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From the Editor's Desk
How Much Do Trumps Personnel Choices Matter? - Foreign Policy
How much do these choices matter, in a scenario where Trump values
loyalty above all else? And what does that mean for our assessments of
a second Trump term? I spoke with the leading conservative scholar
Kori Schake, a critic of both Trump and the Biden administration, who
has previously served in key roles at the State and Defense
departments as well as on the National Security Council. What follows
here is a condensed and edited transcript of our discussion; the full,
live version is available on the video box atop this page or on the FP
Live podcast.
How much do these choices matter, in a scenario where Trump values
loyalty above all else? And what does that mean for our assessments of
a second Trump term? I spoke with the leading conservative scholar
Kori Schake, a critic of both Trump and the Biden administration, who
has previously served in key roles at the State and Defense
departments as well as on the National Security Council. What follows
here is a condensed and edited transcript of our discussion; the full,
live version is available on the video box atop this page or on the FP
Live podcast.
Continued here [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
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Its not normal for the East Coast to be on fire
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Our mission could not be more clear and more necessary: We have a duty
to explain what just happened, and why, and what it means for you. We
need clear-eyed journalism that helps you understand what really
matters. Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times.
Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what people in power want
you to believe.
Work
Waymo's driverless cars in LA County are now available to everyone
[[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
All told, the company says over 300,000 Los Angeles residents have
joined the waitlist for the service and Waymo One has completed
“hundreds of thousands of paid trips across the city.” Waymo says
these driverless rides are also highly rated, with an average rating
of 4.7 stars out of five. A recent survey indicated that 98 percent of
customers are satisfied with the service.
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Amazon is taking on Nvidia with an AI freebie
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Meanwhile, Amazon is discussing another multi-billion dollar
investment in AI startup, Anthropic, The Information reported. Amazon
is reportedly asking Anthropic, which develops AI models rivaling
those of OpenAI, to use servers powered by its in-house custom chips.
Work
Natasha Alexenko, Who Helped Cut Backlog in Rape-Kit Testing, Dies at
51 [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
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Ten years after her sexual assault, she discovered that the evidence
in her rape kit hadn't been tested -- and neither had thousands of
others nationwide.
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Opinion | Trump Had It Easy the First Time
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In short, a lot of bright red lines have been crossed since Trump
occupied the big White House. And restoring them, and “making
America great again,” will almost certainly require more subtle and
sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy than the
isolationist Trump ever contemplated in his first administration or
suggested in his campaigns.
Work
Did scientists revive an extinct animal or just breed a less stripey
zebra? - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Scientists and conservationists here say theyve brought a zebralike
mammal back from the dead, giving the quagga a major win over the
more-famous Woolly mammoth and Dodo bird in the global race to bring
animals back from extinction.
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What Is COP29? Here's What to Know About Global Climate Talks.
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In recent years, COP has grown from a relatively insular meeting of
diplomats and policy experts into an enormous event that attracts tens
of thousands of attendees, including business executives, the leaders
of nonprofit groups and activists.
Work
Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of
abuse scandal
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In the UK, the NSPCC offers support to children on 0800 1111, and
adults concerned about a child on 0808 800 5000. The National
Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for
adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. In the US, call or text the
Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453. In Australia, children, young
adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55
1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact
Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Other sources of help can be
found at Child Helplines International
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FDA commissioner suggests RFK Jr. and Trump might compromise an agency
at peak performance - STAT [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
WASHINGTON Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf
said hes unsure about the future of the agency under the incoming
Trump administration and disappointed about the elections outcome.
Work
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture deal rises to up to $5.8 billion, VW
cars expected as early as 2027
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The companies said developers and software engineers from both
companies will join the joint venture. Teams will be based initially
in Palo Alto, California, and three other sites are in development in
North America and Europe.
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What are recess appointments and why would Trump want them? - WSJ
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Although Republicans are set to take control of the Senate in January,
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that the chamber suspend its
power to confirm nominations and instead go out of session so that he
can use recess appointments" to install at least some administration
officials, such as cabinet secretaries, without Senate approval. Here
is a closer look at that process.
