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The Summary Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Europe for the first time. Scientists are hunting for the hornets' nest. Researchers in Spain are scrambling to find the nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets found in Europe. Neither northern nor southern giant hornets have been found in Europe beyond the four documented in Spain. Sanchez said that the detection of southern giant hornets in Spain indicates that more are likely on the way.

Persons: Asia —, Omar Sanchez, ”, Sanchez, Molly Keck, Keck Organizations: Southern, hornets, Northern, University of Oviedo, M University Locations: Europe, Spain, Asia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Siero, Asturias province, United States, Washington, U.S, Texas

Choi Byung-hyuk, a retired four-star army general who is currently the South Korean ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was named as Kim’s successor. Kim Yong-hyun, who has resigned as South Korean defense minister, in Washington in October. He did not directly address whether the emergency martial law was his idea, as opposition lawmakers and South Korean media have alleged. Choi Byung-hyuk, a retired army general who is the South Korean ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has been named as Kim’s successor. Though PPP leaders repudiated Yoon’s martial law declaration and have asked him to leave the party, they said the party opposed the impeachment motion.

Persons: Yoon Suk, Yoon, Kim Yong, Choi Byung, ” Chung Jin, Saul Loeb, Kim, ”, Yoon’s, Jung Yeon, Han Duck, Kurt Campbell, “, Antony Blinken, Biden, Stella Kim, Jennifer Jett Organizations: South, Wednesday, AFP, Getty, Emergency Martial Law, National Office of Investigation, National Assembly, Protesters, Democratic Party, Yoon’s People Power Party, Police, U.S, Aspen Strategy, Reuters Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, South Korean, Saudi Arabia, Washington, Seoul, Korean, U.S, Hong Kong

☆ Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Amy Gunia | Hazel Pfeifer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

He hopes to create an army of insect-machine search and rescue workers. Researchers in Australia are fusing control backpacks onto beetles and cockroaches to direct their movements. Fitzgerald says cyborg search and rescue beetles or cockroaches might be able to help in disaster situations by finding and reporting the location of survivors and delivering lifesaving drugs to them before human rescuers can get there. Fitzgerald says that although the work might seem futuristic now, in a few decades, cyborg insects could be saving lives. University of Queensland student Lachlan Fitzgerald hopes to one day use the insect-machine hybrids as search and rescue workers.

Persons: Lachlan Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald, ”, Dan Soekov, “, He’s, bioethicists Organizations: CNN, University of Queensland, California Institute of Technology, Caltech, Cornell University Locations: Australia

☆ Under-the-radar destinations worth visiting in Thailand
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Victoria Barauna | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —When it comes to holiday destinations, Thailand is one of the most popular countries in the world. Chiang Dao district, Chiang MaiA Buddhist shrine next to the entrance of the Chiang Dao caves complex, which stretches more than 10km and contains shrines, statues and Buddha images. The town of Chiang Dao itself is small but offers travelers an authentic, local Thai experience. The area’s most famous attraction is the Chiang Dao Cave complex (Tham Chiang Dao), which is made up of dozens of caverns, some of which are illuminated and decorated with Buddha statues. When it comes to temples, Wat Phumin is Nan’s most famous and has been around for more than 400 years.

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The central issue the justices are considering is whether Tennessee’s law discriminates on the basis of sex. If the court rules it doesn’t, then Tennessee’s law and similar restrictions in 25 other states would most likely stand. Vienna Cavazos, 18, said the court will have blood on its hands if it decides Tennessee's law doesn't discriminate based on sex. Yates said he wanted to attend oral arguments “because I support the trans community.”“This is f------ hate,” he said of Tennessee’s law. Nadine Seiler, 59, said she traveled to the Supreme Court from Maryland to show solidarity with trans people.

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☆ Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Rudy Chinchilla | Rudy Chinchilla Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella. Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices involved in the recall. Walmart advised customers to toss out the cucumber slices or return them to the store from which they purchased them. SunFed previously announced a recall of cucumbers that were potentially contaminated with salmonella. The cucumbers were sold from Oct. 12 to Nov. 26 at stores across the U.S. and in five Canadian provinces, including at retailers like Walmart and Costco.

Persons: SunFed, Craig Slate Organizations: Walmart, Food and Drug Administration, Cleveland Clinic, Costco Locations: Texas, Arizona, U.S

☆ Woman who likely fell into sinkhole while searching for her cat is not expected to be found alive
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The effort to locate a Pennsylvania grandmother who appears to have fallen through a sinkhole into a decades-old mine shaft while searching for her cat has likely shifted from a rescue to recovery mission, authorities said Wednesday. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Steve Limani told reporters that there had been diminishing oxygen levels and no sign of life in the shaft, which he estimated was at least 30 feet deep. “Unless it’s a miracle, most likely this is a recovery,” he said. Elizabeth Pollard Pennsylvania State PoliceHe said there was little doubt Elizabeth Pollard, 64, had plunged through what he described as a thin piece of ground in Unity Township, roughly 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Limani said authorities are shifting their approach to finding Pollard because of the mine’s fragile state.

