What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela - The New York Times

1. What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela  The New York Times
2. White House says US intends to keep seized tanker's oil, hits Maduro family with new sanctions  ABC News
3. An American oil blockade would devastate the Venezuelan regime  The Economist
4. US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro's family, Venezuela-linked oil tankers  Reuters
5. What Does the Oil Tanker Seizure Mean for Venezuela’s Economy?  The New York Times

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations - ABC...

1. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations  ABC News
2. Noem defiant as Democrats decry Trump administration treatment of migrants  Politico
3. Highlights: Kristi Noem defends Trump’s immigration policies before departing early from hearing  The Washington Post
4. Protesters interrupt Noem hearing with Exorcist line: ‘The power of Christ compels you!’  The Guardian
5. WATCH: Rep. Magaziner confronts Noem with deported U.S. military veteran on Zoom in hearing  PBS

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump - CNN

1. The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump  CNN
2. Why Indiana is such a major unforced error for Trump  CNN
3. Indiana redistricting: Senate Republicans side with Democrats to reject Trump's voting map  BBC
4. Indiana Senate rejects GOP-drawn congressional map in a major rebuke of Trump  NBC News
5. The State That Handed Trump His Biggest Defeat Yet  The Atlantic

Trump signs order blocking states from enforcing own AI rules - BBC

1. Trump signs order blocking states from enforcing own AI rules  BBC
2. Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI  CNN
3. Trump signs executive order blocking states from regulating AI  The Guardian
4. Banning AI Regulation Would Be a Disaster  The Atlantic
5. Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws  The New York Times

Photos: Pacific Northwest faces "catastrophic" flood threats from days of heavy rains - Axios

1. Photos: Pacific Northwest faces "catastrophic" flood threats from days of heavy rains  Axios
2. Live updates: Historic flooding in Western Washington  KUOW
3. Skagit River dike holds, but the worst is yet to come  KING5.com
4. Seattle was spared the deluge. Here's why.  Axios
5. 100,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Rivers Rise in Washington State  The New York Times

Ukraine hopes to entice Trump with a ‘free economic zone’ in latest peace plan - Politico

1. Ukraine hopes to entice Trump with a ‘free economic zone’ in latest peace plan  Politico
2. US offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskiy says  Reuters
3. Zelensky Says Revised U.S. Plan Still Calls for Ukraine to Leave Donbas  The New York Times
4. Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting  CNN
5. Ukraine updates: US pushing Kyiv to withdraw from Donetsk  dw.com

Trump leans toward reclassifying marijuana - Axios

1. Trump leans toward reclassifying marijuana  Axios
2. Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order  The Washington Post
3. Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous  Bloomberg.com
4. White House Says President Trump Has Made ‘No Final Decisions’ Around Marijuana Rescheduling  Forbes
5. Report: President Trump close to marijuana rescheduling  MJBizDaily

‘We don’t have a lot of time’: Congress comes to terms with an all-but-certain lapse in Obamacare...

1. ‘We don’t have a lot of time’: Congress comes to terms with an all-but-certain lapse in Obamacare subsidies  Politico
2. Senate rejects ACA funding and a Republican alternative with premiums set to spike  NBC News
3. Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans  Spectrum News
4. 4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidies  thehill.com
5. Some lawmakers see path for health care compromise after failed Senate votes  CBS News

Trump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case - The Washington Post

1. Trump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case  The Washington Post
2. Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges  CNN
3. Trump pardons jailed ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court  CBS News
4. Trump Symbolically Pardons Tina Peters, Colorado Clerk Convicted of Election Tampering  The New York Times
5. Donald Trump says he’s pardoned Tina Peters. That doesn’t affect her state conviction.  The Colorado Sun

Republican-led House votes to overturn Trump executive order on bargaining rights - NBC News

1. Republican-led House votes to overturn Trump executive order on bargaining rights  NBC News
2. House overturns Trump executive order in historic vote on union rights  Axios
3. House overrules Trump on federal workers' union rights  Yahoo
4. House passes bill to restore collective bargaining for federal employees  Federal News Network
5. House votes to repeal Trump order ending union rights at federal agencies  The Washington Post

