OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role
November 30, 2023
The group of directors will expand and strengthen governance structure following CEO Sam Altman’s surprise ouster and return.
Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel-Hamas truce nears end; Erdogan blasts Netanyahu as ‘butcher of Gaza’
November 30, 2023
The current cease-fire, which started Friday and has since had a two-day extension, is set to expire within a day.
Winter Olympics on verge of returning to Salt Lake City in 2034
November 30, 2023
The 2034 Winter Olympics are returning to a familiar place, as Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the games for the first time since 2002 after a meeting in Paris.
Photo hunt: How fast can you find 5 carrot noses belonging to the snowmen?
November 30, 2023
Solve the puzzle! Challenge your vision and attention to detail with this wintry seek-and-find brain teaser, which features five hidden carrot noses that belong to five snowmen.
‘Complete overreaction’: B.C. mom shocked at damage after police stormed home to arrest son
November 30, 2023
Last weekend, B.C. RCMP say they were called to an incident near Hedley, where a man was arrested for carelessly using a firearm.
Hike in Kelowna property taxes part of city’s 2024 budget deliberations
November 30, 2023
Among the many items is a proposed 4.7 per cent bump. Budget deliberations are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7.
B.C. negotiates workaround to allow St. Paul’s Hospital patients to access MAiD
November 30, 2023
St. Paul's Hospital, which is operated by the Catholic organization Providence Health, refuses to offer MAiD due to faith-based objections.
Dow jumps 500 points to new 2023 high Thursday, capping 8% November rally: Live updates
November 30, 2023
Stocks rose Thursday, buoyed by inflation data that increased hopes the Federal Reserve could begin cutting rates next year.
Pennsylvania man accused of hitting wife to death during argument over money for cat’s vet bills
November 30, 2023
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he allegedly hit his wife to death over an argument about money for their cat's veterinarian visits.
Elon Musk Uses ‘F’ Word for Advertisers Boycotting Platform
November 30, 2023
Billionaire addresses posts on X he says were misperceived as antisemitic.
All-Pro Jason Kelce suggests Bills player attempted injuring Eagles teammate during ‘tush push’
November 30, 2023
Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips got into a confrontation with a fan in the stands at the Eagles home stadium, but he also is being accused of committing a dirty play.
Hamas frees 16 more hostages, including 1 Israeli-American, on sixth day of cease-fire with Israel
November 30, 2023
Hamas released an additional 16 hostages Wednesday, 12 of whom are Israel nationals, as the expiration for a cease-fire with Israel neared.
UP blows past La Salle in Game 1, nears UAAP crown
November 30, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER What was expected to be a dogfight turned into a walk in the park for University of the Philippines as the Maroons executed their well-planned defensive scheme to near perfection and scored a masterful 97-67 win over the La Salle Arche...
Kamala Harris dodges multiple questions on TikTok regulation, brings up Russian interference
November 30, 2023
Vice President Harris avoided answering questions about TikTok and whether it needs to be regulated or banned during the New York Times Dealbook Summit on Wednesday.
DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in ‘forever chemical’ settlement
November 30, 2023
The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay Ohio $110 million in a settlement over the use of PFAS chemicals at a facility in nearby West Virginia.
Judge to review new settlement in Maine ACLU’s public defender case
November 30, 2023
A judge is set to review a settlement between Maine officials and the state's ACLU chapter in a lawsuit over the availability of public defenders.
Panama’s high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next
November 30, 2023
20 year concession to a Canadian mining firm has been deemed unconstitutional by Panamanian Supreme Court, as protesters argued project was damaging environment.
Texas man charged with murder after his girlfriend was found dead in trunk of her car
November 30, 2023
A 19-year-old Texas man was arrested and charged with murder in Houston, after his girlfriend was found dead in the back of her own Honda Civic.
Mayorkas meets with Border Patrol agents falsely accused of whipping migrants, but no apology
November 30, 2023
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday met with Border Patrol agents falsely accused of whipping migrants in 2021 – but there was no apology.
