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☆ Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top E.U. officials visit Kyiv
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. Lawmakers in both houses of the Russian parliament, the State Duma and Federation Council, had already approved the plans in the past 10 days. Their visit comes as doubts are deepening over what Kyiv can expect from a new U.S. administration led by Donald Trump. Moscow sent 78 drones into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials said. In Russia, a child was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine, according to regional Gov.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Russia’s, Antonio Costa, Kaja Kallas, Donald Trump, ” Costa, Marta Kos, Oleksandr Prokudin, Serhiy Lysak, Alexander Bogomaz Organizations: Lawmakers, State Duma, Federation Council, New, Ukraine, “, Gov, Dnipropetrovsk Gov, Russia’s Defense Ministry Locations: Moscow, Ukraine, Kyiv, EU, U.S, “, Kherson, Russian, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Russia, Ukrainian, Bryansk, Kaluga, Smolensk, Kursk

While it used to be taboo to take a phone out during a movie, the once-derided act has become commonplace in recent years. The release of the musical adaptation has once again renewed debate over movie theater etiquette. Social media has become a “part of our identity,” said Sara Cureton, an assistant professor at Colorado Technical University who teaches psychology and social media. But taking a phone out and posting a picture from the theater takes away from the shared experience audiences have watching a movie together. Forgue worked at a movie theater before and after the pandemic until June.

Persons: ”, Sara Cureton, ” Cureton, Cureton, “, X, Eric Forgue, Forgue, ’, ” Forgue Organizations: Colorado Technical University, YouTube Locations: ”

“In the law, there is a clear separation of church and state,” Childs, an attorney who represents the Houston area on the board, said of her decision. This year, Oklahoma’s top education official began ordering public schools with students in grades five through 12 to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, a Republican, has purchased 500 Bibles and asked for $3 million from the state to buy copies for every classroom. “Public school is not Sunday school,” Wright said. Childs, the Texas State Board of Education member, sees the current push for increased religious influence in public schools as concerning, as it comes amid a dialing back of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at companies and institutions.

Persons: Staci Childs, ” Childs, Childs, “, Donald Trump, ” Jonathan Saenz, Gov, Dan Patrick, Mark Chancey, ” Chancey, Ryan Walters, Erika Wright, ” Wright, Walters, ” Walters, we’ve, Trump, Louisiana’s, ”, Mike Johnson, Joshua Blackman, South Texas College of Law Houston, Rachel Laser Organizations: Texas State, of Education, Republican, U.S, Liberal, Target, ”, won’t, Southern Methodist University, NBC, Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, “, NBC News, Supreme, America, CNBC, South Texas College of Law, United, and State Locations: Houston, Texas, Dallas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Florida

TikTok is defending itself in federal court over legislation President Joe Biden signed in April that would ban TikTok if it doesn’t sell itself to an American owner by the time Trump takes office. Most Trump allies who oppose TikTok have cited claims of Chinese government influence over American users, which TikTok denies. They have both publicly criticized the legislation that would force a sale of TikTok or lead to a U.S. ban. “Don’t be fooled — the TikTok ban is not about China harvesting your data. Vivek Ramaswamy, who Trump has said will work alongside X owner Elon Musk in newly created government efficiency advisory roles, has over 855,000 TikTok followers.

Persons: Donald Trump, TikTok, Joe Biden, Trump, ”, hasn’t, that’s, Brendan Carr, Kevin Roberts, John Ratcliffe, ” Ratcliffe, JD Vance, Karoline Leavitt, Leavitt, ” Leavitt, ” Sebastian Gorka, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Don’t, ” Kennedy, Gabbard, Joe Rogan, Kennedy, “, Mehmet Oz, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, Ramaswamy, Jake Paul, ” Ramaswamy, Musk, ” Musk, Shou Chew, Michael Waltz, Waltz, ” Waltz, ” Trump’s, Sen, Marco Rubio, Rubio, ” “, ” Rubio, Kristi Noem, Doug Burgum, Noem, Lori Chavez, Elise Stefanik, Tik Tok, ” Stefanik, Doug Collins, Newsmax, ” Collins, Janette Nesheiwat Organizations: White House, Facebook, Federal Communications Commission, Heritage Foundation, CIA, Fox Business, Trump, Chinese Communist Party, CCP, “, Trump’s, Democratic, Medicare, Services, X, Iowa, YouTube, Street Journal, Senate, Management, Fox News, TikTok, South Dakota Gov, North Dakota Gov, Chinese Community Party, ”, United Nations Locations: U.S, America, China, CCP, USA, Soviet Union, American