Man Accused in Charlie Kirk Killing Makes First Court Appearance in Person - The New York Times

1. Man Accused in Charlie Kirk Killing Makes First Court Appearance in Person  The New York Times
2. Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance  CNN
3. Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance  The Guardian
4. Charlie Kirk murder accused makes first in-person court appearance  BBC
5. Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson makes 1st in-person appearance in court  KUER

Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week - BBC

1. Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week  BBC
2. A Grand Jury Again Resists Trump’s Push to Reindict Letitia James  The New York Times
3. Grand jury again declines to indict Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges  The Guardian
4. Justice Department again fails to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James  NBC News
5. DOJ fails — again — to re-indict Letitia James  Politico

"I hate it": Infuriated Democrats help GOP quash another Trump impeachment vote - Axios

1. "I hate it": Infuriated Democrats help GOP quash another Trump impeachment vote  Axios
2. House squashes second attempt to impeach Trump from Rep. Al Green  AP News
3. House tables Trump impeachment as Democratic leaders vote ‘present’  thehill.com
4. House Dems brace for impeachment vote  Punchbowl News
5. 23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive's Trump impeachment bid  Fox News

Tsunami warning lifted after latest earthquake hits Japan’s northeast - Al Jazeera

1. Tsunami warning lifted after latest earthquake hits Japan’s northeast  Al Jazeera
2. Japan lifts tsunami advisory after 6.7-magnitude earthquake  BBC
3. Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory  The New York Times
4. Quakes rattle California but is the 'Big One' near?  The Desert Sun
5. Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region  Reuters

Why Trump's newly launched immigration program could mean legal chaos ahead - Axios

1. Why Trump's newly launched immigration program could mean legal chaos ahead  Axios
2. ‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee  CNN
3. Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Swipe at Trump’s ‘Gold Card’  The New York Times
4. U.S. has to stop taking in 'below-average' immigrants who won't help economy, says Lutnick  CNBC
5. Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas  BBC

House speaker says second boat strike was ‘entirely appropriate’ - Politico

1. House speaker says second boat strike was ‘entirely appropriate’  Politico
2. How a U.S. admiral decided to kill two boat strike survivors  The Washington Post
3. 3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently  CNN
4. Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets  NBC News
5. Mike Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors, operation "entirely appropriate"  CBS News

Vote to overhaul FEMA canceled after leaked report - Politico

1. Vote to overhaul FEMA canceled after leaked report  Politico
2. Noem accused of misleading Congress about early hearing departure to canceled meeting  thehill.com
3. White House officials abruptly postpone final meeting of Trump-created FEMA task force  CNN
4. White House officials cancel meeting set to help chart FEMA’s future  The Washington Post
5. FEMA meeting canceled after Tampa mayor traveled to Washington  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE custody in fight over Trump immigration - The Guardian

1. Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE custody in fight over Trump immigration  The Guardian
2. Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody after judge’s ruling  CNN
3. Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from US immigration detention, returns home  Al Jazeera
4. Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody  Fox News
5. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to Maryland after release from federal immigration detention  NBC4 Washington

Trump administration unlawfully canceled disaster prevention program, US judge rules - Reuters

1. Trump administration unlawfully canceled disaster prevention program, US judge rules  Reuters
2. Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Canceling Climate Resiliency Grants  The New York Times
3. Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme  Al Jazeera
4. Judge bars Trump from axing FEMA disaster preparedness grants  thehill.com
5. Court restores disaster mitigation funding to Vt., NY, and 21 other states  WCAX

Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, 6 taken to hospitals - ABC News

1. Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, 6 taken to hospitals  ABC News
2. Hayward, California explosion: 6 people injured after dramatic video shows building explode, causing massive fire  ABC7 San Francisco
3. 6 injured, buildings damaged in explosion near Hayward  NBC Bay Area
4. 6 injured after gas explosion in Bay Area damages homes  KCRA
5. Video shows huge explosion in Bay Area community that damaged buildings  The Washington Post

MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor as a Republican - CBS News

1. MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor as a Republican  CBS News
2. Mike Lindell, MyPillow Founder, Announces Run for Minnesota Governor  The New York Times
3. ‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026  MPR News
4. Mike Lindell, Trump ally and MyPillow founder, running for Minnesota governor  The Guardian
5. MyPillow Guy Turns Minnesota Governor’s Race Into a Circus  New York Magazine

Suneung: South Korea exam chief quits over 'insane' English test - BBC

1. Suneung: South Korea exam chief quits over 'insane' English test  BBC
2. Suneung English meltdown drives students back to cram schools  The Korea Herald
3. South Korea exam chief quits over complaints of too-hard tests  Yahoo
4. Government's Crackdown on 'Lava CSAT'  조선일보
5. In this year's College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), students who took math calculus and social st..  매일경제

Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection for killing college student in 1988 -...

1. Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection for killing college student in 1988  NBC News
2. Tennessee inmate Harold Nichols picks last meal ahead of execution  The Tennessean
3. Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student Karen Pulley  CBS News
4. 'I am sorry:' Tennessee executes man for 1988 murder of Chattanooga woman  WTVC
5. Serial rapist, 'the red-headed stranger' who stalked women at night, executed in Tennessee  USA Today

Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests - BBC

1. Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests  BBC
2. Wave of Gen-Z Unrest Fells Its First European Government  The Wall Street Journal
3. Bulgarian Lawmakers Approve Government Resignation, Snap Election Looks Likely  U.S. News & World Report
4. Bulgaria faces turmoil after protests topple government on eve of euro entry  Reuters
5. Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests  The New York Times

Social media rule could turn off international travelers to U.S. - Axios

1. Social media rule could turn off international travelers to U.S.  Axios
2. Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht  The Guardian
3. Why is Trump demanding travellers’ social media handles; how will it work?  Al Jazeera
4. Tourists from 42 countries will have to submit 5 years of social media history to enter U.S. under Trump plan  CBS News
5. US Plans Mandatory Social Media Check for Visa-Free Visitors  Bloomberg.com

The Game Awards 2025 – Every Winner and Xbox Reveal, Plus New Details on Control Resonant, Diablo...

1. The Game Awards 2025 – Every Winner and Xbox Reveal, Plus New Details on Control Resonant, Diablo IV, Tomb Raider, and More  Xbox Wire
2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates at the Game Awards  The New York Times
3. Column | With ‘Expedition 33’ crowned at the Game Awards, the little guys won big  The Washington Post
4. The Game Awards 2025 Winners: The Full List  IGN
5. The Game Awards 2025: All The Biggest Announcements  GameSpot

"Operation Family Ties": DA’s Human Trafficking Task Force busts brothel network worth millions -...

1. "Operation Family Ties": DA’s Human Trafficking Task Force busts brothel network worth millions  da.santaclaracounty.gov
2. Bay Area family charged with running lucrative network of brothels  San Francisco Chronicle
3. San Jose family charged, 18 women rescued after $1M brothel network busted  CBS News
4. San Jose family operated brothels worth millions, DA says  KRON4
5. San Jose family arrested on suspicion of running network of 10 brothels, trafficking 40 women  The Mercury News

Michigan AD became aware of Sherrone Moore's recent mental health issues before firing, source sa...

