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- The top 25 stories curated by editors and fellow readers!

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Why Do Animals Adopt?

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responsibility for another’s young reveals the deep evolutionary
roots of care.

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Editor's Note: Feeding and protecting a juvenile is costly. Evolution
is supposed to be about the promulgation of one's genes; why invest
time and energy in the survival of another's, potentially at the
expense of your own? Yet animal adoption may also illuminate the
underpinnings of a sensibility common to humans and other animals.

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Former Bonobos founder is rethinking social media
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Maggie Stamets is a Podcast Producer for TechCrunch based in Denver,
Colorado. Previously, she worked as the Brand and Content Manager for
BUILT BY GIRLS where she developed an interest in tech and a passion
for creating equitable and welcoming professional tech spaces. She
holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in English from
Hofstra University in New York.

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Brazil's Lula 'well' after brain bleed surgery
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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is doing "well" after
undergoing surgery for a brain bleed, his doctors say. The 79-year-old
was taken to hospital in the capital, Brasilia, on Monday after he had
complained of a severe headache.















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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares lost control of the automaker with
'arrogant' mistakes, sources say
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DETROIT -- "Arrogant." It's the word former Stellantis CEO Carlos
Tavares used in June to describe mistakes that led to the automaker's
troubles in the U.S. It's also how executives who worked with him
described the automotive veteran to CNBC over the past year.

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A simple exercise from Yale's Happiness Lab will help you make
decisions that lead to long-term happiness
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The creator of Yale's popular class discusses how to transform your
self-talk, change how you experience stress, and create space for
serendipity. Close your eyes and imagine you're sitting across from
yourself in 20 years.














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A phone company developed an AI 'granny' to beat scammers at their own
game
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British mobile phone company O2 has unveiled a new creation, Daisy, a
chit-chat and kitty-cat loving artificial intelligence "granny" who
talks to scammers to keep them away from real people. "Hello,
scammers. I'm your worst nightmare," Daisy says by way of introduction
to would-be ne'er-do-wells.

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Rupert Murdoch loses his legal battle, leaving future of media empire
in the balance
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In the seemingly never-ending psychodrama surrounding Rupert Murdoch
and his family, life has imitated art. Again.














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Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious Saydnaya
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Rescue workers from the White Helmets say they have ended their search
operation for possible detainees in secret cells or basements at
Syria's notorious Saydnaya military prison without finding anyone.

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In China, people are hiring 'climbing buddies' for big money. The more
attractive they are, the higher the price
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Wendy Chen decided to challenge herself by climbing Mount Tai, a
well-known mountain in eastern China. But there was one obstacle in
her way: she couldn't find a friend to join her for the five-hour
trek.














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Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Withdrew From a Life of Privilege and
Promise
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Luigi Mangione, the online version of him, was an Ivy League tech
enthusiast who flaunted his tanned, chiseled looks in beach photos and
party pictures with blue-blazered frat buddies.

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Despite Sanctions, North Koreans Continue to Use Foreign Technology
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Insikt Group's recent analysis reveals that North Koreans continue to
use foreign technology to access the internet despite heavy sanctions.
This includes Apple, Samsung, and Huawei devices, as well as various
social media platforms.














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How Russia Prepares Children In Occupied Ukraine For War Against Their
Own Country
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Russia is using a militaristic youth organization, Yunarmia, to foster
the loyalty of teenagers in occupied parts of Ukraine and prepare them
to fight in Moscow's war against their native country.

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Tokyo government to introduce four-day workweek to empower women
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is planning to introduce a four-day
workweek starting April next year as part of a push for work-style
reform. The capital is joining a growing number of local governments
introducing similar measures to improve working conditions amid a
labor shortage.














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Conditioning prepares aluminium-ion batteries for real-world use -
Physics World
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Charge and discharge: The laboratory setup for studying the
electrochemical behaviour of an aluminium-ion battery with a
molybdenum-based Swagelok cell. (Courtesy: Dmitrii Rakov) Imagine a
smartphone that charges faster, lasts longer and is more eco-friendly
- all at a lower cost.

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Weight-Loss Drugs Saved Me From Alcoholism
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THE DAY JOE Breen realized he had a problem, he was standing at the
top of the stairs in his Massachusetts home during a classic case of
man vs. spider web, trying to get rid of the unwelcome visitor near
the ceiling.














