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3 takeaways from WBUR's investigation on sports betting addiction among young adults in Mass.
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
'I just gambled our entire savings away': Young adults in Mass. are hooked on online sports betting
Addiction specialists, treatment programs and 12-step recovery groups tell WBUR they’re seeing a rise in young adults — ranging from their late 20s to early 30s — seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.
Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged antisemitic comments
Exclusive: Group’s open letter says Reform UK leader must take responsibility for behaviour as a schoolboy
Labour MP’s video explaining UK debt with biscuits racks up 3.3m views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee leading trend as politicians find traditional ways to reach voters no longer work
Temasek-Backed Fullerton Winds Down China Hedge Fund Business as Global Managers Struggle
Fullerton Fund Management Co., controlled by Temasek Holdings Pte, is winding down its China private fund businesses including an eight-year-old hedge fund unit, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Penny Wong on Trump, Putin and reshaping foreign policy
The foreign affairs minister speaks to Tom McIlroy about Labor’s announcement of new military support for Ukraine and reflects on a tumultuous year in international affairs
Health officials worried about the CDC changing vaccine recommendations
Public health officials across the country are worried about a possible change in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendations. Health insurance providers could stop covering the cost of immunizations if that happens, and the change could lower vaccination rates and access.
MUFG Seeks to Extend Morgan Stanley Ties to Asset Management Business
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. plans to team up with Morgan Stanley in asset management, deepening their 17-year partnership.
Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department
President Donald Trump issued a "full and unconditional pardon" for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke.
Bengals discussion: How confident are you with Joe Burrow back?
Take our Bengals survey, and tell us why you feel that way ini the comments.
Wells Fargo Adds Key Front-End Traders to Grow Markets Business
Wells Fargo & Co. hired two short-duration traders from Deutsche Bank AG, part of efforts to expand its markets business after the Federal Reserve lifted an asset cap on the bank earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. on Mispriced Assets’s Substack by Nick Nemeth. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on WBTN. WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.’s share was trading at $13.91as of December 2nd. Webtoon Entertainment (Nasdaq: WBTN) has rapidly emerged as a global leader in digital comics, operating a mobile-first platform that allows creators—ranging from amateurs […]
Chatbots can sway political opinions but are ‘substantially’ inaccurate, study finds
‘Information-dense’ AI responses are most persuasive but these tend to be less accurate, says security report
Cowboys can secure NFC No. 1 overall seed if not-so-crazy scenario plays out
Dallas would have to pull upset over the Lions on Thursday, then win out. After that, things get very interesting.
The Rise of AI Reasoning Models Comes With a Big Energy Tradeoff
Nearly all leading artificial intelligence developers are focused on building AI models that mimic the way humans reason, but new research shows these cutting-edge systems can be far more energy intensive, adding to concerns about AI’s strain on power grids.
NFL Week 14 picks, Cowboys-Lions preview for TNF and playoff projections
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 4
Nigel Farage denies saying anything racist ‘with malice’ as he attacks BBC
Reform UK leader launches tirade against broadcaster in latest effort to address claims of abuse from school contemporaries
Cowboys vs. Lions: Predictions, picks, best bets for Week 14's Thursday Night Football matchup
CBS Sports NFL expert Will Brinson shares his favorite bets and props for Thursday's contest between Dallas and Detroit
NFL playoff picture: How Cowboys-Lions impacts NFC seeding and wild-card race
Latest 2025 NFL playoff picture and standings update with which teams are in, out or still alive.
Volcanic eruption triggered 'butterfly effect' that led to the Black Death, researchers find
A volcanic eruption in 1345 may have kicked off a series of events that led to the Black Death sweeping through medieval Europe.
China’s unlikely new entertainment capital
Zhengzhou is emerging as the Hollywood of micro-dramas
Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction, Odds, Picks for Thursday Night Football
Preview the Week 14 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
Farage Supporters Set to Launch New Lobby Group for Business
Affiliates of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK are preparing to launch a business lobby group, as the upstart political party tries to match its lofty poll ratings with credibility around governance.
NFL Week 14 picks straight up and against spread: Cowboys or Lions in must-win matchup?
This should be quite a weekend, featuring three games with first place in a division on the line.
Isaac TeSlaa start or sit: Week 14 fantasy football advice
We break down the fantasy football outlook of Isaac TeSlaa ahead of the Lions’ Week 14 matchup vs. the Cowboys.
New York Times sues Pentagon over new reporting restrictions
NYT accuses Pentagon of infringing on the constitutional rights of its journalists
Reform UK’s deputy leader says racism claims about Nigel Farage from fellow pupils are ‘made-up twaddle’
Richard Tice claims that allegations against Farage are ‘nonsense’ from people with ‘a political axe to grind’
No 10 to delay four England mayoral elections amid accusations of ‘cancelling democracy’
Ministers will argue that four newly created mayoralties need more time to complete reorganisation
UK power grid’s £28bn upgrade approved to drive energy transition
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich
A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainability
Colombia’s Political Elite Is Embracing China Ahead of Elections
More and more lawmakers from the South American nation are visiting Beijing instead of Washington as Trump and Petro trade barbs.
