US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
BBC · 20h ago · Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.
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Supreme Court will hear case on Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship
· Washington Post · 20h ago · The Trump administration asked the justices to take up the case on an expedited basis in September after lower courts found the policy unconstitutional and blocked it.
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International Business Times · 21h ago ·
Supreme Court Takes Up Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban as Legal Battle Reaches Final Stage
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The Supreme Court will weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship via executive order, a policy blocked by lower courts as violating the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship by birth.
CNBC · 21h ago ·
Supreme Court to hear case on Trump birthright citizenship order
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The U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment had been understood to grant citizenship to children born in the country, even if their parents are not citizens.
Politico · 22h ago ·
Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
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Lower courts across the country have blocked the policy.
10 iconic Frank Gehry buildings that transformed their environments
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · From the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain to Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles to Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago, Frank Gehry's most boundary-pushing buildings challenged the notion that buildings need to behave.
Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
· CBS News · 20h ago · Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
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ABC News · 22h ago ·
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
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Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died
Politics
Pete Hegseth is unfit to lead the Pentagon
Financial Times · Dec 4, 2025 · Defence secretary faces serious questions over strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
The News Roundup For December 5, 2025
· NPR | Podcast | 1A · 16h ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was under the spotlight this week. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding video and audio of a “double-tap” strike he ordered on a boat allegedly carrying drugs into the U.S.The Trump administration has halted immigration applications from 19 countries.
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NPR · Dec 5, 2025 ·
Who sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week? Find out in the quiz
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This week, you'll need to be knowledgeable about holy media darlings, portrait-making techniques, and beloved Canadian icons — and that's just three questions.
Rep. Grijalva says ICE agents pepper sprayed her at Tucson restaurant raid
Washington Post · 16h ago · ICE agents deployed both tear gas and pepper balls at protesters, video obtained by The Post shows.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was 'sprayed in the face' during ICE confrontation
· NBC News · 18h ago · Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said she was pepper-sprayed and "pushed around" by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a raid at a Tucson restaurant on Friday
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Politico · 20h ago ·
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid
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The Arizona Democrat said she was seeking information from federal agents at the raid in Tucson.
Professor visiting Harvard arrested by ICE agrees to leave country
The Guardian · 19h ago · Carlos Portugal Gouvea, charged with firing a pellet gun on eve of Yom Kippur outside a synagogue, has said he was not aware of the holiday or that he was shooting next to oneUS immigration authorities arrested a visiting professor at Harvard law sch
US supreme court to decide on legality of Trump birthright citizenship order
The Guardian · 20h ago · Justices to take up case amid legal fight over order to heavily restrict right to birthright citizenship in US US politics – live updatesThe US supreme court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of Donald Trump’s order to heavily restrict the
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit constitutional right to citizenship at birth
· NBC News · 23h ago · The Supreme Court agreed to decide the lawfulness of President Donald Trump's contentious plan to roll back automatic birthright citizenship.
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Politico · Dec 5, 2025 ·
Gianni Infantino’s Trump problem
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Can FIFA's president keep winning over Donald Trump without losing the world?
Financial Times · Dec 4, 2025 ·
Fifa to award ‘peace prize’ after Trump pipped to Nobel
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Football’s governing body to hand out first such award at glitzy World Cup draw event featuring Village People
BBC · Dec 4, 2025 ·
Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort?
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Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
FBI Says DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Kept Buying Bomb Parts After January 6
Wired · Dec 4, 2025 · The 30-year-old Virginia resident evaded capture for years after authorities discovered pipe bombs planted near buildings in Washington, DC, the day before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Suspect arrested in probe of pipe bombs placed near RNC and DNC on eve of Jan. 6
· NBC News · Dec 4, 2025 · The FBI arrested a suspect in the investigation into pipe bombs planted near the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5.
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The Guardian · Dec 5, 2025 ·
Suspect in US Capitol pipe bomb plot to make first appearance in court
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Brian Cole Jr faces two charges related to the 5 January 2021 plot and could serve up to 20 years in prison if convictedThe man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington DC the night before the 6 January 2021 deadly attack on the US Capitol by s
CBS News · Dec 4, 2025 ·
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, sources say
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Sources say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
NPR · Dec 4, 2025 ·
FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs planted near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack
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The FBI has spent years searching for the person who put bombs near the Democratic and Republican committee headquarters, hours before the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
CNBC · Dec 4, 2025 ·
FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case: MS NOW
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The FBI arrested a suspect believed to have placed pipe bombs outside the GOP and Democratic party offices prior to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, MS NOW reported.
Florida judge orders release of Epstein grand jury transcripts
Washington Post · 21h ago · Judge Rodney Smith said legislation calling on officials to release unclassified investigatory materials enables him to unseal the transcripts.
Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida
· CBS News · 22h ago · A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Judge Orders Release of Epstein Florida Grand-Jury Transcripts
NBC News · Dec 5, 2025 ·
Judge orders Jeffrey Epstein-related grand jury records in Florida to be released publicly
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A federal judge in Florida has ordered the release of material from grand jury investigations into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 and 2007
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
CBS News · 21h ago · The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court to Review Trump's Birthright Citizenship Rollback
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Supreme Court to Decide if Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Is Constitutional
Los Angeles Times · 23h ago ·
Supreme Court will hear Trump's plan to restrict birthright citizenship
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Supreme Court will decide on the Constitution's promise of citizenship for babies born in this country.
Trump can fire labor, employment board members without cause: Appeals court
CNBC · 22h ago · The two judges who ruled for the majority were appointed by President Donald Trump, while the one dissenting judge was appointed by former President Joe Biden.
Appeals court hands Trump a victory, OK'ing firings of two independent agency heads
· NPR · Dec 5, 2025 · The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that President Trump's firings of Democratic members of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the National Labor Relations Board were lawful.
Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole confessed, said he supports Trump and has anarchist views: MS NOW
CNBC · 22h ago · Cole spoke to the authorities for "more than four hours" after his arrest, the government told a judge during the suspect's initial court appearance.
DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Spoke to Authorities for Hours After Arrest
· Bloomberg · 23h ago
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
CBS News · 23h ago · President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
After Supreme Court win, GOP rushes to draw more House maps
· Washington Post · 23h ago · Republicans in Indiana’s state House approved a new map that would give the GOP up to two more congressional seats. But the state Senate might not sign off on it.
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NBC News · 23h ago ·
Indiana House passes new Republican-drawn congressional map
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The Indiana House on Friday approved a new congressional map designed to net Republicans two seats, setting up a clash over the redistricting effort pushed by President Donald Trump in the state Senate.
Nation
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
CBS News · 4h ago · Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
· ABC News · 7h ago · Jeremy O. Harris is known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play."
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
ABC News · 12h ago · Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs
Emotional 911 calls from deadly Texas flooding released
· NBC News · 18h ago · When floodwaters started to rapidly rise early on July 4th, just two 911 operators were working. Hundreds of people called in, making desperate pleas for help. A warning: many of the calls are disturbing. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports.
National Guard member who survived D.C. attack 'slowly healing,' West Virginia's governor says
NBC News · 13h ago · Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, the National Guard member who survived last month's deadly attack near the White House is "slowly healing," West Virginia Gov.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
· CBS News · 16h ago · West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Vanity Fair and journalist Olivia Nuzzi part ways
NBC News · 16h ago · Vanity Fair said it’s parting ways with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, whose relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi, journalist who had alleged affair with RFK Jr., part ways
· Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · Olivia Nuzzi's tenure at Vanity Fair comes to an end after three months. New York Magazine fired the 'American Canto' writer last year over her alleged relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The Guardian · Dec 5, 2025 ·
Digested week: Minor quake hits book lauding bits of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s chest | Emma Brockes
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Defenders rally to Olivia Nuzzi amid book mockery, while rakish David Dimbleby channels his inner DickensIt’s publication week for American Canto, the hastily turned around memoir by the former New York magazine journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who took on
The Inside Scoop newsletter: Breaking down Netflix's deal for Warner Bros.
NBC News · 18h ago · Netflix's deal for Warner Bros.: NBC News Subscription newsletter, Inside Scoop
Microsoft Is the House That Excel Built
· Bloomberg · Dec 4, 2025
Louisiana inmates on the run after escaping by breaking through degrading jail wall
ABC News · 19h ago · Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall
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CBS News · 19h ago ·
2 Louisiana inmates on the run after escape through damaged jail wall
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Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
Brazil Markets Plunge With Bolsonaro Backing Son for Presidency
Bloomberg · 20h ago
Bolsonaro’s eldest son says he’ll run for Brazil presidency in 2026
· ABC News · 21h ago · Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, says his father has chosen him to run for president in 2026
Border Crossers Face 'Apprehension Fee,' US Ukraine Talks, More
Bloomberg · 3h ago
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
ABC News · 4h ago · Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency
Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84
Los Angeles Times · 5h ago · Jo Ann Boyce, a member of the Clinton 12, has died at 84. She later moved to Los Angeles, became a pediatric nurse and spent her final years sharing her story nationally.
Business
Why Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year Sparked Controversy
NBC News · 16h ago · When the color experts at Pantone announced Cloud Dancer as their 2026 Color of the Year, they predicted the shade would inspire a kind of cool calm. It did not.
Cloud Dancer Is the New Black: Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year Set to Shape Fashion, Tech and Design
· International Business Times · Dec 4, 2025 · Pantone unveils Cloud Dancer as the 2026 Colour of the Year, signalling a shift toward calm minimalism in fashion, interiors, technology and global design trends.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
CBS News · Dec 5, 2025 · Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Netflix Enters Exclusive Deal Talks to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
· Variety · Dec 4, 2025 · Netflix has entered exclusive talks with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire the company’s film and television studio, as well as the HBO Max streaming service, Variety confirms.