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China displays new stealth fighter in race to match US - WSJ
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Chinas air force showcased a suite of new armaments this week,
including a new stealth fighter and an attack drone, demonstrating its
advancing ability to challenge the U.S. military presence in the Asia
Pacific.
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Meta to offer less personalized ads in concession to EU - WSJ
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Meta Platforms plans to give European users of Instagram and Facebook
the option of receiving what it says are less personalized ads," a
concession to regulators that risks hitting the companys revenue in
one of its largest markets.
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Travelers crisscross the globe with frequent-flier immortality at
stake - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Beginning Wednesday, Philip Wallin plans to spend roughly 90 hours on
airplanes over the course of two weeks. His grueling journey involves
over 20 flights and will take him across 37,000 miles and more than a
dozen time zones.
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RNA startup Orna Therapeutics cuts more jobs
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Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital
reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She
is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud.
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Trump Reportedly Urges Russian President To Deescalate War With
Ukraine: Here's How Crude Oil WTI Futures Are Reacting
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With over 7.8K investors including Meta, Google, And Amazon Execs —
this AI Startup's valuation has skyrocketed from $5 million to $85
million in just three years. Be an early investor with just $1,000 for
only $0.50/share today before the offer closes in 2 weeks.
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E.P.A. to Charge Oil Companies First-Ever Methane Fee, but Will It
Last?
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Many in the oil industry strongly oppose the methane fee. Several
billionaire donors to Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign who run oil
companies have made it clear that they want him to scrap it. The
American Exploration and Production Council and the American Petroleum
Institute, two of the biggest trade groups representing oil and gas
producers, also want the fee erased.
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Trump Begins to Fill Top Posts With Loyal Defenders
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Susan Wiles, Trump’s pick for chief of staff, is helping the
president-elect shape his administration. She told donors at a private
event yesterday that Trump would move on his first day in office to
reinstate several executive orders from his first term.
Work
Spanish police arrest ex-fraud chief after a??20m found in walls of
his house
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Spain is a main entry point for drugs into Europe because of its close
ties with former colonies in Latin America such as major cocaine
producers Colombia and Peru, and its proximity to Morocco, a top
cannabis producer.
Work
The 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business 2024
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Heres who made the 2024 TIME100 Climate list
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Tom Cotton to chair Senate Intelligence Committee under Trump: report
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This appointment would position the 47-year-old Senator from Arkansas
in a leading role, overseeing national intelligence matters in the
Senate. Sherman in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday called it
"one of the most critical national security positions on Capitol
Hill."
Work
4 Research-Backed Ways to Help Your Team Collaborate Better - Harvard
Business Review [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
In todays increasingly diverse and divided workplaces, effective
collaboration sometimes feels harder to achieve than ever. With five
generations working side-by-side, growing political polarization and
the challenges of global and hybrid work, leaders need better
strategies to foster cooperation, increase engagement, and solve
complex problems.
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Australia news live: Trump adviser replies to Rudda??s congratulations
message with hourglass gif; Abbott defends ambassador despite
a??injudiciousa?? remarks
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The man's body was discovered inside a home on Alluvial Street about
1.40pm last Sunday. Officers established a crime scene and following
inquiries, a 28-year-old man was arrested at a home in Tullamore -
about 100km north-west of Parkes - yesterday.
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The outsider trying to restore Citi to investment-banking glory - WSJ
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Vis Raghavan, Citis new banking head, wants his dealmakers to advise
on and finance more private-equity deals, bringing in more fees to a
group that has punched below its weight for more than a decade.
Work
Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
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Such moves could send shock waves through the economy of Mexico, which
is exceptionally dependent on trade with the United States, exporting
about 80 percent of its goods to its northern neighbor.
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Judge delays key ruling on fate of Trump hush money conviction
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In a statement to NBC News on Tuesday afternoon, Trump transition
spokesman Steven Cheung said, "It is now abundantly clear that
Americans want an immediate end to the weaponization of our justice
system, including this case, which should have never been filed, so we
can, as President Trump said in his historic victory speech, unify our
country and work together for the betterment of our nation."