The brain’s 5 eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia, altruistic ants
Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week
Merz in Danger With Business Warning Germany Is in ‘Free Fall’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unwieldy ruling alliance with the Social Democrats is facing an existential crisis of its own making that could trigger its demise after only seven months in office.
Trump pardons entertainment exec indicted by his own justice department
Tim Leiweke was accused of ‘orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university’
Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar
Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’
Cowboys-Lions Preview
DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes of competing for division championships.
Apple Design Executive Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup
Meta Platforms Inc. has poached Apple Inc.’s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by the social networking giant into AI-equipped consumer devices.
Cowboys vs. Chiefs sets regular-season record for most-watched NFL game after 57.2 million viewers tuned in on Thanksgiving
A record number of people watched the Cowboys beat the Chiefs on Thanksgiving.
Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency
'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were isolated in southern Africa for nearly 100,000 years, and their genetics are stunningly different
Ancient genomes from southern Africa show that people evolved in isolation for upward of 100,000 years.
China’s entertainment industry is booming but needs some slack
The Communist Party is in a quandary
From micro-dramas to video games, Chinese entertainment is booming
But how much slack will the Communist Party give creators?
Lula and Senate Tensions Continue Over Court Pick
Tensions between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government and Congress continued to escalate Tuesday, when Senate leader Davi Alcolumbre canceled a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Jorge Messias.
Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may vote this week to make a major change to the childhood vaccine schedule, potentially delaying a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns by weeks or even years.
Donald Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as ICE operations reportedly planned in Minnesota
President yesterday also halted immigration for people from 19 nations including Somalia, Afghanistan and Yemen
Prisco's Week 14 NFL picks: Packers beat Bears, Cowboys keep rolling
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 14 picks, including Chiefs keeping playoff hopes alive.
Five of the best sports books of 2025
From the trauma and triumphs of Olympic cyclist Bradley Wiggins to the secret life of a match fixer
Doctors warn delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns could revive a deadly threat
As RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine.
French Business Activity Rises for First Time in Over a Year
France’s private sector grew for the first time in more than a year thanks to strength in the services industry, defying an initial assessment that it stagnated.
Thames Water profits surge on higher bills; Prada buys Versace for $1.4bn
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Egypt Business Gauge Hits Five-Year High After Pound Strengthens
A key gauge of business activity in Egypt expanded for the first time since February, as greater demand and a stronger local currency helped boost the import-reliant economy.
Eric Dane opens up about emotional battle of living with ALS: 'I have no reason to be in a good spirit'
Actor Eric Dane, 53, says he has 'no reason to be in a good spirit' amid his struggle with ALS.
The best science and nature books of 2025
From the threat of superintelligent AI to the dangers of overdiagnosis; plus the evolution of language and the restless genius of Francis Crick
Future Fund spent $20,000 to send CEO’s former executive assistant on business class trip to scope hotels in US
Government also reveals it spent nearly $100,000 sending Annika Wells and two others to the US during the UN General Assembly
How scammers are targeting businesses with 1-star Google reviews in 'extortion schemes'
Sens. Cruz and Booker urge business leaders to support 'Trump accounts' program
Bipartisan senators Ted Cruz and Cory Booker urged Fortune 1000 companies to support the new "Trump Accounts" federal savings program for newborn Americans.
Political Points: Tracking North Central Florida politics, campaigns, and governance
WCJB TV20 provides regular updates on the latest news in politics, campaigns, and governance across North Central Florida.
AquaBloom Bets on Growth in China Sports Investment
The global boom in sports deals could be coming to China
Imran Khan In Good Health After Concerns Mounted for Weeks
Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after concerns mounted since nobody met him for more than three weeks, according to his sister.
Meredith Whitney Sees Affordability as Top Political Issue
Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO Meredith Whitney warns about the debt of the "avocado toast" generation and sees affordability being the top political issue in 2026. She speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
2025 Week 14 QB Fantasy Rankings: Sleepers, Streamers, Busts
See the top projected fantasy quarterbacks for Week 14. Our rankings highlight the best QB options to start in your fantasy football lineup.
Mom-and-Pop Business Bankruptcies Hit a Record as Debts Pile Up
A six-year-old federal program designed to help the smallest American businesses cut debt and get a fresh start has set a record for the number of cases filed, court data show.
Health Insurer Curative Valued at $1.28 Billion in Fund Raise
Curative, a startup health insurance company that aims to reduce costs by encouraging people to get preventative care, has raised more than $150 million in a bid to redesign how employer health benefits work.