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Omnicom to buy Interpublic, creating ad agency giant with nearly $26
billion in annual revenue
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Omnicom is buying Interpublic Group in a stock-for-stock deal that
will create an advertising powerhouse with combined annual revenue of
almost $26 billion.

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Even the Koch Brothers Weren't This Brazen
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Tech billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Marc Andreessen aren't even
trying to mask their politics anymore. Marc Andreessen has been
feeling pretty good since Election Day, and at the end of November, he
went on The Joe Rogan Experience to say as much.













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My Journey to (Almost) Living Plastic-Free
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It's impossible to live in today's world and not have plastic be a
part of your life. But I have significantly reduced the amount of
plastic I use (and more importantly, throw out).

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Syrian rebels name new PM as outside powers move to shore up interests
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Syria's leading rebel group has named a new prime minister to head the
country's transitional government as outside powers move to shore up
their interests in the wake of the Assad regime's collapse.

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Austria prepares to deport Syrian migrants after Assad regime falls
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Asked if the U.K. would suspend asylum claims from Syria, a
spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters Monday:
"As you'll appreciate, it's an evolving situation, things are moving
quickly.

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Adult brains can grow new neurons that help them learn by listening
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Your brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how
does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive
function? Neurons are the cells that govern brain function, and you
are born with most of the neurons you will ever have during your
lifetime.

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Sustainable by design: Next-generation datacenters consume zero water
for cooling
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This summer, we released our Datacenter Community Pledge, detailing
our commitment to the local economies and communities in which we
operate our datacenters. Protecting local watersheds is an important
part of this pledge--especially in areas where water stress is
growing.

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Who Is Luigi Mangione, CEO Shooting Suspect?
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A profile is emerging of the 26-year-old man charged with murder over
last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive,
Brian Thompson, in New York City.

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Russia Hits China With Trade Tariffs
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Russia has imposed a new tariff on a category of imports from China,
an ally that has been a crucial lifeline for Moscow since President
Vladimir Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Volkswagen CEO's Speech to Workers Drowned Out By Boos After He Says
Company 'Isn't Operating in a Fantasy World'
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Oliver Blume, Volkswagen's CEO, speaks to the media in Berlin during a
press conference in May. He was booed by Volkswagen workers during a
speech this week as the company has said difficult measures would have
to be taken, including closing plants, to cut costs.

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Turkey's 3m Syrian refugees face big decision on going home or staying
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Syrian refugees have been celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad in
the streets of Turkish cities, welcoming the sudden collapse of his
regime, and many are now considering whether they should go back home.

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How to value my SaaS business
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Learn how to value your SaaS business with insights on key
quantitative and qualitative factors to prepare for a successful exit.

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Do I Really Need to Throw Out My Black Plastic Spatula?
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Q: I have a few black plastic kitchen utensils in my drawer, but I've
read that they're dangerous. Is that true? Recent headlines have urged
people to immediately throw out any black plastic items lying around
their homes, warning that they could contain toxic chemicals.

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How meddling blamed on Russia exploited real grievances in Romania
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Romanians are still stunned by the eleventh-hour cancellation of their
presidential election after allegations of "massive" and "aggressive"
meddling by Moscow to warp the vote, which saw a far-right candidate
propelled by TikTok come close to victory.

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I Can Afford My Life. Why Cant I Be Less Anxious About Money
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Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account's ebbs and
flows. My worries about money aren't entirely rooted in reality

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Is OpenAI's o1 model a breakthrough or a bust?
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Get the latest from Builder.

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South Korea's ruling party discusses Yoon resigning in Feb before snap
election
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SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party said on
Dec 10 that it was discussing Mr Yoon's potential resignation as early
as February after his botched martial law attempt, and holding a snap
election in April or May.

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Inside a Fusion Startup's Insane, Top-Secret Opening Ceremony
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Robots! Huge capacitors! A pianist-programmer of impossible skill! One
of Silicon Valley's formative figures takes the stage at a wild event.

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Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without
refunds
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Ars Technica has been separating the signal from the noise for over 25
years. With our unique combination of technical savvy and wide-ranging
interest in the technological arts and sciences, Ars is the trusted
source in a sea of information. After all, you don’t need to know
everything, only what’s important.

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Alphabet shares jump 6% after Google touts 'breakthrough' quantum chip
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When quantum computing matures, it is expected to be useful for
large-scale simulations and code breaking, but that may not be
possible for years or decades. Google isn't the only tech giant
working on quantum computing. Nvidia, Microsoft and IBM are also
working on the technology, in addition to researchers at startups and
universities.