CNN —At least 200 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on northern Gaza Saturday, according to local health officials, as the United Nations said it would pause aid deliveries through the enclave’s main crossing after more of its trucks were stolen. The figure is thought to be an underestimate, as much of northern Gaza is inaccessible and many casualties never arrive at a hospital to be counted. A source involved in transferring aid inside Gaza told CNN that a further five trucks loaded with flour were stolen near the crossing Sunday. Israeli authorities “must ensure aid flows into Gaza safely and must refrain from attacks on humanitarian workers,” he said. CNN has reached out to COGAT, the Israeli agency responsible for approving aid into Gaza, for comment.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Hussam Abu Safiya, Kamal Adwan, Tal Al Zaatar, ” Dr, Abu Safiya, Tel Al Zaatar, ”, Araj, Kerem Shalom, Philippe Lazzarini, ” Lazzarini Organizations: CNN, United Nations, Israeli, Civil Defense, Tel, Israel Defense Forces, Health Ministry, UNRWA, Gaza Locations: Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, Beit, “, Tel Al, Tel Al Zaatar, Kerem

☆ Zelenskyy agrees on X to a '3 hour' Lex Fridman podcast appearance as Musk touts another win for the platform
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to appear on Lex Fridman's podcast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed on X to record an episode of Lex Fridman's podcast in Ukraine, much to Elon Musk's delight. AdvertisementMusk has long touted his social media platform as a means of bypassing legacy media outlets and allowing world and company leaders to "speak directly to the people." Zelenskyy himself is a big social media user, sharing updates on the Russia-Ukraine war and details of meetings with other world leaders on X and Telegram. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President-elect Donald Trump.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Lex Fridman's, Elon Musk, Elon Musk's, Fridman, Lex, Zelenskyy, Musk, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, —, Jeff Bezos, podcaster Joe Rogan, " Rogan, Rogan, Biden, Julia Demaree Nikhinson Organizations: Trump, Elon, Amazon, AP, Sky News, NATO Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Russia

☆ Insider Today: Patagonia's big changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Some employees say it's lost sight of its values and the mission that once made it so special. AdvertisementTwelve people at the forefront of the AI industry spoke to BI about the challenges and opportunities ahead in the quest for superintelligent AI. AdvertisementBI spoke to eight families who received at least $6,000 from these programs to see whether the extra cash helped. This week's quote:Advertisement"The final boss on the way to Elon: Everything goes through him first."

Persons: Chelsea Jia Feng, —, Rebecca Zisser, Sam Altman, Tim Evans, Brittany Greeson, Helynn Ospina, Andre Chung, Libby, Omead Afshar, Elon Musk Organizations: Business, KPMG, Wall Street, BI, Brittany, Tesla, North Locations: Patagonia, Chelsea, Elon

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Four million people are currently under lake-effect snow warnings, set to expire Sunday night through Monday. Other video from storm chasers showed mounds of cars buried beneath snow in Erie County, Pennsylvania. “It just keeps coming and coming.”Large amounts of snow piled up at a home in Erie County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday morning. “We grew up here, so we were always used to lake-effect snow when the warm unfrozen lake evaporates over cold winds blowing over it,” Eisert said. Lake-effect snow is likely to fall through 4 p.m.

