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EngadgetThe free-to-play My First Gran Turismo comes to PS4 and PS5 on December 6
My First Gran Turismo is a streamlined game that’s intended for racers of all ages. It’s free and will be released on December 6.
- The Telegraph
The Daily T: The latest Tory-to-Reform defector on Musk, Badenoch and immigration
The Conservative Party has lost another prominent member to Reform over broken promises on immigration. And this time it’s an even bigger blow: ConservativeHome founder Tim Montgomerie.
- Reuters
Germany's DAX closes above 20,000 mark; France's no-confidence vote eyed
(Reuters) -European closed at a fresh one-month high on Wednesday, with German stocks finishing above the 20,000 mark, while attention was on France where a no-confidence vote in parliament was likely oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. France's CAC 40 closed up 0.6% as the debate on the no-confidence motion was underway ahead of the vote due around 1830-1900 GMT. Barnier's three-month old fragile government is expected to be forced out at a time when the country is struggling to tame a massive budget deficit, and French President Emmanuel Macron said he aims to install a new prime minister quickly if his government falls.
- The Canadian Press
Supreme Court Latest: Conservative justices skeptical of challenge to transgender care ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
- Associated Press
Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA
A tech billionaire who bought a series of spaceflights from Elon Musk's SpaceX and conducted the first private spacewalk was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to lead NASA. Jared Isaacman, 41, CEO and founder of a card-processing company, has been a close collaborator with Musk ever since buying his first chartered flight with SpaceX. If confirmed, Isaacman will replace Bill Nelson, 82, a former Democratic senator from Florida who was nominated by President Joe Biden.
- USA TODAY
Supreme Court live updates: Justices clash over transgender health care for minors
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the ability of states to restrict treatments for minors whose gender identity doesn't align with their sex assigned at birth.
- BBC
UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot outside Manhattan hotel
Brian Thompson was "targeted" by a masked suspect who shot him in the back ahead of an investor meeting.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The Eddie Bauer throw blanket that 'feels like it hugs you' is down to $15
'It looks like it's expensive,' wrote one of nearly 7,000 fans. 'Will buy it again for Christmas presents!'
- Associated Press
Lindsey Vonn to make her comeback to downhill racing at age 40 this weekend
At age 40, Lindsey Vonn is going to enter an official ski race for the first time in nearly six years this weekend. Having already announced last month that she was coming out of retirement, Vonn will race lower-level FIS downhills and super-Gs on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, in Copper Mountain, Colorado, U.S. Ski Team head coach Paul Kristofic told The Associated Press. Vonn needs some decent results to improve her long-dormant ranking so she can enter World Cup races this season under a new wild card rule.
- Reuters
Trump's plan for Ukraine comes into focus: NATO off the table and concessions on territory
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -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.
- Global News
Business Matters: Royal Bank of Canada reports $4.22-billion Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend
Royal Bank of Canada raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $4.22 billion, up from $3.94 billion in the same quarter last year. The bank said Wednesday it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share, up from $1.42 per share. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Dec. 4, 2024.
- Reuters
South Korean ruling party to oppose Yoon's impeachment
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's parliament formally introduced a motion on Thursday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over a botched attempt to impose martial law, but his party vowed to oppose the move, throwing the process into doubt. Yoon's ruling People Power Party said it would oppose it but the party has been divided over the crisis. The opposition Democratic Party, which has a majority in parliament, needs at least eight ruling party lawmakers to back the bill in order for it to pass.
- Uncrowned
Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is frankly absurd (enough to happen)
Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou? If Turki Alalshikh is involved, maybe it’s not as ridiculous as it seems. (Or maybe it’s just ridiculous enough to make sense.)
- Yahoo Canada Style
Walmart Canada still has tons of Cyber Week deals — last day to save up to 50% on snow blowers, vacuums & more
You can still save big on laptops, kitchen appliances, tech gadgets and more from Nespresso, Philips and more.
- The Telegraph
BBC newsreader Clive Myrie failed to declare up to £250,000 worth of events
Clive Myrie failed to declare up to £250,000 of external events that he undertook outside his BBC job, he has admitted.
- Investor's Business Daily
Shift4 Chief Executive Tapped To Head NASA. Shares Fall.
Shares in Shift4 Payments fell after President-elect Donald Trump tapped its Chief Executive, Jared Isaacman, to lead NASA.
- Sky News
Brian Thompson: New York police hunt gunman who shot dead healthcare executive outside hotel in 'brazen targeted attack'
Police in New York are hunting a gunman who shot dead a healthcare executive outside a hotel in what was a "brazen targeted attack". Brian Thompson, who had been the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare since April 2021, was killed outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Mr Thompson, who lived in Minnesota, was taken to a nearby hospital but could not be saved.
- Investor's Business Daily
Two Huge 2024 AI Stock Winners Have Room To Run, Analysts Say
Coherent and GE Vernova, two huge 2024 stock winners and AI-related plays, received bullish analyst initiations on Wednesday. Coherent stock leaped to a new high. GE Vernova stock popped in buy range.
- PA Media: UK News
Starmer hails partnership with Qatar as he welcomes Emir to Downing Street
The Prime Minister has previously criticised Qatar for its human rights record.
- Yahoo News
Manhunt underway after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in New York City in 'premeditated, pre-planned, targeted attack,' police say
The New York Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information regarding the shooter.