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Wall Street welcomes back fatter bonuses - WSJ
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How big a pay bump bankers and traders get will depend on the type of
work they do. Those who work in the hot market for bond sales are set
to see their bonuses jump by as much as 35%, according to a study by
Johnson Associates, an industry pay consultant. Those who help
companies sell stock should see increases of 15% to 25%, on average,
with stock traders receiving raises of up to 20%.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Law To Put Ten Commandments On Display In
Every Louisiana Classroom - Forbes [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
A federal judge in Louisiana sided with a group of parents who sued
the state over a plan to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in
every public school classroom, temporarily halting implementation of
the rule while the lawsuit plays out in court.
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Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election
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New or freshly active users on the platform include celebrities (the
rapper Flavor Flav, the author John Green), Democratic political
figures (Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Chasten
Buttigieg, husband of Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary)
and media personalities (Mehdi Hasan, Molly Jong-Fast).
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The rich country with the worst mobile-phone service - The Economist
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BRITAIN HAS long been a pioneer in telecoms. In 1837 it built the
worlds first commercial telegraph; the first transatlantic call was
placed from London in 1927; in 1992 a British programmer sent the
worlds first text message to a mobile phone. Today it lags rather than
leads. According to figures provided to The Economist by Open Signal,
a research firm, Britain ranks 46th for download speeds out of the 56
developed and developing countries for which there are data (see
chart). That makes it the worst mobile service in the rich world.
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Germany's Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform
international | TechCrunch
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Klim offers tools that help farmers plan, execute and finance the
transition to regenerative practices, as well as earn revenue on
sequestered carbon.
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14 Dramatic Moments From 2024 Nature's Best Photo Awards
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A mother tiger, feisty foxes, and wildflower fireworks.
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Fueled by a 'fall off your chair' discovery and $101 million, Trace
launches to take on ALS
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Trace Neuroscience launched on Tuesday to announce that it is
developing a genetic treatment targeting UNC13A, a gene linked to both
a higher risk of ALS and faster disease progression. While companies
developing ALS therapies have struggled over the past year, Trace’s
leaders told STAT they believe their therapy has the potential to
treat the vast majority of ALS patients — as well as those with
other brain disorders, such as frontotemporal dementia and
Alzheimer’s.
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PointFive snaps up $20M for breakthrough tech to track usage across
multiple clouds | TechCrunch
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Before TechCrunch, Ingrid worked at paidContent.org, where she was a
staff writer, and has in the past also written freelance regularly for
other publications such as the Financial Times. Ingrid covers mobile,
digital media, advertising and the spaces where these intersect.
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U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under
Sanctions
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The dispute centers on a nonprofit registered in the United States,
the Foundation for Global Political Exchange, which sends American and
European journalists, academics and policymakers to conferences in the
Middle East and North Africa. Participants meet with a variety of
local officials and activists to discuss political dynamics in a given
region.
Work
Portlanda??s first ranked-choice vote elects progressive outsider as
mayor
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Along with Wilson, residents also elected 12 city councillors, nearly
half of whom are people of color, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported
- a remarkable shift given that just seven years ago, only two people
of color had ever been elected to city government. At least four of
the new councillors identify as LGBTQ+, the outlet reported, and five
received endorsements from the Democratic Socialists of America
chapter in Portland.
Work
This USB-C mouthpiece turns your phone into a musical instrument |
TechCrunch
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By making Zefiro’s technology open source, the company also hopes
developers will build other accessibility-focused applications. For
instance, disabled users could blow into the device to turn off smart
lights.
Work
What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?
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“This is a moment of enormity for American higher education,” said
Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges
and Universities. “Many of President Trump’s top advisers are the
architects of Project 2025, which seeks to dismantle higher education,
not reform it, and to replace what they perceive as woke Marxist
ideology with their own conservative ideology.”
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Elon Musk isn't finished
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Two lawsuits were brought against the PAC over the giveaway, alleging
that Musk and his group “profited” from the contest by driving
traffic to X and collecting personal data that can be sold. A third
was filed on Monday, accusing Musk and America PAC of fraud and breach
of contract. Canvassers have sued America PAC and others over an
alleged failure to reimburse business expenses and providing
inaccurate wage statements.