Persons: Steve Limani, ”, Elizabeth Pollard, Limani, Pollard, We’re Organizations: Pennsylvania State Police, Elizabeth Pollard Pennsylvania, Police, Authorities Locations: Pennsylvania, Unity Township, Pittsburgh

☆ After arrest in killing of Arizona dancer found in burning car, her family still has many questions
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Nearly three weeks ago, authorities announced an arrest in the brutal killing of Mercedes Vega, an exotic dancer who was found dead 19 months ago in a burning car on an Arizona highway. Mercedes Vega with her mom, Erika. A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said he understood the many questions about the case that remain, but he declined to comment further because of the ongoing investigation. A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office also cited the case's status and declined to comment. Security footage of Mercedes Vega.

Persons: Mercedes Vega, Erika Pillsbury, —, Sencere Hayes, Hayes, Vega, Erika, Russ Skinner, Mercedes ’, Pillsbury Organizations: Maricopa County Sheriff's, Maricopa County Prosecutor’s, Authorities, Dateline, NBC, Farm Insurance Locations: Arizona, Chattanooga , Tennessee, Maricopa, Maricopa County, Tempe, Phoenix, Malibu, Tonopah

☆ I worked with Jeff Bezos for 15 years and my biggest Amazon failure disappointed him. These 6 lessons helped me rebuild my career.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Ethan Evans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementEthan Evans, a former Amazon VP, led a failed project in 2011 that interrupted Jeff Bezos' launch plans. My biggest launch failure was in 2011 on a project Jeff Bezos personally cared about. The failure interrupted Bezos' plan to present the feature publicly, causing me to miss my promotion and almost leave the company. Here's the story of my biggest failureWhen I started at Amazon, I was assigned to Prime Video and had periodic direct exposure to Bezos. When I was promoted to director, I continued working with Bezos on creating Amazon Studios.

Persons: Ethan Evans, Jeff Bezos, Evans, unravels ChatGPT, Bezos, Jeff, could've, ramping, Werner Vogels, must've, Bezos would've, I'd Organizations: Amazon VP, Amazon, Publicly, Business

Key credit card terms to knowYour ability to manage your credit cards responsibly will depend on how well you understand the terms of your credit cards and how credit scores are calculated. And, for the record, you can't pay a credit card with another credit card. How to maximize credit card benefitsEarning and redeeming rewardsTo get the most out of your credit card benefits, choose a card that aligns with your spending habits. You can also consider taking advantage of credit card balance transfer offers to manage high-interest credit card debt. Building credit history with your credit cardYou can build credit by using your credit card to make small, manageable purchases and pay them off consistently.

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☆ My family of 5 lives in a small space. Our decluttering routine includes tidying together every night and seasonal closet clean-outs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Kris Ann Valdez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That's why it's important to follow a decluttering routine, including a nightly family clean-up. With a family of five, our mid-century house often feels cramped and cluttered. Over the years, I've noticed the more closely I follow a decluttering regimen, our home feels roomier and more presentable. Although I don't have a natural gift for organizing, following these simple steps keeps our house from becoming an untidy wasteland. Reorganizing spaces can help give a different perspectiveSometimes, the most straightforward step to decluttering is reorganizing a space that has received too much love lately.

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☆ There's no room for being a mom when you have cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Jennifer Underwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

I am young among cancer patients, but I'm also part of a growing trend. Despite rising rates, young women still represent a minority of cancer patients. There's no childcare for cancer patientsMothering through cancer is not for the weak. AdvertisementCancer centers need to adapt to their new population of patientsTwo years later, my cancer treatment is now less intense. The cancer centers could help with flexible scheduling, easier phone systems, nurse navigators, on-site childcare, and grants for paid leave.

Persons: gosh, I'm, —, Cancer Organizations: American Cancer Society, Oncology, Cancer

☆ American Airlines chooses Citi as sole credit card partner, drops Barclays
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

American Airlines has inked a long-awaited credit card deal with Citigroup, dropping its other partner, Barclays. The airline said Thursday that it expects payments it receives from its co-branded credit card and other partners to grow 10% a year. Citi will take over credit card sign-up promotions such as those on flights and at airports. CNBC reported in September that the airline was in talks to pick Citi as its exclusive credit card partner. Correction: American Airlines made its announcement on Thursday.