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CNBC · 21h ago ·
The regulatory path ahead for a Netflix and Warner Bros. deal could get dicey
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Regulatory questions are already rising about Netflix's deal to combine its business with WBD's streaming service HBO Max and film studio Warner Bros.
NBC News · Dec 5, 2025 ·
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max for $83 billion in blockbuster Hollywood deal
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In a watershed move, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday it has agreed to sell its streaming and studios assets to Netflix in a deal valued at $82.7 billion, setting the stage for one of the most sweeping and consequential mergers in modern Hollywood history
SpaceX aims for $800 billion valuation in secondary share sale, WSJ reports
CNBC · 18h ago · Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly launching an insider share sale that could value the company as high as $800 billion.
SpaceX Share Sale Could Value Company at $500 Billion
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
Netflix Will ‘Scale Up' as Needed With Warner: Gallagher
Bloomberg · 19h ago
Netflix’s Megadeal Will Need the Trump Administration’s Blessing
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Vanity Fair, Olivia Nuzzi Agree to Part Ways
Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Reform UK strips council leader of membership over undisclosed X account
Financial Times · 20h ago · Party expels Ian Cooper in Staffordshire after historic racist social media posts emerge
Reform revokes council leader's party membership
· BBC · 23h ago · It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.
A Thanksgiving Dealmaking Sprint Helped Netflix Win Warner Bros.
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Retirees are moving to this quiet North Carolina beach town to avoid Florida's heat, costs, and crowds
Business Insider · 4h ago · Florida's heat, crowds, and costs are pushing some retirees to a quieter corner of North Carolina: the beachy town of Calabash, NC.
I don't give my 7-year-old an allowance. Instead, he runs a neighborhood business, where neighbors pay him to take out their trash.
Business Insider · 4h ago · When my son wanted a new toy, I decided not to give him the money for it. Instead, he started his own small business in the neighborhood.
I hired a travel advisor to coordinate my family's Paris vacation — I might never plan my own trips again
Business Insider · 5h ago · I enjoyed working with a travel advisor to plan a family trip to Paris. The hotel, restaurants, and experiences were amazing, and I was more present.
Technology
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
CBS News · 23h ago · The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Why The Hepatitis B Birth Dose Is At Risk From New CDC Vaccine Advisors
· Forbes · Dec 4, 2025 · New members of the CDC vax advisory committee (ACIP) are opposed to newborn Hepatitis B vaccine, believing them not needed for most, and dangerous. Data contradicts that.
Joe Biden Health Fears Mount After 'Amerigotit' Gaffe, Causes Chaos at LGBTQ+ Rights Forum
International Business Times · 4h ago · Joe Biden's 'Amerigotit' gaffe sparks health fears.
Biggest mistakes crypto investors make with estate planning
CNBC · 4h ago · Crypto investors face a wide range of estate planning issues that could leave digital assets tied up in court or lost forever rather than passed to heirs.
From 2600% Gain to 86% Wipeout, Crypto’s Hottest Trade Collapsed
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Horses deserves to be played, even if it’s not very good
The Verge · 4h ago · Horses has become the current face of the fight against video game censorship and what gets to be art. After getting banned from Steam and the Epic Game Store, the narrative horror game has become a bestseller on GOG.com, and has brought gamers of all stripes together in support of it.
Amazon’s ‘God Of War’ Show Casting Rumors Begin, And The Picks Are Solid
Forbes · 4h ago · God of Wars is being adapted into a TV show for Amazon Prime Video, and two rumored actors are being surfaced for big roles.
The 1% Shift That Can Transform Your Relationship, By A Psychology
Forbes · 4h ago · The 1% shift turns micro-behaviors into macro-change. Here’s how you can integrate the 1% rule of relationships intentionally.
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 Review: A High-End Gaming Handheld
Wired · 5h ago · This premium gaming handheld loads up with features, but Windows still holds it back from being the easy option.
The Unexpected Ways Vaccines Could Boost Your Health
Wall Street Journal · 5h ago
A massive, Chinese-backed port could push the Amazon Rainforest over the edge
Ars Technica · 5h ago · The port will revolutionize global trade, but it’s sparking destructive rainforest routes.
Entertainment
Saudi Arabia’s New PlayMaker Studios Launch With Production Underway on High-End Epic ‘Unbroken Sword’ Directed by Alik Sakharov
Variety · 12h ago · Saudi Arabia is launching a sprawling new state-of-the-art film studio just outside the capital city of Riyadh where pre-production is underway on an ambitious historical epic titled “Unbroken Sword,” directed by Alik Sakharov, who has helmed mul
‘Game Of Thrones’ Director To Kick Off Activity At Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City-Based PlayMaker Studios With ‘Unbroken Sword’
· Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Games of Thrones director Alik Sakharov is set to direct Saudi-backed production Unbroken Sword, an epic film about legendary Arab military commander Khalid ibn Al-Walid and the pivotal Battle of Yarmouk.
Oh, honey! 'Sex and the City' star Kim Cattrall ties the knot with Russell Thomas
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · 'Sex and the City' star Kim Cattrall and audio engineer Russell Thomas married on Thursday in London, she revealed on Instagram.
