ICYMI: Neighbour of victims hits out at Reddit sleuths
A neighbour of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered on 13 November has hit out at Reddit sleuths who claimed that his media … [+1053 chars]

Independent

Idaho murders - updates: Moscow police spark confusion over ‘targeted’ attack as crime scene results come back - The Independent

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Chinese newspapers turned their front pages black on Thursday and flags were put at half mast in mourning for the death of former president Jiang Zemin, while well… [+4053 chars]

Chinese newspapers turned their front pages black on Thursday and flags were put at half mast in mourning for the death of former president Jiang Zemin, while well-wishers laid piles of bouquets outside his childhood home.

Reuters

China mourns former leader Jiang Zemin with bouquets, black front pages - Reuters

NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, attempted to distance himself from suggestions of fraud in his first public appearance … [+4653 chars]

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, attempted to distance himself from suggestions of fraud in his first public appearance since his company's collapse stunned investors and left creditors facing losses totaling …

Sam Bankman-Fried says he 'didn't ever try to commit fraud' - Reuters

BEIJING A trickle of changes around China's Covid controls in the last 24 hours has raised hopes that broader relaxation is on its way.
Local state media reports and anecdotes indicated Thursday tha… [+3184 chars]

A trickle of changes around China's Covid controls in the last day is raising hopes that broader relaxation is on the way.

CNBC

China signals slight Covid policy easing — but don't expect sweeping changes yet - CNBC

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday floated the idea of a "specialized court" to put Russia's top officials on trial over the war in Ukraine.
On the ground, Russia said it had cap… [+4380 chars]

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday floated the idea of a "specialized court" to put Russia's top officials on trial over the war in Ukraine.

The Moscow Times

EU Eyes Special Court to Try Russia for Ukraine War - The Moscow Times

FULL TIME!
FT: Saudi Arabia    1-2   Mexico
Match report and reaction coming up...
So, it was not to be for Mexico, who showed the spirit and attacking talent that they so lacked in previous games… [+1000 chars]

Mexico led through Martín and Chávez and needed a goal to qualify, but Saudi Arabia hit them on the break and ensured they were out.

As.com

Saudi Arabia vs Mexico summary: Mexico out, score, goals, highlights 1-2 | Qatar World Cup 2022 - AS USA

The Rose Bowl has signed an agreement with the College Football Playoff that paves the way for the event to expand to 12 teams starting in 2024, sources confirm to CBS Sports. The CFP had given the R… [+5033 chars]

The CFP demanded a decision by the Rose Bowl before the end of the week

CBS Sports

Rose Bowl agreement clears way for College Football Playoff's 12-team expansion in 2024 and 2025 - CBS Sports

Prince William and Kate Middleton's first trip to the U.S. since 2014 comes amid controversy at Buckingham Palace. 
As the royal family deals with the fallout stemming from an incident at a recent r… [+986 chars]

Prince William and Princess Kate arrived in the U.S. for the first time since 2014 amid controversy from Buckingham Palace. Keep reading to find out all about it.

Eonline.com

See Prince William and Kate Middleton Step Out for Boston Event Amid Palace Controversy - E! NEWS

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the state sovereign wealth fund's investment loss of $275 million in collapsed crypto exchange FTX is "disappointing and has caused reputational d… [+640 chars]

Investors in the Asia-Pacific digest commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as he confirmed smaller rate hikes could start in December.

Asia-Pacific markets rise, Japanese yen strengthens as Fed signals smaller hikes - CNBC

, Antoine Fuquas thoroughly Oscar-pilled Emancipation is the kind of immaculate misfire that could only happen because Hollywood is spinning off its axis. Because the American film industry has sacri… [+7950 chars]

"The Slap" forced Antoine Fuqua's film into the Oscar spotlight, but this violent slavery thriller wasn't built for the burden of such expectations.

IndieWire

‘Emancipation’ Review: Will Smith’s Unrelentingly Brutal Slave Epic Is a B Movie with Delusions of Grandeur - Yahoo Entertainment

The dangers of distracted driving are hardly news. Even a second of looking away from the road can be potentially devastating when driving at high speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administ… [+2257 chars]

The dangers of distracted driving are hardly news. Even a second of looking away from the road can be potentially devastating when driving at high speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that on average, 30,000 crashes are…

Lifehacker.com

Ford Recalls 47,000 SUVs for Faulty Backup Cameras

Google updates Chrome like clockwork. Each month, you can expect a new version of the browser, sporting new features and changes for all of us to enjoy. Chrome 107, in particular, focuses the changes… [+4368 chars]

Google updates Chrome like clockwork. Each month, you can expect a new version of the browser, sporting new features and changes for all of us to enjoy. Chrome 107, in particular, focuses the changes on Chromebooks, with ChromeOS 107, including a Stage Manage…

What's New in Chrome and ChromeOS 107

Tesla is having a particularly lousy week. The Wall Street Journalreports the EV manufacturer has recalled a total of 80,561 cars in China over software and seat belt problems. Battery management gli… [+1394 chars]

Tesla is having a particularly lousy week. The Wall Street Journalreports the EV manufacturer has recalled a total of 80,561 cars in China over software and seat belt problems. Battery management glitches affecting 67,698 Model S and Model X vehicles could le…

Engadget

Tesla recalls over 80,000 cars in China due to software and seat belt flaws

You don't have wait for Apple to see what a foldable iPhone would look like in practice. China-based The Aesthetics of Science and Technology (AST) claims to have built a folding iPhone through heavy… [+1819 chars]

You don't have wait for Apple to see what a foldable iPhone would look like in practice. China-based The Aesthetics of Science and Technology (AST) claims to have built a folding iPhone through heavy modifications. The engineers say they created the one-off w…

Modders thought it would be fun to make a folding iPhone

Notion, the company behind the popular note-taking app
 of the same name, has started testing a new feature called Notion AI that uses a generative AI to write notes and other content. The Verge
 g… [+1893 chars]

Notion, the company behind the popular note-taking app
 of the same name, has started testing a new feature called Notion AI that uses a generative AI to write notes and other content. The Verge
 got a chance to use the software before today’s announcement.…

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