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What the departing White House chief tech advisor has to say on AI  MIT Technology Review

White House celebrates ‘peace and light’ with holiday décor  The Hill

Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?  NPR Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?  The New York Times What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters  The Associated Press

Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there’s still debate about how to make them better. (Image credit: Dan Purdy)

After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, local efforts aimed to fill the gap. In Flint, Michigan, Rx Kids gives cash aid to every family for a baby’s first year. Will it work elsewhere? (Image credit: ‎‎Kate Wells)

Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims? (Image credit: Omar Haj Kadour)

WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden commemorate World AIDS Day at the White House  PBS NewsHour

American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra announced dead in Gaza captivity  The Jerusalem Post Omer Neutra, Thought to Be Hostage in Gaza, Died on Oct. 7, IDF Says  The New York Times Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage  ABC News American-Israeli IDF

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Bric nations  BBC.com Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency  CNN Greatest threat to Trump’s dollar is Trump himself  Financial Times Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if

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