1. Michigan AD became aware of Sherrone Moore's recent mental health issues before firing, source says  CBS News
2. Fired Moore in custody, suspect in alleged assault  ESPN
3. All the Michigan athletics scandals, embarrassments under Warde Manuel  Detroit Free Press
4. 911 dispatch audio reveals events preceding firing of former Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
5. 'Suicidal' Sherrone Moore wielded knife after firing: dispatch audio  The Detroit News

NFL: Atlanta Falcons fight back to upset Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Kyle Pitts hat-trick - BBC

1. NFL: Atlanta Falcons fight back to upset Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Kyle Pitts hat-trick  BBC
2. Pitts in Sharpe's company with rare 3-TD night in Falcons' win  ESPN
3. Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Tampa loses playoff footing after getting stunned by monster games from Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts in 29-28 defeat  Yahoo Sports
4. Falcons-Buccaneers on 'Thursday Night Football': What We Learned from Atlanta's 29-28 win  NFL.com
5. Falcons, Kyle Pitts’ 3 TDs beat Bucs after walk-off FG on ‘Thursday Night Football’: Live updates and reaction  The New York Times

Billion-dollar OpenAI deal allows users to make content with Disney characters - NPR

1. Billion-dollar OpenAI deal allows users to make content with Disney characters  NPR
2. The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI reach landmark agreement to bring beloved characters from across Disney’s brands to Sora  OpenAI
3. Disney Agrees to Bring Its Characters to OpenAI’s Sora Videos  The New York Times
4. OpenAI’s Mickey Mouse Deal  The Information
5. Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on ‘Massive Scale’  Variety

Broadcom stock reverses lower on a misinterpretation of what the CEO said on the earnings call - ...

1. Broadcom stock reverses lower on a misinterpretation of what the CEO said on the earnings call  CNBC
2. Stock market today: Dow jumps 650 points to post record, S&P 500 climbs above 6,900 for first time  Yahoo Finance
3. US Stocks Fall as Oracle Revives Worries About Lofty AI Spending  Bloomberg.com
4. Dow, S&P 500 end at records because investors feel good about the economy — beyond the AI boom  MarketWatch
5. Stock Market News, Dec. 11, 2025: Dow Rallies to a Record as Oracle Weighs on Nasdaq  The Wall Street Journal

Michael Jordan was already a basketball legend. Now, he’s one in NASCAR too - The Athletic - The ...

1. Michael Jordan was already a basketball legend. Now, he’s one in NASCAR too - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. NASCAR, 2 race teams settle federal antitrust case  ESPN
3. Michael Jordan and NASCAR just settled a bitter lawsuit. Here’s who won and why  Charlotte Observer
4. Joint statement from NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports  NASCAR.com
5. NASCAR reaches settlement with 23XI, Front Row to end year-long legal saga - The Athletic  The New York Times

Auburn Football announces 2026 Schedule - Auburn Tigers

1. Auburn Football announces 2026 Schedule  Auburn Tigers
2. Dates for Georgia-Bama, LSU-Ole Miss and every other SEC game in 2026  ESPN
3. Mizzou 2026 Football Schedule Announced  University of Missouri Athletics
4. Florida Football Announces 2026 Schedule  Florida Gators
5. 2026 SEC Football Schedule  Southeastern Conference

Why Oracle Is Worrying Investors About the A.I. Boom - The New York Times

1. Why Oracle Is Worrying Investors About the A.I. Boom  The New York Times
2. AI-led tech slide extends into third day as Oracle, Nvidia, fall in premarket trading  CNBC
3. Oracle made a $300 billion bet on OpenAI. It's paying the price.  Yahoo Finance
4. AI Fears Eclipse Fed Rate Hopes. Why Oracle Earnings Should Concern Stock Markets and 5 Other Things to Know Today.  Barron's
5. Oracle and the hard truths about software  The Economist

lululemon athletica inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan - Lululemon

1. lululemon athletica inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan  Lululemon
2. Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to depart in January as retailer struggles to compete, woo shoppers  CNBC
3. Lululemon shares jump after chief Calvin McDonald announces departure  Financial Times
4. Calvin McDonald, Lululemon CEO, Will Depart Yoga Clothing Maker in January  The New York Times
5. Lululemon Stock Pops on Earnings Beat and CEO Change  Barron's

World Cup ticket prices rise again after draw; What each match costs to attend - The New York Times

1. World Cup ticket prices rise again after draw; What each match costs to attend  The New York Times
2. Fans accuse FIFA of 'betrayal' over World Cup ticket prices  ESPN
3. FIFA faces backlash from fans over 2026 World Cup ticket prices  NPR
4. World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe  BBC
5. Fifa’s scandalous disregard for the common man is its greatest sin  The Times