Work
How two brothers went from growing up on a sailboat to making
underwater military vehicles | TechCrunch
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The brothers have a long road ahead, expanding their 18-person team
and going to market in 2025. But, by setting up shop right on Rhode
Island’s Narragansett Bay, the pair has ensured they will never
stray too far from their seafaring roots. “I’m staring at my
sailboat right now,” Freddie said with a smile, looking onto the
dock beside Vatn’s office.
Work
Buffett's Berkshire Is Being Packaged Into a Leveraged ETF
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In a 1996 letter to shareholders, Buffett warned that such trusts were
“expense laden” vehicles that brokers would market “en masse to
unsophisticated buyers” in order to earn big commissions. That would
have burdened Berkshire “with both hundreds of thousands of unhappy,
indirect owners (trustholders, that is) and a stained reputation.”
Work
FDA commissioner suggests RFK Jr. and Trump might compromise an agency
'at peak performance'
[[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
The agency’s ability to hire and retain skilled employees may be in
jeopardy given Trump ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hostility to civil
servants, Califf said. Trump has said he plans to give Kennedy, leader
of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, power over health
care policy in his administration.
Work
Methane Leaks Are Everywhere. The Trump Administration May Repeal
Penalty Meant to Reduce Them - Scientific American
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The rule guides implementation of a levy created by the 2022 climate
law and is the last important climate standard of the Biden
administration. It was unveiled at an event on the sidelines of this
years U.N. climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, shortly before a
U.S.-China methane summit.
Work
Gary Lineker to Leave BBC's 'Match of the Day'
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Addressing Mr. Lineker’s departure from the program, Mr. Kay-Jelski,
the BBC Sport director, said the move had nothing to do with the
previous spat, adding that the network was happy to continue working
with him for upcoming tournaments.
Work
Anysphere acquires Supermaven to beef up Cursor | TechCrunch
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There’s no shortage of AI-powered coding assistance startups — see
Augment, Codeium, Magic, and Poolside. But Cursor has become one of
the more popular options. Sources tell TechCrunch that its revenue has
grown to $4 million a month.
Work
Generative AI startup Writer raises $200M at a $1.9B valuation |
TechCrunch
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The generative AI market is projected to surpass $1 trillion in
revenue within the next decade. It faces headwinds, however, like
privacy and copyright challenges, and architectural issues that cause
phenomena like hallucinations.
Work
The New Pro-Life Playbook - The New Yorker [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
When Donald Trump ran for President in 2016, the pro-life movement
helped carry him to victory. He promised to appoint Justices who would
overturn the constitutional right to an abortion established in Roe v.
Wade. He followed through, and they delivered, with the Supreme Courts
ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization. But the
decision was politically toxic for Republicans. After the Party
performed poorly in the 2022 midterms, Trump blamed the losses on
pro-life candidates. According to Gallup, six in ten Americans
describe Dobbs as a bad thing, and the percentage of people who say
theyre pro-choice is the highest its been in decades. In order to win
the election in 2024, Trump sidelined the pro-life movement.
Work
Particle launches an AI news app to help publishers, instead of just
stealing their work | TechCrunch
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Sarah has worked as a reporter for TechCrunch since August 2011. She
joined the company after having previously spent over three years at
ReadWriteWeb. Prior to her work as a reporter, Sarah worked in I.T.
across a number of industries, including banking, retail and software.
Work
ScaleOps aims to take the frustration out of cloud management |
TechCrunch
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Lightspeed Venture Partners led ScaleOps’ Series B, the proceeds
from which will be put toward growing the New York-based company’s
headcount from 60 people to more than 200 by 2026. NFX, Glilot Capital
Partners, and Picture Capital also participated in the round.
Work
Dont Overlook These 3 Experiences on a Rsum - Inc
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This is what Susan Levine, 69, CEO and founder of Los Angeles-based
recruitment and advisory firm Career Group Companies, told one of her
long-time clients. The private equity firm was hiring for an
entry-level role, and Levine felt confident shed found the right
person for the job.
