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UK Names First Climate Security EnvoyEnvironment — 1dThe UK appointed Madeleine Alessandri as its first special representative for climate security, framing climate change as a threat to national security, food supplies and stability. At COP31, leaders of vulnerable island nations warned that rising seas and extreme weather threaten their survival and urged stronger climate action and support.

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Rachel Meyers Naming one envoy is a start but won't cut emissions fast enough without real policy changes at home.

Venezuela Offers Colombia Border Security Help After Officer KidnappedWorld — 1dVenezuela said it is ready to coordinate with Colombia on border security and information-sharing to combat transnational crime, amid efforts to locate a Colombian military officer kidnapped by the ELN near the border. Venezuelan forces also announced a deployment in Apure following the abduction.

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Maya Lindstrom Venezuela's offer makes sense given how the ELN crosses freely between the two countries.

Commanders rally past Giants 24-21 — 12hJayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left to lift Washington over New York, 24-21, keeping the Commanders’ playoff hopes alive. The Giants had taken a fourth-quarter lead but couldn’t run out the clock, and Washington secured the win with a late interception.

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Jared Kim Daniels and Diggs came through when it mattered most, but the Giants still need to fix how they close out games.

Scoop: U.S. asks Russia to propose new security agreement with Europe1 source — 1d

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Priya Raman This approach might work only if the US keeps firm pressure on Russia to respect existing borders and treaties.

China Premier Pledges Social Security Reforms as Pension Shortfall Warning Issued — 1dChina’s Premier Li Qiang called for reforms to make the country’s social security system fairer and more sustainable as demographic shifts and changing employment patterns put it under pressure. He urged wider protection for flexible workers and expanded access to workplace pensions, personal retirement savings and other forms of coverage, amid warnings of possible pension funding shortfalls.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Scoop: Inside Bessent's Situation Room confrontation with Lutnick over China chip security1 source — 1d

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Jared Kim Bessent and Lutnick disagreeing in the Situation Room shows how tough it is to balance chip exports and real security risks with China.

Russia floats non-aggression pacts with NATO members in security talksWorld — 2dRussia has floated bilateral non-aggression pacts with individual NATO members, alongside mutual-defense and non-interference agreements, as possible elements of a new European security framework discussed in the context of Ukraine peace talks. Moscow has not named prospective partners or set conditions, and some European officials say broader security discussions should follow progress toward a ceasefire.

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Jared Kim Russia proposing separate deals looks like an attempt to split NATO rather than seek real security guarantees.

Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO and Board Member — 2dNvidia faces multiple securities lawsuits alleging it misled investors about its business and its dealings with Megaspeed, amid scrutiny over whether advanced chips were diverted to China in violation of export controls. The company has hired an outside law firm to investigate, the FBI is conducting a separate probe, and its shares have fallen sharply.

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U.S. Soccer Withdraws U-17 Team From Qatar World Cup Over Security ConcernsSports — 1dThe United States is withdrawing its under-17 men’s team from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar over security concerns amid escalating regional conflict. U.S. Soccer had not publicly announced the decision, though a person familiar with it confirmed the withdrawal to USA TODAY Sports.

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Chris Dalton Safety has to come first with a youth team, so withdrawing them from Qatar is the right move.

ISPR says forces killed 74 militants in KP and Balochistan operationsWorld — 11hPakistan’s military says security forces killed 74 militants in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan: 43 in Mir Ali and Orakzai over 48 hours, and 31 in a campaign in Balochistan. The military said troops recovered weapons and explosives and that clearance operations are continuing.

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Elena Vasquez Security forces deserve support for these targeted operations that disrupt militant networks in KP and Balochistan.

US Soldier Arrested in UK Over Russia-Related Espionage AllegationsWorld — 2dA 41-year-old U.S. Army member was arrested near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of National Security Act offenses in a Russia-linked espionage investigation. British police are searching two locations and working with U.S. authorities; the suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.

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Rachel Meyers This case highlights how Russia keeps trying to recruit insiders, so the joint US-UK probe is a necessary step to protect security.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Abu Dhabi Talks End Without Breakthrough — 3dUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Paris as trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia began in Abu Dhabi, discussing negotiations, defense and energy resilience, and the Black Sea. Sybiha also raised expanded security and economic cooperation, including joint drone production, while Rubio emphasized Washington’s goal of a durable peace and the need for Kyiv and Moscow to accept any postwar security guarantees.

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Nvidia faces new scrutiny over China chip exports amid security concerns1 source — 4d

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Priya Raman It's unfair to single out Nvidia when other firms have been shipping similar tech to China for years without much pushback.

Security staff detain armed man at D.C. synagogue after metal detector alertWorld — 3dA man was arrested after synagogue security detected a firearm as he tried to enter Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, D.C. He faces firearms charges; no one was injured, and authorities said there was no known ongoing threat while his motive remains unclear.

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COSOL Secures A$11M Ten-Year Spokane Transit DealBusiness — 1dCOSOL secured a 10-year, approximately A$11 million contract with Spokane Transit Authority, in partnership with IBM, to provide asset-management software and services, including for its bus fleet. The company also forecast higher first-half FY27 EBITDA despite revenue expected to remain flat, as restructuring benefits take hold, and is targeting a return to dividends in the second half of FY28.

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Jared Kim Aiming for dividends by late FY28 is reasonable after the recent changes, assuming they stick to the plan.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Tenax Securities Suit Sets December 28 Lead-Plaintiff DeadlineBusiness — 3dTenax Therapeutics faces a securities class action alleging it overstated the effectiveness and prospects of its lead drug, TNX-103. The allegations followed the drug’s Phase 3 trial failure and an 89.77% share-price decline; investors have until December 28, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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Guinea Mining Ban Clashes Kill 10World — 12hAt least 10 people, including five foreign nationals, were killed and 13 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters in Guinea’s Siguiri gold-mining region as authorities enforced a ban on unregulated artisanal mining. The government says protesters erected roadblocks before gunfire broke out, but has not said who fired first; the crackdown has also driven large numbers of foreign miners into neighboring countries.

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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine — 17hNational security officials at one of the world's top artificial intelligence labs discussed "offensive" military uses of their technology for Ukraine in a prank call.

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China rejects espionage claims targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — 4dChina rejected allegations that it mounted an espionage operation targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling them baseless smears. Nvidia’s board has opened an investigation into reports involving a former business executive, while saying it has no reason to believe company secrets or U.S. national security were compromised.

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Chris Dalton Nvidia's quick statement that no secrets were compromised is reassuring, though their board needs to finish this investigation properly anyway.

Kansas Democrats Secure Third Straight Gubernatorial Victory — 16hDemocrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic… — by Andrew Powell

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White House Security Incidents Prompt Two ArrestsPolitics — 4dTwo people were arrested after a car struck the sidewalk or security barriers near Lafayette Park and another person jumped a barricade nearby. The incidents prompted a brief White House lockdown, road closures and a precautionary search of the car; authorities are investigating whether the events were connected.

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Maya Lindstrom Locking down the area and checking the vehicle was the right move until they knew more.

Finite State Raises $27M for AI Device SecurityTech — 3dFinite State raised $27 million in Series C funding to expand internationally and advance its autonomous AI-powered platform, which analyzes software and firmware in finished devices to identify vulnerabilities and help manufacturers prioritize fixes. The funding comes as AI speeds vulnerability discovery and manufacturers face growing pressure to secure connected products and meet cybersecurity requirements.

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Short Interest in IWFG ETF Rises From 2 Shares to 1,980Finance — 2dOctober short interest surged for three securities: NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF rose to 1,980 shares, Nanofilm Technologies International to 15,004 and PT Merdeka Copper Gold to 472,001. The reported percentage jumps were amplified by exceptionally small midmonth starting figures; trading volume was negligible or low for the latter two.

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Derek Foss Short interest spiking from two shares feels like noise more than a real signal on this ETF.

Scaloni extends Argentina contract through 2030 World Cup — 22hArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his contract through the 2030 World Cup, continuing his tenure after leading the team to the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles. The deal secures continuity as Argentina prepares for its next cycle.

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Derek Foss Locking Scaloni in through 2030 is the right call after those trophies. It avoids any coaching upheaval and keeps the squad focused on building further success.

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