Who Is Kim Cattrall's Husband, Russell Thomas?
· NBC News · 23h ago · Who is Kim Cattrall's husband, Russell Thomas? The two just got married. Here's what to know about their relationship history, timeline, and more.
Timothée Chalamet 's New 'Cuddle Buddy' In The Midst Of A Split Rumour With Kylie Jenner
International Business Times · 3h ago · In the midst of breakup rumours with beauty mogul and reality star Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet has turned to his Instagram, introducing his new 'cuddle buddy'
Vaguely fantastical without ever being fantastic, '100 Nights of Hero' is less than magical
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · Maika Monroe, Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine and Charli XCX co-star in a graphic-novel-derived fantasy about storytelling, touched by notes of feistiness but lacking thrust.
Julia Roberts and Sean Penn Bond Over Paul Thomas Anderson, Luca Guadagnino and ‘Cancel Culture’: ‘Shame Is Underrated These Days’
Variety · 4h ago · This year, Julia Roberts and Sean Penn both deliver star turns as complicated, volatile characters amid volatile political environments. In Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt,” Roberts plays Alma Imhoff, a Yale professor of philosophy who is for
Walton Goggins Explains How ‘Fallout’s Cooper Is “Reflection Of All Of Us” In Season 2: “The World He Knew No Longer Exists”
Deadline Hollywood · 4h ago · While Fallout returns to a dystopian wasteland for Season 2, Walton Goggins is aware of the video game-based series’ real-world parallels. After he “spent a lot more time” in Cooper Howard’s origin story before becoming The Ghoul, the 3x Emmy
Bong Joon Ho on Netflix-Warner Bros. Fears: ‘I Don’t Think the Cinematic Experience Will Disappear So Easily’
Variety · 4h ago · Bong Joon Ho gave a nearly two-hour interview on Saturday at the Marrakech Film Festival, where he serves as this year’s jury president. In between showing clips of his filmography, which includes “Memories of Murder,” “The Host” and best p
French Cinema Boss Addresses WBD-Netflix Deal As Execs At Red Sea Film Festival Take Stock: “You Can’t Have Your Cake & Eat It Too”
Deadline Hollywood · 4h ago · A week ago, Saudi Arabia was reportedly part of a Paramount Skydance bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. The country’s ambition to own a piece of the Hollywood studio was dashed on Friday by Netflix winning the bidding process with a $72 billion
Amid Industry Earthquakes, James Cameron Salutes France’s Moviegoing Culture at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Premiere in Paris, Pays Tribute to Jon Landau and Slams Generative AI: ‘We’re Not Replacing Actors’
Variety · 5h ago · Just a few hours after news broke of Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros., James Cameron turned the European premiere of Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” in Paris into a cinematic rallying cry.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
CBS News · 5h ago · Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Sports
White House Trolls Sabrina Carpenter With Second Pro-ICE Video, Alters ‘SNL’ Clip to Have Her ‘Arrest’ Marcello Hernández for ‘Being Too Illegal’
Variety · 18h ago · The White House’s social media team had to back down this week on including Sabrina Carpenter’s “Juno” in a post touting ICE’s migrant arrests — but they’re hardly going away quietly.
White House Quietly Delete's ICE Video That Featured Sabrina Carpenter's Song 'Juno' on X
· International Business Times · 19h ago · The White House quietly removed Sabrina Carpenter's song from their controversial migrant video posted on X, but kept it up on other social media platforms.
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Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago ·
White House Posts New Sabrina Carpenter ‘SNL’ Clip After Singer Blasted The Use Of Her Music In ICE Deportation Video
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The White House posted a new clip of Sabrina Carpenter after drawing her furor over a previous post that featured the use of her song Juno set to ICE raids.
Nearly half of tickets for Milan-Cortina still unsold
ESPN · 4h ago · With exactly two months to go to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, only slightly more than half of the 1.5 million tickets for the games have been sold.
Nearly half the tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics still unsold with 2 months to go
· ABC News · 4h ago · Construction on the main hockey arena is still not finished
Penn State hires Cyclones' Campbell as new coach
ESPN · 4h ago · Penn State has named Iowa State's Matt Campbell as the school's head football coach.
Iowa State hires Jimmy Rogers: Cyclones tab Washington State coach as Matt Campbell's replacement
· CBS News · 15h ago · Rogers spent one season as the coach of the Cougars
How the U.S. matches up against group stage foes
ESPN · 21h ago · Who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks it all down.
The World Cup draw is here. Here's why it matters — and how it will work
· NPR · Dec 5, 2025 · FIFA is about to determine which teams all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.
U.S. couldn't have asked for a more favorable 2026 World Cup draw
Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · In a star-studded event at the Kennedy Center, the U.S. is placed into a group with ParaguayandAustralia, teams they've beaten in the last two months.
2026 men's World Cup predictions: Group by group takeaways, must-see games
· ESPN · 21h ago · The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.
Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw
ABC News · 18h ago · Mexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team
2026 FIFA World Cup draw storylines: USMNT's potential path, Lamine Yamal's first crack and more
· CBS News · Dec 4, 2025 · The Americans will hope to avoid the Group of Death and receive a clear path to the knockout stages
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, explains why he is challenging the racing entity
CBS News · 18h ago · Jordan's team, 23XI, refused to renew its NASCAR charter and alleged the company of monopolistic business practices
Someone had to 'challenge NASCAR,' Jordan says
· ESPN · 19h ago · Retired NBA great Michael Jordan testified Friday at the NASCAR antitrust trial that "someone had to step forward and challenge the entity" over its current business model.
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NBC News · Dec 4, 2025 ·
Michael Jordan is set to testify in NASCAR antitrust trial, sources say
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Michael Jordan is scheduled to testify on Friday in a federal antitrust trial against NASCAR, two people close to the NBA Hall of Famer told NBC News
Georgia seeks $390K from DE Wilson over transfer
ESPN · 19h ago · Georgia's athletic department is headed to court to try to obtain $390,000 in damages from a former standout defensive end who transferred from the school after his sophomore season in a potentially precedent-setting case.
Georgia seeks $390,000 in NIL damages from edge rusher Damon Wilson II after transfer to Missouri
· CBS News · 20h ago · Wilson signed an NIL agreement with the Bulldogs prior to his January exit
How the conference championship results affect the playoff: Tulane finishes the job
ESPN · 4h ago · Which teams moved closer to a playoff berth during championship week?
UFC 323 predictions: Expert picks for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2, complete fight card in Las Vegas
CBS News · 4h ago · Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title bouts on Saturday
World
At least 11 killed in mass shooting at South African bar
ABC News · 4h ago · A mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, has left at least 11 people dead, including three children
At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
· BBC · 7h ago · Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
CBS News · 4h ago · Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Protesters throw custard over U.K. Crown Jewels display case, closing the Tower of London
· NBC News · 5h ago · LONDON — The Tower of London has been closed after a video appeared to show activists smearing food on a display case containing one of Britain's crown jewels
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Bloomberg · 5h ago ·
Protesters Throw Crumble and Custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London Stunt
Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says
BBC · 20h ago · Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.
Meghan Markle's Dad Thomas In Intensive Care: Doctors Amputate Leg In 'Life Or Death' Blood Clot Fight
· International Business Times · Dec 5, 2025 · Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, is in intensive care after an emergency leg amputation. Doctors warn the next few days are critical in the 'life or death' blood clot fight.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
CBS News · 5h ago · Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
· NPR · 7h ago · Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.
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ABC News · 8h ago ·
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
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Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, firing 653 drones and 51 missiles across the country as it marked Armed Forces Day, Ukraine’s air force said
Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children, doctor group says
NPR · 7h ago · Thursday's attack is the latest in the fighting between the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, also known as the RSF, and the Sudanese military, who have been at war for over two years.
Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children in Kordofan, doctor group says
· ABC News · 9h ago · A drone attack by Sudanese paramilitary forces has hit a kindergarten in central Sudan, killing 50 people, including 33 children, according to a doctors' group
New Christmas Movies 2025: Predicting Netflix's Holiday Slate Amid Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition Announcement
International Business Times · 4h ago · Netflix has stacked Christmas 2025 with original holiday films – just as it moves to acquire Warner Bros and its iconic festive catalogue, from 'Elf' to 'The Polar Express'
Ariana Grande Had To 'Beg' For Wicked Audition, 'Invented Triggers' To Handle Film's Pain
International Business Times · 4h ago · Ariana Grande shockingly revealed she had to 'beg' for her Wicked role and invented mental triggers to avoid using her own trauma in emotional scenes.
Trump Says America Got Football 'Wrong,' Demands NFL Change Its Name to End Global Confusion
International Business Times · 4h ago · Trump suggested the United States should rename American football so 'soccer' can be called football at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw,
NASCAR Driver Michael Annett Cause Of Death: Quick Facts, Career Legacy and What We Know So Far
International Business Times · 4h ago · Former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett has died at 39, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and teams.
Republicans Split Over AI Rules: Senate Wants States to Decide, But White House Wants Federal Control
International Business Times · 4h ago · President Trump's push for a single national AI law splits Republicans, with the Senate blocking his plan to override state-level AI rules.
Science
Netflix Buys Warner Bros In Biggest Entertainment Merger Yet: Is This the End of the Studio Era?
International Business Times · 3h ago · Netflix's US $82.7 billion takeover of Warner Bros. marks the largest entertainment merger in history, raising questions about cinemas, creators, and the future of Hollywood's studio system.
Earth’s early oceans hid the secret rise of complex life
Science Daily · 4h ago · Scientists have discovered that complex life began evolving much earlier than traditional models suggested. Using an expanded molecular clock approach, the team showed that crucial cellular features emerged in ancient anoxic oceans long before oxygen became a major part of Earth’s atmosphere.