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- The top 25 stories curated by editors and fellow readers!
From the Editor's Desk
How Much Do Trumps Personnel Choices Matter? - Foreign Policy
How much do these choices matter, in a scenario where Trump values
loyalty above all else? And what does that mean for our assessments of
a second Trump term? I spoke with the leading conservative scholar
Kori Schake, a critic of both Trump and the Biden administration, who
has previously served in key roles at the State and Defense
departments as well as on the National Security Council. What follows
here is a condensed and edited transcript of our discussion; the full,
live version is available on the video box atop this page or on the FP
Live podcast.
How much do these choices matter, in a scenario where Trump values
loyalty above all else? And what does that mean for our assessments of
a second Trump term? I spoke with the leading conservative scholar
Kori Schake, a critic of both Trump and the Biden administration, who
has previously served in key roles at the State and Defense
departments as well as on the National Security Council. What follows
here is a condensed and edited transcript of our discussion; the full,
live version is available on the video box atop this page or on the FP
Live podcast.
Continued here [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
_TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers!_
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Its not normal for the East Coast to be on fire
[[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Our mission could not be more clear and more necessary: We have a duty
to explain what just happened, and why, and what it means for you. We
need clear-eyed journalism that helps you understand what really
matters. Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times.
Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what people in power want
you to believe.
Work
Waymo's driverless cars in LA County are now available to everyone
[[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
All told, the company says over 300,000 Los Angeles residents have
joined the waitlist for the service and Waymo One has completed
“hundreds of thousands of paid trips across the city.” Waymo says
these driverless rides are also highly rated, with an average rating
of 4.7 stars out of five. A recent survey indicated that 98 percent of
customers are satisfied with the service.
Work
Amazon is taking on Nvidia with an AI freebie
[[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Meanwhile, Amazon is discussing another multi-billion dollar
investment in AI startup, Anthropic, The Information reported. Amazon
is reportedly asking Anthropic, which develops AI models rivaling
those of OpenAI, to use servers powered by its in-house custom chips.
Work
Natasha Alexenko, Who Helped Cut Backlog in Rape-Kit Testing, Dies at
51 [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
[[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Ten years after her sexual assault, she discovered that the evidence
in her rape kit hadn't been tested -- and neither had thousands of
others nationwide.
Work
Opinion | Trump Had It Easy the First Time
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In short, a lot of bright red lines have been crossed since Trump
occupied the big White House. And restoring them, and “making
America great again,” will almost certainly require more subtle and
sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy than the
isolationist Trump ever contemplated in his first administration or
suggested in his campaigns.
Work
Did scientists revive an extinct animal or just breed a less stripey
zebra? - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Scientists and conservationists here say theyve brought a zebralike
mammal back from the dead, giving the quagga a major win over the
more-famous Woolly mammoth and Dodo bird in the global race to bring
animals back from extinction.
Work
What Is COP29? Here's What to Know About Global Climate Talks.
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In recent years, COP has grown from a relatively insular meeting of
diplomats and policy experts into an enormous event that attracts tens
of thousands of attendees, including business executives, the leaders
of nonprofit groups and activists.
Work
Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of
abuse scandal
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In the UK, the NSPCC offers support to children on 0800 1111, and
adults concerned about a child on 0808 800 5000. The National
Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for
adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. In the US, call or text the
Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453. In Australia, children, young
adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55
1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact
Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Other sources of help can be
found at Child Helplines International
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FDA commissioner suggests RFK Jr. and Trump might compromise an agency
at peak performance - STAT [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
WASHINGTON Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf
said hes unsure about the future of the agency under the incoming
Trump administration and disappointed about the elections outcome.
Work
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture deal rises to up to $5.8 billion, VW
cars expected as early as 2027
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The companies said developers and software engineers from both
companies will join the joint venture. Teams will be based initially
in Palo Alto, California, and three other sites are in development in
North America and Europe.
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What are recess appointments and why would Trump want them? - WSJ
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Although Republicans are set to take control of the Senate in January,
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that the chamber suspend its
power to confirm nominations and instead go out of session so that he
can use recess appointments" to install at least some administration
officials, such as cabinet secretaries, without Senate approval. Here
is a closer look at that process.