Dr. Oz on Trump administration's health policy
Attempts are being made in Congress to work out how to advance a vote on health care subsidies and whether to extend them.
French Premier’s Budget Push Faces Key Stretch Ahead of Vote
France’s National Assembly is starting a second reading of the 2026 social security budget bill on Tuesday in a crucial test of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s plan to shepherd contested financial legislation through a divided parliament.
The best history and politics books of 2025
The revolutionary spirit in politics and architecture; histories of free speech and civil war; plus how the Tories fell apart and Starmer won
White House distances Hegseth from second strike on alleged drug boat
Defence secretary gave order for strikes but did not say to ‘kill everybody’, according to White House spokesperson
Mexico Political Risk Hits Peru Level as Sheinbaum Support Sags
Mexico’s political risk has crept up to levels seen in Peru, as Mexicans voice mounting frustration over cartel-fueled crime, corruption and a stagnant economy.
Lammy to address ‘court emergency’ but expected to safeguard jury system
Justice secretary appears to have pulled back from plans to scrap juries for all but the most serious cases
AI valuations heighten risk of ‘sharp correction’ in stock markets, Bank of England warns
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as the Bank of England releases its Financial Stability Report
Is AI making us stupid?
Artificial intelligence can execute tasks in seconds that once took humans hours, if not days to complete. While this may be great for productivity, some researchers are concerned that our increasing use of AI could be impacting our ability to tackle difficult problems and think critically. To find out where the science stands, and how worried we should be about the potential of AI to change how we think, Ian Sample hears from Madeleine Finlay and Sam Gilbert, professor of neuroscience at University College London
Lions vs. Cowboys Injury Report
See who's in and who's out for the Week 14 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys on December 4, 2025.
Samsung Debuts Its First Trifold Months Ahead of Folding iPhone
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its first so-called trifold smartphone, flaunting its engineering prowess in foldable devices even as the broader category has yet to catch on with mainstream consumers.
Science teacher bringing lessons to life with a touch of magic
Alexus Ables uses magic and real-life experiences to draw her students in to learning.
Apple Artificial Intelligence Head to Leave After AI Struggles
Apple Inc. artificial intelligence head John Giannandrea plans to step down from the job, ending a challenging stint at the iPhone maker.
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
Elon Musk Is Building Out His Next Company Town With Science Center, Gym
The billionaire has a construction boom planned for his rural Texas compound known as Snailbrook.
Trump backs Hegseth amid report of repeated strike on boat
Calls from Congress for an immediate investigation into reports that war secretary ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat
Accenture dubs 800,000 staff ‘reinventors’ amid shift to AI
Consultancy’s move to embrace artificial intelligence follows Disney’s use of the term ‘imagineers’
Starmer to defend Reeves after claims that some ministers feel she misled them ahead of budget
Prime minister to give speech after report that some ministers are unhappy over handling of the budget
UK economic growth forecast to slow next year as unemployment rises
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
UK refrains from hitting high street on Black Friday as fears grow over economy
Data comes as KPMG highlights soft consumer spending as one factor likely to hold back growth in 2026
How the cuts have shaken HIV/Aids care to its core and will mean millions more infections ahead
Reports highlight devastating impact of slashed funding, especially in parts of Africa, that could lead to 3.3m new HIV infections by 2030
Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs including Ozempic in Australia
TGA also issues separate warning around Mounjaro and potential reduced effectiveness of contraception
Rising levels of hate forcing women out of Swedish public life, says equality agency
Country seen as champion of equal rights faces reckoning after senior politician says she felt compelled to quit
‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career
The Irish politician was targeted in 2022, in the final weeks of her run for office. She has never found out who made the malicious deepfake, but knew immediately she had to try to stop this happening to other women
Glasgow catering business feeds community during holidays
Catering company delivers 367 free Thanksgiving meals.
ESPN poses intriguing Cowboys question as playoff quest remains alive
Are the Cowboys now a problem?
Fantasy Football: Bucky Irving's long-awaited return headlines key backfield splits from Week 13
Why we have to continue with animal testing for medical research
Letters: Dr Robin Lovell-Badge and Prof Emma Robinson respond to an editorial on using new technologies to reduce the reliance on animal experiments
Shabana Mahmood and my surprise at teenagers’ views on immigration
Letters: Rev Dr Michael Fox responds to an article by Nesrine Malik on the home secretary using her ‘story’ to silence criticism of her policies
Big Screen, Small Price: Save Hundreds With Cyber Monday TV Deals on Hisense, LG, Samsung, and Sony
Cyber Monday TV deals are here with some of the year's lowest prices! Get $1,398 off the 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K QN80F, or score a 32-inch 1080p Amazon Fire TV for only $99.
The best Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals 2025: big last chance console, game, and accessory discounts
Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals are here, thanks to the sequel sale.
Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget
Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation