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

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Using Values to Become Your Best Self

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and living in harmony with our core values can be thought of as our
life’s work. Our values are our personal principles about what is
good and right in the world. Living in harmony with them starts from
the moment we become aware of our sense of right and wrong. Research
indicates that when our principles motivate our actions, we are more
likely to experience a sense of well being, greater life
satisfaction, and reduced psychological distress.In order to reap
these rewards however,

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Editor's Note: Clarifying values is surprisingly rare. Most of us have
the strong sense that we have good values, but at the same time, we
can have difficulty in articulating them. That is because values are
tacit; we have them but don't necessarily think much about them. This
first step of the process is about bringing them into awareness.

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Biden Administration Sues 3 Big Banks Over Zelle Fraud
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Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not
survive President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to office.

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Google Research 2024: Breakthroughs for impact at every scale
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In 2024, Google Research drove research breakthroughs and translated
them into impact at all scales -- computational, human, societal, and
global -- in an effort to address some of the greatest challenges and
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Digital twins of human organs are here. They're set to transform
medical treatment.
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A healthy heart beats at a steady rate, between 60 and 100 times a
minute. That's not the case for all of us, I'm reminded, as I look
inside a cardboard box containing around 20 plastic hearts--each a
replica of a real human one.

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Obscene Prices, Declining Quality: Luxury Is in a Death Spiral
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The holiday shopping season is hitting its apex. And do you know what
I, a longtime fashion editor, will not be buying my loved ones this
year? Big-name luxury fashion. I'd sooner set my eyebrows on fire.







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Scientists Tracked 1,000 Kids for 40 Years. This Was the No. 1
Predictor of Financial Success
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If you wanted to figure out what really matters for raising happy,
successful kids, you'd need to randomly select a bunch of babies from
a broad spectrum of backgrounds. Then you'd need to follow them for
decades.

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Novo Next Generation Shot Helps Patients Lose 23% of Weight -
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Novo Nordisk A/Ss experimental shot CagriSema helped patients lose an
average of 22.7% of their weight in a study that will help determine
whether the drugmaker can continue to dominate the obesity drug market
it helped establish.















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Trump tells EU to buy US oil and gas or face tariffs - FT (No paywall)
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US president-elect warns blocs member states face tariffs unless they
make big purchases

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What Switzerland should have done to save Credit Suisse - WSJ (No
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Switzerland might have averted the collapse of Credit Suisse, its
second largest bank, if the countrys financial regulator took a harder
line overseeing it and enforcing capital rules, a parliamentary report
found Friday.







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Bitcoin went mainstream in 2024. Are ether, solana and other risky
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Bitcoin went mainstream in 2024 thanks to the roaring launch of the
first U.S. exchange-traded funds to hold the cryptocurrency and Donald
Trumps surprise embrace of digital assets. Some investors are
skeptical that smaller tokens like solana and XRP will follow the same
path.

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The 6 Biggest Marketing Blunders of 2024 - Inc (No paywall)
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Its increasingly difficult to stand out in todays crowded, fast-paced
market. Trends come and go, algorithms shift, and audiences migrate.
To cope, brands and agencies have to experiment with many new things
to try to find out what works, what resonates with consumers, says
Kinshuk Jerath, professor of marketing at Columbia Business School.






















 









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Trumps Cabinet Picks Go to Washington - The New Yorker (No paywall)
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This week, on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives held a floor
debate over whether to make a congressional time capsule. The proposed
legislation mandates that the Architect of the Capitol, the agency
responsible for maintaining its buildings and grounds, create the
capsule, which would be filled with institutional milestones of
Congress and then buried under the West Lawn until 2276. It was the
final Monday afternoon of the year before Congress adjourned for the
holiday recess. As I watched the time-capsule debate, staffers for the
Architect of the Capitol were at work on the West Front, building the
seating platforms for Donald Trumps Inauguration next month. Its
thirty-four days until President Trump takes the oath of office, but
hes already begun the power of the Trump effect, Speaker Mike Johnson
said, at a news conference.

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Insurance crisis could spark housing market crash worse than 2008:
Report
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The growing instability in the U.S. homeowners insurance markets could
lead to a housing crash worse than the 2008 one unless policymakers
act fast, warns the Senate Budget Committee in a new report.














 









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5 breakthroughs that improved our lives this year and 1 that didnt
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If you believe in the work we do at Vox, please support us by becoming
a member. Our mission has never been more urgent. But our work isnt
easy. It requires resources, dedication, and independence. And thats
where you come in.

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Why Having a Dog Is So Good for Your Mental Health (Scientifically
Speaking)
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Dogs are a powerful ally in supporting our psychological well-being,
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How to Amplify the Advantages of Working at a Founder-Led Company
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When COVID-19 struck in early 2020, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky faced a
devastating crisis: Bookings on his vacation-rental marketplace
plummeted 80% almost overnight, and the company was forced to postpone
its planned initial public offering.