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China displays new stealth fighter in race to match US - WSJ
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Chinas air force showcased a suite of new armaments this week,
including a new stealth fighter and an attack drone, demonstrating its
advancing ability to challenge the U.S. military presence in the Asia
Pacific.
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Meta to offer less personalized ads in concession to EU - WSJ
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Meta Platforms plans to give European users of Instagram and Facebook
the option of receiving what it says are less personalized ads," a
concession to regulators that risks hitting the companys revenue in
one of its largest markets.
Work
Travelers crisscross the globe with frequent-flier immortality at
stake - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
Beginning Wednesday, Philip Wallin plans to spend roughly 90 hours on
airplanes over the course of two weeks. His grueling journey involves
over 20 flights and will take him across 37,000 miles and more than a
dozen time zones.
Work
RNA startup Orna Therapeutics cuts more jobs
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Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital
reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She
is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud.
Work
Trump Reportedly Urges Russian President To Deescalate War With
Ukraine: Here's How Crude Oil WTI Futures Are Reacting
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this AI Startup's valuation has skyrocketed from $5 million to $85
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E.P.A. to Charge Oil Companies First-Ever Methane Fee, but Will It
Last?
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Many in the oil industry strongly oppose the methane fee. Several
billionaire donors to Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign who run oil
companies have made it clear that they want him to scrap it. The
American Exploration and Production Council and the American Petroleum
Institute, two of the biggest trade groups representing oil and gas
producers, also want the fee erased.
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Trump Begins to Fill Top Posts With Loyal Defenders
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Susan Wiles, Trump’s pick for chief of staff, is helping the
president-elect shape his administration. She told donors at a private
event yesterday that Trump would move on his first day in office to
reinstate several executive orders from his first term.
Work
Spanish police arrest ex-fraud chief after a??20m found in walls of
his house
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Spain is a main entry point for drugs into Europe because of its close
ties with former colonies in Latin America such as major cocaine
producers Colombia and Peru, and its proximity to Morocco, a top
cannabis producer.
Work
The 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business 2024
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Heres who made the 2024 TIME100 Climate list
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Tom Cotton to chair Senate Intelligence Committee under Trump: report
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This appointment would position the 47-year-old Senator from Arkansas
in a leading role, overseeing national intelligence matters in the
Senate. Sherman in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday called it
"one of the most critical national security positions on Capitol
Hill."
Work
4 Research-Backed Ways to Help Your Team Collaborate Better - Harvard
Business Review [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
In todays increasingly diverse and divided workplaces, effective
collaboration sometimes feels harder to achieve than ever. With five
generations working side-by-side, growing political polarization and
the challenges of global and hybrid work, leaders need better
strategies to foster cooperation, increase engagement, and solve
complex problems.
Work
Australia news live: Trump adviser replies to Rudda??s congratulations
message with hourglass gif; Abbott defends ambassador despite
a??injudiciousa?? remarks
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The man's body was discovered inside a home on Alluvial Street about
1.40pm last Sunday. Officers established a crime scene and following
inquiries, a 28-year-old man was arrested at a home in Tullamore -
about 100km north-west of Parkes - yesterday.
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The outsider trying to restore Citi to investment-banking glory - WSJ
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Vis Raghavan, Citis new banking head, wants his dealmakers to advise
on and finance more private-equity deals, bringing in more fees to a
group that has punched below its weight for more than a decade.
Work
Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
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Such moves could send shock waves through the economy of Mexico, which
is exceptionally dependent on trade with the United States, exporting
about 80 percent of its goods to its northern neighbor.
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Judge delays key ruling on fate of Trump hush money conviction
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In a statement to NBC News on Tuesday afternoon, Trump transition
spokesman Steven Cheung said, "It is now abundantly clear that
Americans want an immediate end to the weaponization of our justice
system, including this case, which should have never been filed, so we
can, as President Trump said in his historic victory speech, unify our
country and work together for the betterment of our nation."