Persons: Ashley Drew, Kathy Hochul, ” Hochul, Josh Shapiro, Matt Eisert, Kathy Davis, ” Davis, Donika Gunther, ’, ” Eisert, Gene Norman, Allison Chinchar, Artemis Moshtaghian, Taylor Galgano, Sam Joseph Organizations: CNN, United, New York Gov, National Guard, Prediction, Weather, WICU, WWNY, Columbus, New York, The Ohio Department of Transportation, Facebook, National Weather Service, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Bills, Erie, Orchard, Risk Communication Locations: United States, New York , Pennsylvania, Ohio, Lake Erie, Conneaut , Ohio, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta , Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Amherst , New York, Erie County, New York, Buffalo, Lakes Erie, Ontario, Western New York, Pennsylvania, Canada, Northern, Millcreek Township, Great, Watertown , New York, Erie, New York State, East , Pennsylvania, Erie , Pennsylvania, , New York, Erie County , Pennsylvania, Tug, Columbus , Ohio, Ohio , Pennsylvania, Akron, Ashtabula County, Buffalo , New York, Orchard Park , New York

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.99 $429.99 Save 23% It may be pricey, but if you're looking for a high-tech hair dryer that actually lives up to the hype, the Dyson Super Sonic may be for you. View at Dyson What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Cord is a bit bulkyOther Dyson Cyber Monday deals on hair careThe Supersonic isn't the only Dyson hair care tool on sale. In her full Dyson hair dryer review, Remi Rosmarin said: "I never dried my hair faster than with the Dyson Supersonic. Cyber Monday is the best time to shop the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer.

Persons: Gabrielle Chase, Dyson, Cord, Airstrait, Dyson Dyson, Remi Rosmarin, It's Organizations: Business

☆ How four journalists turned $4,000 into a new tech news site
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jason Koebler and three other veterans of Vice Media wanted to build something bigger: an actual news site. In the summer of 2023, Koebler, who used to edit Vice Media's Motherboard tech section, and three former Vice co-workers launched 404 Media , a tech news site they co-own. But in a grim climate for media in general and journalism specifically, it's great to hear about things that work. Your argument is that you're going to continue to have these problems as long as you're looking for billionaires to own your media. I think that's an important model and maybe one better suited for nonprofits and The New York Times and Washington Post.

Persons: Jason Koebler, Koebler, Elon Musk, Alex Jones, We're, Jeff Bezos, We've, it's Organizations: Vice Media, Media, Elon, The Washington Post, New York Times, Washington Post

☆ A complete timeline of Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's relationship following the couple's engagement announcement
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementActor Hailee Steinfeld and NFL star Josh Allen have announced their engagement. Hailee Steinfeld and NFL star Josh Allen announced their engagement in an Instagram post shared on Friday. In paparazzi photos published by the New York Post, Allen and Steinfeld were seen out together in New York City. AdvertisementJanuary 2024: Steinfeld evades questions about the NFL star while attending the Golden Globes. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesWhile on the red carpet before the award ceremony, Steinfeld avoided going into detail about her relationship with Allen.

Persons: Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen, Allen, Here's, Z, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Brittany Williams, Steinfeld, he'd, Dickinson, Daniel Ricciardo, Bauer, Griffin, Allen didn't Organizations: NFL, Buffalo Bills, Steinfeld, New York, Bills, Tottenham Hotspur, Jacksonville Jaguars, US, Golden Globes, Miami Dolphins, Society, San Francisco 49ers, Associated Press Locations: New York City, Chelsea, London, Paris

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☆ A Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces. Eight months later, his family still seeks answer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | Abeer Salman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The Israeli authorities usually declare such killings to be in response to unspecified threats, without giving any details about the victims. Tsemel said that instead of investigating Rami’s death, the Israeli authorities appeared to be using the incident as a threat. During one incursion in September, Israeli forces shot and killed another child: 16-year-old Hani Al-Qirri. His family told CNN he was an innocent bystander, a quiet boy who enjoyed baking and lived with his grandmother after being orphaned as a young child. “They (the Israeli authorities) were there, right among us, even inside the mosque, to see what’s going on,” he said.