Scientists find hidden layers in brain’s memory center
Science Daily · 5h ago · Scientists uncovered a surprising four-layer structure hidden inside the hippocampal CA1 region, one of the brain’s major centers for memory, navigation, and emotion.
SPHERE’s stunning space images reveal where new planets are forming
Science Daily · 9h ago · SPHERE’s detailed images of dusty rings around young stars offer a rare glimpse into the hidden machinery of planet formation. These bright arcs and faint clouds reveal where tiny planet-building bodies collide, break apart, and reshape their systems.
The “impossible” LED breakthrough that changes everything
Science Daily · 16h ago · Scientists have discovered how to electrically power insulating nanoparticles using organic molecules that act like tiny antennas. These hybrids generate extremely pure near-infrared light, ideal for medical diagnostics and advanced communications.
Invention Challenge Brings Student Engineers to NASA JPL
NASA · 16h ago · Now in its 26th year, the event brings teams of middle and high school students to the lab to compete with home-built contraptions. Teenagers wielding power tools and plywood demonstrated their engineering prowess at the annual Invention Challenge at
A mysterious black snake hidden for centuries is now named for Steve Irwin
Science Daily · 16h ago · Researchers have uncovered a new species of wolf snake on Great Nicobar Island and named it Lycodon irwini in tribute to Steve Irwin. The glossy black, non-venomous snake grows up to a meter and appears confined to a small area.
NASA Wins Second Emmy Award for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Broadcast
NASA · 22h ago · NASA’s broadcast of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse has won an Emmy Award for Excellence in Production Technology. At the 76th Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards on Dec.
Weeks After a Brazen Heist, the Louvre Increases Ticket Prices for Non-E.U. Visitors by 45 Percent
Smithsonian · 23h ago · Officials say the fee hike will help fund a much-needed overhaul of the museum's security systems and infrastructure
A New Trial Put Immune System-Boosting Therapies to the Test to Fight HIV, Raising Hopes for Keeping the Virus at Bay
Smithsonian · Dec 5, 2025 · In the small study, seven out of ten participants maintained low levels of HIV for several months after receiving the experimental treatment and stopping their usual daily medications
Health
CDC panel votes to recommend delaying hepatitis B vaccine for babies
NBC News · 18h ago · A CDC panel of vaccine advisors voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Dr. Susan Kressly, the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics says because of the move, “children in America
A recap of the two-day meeting of vaccine advisers to the CDC
NPR · 20h ago · Vaccine advisers to the CDC took action on vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B and questioned the overall childhood vaccination schedule and ingredients that boost some vaccines' potency.
For the first time this century, child deaths under age 5 will likely rise. Why?
NPR · Dec 5, 2025 · A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up.
Tattooing may trigger localised damage to the immune system
New Scientist · Dec 5, 2025 · There is relatively little information on the long-term health effects of tattooing, but a couple of recent studies suggest the art form might trigger prolonged inflammation
NRTHRN Strong Founder Shares Nordic Ski Workouts
NBC News · Dec 5, 2025 · NRTHRN Strong founder and CEO Nicoline Roth joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Chelsea Handler to share the full body, low impact routine inspired by cross-country skiing!
This Robotic Surgery Legend Is Pouring $100 Million Into Next-Gen Medical Startups
Forbes · Dec 5, 2025 · Fred Moll, the cofounder of $200 billion Intuitive Surgical, has invested in some 15 companies building robots that could help make both complex and common surgeries more accessible to everyone.
CDC poised to decide on hep B vaccine for newborns amid pressure from Trump officials
Los Angeles Times · Dec 4, 2025 · A CDC advisory panel met Thursday to debate changing the recommended birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.
Mother fights to get coverage for daughter’s scoliosis surgery
NBC News · Dec 4, 2025 · In our series “The Cost of Denial,” NBC News’ Kate Snow reports on the surgical procedure doctors say can help a 12-year-old competitive dancer struggling with scoliosis that insurance has denied.
Cutting-edge surgery could fix a 12-year-old's scoliosis. Insurance says it's too new to cover.
NBC News · Dec 4, 2025 · The FDA approved a new type of surgery for scoliosis in 2019. But Aetna declined to cover it for a 12-year-old girl in Colorado, saying the surgery is still experimental.
US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
ABC News · Dec 4, 2025 · The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals
Books
Frank Gehry, whose designs defied gravity and convention, dies at 96
NPR · 22h ago · Gehry transformed modern architecture with exuberant buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum. "I've always been for optimism and architecture not being sad," he said.
Frank Gehry, Architect Whose Eccentric Exteriors Earned Acclaim, Dies at 96
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Frank Gehry, masterful architect who transformed L.A.'s urban landscape, dies at 96
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Frank Gehry, known for ebullient cultural buildings like Disney Hall who helped invigorate the field of architecture at a moribund time, has died at 96.