Persons: Delta Organizations: Airlines, Citigroup, Barclays, Barclays cardholders, Citi, US Airways, CNBC, Carriers, Delta Air Lines, American Express, American Airlines

☆ CNBC Sport: Broadcast TV counting on Trump to accelerate regional sports rights land grab
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Gray Media , owner of local TV stations and digital assets serving 113 TV markets? The bearish sentiment on the industry has been pretty straightforward: as more people cancel traditional pay TV, fewer households watch broadcast TV, opting instead for streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission mandates the total number of TV stations owned by any company can cover a maximum of 39% of the U.S. Tegna now owns local rights for the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the NHL's Seattle Kraken. Gray Media , owner of local TV stations and digital assets serving 113 TV markets?

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☆ A 'risk-averse' lawyer quit his job to write for TV. Now, he's adapted his own novel into a Hulu show.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementCharles Yu adapted his 2020 novel, "Interior Chinatown," into a Hulu series starring Jimmy O. Yang. "I didn't have to worry about where the mortgage payment was coming from, so I could just write when I got to write," Yu told Business Insider. Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu in episode four of "Interior Chinatown." Mike Taing/HuluBefore you got staffed on "Westworld," you had a pretty lengthy law career. "Interior Chinatown" is now streaming on Hulu.

Persons: Charles Yu, Jimmy O, Yang, Yu, Charles Yu's, Columbia Law School grad, Cromwell, Belkin, Willis Wu, Mike Taing, He's, we'd, Willis, Ronny Chieng, Hulu Organizations: University of California, Columbia Law School, Sullivan, Cromwell LLP, Business, United Talent Agency, HBO, Writers ', Disney, Hulu Locations: Berkeley, Hulu, LA, Orange County

☆ Former Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin suspended from equestrian for a year over whipping scandal
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Colin Millar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementDujardin’s sanction comes after a video emerged in July 2024 of the double Olympic dressage champion whipping a horse repeatedly four years previously, which saw her withdraw from the Paris Olympic Games. After the video emerged in the summer, Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Games and said she had made “an error of judgement” during a coaching session. The FEI added that since the video emerged, it has not received any further complaints about Dujardin’s conduct. Charlotte Dujardin, Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian, has been provisionally suspended & will not compete at Paris 2024. Dujardin had been due to compete in the team and individual dressage in Paris.

Persons: Charlotte Dujardin, —, Dujardin, “, ”, Britain's, Sabrina Ibanez, ” Dujardin, Laura Kenny, Kenny, Bradley Collyer Organizations: GB’s, Federation Equestre Internationale, Paris Olympic Games, FEI, National Federation, Paris Games, British Equestrian Federation, British Dressage, Olympic, Royal Society for, Animals, Rio, Tokyo Locations: Paris

☆ You only need one thing to ace an interactive AI interview, says CEO who makes them
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Whether you like it or not, if you're looking for a new job, you may be interviewed by AI soon. Founded just last year, California-based AI recruitment platform Apriora conducts up to 1,000 AI powered interviews every day for companies looking to hire for positions ranging from senior software engineers to electricians and baristas, Aaron Wang, the company's co-founder and CEO tells CNBC Make It. From scheduling to conducting interviews, Wang says Apriora's AI recruiting agent, Alex, which has been trained on "the entirety of the internet," automates the entire recruitment process. During interviews, Wang says Alex engages with candidates in a conversational manner, responding appropriately, much like a human recruiter would. Here's how Wang says you can best prepare for an AI powered interview:

Persons: Brent Orsuga, Aaron Wang, Wang, Alex Organizations: CNBC Locations: California

☆ Baby boomers were hit hardest by inflation last year. Here's what they buy compared to younger Americans.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementBaby boomers were hit the hardest by inflation in 2023, driven by rising healthcare costs. Healthcare costs outpaced overall inflation, and they make up a greater share of boomers' budgets compared to younger Americans. The analysis found that mounting healthcare costs, which have outpaced broader inflation, particularly weighed on baby boomers, who are aged 60 to 78. Simultaneously, older Americans did not spend as much on things like gas, where costs deflated. Over 2,000 older Americans told BI their biggest regrets over the last few months in a voluntary, informal survey.

Persons: Gen X, Wells, boomers, Gen, Gallup, they're, they've Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, BI, Social Security Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ The road to $100,000 — What's behind bitcoin's storied 2024 run
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

For years, bitcoin bulls predicted a rally to $100,000 as a way to show their optimism about crypto. But many on Wall Street dismissed them. Wall Street Institutions embraceThe start of 2024 is a fitting way to frame the latest leg of bitcoin's journey, since the first bitcoin ETFs launched on Jan. 11. This has helped to propel BTC through the USD 100,000 level," Geoff Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered Bank, said in a note to clients Thursday. President-elect Donald Trump gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, 2024.