White House issues federal agency guidance against "woke" AI - Axios

1. White House issues federal agency guidance against "woke" AI  Axios
2. The Right Tool for the Mission: Big + Small AI in Government  Government Executive
3. US to mandate AI vendors measure political bias for federal sales  Reuters
4. Procurement could decide whether AI succeeds or fails in government  Federal News Network
5. Building AI-powered interactions in the public sector with Amazon Connect  Route Fifty

Republicans Undercut Johnson, Circumventing Him to Force Votes - The New York Times

1. Republicans Undercut Johnson, Circumventing Him to Force Votes  The New York Times
2. Why Mike Johnson Is Miserable and Many House Republicans Are Furious  Time Magazine
3. Republicans’ shaky grip on the House  Punchbowl News
4. Column: Things are about to get worse for Mike Johnson  Los Angeles Times
5. Stephanie Grace: High-flying Mike Johnson is running into some serious turbulence  NOLA.com

Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison - WIRED

1. Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison  WIRED
2. Do Kwon: TerraUSD creator sentenced to 15 years in prison over $40bn crash  BBC
3. Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud  The Guardian
4. Do Kwon, Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Crash, Sentenced to 15 Years  The New York Times
5. Do Kwon’s Sentencing Hearing Drags on as Court Weighs Mountain of Victim Testimony  CoinDesk

Bowles: Bucs' 'inexcusable' loss falls on players - ESPN

1. Bowles: Bucs' 'inexcusable' loss falls on players  ESPN
2. Baker Mayfield shoulders blame for 4th-quarter collapse vs. Falcons  Yahoo Sports
3. Buccaneers blow big lead in a big game — and they’re big mad about it  The New York Times
4. Todd Bowles lets the expletives fly in post-game press conference  NBC Sports
5. Todd Bowles goes on expletive-laden rant after Buccaneers' loss to Falcons  USA Today

Effectiveness of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children... - Centers for Disease Control and Pre...

Effectiveness of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children...  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)View Full Coverage on Google News

Three to Watch: Patriots Take AFC East Title Shot vs. Bills in Week 15 Matchup - Official website...

1. Three to Watch: Patriots Take AFC East Title Shot vs. Bills in Week 15 Matchup  Official website of the New England Patriots
2. NFL playoff race: Patriots and Bills battle in AFC East as Rivers runs it back  The Guardian
3. Right now, who’s the pick for NFL’s best? Buffalo QB Allen, or Patriots QB Maye? We’ll find out Sunday.  The Boston Globe
4. ‘Patriot Way’ once again obstructing Buffalo Bills’ path to glory  The New York Times
5. Stefon Diggs Reflects On Patriots Roster Full Of ‘Castoffs’  NESN

Minnesota fraud case is biggest among many multimillion-dollar pandemic scams. Here are the 10 mo...

1. Minnesota fraud case is biggest among many multimillion-dollar pandemic scams. Here are the 10 most costly.  CBS News
2. Luxury cars and private villas: See how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions intended for hungry kids  CBS News
3. How the Minnesota Star Tribune analyzed alleged fraud totals in Minnesota  Star Tribune
4. Minnesota lawmakers vow new crackdown after $1B fraud meltdown they say Walz let spiral  Fox News
5. Maldives honeymoon, sports cars. See what Minnesota fraudsters bought.  USA Today

NFL Week 15 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com

1. NFL Week 15 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game  NFL.com
2. NFL Week 15 predictions: Our experts pick Packers vs. Broncos and more top games  CBS Sports
3. NFL betting, odds, lines: Betting trends to know for Week 15's biggest games  Yahoo Sports
4. NFL Week 15 buzz: What we're hearing about Daniel Jones, the upcoming coaching carousel and more  ESPN
5. NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Will Chargers eliminate Chiefs?  USA Today

Federal Reserve Board announces reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice president...

1. Federal Reserve Board announces reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents  Federal Reserve Board (.gov)
2. Fed Board Votes Unanimously to Reappoint Reserve Bank Presidents  The Wall Street Journal
3. Federal Reserve reappoints regional chiefs in move that allays fears of challenge by Trump allies  Financial Times
4. Federal Reserve unanimously approves reappointment of regional bank presidents  woodtv.com
5. Fed votes to reappoint all of its regional bank presidents  CNBC

Chicago Bears provide important weather and safety updates for Sunday's matchup vs. Cleveland Bro...

1. Chicago Bears provide important weather and safety updates for Sunday's matchup vs. Cleveland Browns  Chicago Bears Official Website
2. Could Sunday's game at Soldier Field be among the coldest in Bears history?  NBC 5 Chicago
3. Browns at Bears: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 15 game  USA Today
4. Bears are chill about frigid forecast for Sunday’s game: ‘It’s Chicago, man. It’s cold here every day.’  Chicago Tribune
5. Bears Over Beers: Winter Is Coming To Soldier Field (Browns Preview)  Windy City Gridiron

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’ - WIRED

1. OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’  WIRED
2. Introducing GPT-5.2  OpenAI
3. Can OpenAI Respond After Google Closes the A.I. Technology Gap?  The New York Times
4. OpenAI updates ChatGPT after "Code Red" scramble  Axios
5. Introducing GPT-5.2 in Microsoft Foundry: The new standard for enterprise AI  Microsoft Azure

Lilly's triple agonist, retatrutide, delivered weight loss of up to an average of 71.2 lbs along ...

1. Lilly's triple agonist, retatrutide, delivered weight loss of up to an average of 71.2 lbs along with substantial relief from osteoarthritis pain in first successful Phase 3 trial | Eli Lilly and Company  Eli Lilly and Company
2. Eli Lilly's next-generation obesity drug delivers strong weight loss, reduces knee pain in late-stage trial  CNBC
3. New Eli Lilly Drug Retatrutide Brought Major Weight Loss in Trial  The New York Times
4. Major weight loss, pain relief seen with Eli Lilly's next-gen drug in late-stage trial  Fox Business
5. Lilly’s three-pronged drug puts obesity field ‘on notice’  BioPharma Dive

Ann Powers' Top 10 Albums of 2025 - NPR

1. Ann Powers' Top 10 Albums of 2025  NPR
2. The Best Albums of 2025  NPR
3. Column | The top 10 albums of 2025  The Washington Post
4. The 50 best albums of 2025: 50 to 11  The Guardian
5. How Did the Greatest Pop Stars Fare on Our Staff’s Year-End Songs and Albums Lists?  Billboard

Elizabeth Warren says both bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery are bad for consumers - NPR

1. Elizabeth Warren says both bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery are bad for consumers  NPR
2. Opinion | Does Paramount’s David Ellison Know What He’s Doing?  The New York Times
3. What is a hostile takeover? What to know about Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery  ABC News
4. The battle for Warner Bros is a prelude to the real streaming war  The Economist
5. Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD 'to finish what we started,' CEO Ellison tells CNBC  CNBC

AI architects are Time magazine's 2025 "Person of the Year" - Axios

1. AI architects are Time magazine's 2025 "Person of the Year"  Axios
2. The Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year  Time Magazine
3. I Am Time Magazine’s Person of the Year  The Atlantic
4. Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025  AP News
5. Megyn Kelly Fumes Over Charlie Kirk Not Being Named Time's Person of the Year: 'A Thumb in the Eye' | Video  TheWrap

Bessent resets financial watchdog with deregulatory mandate - Politico

1. Bessent resets financial watchdog with deregulatory mandate  Politico
2. Bessent to propose major overhaul of regulatory body created from financial crisis  CNBC
3. Bessent Accelerates Regulation Overhaul to Jumpstart Growth  The New York Times
4. US to overhaul financial stability watchdog to focus on economic growth, Bessent says  Reuters
5. Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator tasked with spotting systemic financial risks  CBS News