Persons: Rami Al, Halhouli, Cindy Al, Rami’s, Ali Al, Rami, Cindy, Ivana Kottasova, haven’t, ” Al, ”, ” Cindy, Leah Tsemel, Tsemel, “, Jonathan Fowler, Yousef Mukheimar, Mukheimar, Shuafat, Hani Al, Qirri Organizations: East Jerusalem CNN, CNN, West Bank, United Nations, UN, Audi, Palestinian Authority, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA, Israel Police, Islamic, Lions Locations: East Jerusalem, Israel, Israeli, Jerusalem, Old City

☆ Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Russia's, Antonio Costa, Kaja Kallas, Donald Trump, Costa, Marta Kos, Oleksandr Prokudin, Serhiy Lysak, Alexander Bogomaz Organizations: Sputnik, Lawmakers, State Duma, Federation Council, New, Ukraine, EU, Gov, Dnipropetrovsk Gov, Russia's Defense Ministry Locations: Russian, videoconference, Moscow, Ukraine, Kyiv, EU, U.S, Kherson, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Russia, Ukrainian, Bryansk, Kaluga, Smolensk, Kursk

☆ Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Sophie Tanno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Yet, there are common overlapping themes among Europe’s populists that are also present in Trump’s playbook. “As we know, any kind of peace agreement on Putin’s terms would be terrible for Ukraine and terrible for European security,” Van Rij stresses. “Trump’s reelection purely underscores all of that.”‘Warm air of historical righteousness’Overall, Van Rij sees “a lot of convergence in thinking” between Trump and some of Europe’s populist parties. Van Rij says France would therefore be disproportionately hard-hit by Trump’s America First trade policy. “China is seen as arch enemy number one by some in the Republican party, and Trump shares that view,” Van Rij says.

Persons: CNN —, Donald Trump, ”, “ wokeism, Biden, Trump, ” Geert Wilders, Alice Weidel, “, Viktor Orban, Frederick Florin, Viktor Orbán, Armida van Rij, Europe’s, Van Rij, Joe Biden’s, vocalizing, Vladimir Putin’s, Orbán, ” Trump, Calin Georgescu, Putin, ” Van Rij, “ Trump’s, they’ve, elect’s, Pen, Liana, Le, Jeremy Suykur, –, Le Pen, Xi, Giorgia Organizations: CNN, Trump, Dutch Freedom Party, Hollywood, Hungary's, Getty, Fidesz, Chatham House, Deal, Freedom Party, Center, European Reform, Agence France, Presse, EU, National, Eurostat, Trump’s America, Europe, Council, Foreign Relations, Shipping, Bloomberg, Republican, DC Locations: Germany, AFP, Europe, Trump’s, Austria, London, Europe’s, Russian, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, America, France, United States, Marseille, Fos, Hungarian, Hungary, China, Brussels, ”

Cyber Monday is just around the corner, so there are just a couple of days left to get the Max Cyber Monday deal. View at Max What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The free (for now) B/R Sports Add-on includes TNT and TBS gamesCheck mark icon A check mark. Some shows and movies are being removed with little warningFAQWho is eligible for the Max Cyber Monday deal? The With Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Ad-Free annual plan costs $170 per year, and the Ultimate Ad-Free annual plan costs $210 per year.

Persons: Max, Harry Potter, you've, you'll Organizations: Business, Warner Bros, TNT, TBS, HBO, Disney Plus, Hulu, City, Industry, Thrones, NBA, NHL

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In a post on Truth Social Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on the BRICS geopolitical coalition of non-Western countries if the group moves away from trading using the U.S. dollar. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump wrote. Still, some members of BRICS are among the United States’ largest trading partners, including India and China. Representatives for the BRICS countries’ embassies in the U.S. did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Sheinbaum and Trump spoke over the phone on Wednesday, but the conversation spurred a “he said, she said” controversy over whether Sheinbaum had agreed to stop immigration from Mexico into the United States, something Trump alleged she did.

Persons: Donald Trump, ” Trump, “, ”, it’s, Narendra Modi, Pradeep Gaur, BRICS, Justin Trudeau, Trump, Trudeau, Claudia Sheinbaum, Sheinbaum Organizations: U.S ., U.S, International Trade, United, Indian, Getty, U.S . Trade Representative, Canadian, Trump, Drug, . Families, Trump Tuesday Locations: America, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, New Delhi, United States, U.S, Mexico, Canada, United States of America, Palm, Lago

“We have posts that are exactly the same on Twitter and on Bluesky, and with those identical posts, Bluesky is getting 20 times the engagement or more than Twitter,” Pittman said. On Sunday, Musk confirmed the platform has deprioritized posts including links, which was how journalists and other creators historically shared their work. Rose Wang, Bluesky’s chief operating officer, quoted the Guardian’s stats, writing: “We want Bluesky to be a great home for journalists, publishers, and creators. Journalists who belong to and cover issues affecting marginalized populations have found Bluesky to be a much more welcoming environment. “Journalists don’t like toxicity and toxic comments.