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Wall Street welcomes back fatter bonuses - WSJ
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How big a pay bump bankers and traders get will depend on the type of
work they do. Those who work in the hot market for bond sales are set
to see their bonuses jump by as much as 35%, according to a study by
Johnson Associates, an industry pay consultant. Those who help
companies sell stock should see increases of 15% to 25%, on average,
with stock traders receiving raises of up to 20%.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Law To Put Ten Commandments On Display In
Every Louisiana Classroom - Forbes [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
A federal judge in Louisiana sided with a group of parents who sued
the state over a plan to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in
every public school classroom, temporarily halting implementation of
the rule while the lawsuit plays out in court.
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Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election
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New or freshly active users on the platform include celebrities (the
rapper Flavor Flav, the author John Green), Democratic political
figures (Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Chasten
Buttigieg, husband of Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary)
and media personalities (Mehdi Hasan, Molly Jong-Fast).
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The rich country with the worst mobile-phone service - The Economist
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BRITAIN HAS long been a pioneer in telecoms. In 1837 it built the
worlds first commercial telegraph; the first transatlantic call was
placed from London in 1927; in 1992 a British programmer sent the
worlds first text message to a mobile phone. Today it lags rather than
leads. According to figures provided to The Economist by Open Signal,
a research firm, Britain ranks 46th for download speeds out of the 56
developed and developing countries for which there are data (see
chart). That makes it the worst mobile service in the rich world.
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Germany's Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform
international | TechCrunch
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Klim offers tools that help farmers plan, execute and finance the
transition to regenerative practices, as well as earn revenue on
sequestered carbon.
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14 Dramatic Moments From 2024 Nature's Best Photo Awards
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A mother tiger, feisty foxes, and wildflower fireworks.
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Fueled by a 'fall off your chair' discovery and $101 million, Trace
launches to take on ALS
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Trace Neuroscience launched on Tuesday to announce that it is
developing a genetic treatment targeting UNC13A, a gene linked to both
a higher risk of ALS and faster disease progression. While companies
developing ALS therapies have struggled over the past year, Trace’s
leaders told STAT they believe their therapy has the potential to
treat the vast majority of ALS patients — as well as those with
other brain disorders, such as frontotemporal dementia and
Alzheimer’s.
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PointFive snaps up $20M for breakthrough tech to track usage across
multiple clouds | TechCrunch
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Before TechCrunch, Ingrid worked at paidContent.org, where she was a
staff writer, and has in the past also written freelance regularly for
other publications such as the Financial Times. Ingrid covers mobile,
digital media, advertising and the spaces where these intersect.
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U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under
Sanctions
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The dispute centers on a nonprofit registered in the United States,
the Foundation for Global Political Exchange, which sends American and
European journalists, academics and policymakers to conferences in the
Middle East and North Africa. Participants meet with a variety of
local officials and activists to discuss political dynamics in a given
region.
Work
Portlanda??s first ranked-choice vote elects progressive outsider as
mayor
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Along with Wilson, residents also elected 12 city councillors, nearly
half of whom are people of color, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported
- a remarkable shift given that just seven years ago, only two people
of color had ever been elected to city government. At least four of
the new councillors identify as LGBTQ+, the outlet reported, and five
received endorsements from the Democratic Socialists of America
chapter in Portland.
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This USB-C mouthpiece turns your phone into a musical instrument |
TechCrunch
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By making Zefiro’s technology open source, the company also hopes
developers will build other accessibility-focused applications. For
instance, disabled users could blow into the device to turn off smart
lights.
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What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?
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“This is a moment of enormity for American higher education,” said
Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges
and Universities. “Many of President Trump’s top advisers are the
architects of Project 2025, which seeks to dismantle higher education,
not reform it, and to replace what they perceive as woke Marxist
ideology with their own conservative ideology.”
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Elon Musk isn't finished
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Two lawsuits were brought against the PAC over the giveaway, alleging
that Musk and his group “profited” from the contest by driving
traffic to X and collecting personal data that can be sold. A third
was filed on Monday, accusing Musk and America PAC of fraud and breach
of contract. Canvassers have sued America PAC and others over an
alleged failure to reimburse business expenses and providing
inaccurate wage statements.