Persons: Paul Yeung, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, Geoff Kendrick, Donald Trump, Kevin Wurm Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, U.S, Wall, MicroStrategy, BTC, Standard Chartered Bank Locations: Hong Kong, China, United States, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ The Democrats who aren't writing off Elon Musk's DOGE
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementMost Democrats aren't interested in Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's "DOGE" initiative. "Musk is a narcissist, a grifter, and a self-serving plutocrat," said Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas. "I don't have my hopes up that Elon Musk is going to do anything other than really awful, stupid, self-serving stuff." AdvertisementRep. Jared Moskowitz is joining the DOGE caucus — but has no interest in serving on the DOGE subcommittee. Related stories"If Musk is going to help bring accountability to defense contractors, that's something that Democrats should welcome," said Khanna.

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☆ South Korea's economy would boom if its president is impeached, research firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementSouth Korea's President Yoon faces likely impeachment after a "botched coup" attempt, TS Lombard said. The firm predicts a new election could boost South Korea's economy and lead to friendlier relations with China. A knock-on effect of South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol's "botched coup" attempt earlier this week could be a stronger economy, according to GlobalData TS Lombard. In a Wednesday note, research analyst Rory Green said the martial law episode that unraveled earlier this week suggests President Yoon will be impeached and replaced soon. Alternatively, Green said South Korea's economic growth rate would nudge lower if a presidential election is delayed past April.

Persons: Yoon, Lombard, Yoon Suk, Rory Green, Kim Jong, Green, Yoon's Organizations: Democratic People's Party, GlobalData, Gallup Locations: China, Korea, South Korea, Beijing, Pyongyang

☆ NASA announces further delays Artemis moon missions
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

NASA chief Bill Nelson announced on Thursday new delays in the U.S. space agency's Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972, pushing back the next two planned missions including the planned lunar landing. Nelson told a news conference that the next Artemis mission, sending astronauts around the moon and back, has slipped to April 2026, with the subsequent moon landing mission pushed to 2027. The Artemis program has made noteworthy progress but also has experienced various delays and rising costs. NASA is using SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and other contractors in the Artemis program. Trump's first NASA chief, former U.S. congressman Jim Bridenstine, launched the Artemis program and persuaded Congress to increase the agency's budget to fund it.

Persons: Bill Nelson, James E, Nelson, Artemis, Donald Trump's, Orion, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX's, Jim Bridenstine, Trump, Jared Isaacman, Elon Musk Organizations: NASA, Orion, Lockheed, SpaceX, Boeing, Artemis, SpaceX's Locations: Washington ,, U.S, United States, Nelson, China

☆ Family bought an abandoned train car from 1909 for $3,000 and turned it into an Airbnb that brings in over $90,000 a year—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Celia Fernandez Mickey Todiwala | Celia Fernandez | Mickey Todiwala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Train car number 306 originally ran on the Washington Idaho & Montana Railway from 1909 until the 1950s. It took several years, but in 2020 the family purchased the train car for just $3,000. French and his family found a photo from the day the train car was completed in 1906. Finding success on AirbnbDespite being in the middle of nowhere, the train car was an instant hit on Airbnb. Staying at the train car includes access to a mirrored sauna, hot tub and firepit.

Persons: Isaac French's, Isaac French, French's, Mickey Todiwala Organizations: CNBC, Washington, Washington Idaho & Montana Railway, Fast Company Locations: Deary, Idaho, Washington Idaho, It's

☆ Tim Cook says he gets asked how long he'll remain Apple's CEO 'now more than I used to'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementApple's Tim Cook said his departure from Apple is coming up more often in conversations. Apple CEO Tim Cook says his retirement is becoming a hotter topic as he gets older. AdvertisementDuring a Q&A session with Wired editor at large Steven Levy, Cook said he's being asked how much longer he'll be CEO "now more than I used to." When it does come, Cook previously said that he wants it to be an internal hire. As for what comes after his retirement, Cook told Levy it's ultimately "up to others to determine" Apple's legacy.

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☆ U.S. Treasury yields rise with investors eyeing jobs data
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( April Roach | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

U.S. Treasury bond yields rose Thursday as investors digested a weaker-than-expected jobs report and looked ahead to further economic data due this week. The 10-year Treasury yield was more than 2 basis points higher at 4.2090%. The 2-year Treasury note yield was up more than 2 basis points at 4.1502%. Traders will be focusing on the latest initial jobless claims data due to be released on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Nonfarm payrolls data for November is due out on Friday morning.

Persons: Dow Jones Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Treasury, Traders

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