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I'm a Leadership Coach -- Here's the One Mental Exercise Every CEO
Needs to Try When They're Feeling Drained
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Over the last few years, I've had the privilege of working with
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Career Advice for New Tech Workers in 2025
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Giving advice is always tricky--especially now, in a world where
everything seems to change every week. Recently, I had the chance to
chat with some folks who've either just graduated or are about to
graduate and are looking for jobs in tech.

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US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's record
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US immigration authorities last year deported the largest number of
undocumented immigrants in nearly a decade, surpassing the record of
Donald Trump's first term in office.

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Russia bombards Kyiv with eight ballistic missiles
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Russia has hit Kyiv with eight powerful ballistic missiles, a day
after Vladimir Putin claimed his troops were winning on the
battlefield and that his maximalist goals to seize more territory in
Ukraine were unchanged. Several explosions were reported in Kyiv on
Friday around 7am local time.

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How a security guard helped Gisele Pelicot discover her husband was
drugging her in campaign of abuse
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When Gisele Pelicot was called to talk to police in November 2020, she
believed it was to discuss the upskirting allegations made against her
husband of 50 years.

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Zelensky calls Putin a 'dumbass' for challenging a missile 'duel'
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a tart response to Russian
President Vladimir Putin's annual year-end news conference Thursday,
hurling a rude epithet at the Kremlin leader in comments online.

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This Guy Dropped 70 Pounds Using One Piece of Workout Equipment
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When Ruben Hernandez found himself unhealthy and unhappy at age 38,
this office customer service dispatcher in Franklin Park, Illinois,
knew things had to change. He says he was "too lazy go to go the gym,"
so he bought a gym setup to use at home - and dropped 70 pounds and
feels great.

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Overwhelmed by Too Many Choices When Shopping? Wharton Retail Expert
Weighs In
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Barbara Kahn, Wharton professor of marketing and a retail expert,
joins the show to discuss why shoppers may feel overwhelmed when faced
with many options and what strategies retailers use to make shopping
decisions easier for customers.

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The 2025 Golden Globe Awards gift bag is worth $1 million
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The gift bags offered at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards are, in a
word, luxurious. Hollywood's biggest stars will descend on The Beverly
Hilton hotel on January 5, 2025, to attend the 82nd Golden Globes
ceremony. Emmy-nominated comedian Nikki Glaser will host the event.

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Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first
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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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OpenAI unveils o3, its next 'reasoning' model
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OpenAI launched the full version of its o1 model out of preview during
the first day of its “12 Days of OpenAI” promotional scheme. The
startup also announced a new, $200-a-month subscription tier for
ChatGPT called ChatGPT Pro, which includes a more advanced version of
o1 called o1 pro mode.

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Why Have So Many Canadians Turned on Justin Trudeau?
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Allies and opponents alike are calling for him to resign as prime
minister.

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Cyclone's Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear
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Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35,
could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no
scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for missing
loved ones.

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We Tracked Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in Courts Across the US
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In May 2020, the media and technology conglomerate Thomson Reuters
sued a small legal AI startup called Ross Intelligence, alleging that
it had violated US copyright law by reproducing materials from
Westlaw, Thomson Reuters' legal research platform.

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The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Zelle and four of its
partner banks
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Killing the agency would require a congressional vote that wouldn’t
likely pass, given Republicans’ thin majorities. But they could do
what Trump did in his first term: appoint a new director to slow or
stop regulatory actions, effectively kneecapping the agency as long as
they’re in charge.

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Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant a??invasiona?? used
Mexican workers illegally, sources allege
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One Mexican Uline worker who spoke to the Guardian on the condition of
anonymity said he felt the Uihleins' strong support for Trump was "a
little contradictory" given the company's practice of bringing Mexican
workers to the US.

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Italian deputy PM acquitted of charges over refusal to let migrant
ship dock
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“We were stopped from carrying out our work during those weeks while
we were off the coast of Lampedusa and unable to reach a safe port …
saving lives is what Open Arms has been doing for the past 10 years,
what we have been doing up until today and what we will carry on doing
tomorrow. Our work will not be stopped.”

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GisA?le Pelicot has no fear of another trial, lawyer says as appeals
lodged
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Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse
issues is available from the following organisations. In France, the
France Victimes network can be contacted on 116 006. In the UK, Rape
Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801
0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US,
Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is
available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines
can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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Latin Americans are worryingly relaxed about authoritarianism - The
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For the first time since 2015 there are more Latin Americans who think
their country is progressing than those who think it is moving
backwards, though almost half see stagnation (see chart 1). Only a
bare majority think that democracy is preferable to other modes of
government, but that is still a small increase on recent years. Though
scathing about their politicians and institutions, Latin Americans are
a shade less dissatisfied with the way their political systems work in
practice. Nayib Bukele, the elected autocrat who runs El Salvador with
an iron fist, continues to be by far the most admired leader in the
region.