These global stocks are forming the bullish ‘golden cross’ signal — and have risen every time in the past
November 30, 2023
One of the stocks that is on the verge of signaling a golden cross has typically risen by 10% within three months in the past.
Cash versus bonds? Pros weigh what to buy for the next 2 years and beyond
November 30, 2023
Depending on whether it will be a higher-for-longer regime or if rates start to come down, investors might be wondering if they should stay invested in cash, or start flocking to bonds.
Confidence in US presidency hits lowest point ever as Trump leads Biden in 2024 rematch: survey
November 30, 2023
The annual Reagan National Defense Survey found that confidence in the U.S. presidency has hit its lowest point ever under President Joe Biden.
Nvidia and more: These global stocks will soar on a $324 billion autonomous vehicle boom, analysts say
November 30, 2023
Autonomous vehicles have been picking up steam, and several stocks make good plays, according to Fubon Research.
US-China space race for moon mining heats up
November 30, 2023
During the Apollo missions, scientists discovered rare earth elements in its lunar samples. China and the U.S. are now exploring space mining on the moon's surface.
‘West Side Story’ actress Rita Moreno, 91, dealt with loneliness by asking a stranger to lunch
November 30, 2023
"West Side Story" Oscar winner Rita Moreno said she became lonely when she moved from her home into her new condo recently, realizing she needed to make new friends.
Astronomers discover solar system with 6 planets in perfect sync
November 30, 2023
Astronomers using a pair of planet-hunting satellites discovered a solar system with at least six planets rotating around a star in perfect sync with each other.
Good tidings and cheer, unless you’re in the House of Representatives
November 30, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated the lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree while pro-Palestinian demonstrators shouted "Ceasefire now!"
CNBC Daily Open: The COP28 heat is on
November 30, 2023
On the eve of the the COP28 climate talks, the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday hit back at "fake news" that undermines its responsibilities as the summit's host.
Texas man who claimed to be victim of hate crime charged with arson
November 30, 2023
A Texas man is being charged with arson after claiming to be a victim of a hate crime.
James Carville blame voters’ ‘wrong’ attitude on the economy for Biden’s bad polling
November 30, 2023
Political and economic experts claimed that voters' "stubbornly" bad view of the economy is contributing to President Biden's bad polling ahead of the 2024 campaign.
Decrease set for exorbitant Maine electricity costs
November 30, 2023
Maine's notoriously high electricity rates are set to decrease by up to 35% following several years of price hikes, according to the state's Public Utilities Commission.
Man charged in alleged plot by Indian government official to assassinate U.S. citizen
November 30, 2023
Indian national Nikhil Gupta is charged in federal court in Manhattan in relation to the ultimately foiled murder plot, a newly unsealed court filing shows.
Heart Evangelista turns the heat up in sizzling bikini video
November 30, 2023
Heart Evangelista is the ultimate beach babe in her Instagram Reel!
Here’s what it would take for the Fed to start slashing interest rates in 2024
November 30, 2023
Interest rate cuts don't happen during good times, something important for markets to remember.
Sen. Marco Rubio: TikTok should be demonetized unless China hands over algorithm
November 30, 2023
Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said the Chinese government can manipulate TikTok's algorithms and threaten U.S. national security.
Southeast Asia is on the cusp of a ‘supercharged’ digital payments revolution, PwC says
November 30, 2023
Southeast Asia is "well-primed" to fuel the shift to cashless payments and even greater innovations in the digital services ecosystem, according to PwC.
Salesforce shares jump on better-than-expected earnings report
November 30, 2023
Salesforce reported on Wednesday that revenue in the fiscal third quarter increased 11% while profit topped analysts' estimates
‘Napoleon’ conquers French box office, if not critics
November 30, 2023
Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" has stormed to the top of the French box office ratings, figures showed on Wednesday, despite sometimes savage reviews from critics in France who took aim at historical inaccuracies and the portrayal of the emperor.