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Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president
The Washington Commanders hired Mark Clouse as their new team president Tuesday, putting the longtime food executive in charge of all facets of the organization's business operations when he starts in late January. Clouse, 56, joins the NFL club after spending the past five years as president and CEO of the Campbell’s Company, which was known as Campbell Soup Co. until last month. This is the first professional sports venture for Clouse, a basketball player at Army-West Point who served 6 1/2 years as a helicopter pilot before going into marketing at Kraft Foods.
The Telegraph
Prisons will be short of space for more than 12,000 criminals by 2027
Prisons will be short of space for more than 12,000 criminals in three years, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has warned.
BBC
South Korean president lifts martial law after MPs block it
Three hours after he imposed martial law, Yoon Suk Yeol was forced to lift it after MPs voted to block it.
Reuters
Russian services sector expands for fifth month running, PMI shows
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index for Russian services rose to 53.2 in November from 51.6 in October, moving further above the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction. Russia is grappling with persistent inflation and has seen a marked depreciation of the rouble in recent weeks. Business confidence among Russian service providers improved, with firms expressing optimism about future output.
BBC
Hampshire super fan is only Guyana league supporter
Cricket fanatic Alan Davis, from Newbury, travels cross-Atlantic to support his team in Guyana.
The Canadian Press
South Korea’s opposition parties submit a motion to impeach President Yoon over sudden martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing pressure to leave office or be forced out hours after he ended a short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it.
Reuters
Australia's Lynas near 3-week high after China bans export of critical minerals to US
China on Tuesday banned exports of gallium, germanium and antimony that have widespread military applications to the United States, escalating trade tensions after Washington's latest crackdown on China's chip sector. China's decision has raised concerns that it could target other critical minerals, including those with even broader usage such as nickel or cobalt, and rare-earths. Shares of Lynas, the world's biggest producer of rare earth minerals outside China, ended the session up by 5% at A$7.32, and was among the top gainers on the benchmark ASX 200, which slipped 0.4%.
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South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president over martial law ordeal
South Korean opposition parties have submitted a motion to impeach the president after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis the country has faced in decades.
The Telegraph
One in seven motorists received a parking fine last year
One in seven motorists across the UK received a parking fine last year, research has revealed.
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UK rock band says they were robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo
The British band Sports Team shared a scary experience on social media ahead of their Sacramento show on Tuesday night.
BBC
Sevenoaks visitor centre closing for refurbishment
The wildlife reserve will remain open whilst work is being done on the visitor centre.
BBC
Berkshire's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.
BBC
Rain to increase as climate warms, says scientist
The warning comes after Storm Bert caused widespread disruption across the West.
BBC
South Korea opposition files motion to impeach Yoon
The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.
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Father of JonBenét Ramsey speaks with ABC News following release of Netflix documentary series
John Ramsey, the father of JonBenét Ramsey, sat down with ABC News to discuss the status of the investigation into her death following the release of a new Netflix documentary series.
The Guardian
Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds
AI boom will enrich giant tech companies but creators’ rights and income will be drastically reduced unless policymakers intervene, report warns
Reuters
Exclusive-Big hedge funds call on doctors, scientists for an edge on pharma, sources say
Some of the world's largest hedge funds are hiring doctors, scientists and analysts to give them expert insight into the prospects for pharmaceutical stocks after big share swings in the sector, eight sources told Reuters. Shares of Novo Nordisk, one of Europe's biggest listed companies, surged more than 7% in one day following November third-quarter guidance including better-than-expected sales of its popular Wegovy weight-loss drug. Hedge funds, known for splashing out to gain a technological or research-based edge on market trends, are paying attention.
BBC
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Wednesday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
The Canadian Press
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
DALLAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.
Reuters
Trump's plan for Ukraine comes into focus: Territorial concessions but NATO off the table
Advisers to Donald Trump publicly and privately are floating proposals to end the Ukraine war that would cede large parts of the country to Russia for the foreseeable future, according to a Reuters analysis of their statements and interviews with several people close to the U.S. president-elect. The proposals by three key advisers, including Trump's incoming Russia-Ukraine envoy, retired Army Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, share some elements, including taking NATO membership for Ukraine off the table. Trump's advisers would try forcing Moscow and Kyiv into negotiations with carrots and sticks, including halting military aid to Kyiv unless it agrees to talk but boosting assistance if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses.

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