Persons: Ashton Pittman, Pittman, X, ” Pittman, Elon Musk, Musk, ”, Phil Lewis, retweets, it’s, Rose Wang, Bluesky, Jack Dorsey, Erin Reed, Reed, Talia Lavin, Lavin, I’m, ” Lavin, Aaron Kleinman, ” Kleinman, he’s, she’s, “ Organizations: Mississippi Free Press, Twitter, Elon, NBC News, Guardian, Boston Globe, Journalists, Nazi, States, “ Locations: Mississippi, Bluesky

An Arctic blast gripped the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes Saturday morning, with millions of Americans under freeze warnings. The National Weather Service warned that the Arctic airmass is delivering the coldest temperatures since last winter. Wind chills in the northern Plains and upper Midwest are expected to plunge below zero Saturday morning. The National Weather Service said Friday that travel "could be very difficult to impossible" in spots downwind of the Great Lakes. A vigorous lake-effect snow event blanketing areas downwind of the Great Lakes, is expected to taper off early next week.

Persons: Cara Anna, Kathy Hochul, thundersnow, Mark Poloncarz, Poloncarz Organizations: National Weather Service, New, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, “ Bills Mafia, Carolinas Locations: Midwest, Great, Minnesota, New York, Erie, Ontario, North Dakota, Lowville, Lake Ontario, Watertown , New York, Oswego, Ohio , Pennsylvania, Erie , Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Buffalo, Pennsylvania, Erie County, Syracuse , New York, Orchard Park, Texas, Canada

☆ Putin gives more details on Russia's 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missile, saying its destructive elements reach over 7,000 degrees Fahrenheit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementRussian President Vladimir Putin has provided more details on the "Oreshnik" missile. The hypersonic ballistic missile was first used by Russia in Ukraine in November. Russian President Vladimir Putin shared more details on Russia's "Oreshnik" missile during a state visit to Kazakhstan. Russia first used the Oreshnik missile in Ukraine last week, striking a munitions factory in Dnipro. AdvertisementThe UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) said on Friday that the Oreshnik was likely a variant of the Rubezh RS-26 ballistic missile — a solid-fueled, road-mobile ballistic missile.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Putin, Mick Ryan Organizations: Ministry of Defence, Strategic, International Studies, Missile Defense Project, UK, Former Australian Army, Washington Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Dnipro, Europe

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☆ Lawmakers in Massachusetts are trying to eventually stop the sale of tobacco
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In 2018, the state raised the legal age to buy tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes, to 21. Nearby Massachusetts towns, such as Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester, followed Brookline's playbook and also placed generational bans on tobacco products. In the US, California is trying to ban the purchase of tobacco products by 2073. New Zealand was the first country to impose a generational ban, but the country repealed that ban this year. "This bill will not take away the right to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so," he said.

Persons: wouldn't, Democratic Sen, Jason Lewis, Lewis, —, Brookline's playbook Organizations: Associated Press, Big Tobacco, Democratic, Centers for Disease Control Locations: Massachusetts, Brookline , Massachusetts, Boston, Nearby Massachusetts, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, California, New Zealand

☆ Bluesky, the X alternative, says it has 'quadrupled' its moderation team
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBluesky said it "quadrupled" its moderation team in a post on Friday. Bluesky has expanded its moderation team as curious social media users, many of whom are seeking an alternative to Elon Musk's X, flock to the app. "We have also quadrupled the size of our moderation team, in part to action impersonation reports more quickly. However, X's head of business operations told Bloomberg in January that it planned to hire 100 employees tasked with content moderation and build a content moderation center in Austin. Bluesky announced in October that it had over 13 million users.

Persons: Bluesky, It's, Elon Musk's, Jakub Porzycki, Musk, Mark Zuckerberg's Organizations: Bluesky's Trust, Safety, Getty, Business, Bloomberg, Meta, Twitter Locations: Austin

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