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Hackers are exploiting a flaw in popular file-transfer tools to launch
mass hacks, again
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Security researchers are warning that hackers are actively exploiting
another high-risk vulnerability in a popular file transfer technology
to launch mass hacks.

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Watch live: Biden gives remarks on his economic legacy
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Biden worked to heal the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic,
signing into law a massive stimulus and spending package intended to
right the ship. But the historic and stubborn inflation that hung over
the rest of his term soured many Americans' views of his handling of
the key issue.

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Trump wants $480 million New York fraud case dropped for the 'greater
good' a?? attorney general says no
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It would be "'perilous' to permit such an action to remain pending
against a sitting President, because doing so 'would risk imposing ...
burdens that would make it impossible for a President to effectively
carry out his constitutional duties,'" he wrote.

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Video: Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus
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Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese
border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some families
hoped to reunite with loved ones, while others are leaving amid an
uncertain future.

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American Lithium announces intention to voluntarily delist from Nasdaq
(AMLI:NASDAQ)
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American Lithium board approves delisting & deregistration from
Nasdaq, shares to continue trading on TSX Venture Exchange & Frankfurt
Stock Exchange.

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Further South Korea martial law protests as ex-defence minister and
senior police arrested
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Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment effort in parliament on Saturday
as tens of thousands braved freezing temperatures to call for his
ouster. The motion failed after members of Yoon’s ruling People
Power party (PPP) boycotted the vote, depriving the legislature of the
necessary two-thirds majority.

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Paul Mescal sells clothes on Vinted to raise money for Irish charity
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In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116
123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In the US, you
can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat
on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis
counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11
14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org

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US judge blocks $25m Kroger-Albertsons grocery chain merger
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Nelson’s ruling essentially scuttles the merger, Kroger has said in
court documents. Had the deal proceeded, Kroger would own
approximately 5,000 stores across the US. The companies argued at
trial that they needed to merge to compete with global conglomerates
such as Walmart and Amazon.com.

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Two bodies found in debris from fishing boat that reportedly capsized
in Alaska
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According to the US Coast Guard, the crew of the Wind Walker sent a
mayday call at 12.10am on 1 December, indicating the 50ft (15-meter)
boat was overturning off Point Couverden, south-west of Juneau. The
coastguard tried to get more information as it mobilized a response,
but the crew did not respond.

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Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US
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Tuesday’s announcement kicks off a 90-day public comment period.
Then the wildlife agency will decide whether to tweak the proposal,
publish the listing or drop the effort. The agency has until December
of 2025 to publish the listing if it moves forward.

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A new disclosure shows, again, how badly Tiger's 'spray and pray' fund
performed | TechCrunch
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Some of the people who were in charge of that era’s rapid fire VC
investment strategy are no longer at the firm. John Curtius, one of
the leading VC investors at Tiger Global, left the firm in late 2022
to start his own firm, called Cedar Investment Management. According
to reports, the firm was looking to raise $1 billion. It’s not yet
clear if the fund was raised nor if it began to make investments.
Tiger Global’s VC head Scott Shleifer also transitioned to an
adviser role at the beginning of the year. 

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Stainless helps build SDKs for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta |
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“The business is very efficient, but we decided to raise to
accelerate development toward our vision,” he added. “SDKs are
just the first act — our vision is to build the comprehensive
platform developers turn to for everything API-related.”

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OpenAI-backed Speak raises $78M at $1B valuation to help users learn
languages by talking out loud | 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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Exclusive: Nexalus has a new method for liquid-cooling data centers
that could make the waste heat useful | TechCrunch
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“It’s hard to believe that, in time, with this amount of energy,
that it won’t make economic sense to build a district heating system
to co-locate with food production or to capture carbon,” Robinson
said.

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Next dietary guidelines should lead with plant-based foods, scientific
advisers say
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The dietary guidelines are intended to make “science-based
recommendations on what Americans should eat and drink to promote
health and prevent chronic disease – including obesity, type 2
diabetes, and cardiovascular disease,” HHS and USDA said. 

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TikTok is a Time Bomb
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For thousands of years, humans sought to subjugate their enemies by
inflicting pain, misery, and terror. They did this because these were
the most paralyzing emotions they could consistently evoke; all it
took was the slash of a sword or pull of a trigger.

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