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The Forgotten History of the Discovery of Human Brainwaves -
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This year is the centennial of the discovery of human brain waves. Few
people know the story of that startling finding, because the true
story was suppressed and lost to history. Almost two decades ago I
visited the pioneering scientists labs in Germany and Italy seeking
answers. What I learned overturned accepted history and exposed a
chilling tale involving Nazis, brainwaves, war between Russia and
Ukraine, and suicide. This history resonates with current eventsRussia
and Ukraine recently passed a grim 1,000-day milestone of a conflict
waged on a pretext of battling Nazisrevealing how history, science and
society are intricately entwined.

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Man held hostage in Kuwait in 1990 says BA staffa??s homophobia made
ordeal worse
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Matthew Jury, McCue Jury & Partners LLP, who is representing the
claimants, said: "It is never excusable for a government to use
citizens as pawns in a military operation. It's equally shocking that
one of the UK's flagship companies could be complicit in the same."

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Trump ramps up EU trade war threat unless bloc buys American oil and
gas
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I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous
deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil
and gas, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!!!

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Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza sue Biden administration
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Elagha said: “This is an equal rights issue. All Palestinians
deserve safety and security. We are doing everything in our power to
bring that safety and security to those Palestinians within our
reach.”

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Exclusive: After causing outrage on Day 1 of Y Combinator, AI code
editor PearAI lands $1M seed
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So they took lemons and made AI coding lemonade, using the feedback in
the hate to modify their product idea. Instead of an editor itself,
they are now building a “framework” that will curate AI coding
tools, allowing programmers to use multiple tools. In the back end, it
allows the tools to communicate “and actually work well together,”
Ang said. The front end will standardize the user interface so that it
“seems like I’m using one product instead of 10,” he said. The
tool will integrate with many AI coding tools, including Continue.

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VCs pledge not to take money from Russia or China, and Databricks
raises a humongous round | TechCrunch
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We’re leaving you with a list of the 51 most disruptive startups of
2024 — a collective effort with contributions from several members
of the TechCrunch team. Go read it, and happy holidays!

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Nvidia clears regulatory hurdle to acquire Run:ai | TechCrunch
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While the deal terms weren’t disclosed, the purchase price is
estimated to be around $700 million, according to Bloomberg’s
reporting that cites local Israeli media. The deal was originally
announced in April.

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Here's the full list of 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or
more in 2024 | TechCrunch
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The fourth quarter of 2024 has been no less busy for these outsized
rounds. Elon Musk’s xAI raised a behemoth $6 billion round, one of
seven AI funding rounds over $1 billion in 2024, in November. That’s
just months after OpenAI raised its $6.6 billion round.

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Are AI companies just defense tech now?
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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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Is a contrarian leader good for the FDA?
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Correction: Yesterday’s newsletter misstated the terms of a deal
Astellas signed with Sangamo Therapeutics. Astellas is paying $20
million upfront for the use of a gene therapy virus for a single
neurological target, with options to pay for up to four more. The
amount is in line with some deals for new viruses.

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U.S. Prisons Flout Law by Keeping Inmates Past Release Date, A.C.L.U.
Says
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Tens of thousands of prisoners deemed to be at low risk of committing
crimes again have languished in lockup for as long as a year after
they reached their release date under the First Step Act.

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Biden Administration Weighs Putting Up Roadblocks to Trump's
Deportation Campaign
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The administration may extend protections for hundreds of thousands of
immigrants whose legal status is set to expire near the start of the
Trump administration.

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The FDA just approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea -- and
Medicare coverage could be next
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The news also opens the door for Zepbound to be covered by federal
health insurance in the United States. In March, the U.S. Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance stating that
“that anti-obesity medications that receive FDA approval for an
additional medically accepted indication can be considered a Part D
drug for that specific use.”

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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are being sued for
fraud on Zelle
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In recent months, Early Warning emphasized efforts to fight fraud amid
regulatory scrutiny of scams in its network. Despite Zelle’s growth
in transaction volume last year (which totaled $806 billion), reports
of scams and fraud decreased by almost 50%, the company said.
According to Early Warning, 99.95% of payments were sent without a
report of fraud.

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American Airlines settled a lawsuit by 3 Black passengers kicked off a
plane
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The parties agreed to settle in October, but it wasn’t until this
month that the specifics of the agreement were finalized. On Thursday,
court records indicate that the men notified the judge on the case
that they would be seeking its dismissal, signifying the end of the
proceedings.

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Starbucks workers in 3 cities are on strike before Christmas
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Amazon (AMZN+0.46%) has slammed the Teamsters’ walkouts as an
attempt to “mislead the public” and push a “false narrative”
that they represent thousands of Amazon employees and rivers. The
nation’s largest online retailer also contends that the strike
itself is illegal.

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