Bloomberg · 22h ago ·
Frank Gehry, Architect Who Sparked ‘Bilbao Effect,’ Dies at 96
Skip the holiday parties. NPR's Books We Love offers many fantastic recommendations
NPR · 5h ago · Ahead of the holidays, NPR staffers give their recommendations for some of their favorite books of the year, covering everything from a sci-fi graphic novel to historical fiction.
Opposed to slavery, but also against a war to end it
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 4, 2025 · “The Boston Way,” examines a group of abolitionists who believed a civil warwould not only result in bloodshed but also set back the cause of African American rights.
Vern Yip's secret to better home decor? Stop scrolling for inspiration
NPR · Dec 4, 2025 · In the digital age, it's easy to curate the look of your home with the help of artificial intelligence and social media. But designer Vern Yip would like you to take a more hands-on, tactile approach.
A biographer mines the life of Xi Jinping’s father for clues to China today
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 3, 2025 · Joseph Torigian talks about writing “The Party’s Interests Come First,” which profiles the father of Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Four new cookbooks that will help you focus on ‘Good Things’
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 3, 2025 · In this roundup of cookbooks, authors like Jacques Pépin and Samin Nosrat share how their personal creative processes in the kitchen can have a harmonizing, restorative effect.
Here are 8 novels NPR staff and critics loved in 2025
NPR · Dec 3, 2025 · Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars.
A dying woman chooses friends over her husband in 'Some Bright Nowhere'
NPR · Dec 2, 2025 · A woman with a terminal diagnosis asks her husband to leave the house in Ann Packer's new novel. Some Bright Nowhere is an absorbing book about end-of-life care and what the living owe the dying.
Books out this week come from Nobel winners and independent presses
NPR · Dec 2, 2025 · Nobel winners Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke bring us a reissue and a new book respectively this week. Also, a story from a fictional African country and a commentary on beauty.
In a new novel, a dream house becomes an obsession
NPR · Nov 30, 2025 · In her debut novel, Marisa Kashino tells the story of a woman who goes to extreme lengths to secure her dream home, and becomes a nightmare to everyone around her.
Lifestyle
Movie Theaters Aren’t Thrilled About Netflix Win
Wall Street Journal · Dec 5, 2025
The Generation Keeping Movie Theaters Going
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Derek Shulman On His Life With Gentle Giant And As A Record Exec, Told In His New Book
Forbes · 4h ago · The former singer of the 1970s British progressive rock band Gentle Giant unveiled his autobiography, 'Giant Steps.'
Linguist Esteban Touma from Babbel reviews the app's 2025 most mispronounced words
NPR · 5h ago · NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Esteban Touma, language expert from the app Babbel about 2025's most mispronounced words.
Winter Safety, Enjoy Running, Hiking, Ski Trips, Dog Walks And More
Forbes · 5h ago · Winter weather is already here, and things are getting slippery outside. Here are the best ways to enjoy all your favorite outdoor activites safely this winter.
How a faith-based AI bot is helping one man rewrite retirement
Christian Science Monitor · 8h ago · Some retirees are turning to AI chatbots, including those tailored to their specific faith tradition, for big questions such as the meaning of their life and finding purpose in retirement.
‘A celebration of working-class joy.’ A director’s ode to NYC’s Christmas tree sellers.
Christian Science Monitor · 8h ago · Director Celia Aniskovich’s new documentary, “The Merchants of Joy,” explores the tree-selling families that turn New York’s streets into forests of firs at the holidays.
J-Lo Is Back in the Former USSR as Putin Drives Stars Out of Moscow
Bloomberg · 8h ago
Why Mission Bay Is San Francisco’s Next Great Neighborhood
Forbes · 12h ago · Once a forgotten spot on the waterfront, Mission Bay has become San Francisco's fastest-growing neighborhood and a hot spot for restaurants, sports and outdoor activity.
This Exclusive Cayman Getaway Tastes As Good As It Feels
Forbes · 13h ago · A Cayman retreat, one brilliant chef and seven days of ocean-soaked nourishment turned burnout into rebirth.
Rupi Kaur, Masaba Gupta, And Nina Magon Transport Miami Art Week To India
Forbes · 17h ago · Nina Magon, poet Rupi Kaur and renowned Indian fashion designer Masaba Gupta brought “Art From The Eye of India,” to Miami Art Week with a beautiful, immersive showcase representing India’s contributions to art, design, and fashion.
Travel
Protecting Your Mental Health When Traveling During The Holiday
Forbes · 4h ago · Holiday movies paint this time of year as loving and full of connection, but for some, that idealized image does not match their reality. Here are expert tips to help.
At Fiji Airways, A New CEO Battles For A Bluer South Pacific
Forbes · 4h ago · The flag carrier’s new chief must sustain a tourism-dependent economy while battling the climate change his jets are helping to create. Here’s how he plans to do it.
