 97 percent less carbon emissions to make than petroleum-based plastics
Where did western honey bees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
Science Daily · Dec 3, 2021 · For decades, scientists have hotly debated the origin of the western honey bee. Now, new research has discovered these popular honey-producing bees most likely originated in Asia.
Daytime meals may reduce health risks linked to night shift work
Science Daily · Dec 3, 2021 · A small clinical trial has found that eating during the nighttime -- like many shift workers do -- can increase glucose levels, while eating only during the daytime might prevent the higher glucose levels now linked with a nocturnal work life.
Health
Germany: incoming minister advises against Christmas travel
ABC News · 5h ago · Germany’s incoming transport minister is advising people against traveling over Christmas as the country tries to stem a wave of coronavirus infections
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Washington Post · 5h ago ·
Germany: incoming minister advises against Christmas travel
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Germany’s incoming transport minister is advising people against traveling over Christmas as the country tries to stem a wave of coronavirus infections
Covid Outbreak on Cruise Ship Approaching New Orleans
Bloomberg · 12h ago
COVID outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
· ABC News · 12h ago · Over the past week, the ship made stops in Belize, Honduras and Mexico.
UK tightens travel restrictions to tackle new coronavirus variant
Financial Times · 19h ago · Pre-departure tests will be required regardless of vaccination status to slow transmission of Omicron
UK tightens travel testing rules amid omicron concerns
· ABC News · 19h ago · Britain’s government has tightened travel restrictions amid concerns about the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant
1 more source
BBC · 20h ago ·
Coronavirus: UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread
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Travellers to the UK will have to have a negative Covid test before departure, the government says.
Police get complaints over U.K. leader's festive parties
ABC News · 20h ago · Christmas parties Johnson’s staff held last year broke coronavirus restrictions.
Police Get Complaints Over U.K. Leader's Festive Parties
· Bloomberg · 21h ago · London (AP) -- Britain's opposition Labour Party has raised complaints to police about Christmas parties held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's staff in his office last year in breach of coronavirus restrictions.
Life Kit: How to be a kind neighbor
NPR · 17h ago · NPR's Life Kit has tips and trick for how to be a good neighbor.
Maine CDC director underscores importance of accessible rapid COVID testing
NPR · 17h ago · NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Dr. Nirav Shah, director of Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about President Biden's new plans for COVID-19 testing as the omicron variant spreads.
Judge denies request by L.A. firefighters union for injunction to block vaccine mandate enforcement
Los Angeles Times · 18h ago · The enforcement of a mandate requiring Los Angeles Fire Department employees to get vaccinated cannot be delayed, a judge ruled Friday.
More omicron detected as hospitals strain under virus surge
ABC News · 20h ago · New York has announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, bringing to eight the number of state cases linked to the new variant
The first metaverse experiments? Look to what's already happening in medicine
CNBC · 23h ago · With Mark Zuckerberg's Oculus and Microsoft HoloLens, the doctor will see you for an appointment, or even surgery, inside an early version of a virtual world.
More than 20 people in the U.S. have tested positive for omicron. Here's what we know about the cases so far
CNBC · Dec 4, 2021 · While some patients had recently traveled in southern Africa, others had no travel history, suggesting that community transmission is underway in the U.S.
Books
Playing hooky goes terribly awry in young adult thriller 'You'll Be the Death of Me'
NPR · 2h ago · Ayesha Rascoe speaks with best-selling author Karen M. McManus about her new thriller for young adults called "You'll Be the Death of Me."
2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'
NPR · Dec 4, 2021 · Meet Mr. Sidney, who's always sharply dressed. Belle, who catches butterflies in jar. And the Hat Lady, Ms. Sarah. They're just some of the residents of Dream Street, the best street in the world.
5 books not to miss: Amanda Gorman's debut poetry collection, Vivian Maier biography
USA Today · Dec 4, 2021 · Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman releases her debut poetry collection "Call Us What We Carry" and more of this week's can't-miss book releases.
An ancient rice bowl complicates the story of civilisation in India
The Economist · Dec 3, 2021 · In Tamil Nadu, archaeology is part of a contest over history and identity
A war correspondent’s intimate portrait of an embattled minority
The Economist · Dec 3, 2021 · In “The Vanishing” Janine di Giovanni draws on her stints in Egypt, Gaza, Iraq and Syria
Sir Paul McCartney’s memoir aims to affirm his status as a writer
The Economist · Dec 3, 2021 · The main character in “The Lyrics” is his best friend and fiercest rival, John Lennon
The forgotten importance of the War of Jenkins’ Ear
The Economist · Dec 3, 2021 · The ear was preserved in a bottle. Britain and Spain went to war
A biographer explores Greta Garbo’s glamour and vacuity
The Economist · Dec 3, 2021 · “Maybe she wasn’t really very interesting,” concludes Robert Gottlieb
Artists win awards for highlighting life on the border and reclaiming African art
NPR · Dec 3, 2021 · Tanya Aguiñiga's art explores what happens to people when they cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Sanford Biggers' works challenge the 'black-washing' of African history.
