Month: December 2023
Microsoft’s Partnership With OpenAI to Be Probed by U.K. Regulator
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said it is investigating whether the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI will impact market competition.
Read MoreUkrainian troops train in Poland for harsh winter warfare
By Kuba Stezycki WEDRZYN, Poland (Reuters) – In a snow-covered field in western Poland, Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in trench warfare, just days before being sent to the front in what has become a grinding war of attrition against
Read MoreUnique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats
Here’s how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps. (Image credit: Marina French/Sunday River)
Read MoreWar between Israel and Hamas has destroyed treasures and moved art into vaults – NPR
War between Israel and Hamas has destroyed treasures and moved art into vaults NPR Israel-Palestine war: Israeli forces destroy central archive of Gaza city Middle East Eye ‘It’s been a grim year—but the importance of art cannot be overlooked’ Art Newspaper
Read MoreFrom rizz to Liz to penguins going zzzz — it’s the weekly news quiz
‘Tis the season for end-of-year lists and honors, which means today’s quiz practically wrote itself. Thanks, Wikipedia, Oxford, Pantone and Time! (Image credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images, Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Read MoreCalifornia expands insurance access for teens seeking therapy on their own
A new California law will allow low-income teens on Medicaid to get therapy without parental approval. That’s already allowed for teens on private insurance. But the change aroused opposition. (Image credit: Senate of the State of California)
Read MoreTreasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War’s toll for art in Israel and Gaza
After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, curators in Israel raced to lock their most precious museum items into safe storage. In Gaza, the fighting has caused damage to more than 100 cultural landmarks. (Image credit: Maya Levin for NPR)
Read MoreThe Stop-Trump Effort Has Been Abysmal – POLITICO – POLITICO
The Stop-Trump Effort Has Been Abysmal – POLITICO POLITICO
Read MoreBiden’s Foreign-Policy Legacy Is Now Intertwined With Border Crisis at Home
The president is eager to help Ukraine and figure out a way to defuse an immigration issue that is hurting his re-election bid.
Read MoreHunter Biden hit with federal charges for evading tax – Reuters
Hunter Biden hit with federal charges for evading tax Reuters Hunter Biden hit with 9 tax-related charges, including 3 felony counts NBC News Hunter Biden indicted on federal tax charges CBS News Hunter Biden faces new indictment in California Fox News Hunter Biden indicted
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