IndiGo chaos forces Indian government to cap price-gauging by other airlines
The Independent UK · 6h ago · Government says airline has until end of this weekend to refund all customers affected by flight cancellations
These are the 20 best Christmas markets in the UK
The Independent UK · 8h ago · From handmade gifts to enchanting light trails, these are the cities that offer more than just shop stalls at their festive fairs
Where the real Rudolph lives: reindeer herding with the Sami people in Sweden’s wild west
The Guardian · 11h ago · In the snowy mountains of Grövelsjön, visitors can get a rare glimpse into a little-known traditional way of life – and sleep in a tipi under the starsOn the summit of a snow-covered hill, two men sit on a patch of lichen, their backs against their snowmobiles.
Wouldn’t it be great to still be living in aviation’s golden age?
The Independent UK · 12h ago · Simon Calder answers your questions on the good old days of flying, the expansion of drop-off fees, keeping visas in rapidly filling passports, and the best options for enjoying early-spring sunshine
Fewer Cars, More Revenue: Bentley’s Bespoke Recipe For The Future
Forbes · 18h ago · The secret to Bentley's magic, which has resulted in six consecutive profitable years and in driving up the average unit price, is in customization.
Turbulence on New Jersey-bound flight that sent 15 people to hospital may have been caused by cosmic rays from space: professor
The Independent UK · 20h ago · Airbus officials blamed the incident on ‘intense solar radiation’ from the sun but an academic believes the cause could come from another galaxy
Bespoke Brilliance: The 2025 Lamborghini Temerario By Ad Personam
Forbes · 22h ago · Ready to buy a 2025 Lamborghini Temerario? Brace yourself—choosing the perfect color palette might just be the most difficult challenge you’ll face.
New York Through The Eyes Of ‘Liberation’ Star Irene Sofia Lucio
Forbes · 23h ago · Liberation star and Latina powerhouse artist shares her New York loves.
Opinion
FIFA World Cup draw puts Team USA against Australia at group stage
NBC News · 23h ago · The FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. has put Team USA against Australia in the group stage as matchups are solidified ahead of the 2026 tournament taking place across three countries.
2026 World Cup draw: How it works, what will be decided
· ESPN · Dec 5, 2025 · Ahead of today's festivities in Washington, D.C., (noon ET), here's everything you need to know.
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The World Cup draw, always ridiculous, outdid itself with Trump
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Soccer fans just want to know who their team will be playing. FIFA has other ideas.
NPR · Dec 5, 2025 ·
FIFA to announce matchups for 2026 World Cup Friday
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Soccer fans will learn Friday where their country will be playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The draw for the largest-ever tournament will take place in Washington, D.C.
Barrick Mining stock has more than doubled in 6 months. Why Elliott's activism could drive more upside
CNBC · 4h ago · The departure of Barrick Mining's CEO in September opens up a number of opportunities for activist Elliott Investment.
The ‘6-7’ TikTok Meme Has Been 120 Years in the Making
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Taylor Swift Puts Cartier on Gen Z’sWi$h Li$t
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How Spotify’s Video Podcasts Hijacked Talk TV's Playbook
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Trump Takes on the Impossible: Selling Tiny Cars to Americans
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‘Relax’ is not a winning economic message
Washington Post · 6h ago · Consumers estimate they’ll spend an average of $778 on holiday presents, down from $1,012 last year.
There’s no middle ground on the boat strikes
Washington Post · 7h ago · The second strike matters less than the warped policy that justified the operation at all.
Grab some popcorn for the political battle over this movie mega merger
Washington Post · 18h ago · Warner Bros. is the cursed monkey’s paw of the entertainment industry.
The National Security Strategy is less a strategy than a mood board
Washington Post · 19h ago · The Trump administration attempts to define “America First” in the broadest possible terms.
Features
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Dec 5, 2025 · In this edition: the appeal of the surreal, decoding AI dreck, goop relations, learning to think, and pigeon racing pitfalls
The Claims of Close Reading
Longreads · Dec 4, 2025 · "Literary studies have been starved by austerity, but their core methodology remains radical."
Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?
Longreads · Dec 4, 2025 · "If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive—and grating—voice."
The Nurse Who Names the Dead
Longreads · Dec 4, 2025 · Inside a Texas nurse’s quest to document the life and death of every woman killed by a man in America.
Surrealism Against Fascism
Longreads · Dec 3, 2025 · "A century ago, artists who survived the trenches captured humanity’s capacity for destruction. What can they teach us about confronting the far-right in a new age of genocide?"
Homeward Bound: On Pigeon Racing
Longreads · Dec 3, 2025 · "They flap their wings as fast as they can until they disappear over the horizon—all heading toward Chicago, all heading home."
Very Important People
Longreads · Dec 3, 2025 · "'Whichever line is the longest,' I said. 'That's the line I belong in.'"
Jesus Christ is Born in Texas
Longreads · Dec 2, 2025 · "70,000 believers arrive at the Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas to witness America’s greatest Christmas pageant."
What Is a Body For?
Longreads · Dec 2, 2025 · One desire felt like it would make me more of who I already was, and the other would unmake me entirely.
Why Are We So Afraid of Conversation?
Longreads · Nov 26, 2025 · "To let yourself be transformed by what the other person has to say."