These NYC kids have written the history of an overlooked Black female composer
NPR · Dec 2, 2021 · A group of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students realized there was no children's book about the composer Florence Price. So they wrote, illustrated and published their own.
Lifestyle
Acer Goes Green — And Fast
Forbes · 45m ago · I love Acer's move toward sustainability, especially in the form of a fast laptop.
Two Great Wine Estates That Are Part Of Portugal’s Wine History
Forbes · 20h ago · The Symington family, the great Port wine family, discuss two outstanding estates that helped bring attention to the amazing non-fortified red wines of the Douro Valley in northern Portugal.
Pursuits Weekly: The Six-Wheeled Supercar That You Can Sleep In
Bloomberg · Dec 4, 2021
'Wait Wait' for Dec. 4, 2021: With Not My Job guest Audra McDonald
NPR · Dec 4, 2021 · Emmy, Grammy and six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald is a legend of both stage and screen. We'll see if she can add one more award to her shelf by answering three questions about Burger King.
Drinking To The Future: Here’s How Bella Hadid & Jen Batchelor Are Leading The Age Of Sober Curiosity With Kin Euphorics
Forbes · Dec 4, 2021 · By way of an expert combination of adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics, Kin Co-Founders, Jen Batchelor and Bella Hadid, have created a drink that not only elevates your mood but also supports brain health, something entirely new to the drink category.
Mark Cuban says these 5 snacks are his go-to holiday gifts this year
CNBC · Dec 4, 2021 · Mark Cuban has spent a lot of time — and money — investing in all-natural, healthy snacks. Now, he says, anyone on his holiday shopping list can expect a basket of them.
Meet The Breakout Entrepreneurs Under 30 Years Old Who Are Transforming The Food Industry
Forbes · Dec 4, 2021 · This week's edition of the Forbes’ Fresh Take newsletter focuses on the 30 Under 30 launch. Want to get it in your inbox every Thursday? Each week it brings you the latest on the big ideas changing the future of food. Sign up here.
New Ratings Can Help Travelers Pick The Best Flights
Forbes · Dec 4, 2021 · Even savvy travelers often underestimate how different airline quality can be. Price matters, but if you shop just by often misleading online fares, you are making a mistake.
Louis Vuitton Criticized by Chinese TV on Refunds: Global Times
Bloomberg · Dec 4, 2021
BTS returns to the stage reuniting their ARMY of fans after a two year hiatus
NPR · Dec 4, 2021 · Fans from across the country and the world came to see the Korean boy band perform in Los Angeles for their first live concert in two years. Photographer Hannah Yoon documented fans before the show.
Travel
Flying to the UK? A pre-departure COVID test will soon be required, regardless of vaccination status
USA Today · 15h ago · Tuesday, all travelers12 and older will need to take a pre-departure test before boarding a flight for the U.K., regardless of vaccination status.
International arrivals to UK will need to take pre-departure Covid test
· The Guardian · 19h ago · Health secretary announces change to travel rules in bid to control spread of the new Omicron variantCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAll international arrivals to the UK will be required to take a pre-departure Covid-19
Sip Your Way Through This North Carolina Town’s Hot Cocoa Crawl
Forbes · 2h ago · Locally-owned businesses in Elizabeth City are serving their specialty takes on this seasonal beverage.
Rancio Style Wines Win Fresh Respect
Forbes · 3h ago · Strong flavored wines pair well with food
Get your skates on: the 10 most delightful ice rinks in the UK
The Guardian · 4h ago · From a floodlit Royal Pavilion in Brighton, to the Narnia-styled Eden Project in Cornwall, here are this winter’s most stunning ice skating rinksWith a backdrop of the extravagant Indo-Chinese Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s pop-up ice rink resembles a scene from a vintage Christmas card.
Haute Hotelier: Steven Collins Of Henry’s Townhouse London
Forbes · 7h ago · Inside luxury hotel, Henry’s Townhouse, the former residence of Jane Austen's favourite brother, Henry.