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How two brothers went from growing up on a sailboat to making
underwater military vehicles | TechCrunch
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The brothers have a long road ahead, expanding their 18-person team
and going to market in 2025. But, by setting up shop right on Rhode
Island’s Narragansett Bay, the pair has ensured they will never
stray too far from their seafaring roots. “I’m staring at my
sailboat right now,” Freddie said with a smile, looking onto the
dock beside Vatn’s office.
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Buffett's Berkshire Is Being Packaged Into a Leveraged ETF
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In a 1996 letter to shareholders, Buffett warned that such trusts were
“expense laden” vehicles that brokers would market “en masse to
unsophisticated buyers” in order to earn big commissions. That would
have burdened Berkshire “with both hundreds of thousands of unhappy,
indirect owners (trustholders, that is) and a stained reputation.”
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FDA commissioner suggests RFK Jr. and Trump might compromise an agency
'at peak performance'
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The agency’s ability to hire and retain skilled employees may be in
jeopardy given Trump ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hostility to civil
servants, Califf said. Trump has said he plans to give Kennedy, leader
of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, power over health
care policy in his administration.
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Methane Leaks Are Everywhere. The Trump Administration May Repeal
Penalty Meant to Reduce Them - Scientific American
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The rule guides implementation of a levy created by the 2022 climate
law and is the last important climate standard of the Biden
administration. It was unveiled at an event on the sidelines of this
years U.N. climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, shortly before a
U.S.-China methane summit.
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Gary Lineker to Leave BBC's 'Match of the Day'
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Addressing Mr. Lineker’s departure from the program, Mr. Kay-Jelski,
the BBC Sport director, said the move had nothing to do with the
previous spat, adding that the network was happy to continue working
with him for upcoming tournaments.
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Anysphere acquires Supermaven to beef up Cursor | TechCrunch
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There’s no shortage of AI-powered coding assistance startups — see
Augment, Codeium, Magic, and Poolside. But Cursor has become one of
the more popular options. Sources tell TechCrunch that its revenue has
grown to $4 million a month.
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Generative AI startup Writer raises $200M at a $1.9B valuation |
TechCrunch
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The generative AI market is projected to surpass $1 trillion in
revenue within the next decade. It faces headwinds, however, like
privacy and copyright challenges, and architectural issues that cause
phenomena like hallucinations.
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The New Pro-Life Playbook - The New Yorker [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=93264&nl=daily]
When Donald Trump ran for President in 2016, the pro-life movement
helped carry him to victory. He promised to appoint Justices who would
overturn the constitutional right to an abortion established in Roe v.
Wade. He followed through, and they delivered, with the Supreme Courts
ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization. But the
decision was politically toxic for Republicans. After the Party
performed poorly in the 2022 midterms, Trump blamed the losses on
pro-life candidates. According to Gallup, six in ten Americans
describe Dobbs as a bad thing, and the percentage of people who say
theyre pro-choice is the highest its been in decades. In order to win
the election in 2024, Trump sidelined the pro-life movement.
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Particle launches an AI news app to help publishers, instead of just
stealing their work | TechCrunch
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Sarah has worked as a reporter for TechCrunch since August 2011. She
joined the company after having previously spent over three years at
ReadWriteWeb. Prior to her work as a reporter, Sarah worked in I.T.
across a number of industries, including banking, retail and software.
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ScaleOps aims to take the frustration out of cloud management |
TechCrunch
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Lightspeed Venture Partners led ScaleOps’ Series B, the proceeds
from which will be put toward growing the New York-based company’s
headcount from 60 people to more than 200 by 2026. NFX, Glilot Capital
Partners, and Picture Capital also participated in the round.
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Dont Overlook These 3 Experiences on a Rsum - Inc
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This is what Susan Levine, 69, CEO and founder of Los Angeles-based
recruitment and advisory firm Career Group Companies, told one of her
long-time clients. The private equity firm was hiring for an
entry-level role, and Levine felt confident shed found the right
person for the job.
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