58 Exciting New Hotels Opening Around The World This Winter
Forbes · 12h ago · The colder winter months are approaching, but the hospitality scene is staying hot with new openings around the globe. These are some of the newest hotels to open around the world between December and February 2022.
What are the new Covid travel rules and why has Nigeria been added to red list?
The Independent UK · 18h ago · ‘The blanket re-introduction of testing to enter the UK, on top of the current regime of isolation and PCR testing on arrival, is completely out of step with the rest of the world’ – Sean Doyle, British Airways CEO
Brewing Beer At The Top Of The World In Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Forbes · 18h ago · In recent years, the world’s northernmost craft brewery has become an unintended tourist attraction. Svalbard Bryggeri supplies every bar and restaurant in Longyearbyen.
Travel restrictions are changing: What to know if you're going to Hawaii, Mexico, overseas
USA Today · 23h ago · Here's what to know about flying toHawaii and Mexico, plus things to consider about traveling internationally amid the omicron variant outbreak.
A local’s guide to Sheffield: from magnificent gardens to the best bakery around
The Guardian · Dec 4, 2021 · The florist and author walks us through her best-loved spots, including historic glasshouses and wildlife havens on the city’s edgeAfter more than 20 years in the city, the author of The Flower Fix knows a bunch of great places for eating and exploring Continue reading...
Opinion
Say it loud, Democrats: Economic issues are ‘values’ issues, too
Washington Post · 2h ago · Republicans want to complain about "big spending." Democrats should shift the conversation to shared economic values such as care for children, workforce training and educational opportunity.
Mississippi's history of terrorizing Black women continues unabated in abortion ban case
USA Today · 2h ago · Mississippi's attempt to overturn Roe so that it may outlaw abortion is just the latest effort of the state to deny Black women's bodily autonomy.
Time for talking with Iran is running out
Washington Post · 2h ago · Tehran has recently stepped up its uranium enrichment far beyond what the 2015 deal would have permitted.
Do taxpayers have to fund religious education? The Supreme Court may say yes.
Washington Post · 2h ago · A case from Maine threatens to further erode the already crumbling wall of separation between church and state.
Lincoln Broke the Constitution. Let’s Finally Fix It.
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Powell’s Fight Against Inflation Is Already Working
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Omicron Can Resetthe World’s Covid Strategy
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Omicron Soundsthe Death Knell for Globalization 2.0
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Distinguished persons of the week: These women gave us a tutorial in constitutional law
Washington Post · 2h ago · Who stood tall?
I can't fix all the world's problems, but I can scrub my floor. That's something.
USA Today · 4h ago · Scrubbing the floor – a mechanical action which requires concentration but no brainpower –is calming. I can let my mind wander or simply go blank.
Features
The Abortion I Didn’t Have
Longform · Dec 4, 2021 · “I never thought about ending my pregnancy. Instead, at 19, I erased the future I had imagined for myself.”
China’s Queer Internet Is Being Erased
Longform · Dec 3, 2021 · LGBTQI groups found rare freedoms online, but this year, many were shut by censors. It feels like slowly being sanded down, said one member.
Well I Guess This Is Growing Up
Longform · Dec 3, 2021 · Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus got cancer—and then accidentally shared his diagnosis with the public over social media. Turns out getting sick renewed his faith, healed his old friendships, and reminded him what makes life worth living.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Dec 3, 2021 · This week, we're sharing stories from Alex Skopic, David Dayen, Chabeli Carrazana, Devin Kelly, and Carla Ciccone.
Can We Move Our Forests in Time to Save Them?
Longform · Dec 3, 2021 · Trees have always migrated to survive. But now they need our help to avoid climate catastrophe.
Sacrifice
Longform · Dec 2, 2021 · An eccentric monk’s singular scrap cathedral reveals the chaos and genius of his mind.
A Feast for Lost Souls
Longform · Dec 2, 2021 · In Sinaloa, Mexico, women recover the bodies of missing loved ones—and cook to keep their memories of the dead alive.
How ‘Shadow’ Foster Care Is Tearing Families Apart
Longform · Dec 2, 2021 · Across the country, an unregulated system is severing parents from children, who often end up abandoned by the agencies that are supposed to protect them.
Impersonation Nation: A Very Scammy Reading List
Longreads · Dec 2, 2021 · Five stories that demonstrate we're living in the golden age of the personal hoax.
Longreads Best of 2021: All of Our No. 1 Story Picks
Longreads · Dec 2, 2021 · Here’s every story that was chosen as No. 1 in our weekly Top 5 email.