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On December 8, federal prosecutors in Texas unsealed documents revealing an investigation into a massive smuggling network spanning the United States and the world. The investigation, dubbed Operation Gatekeeper by federal authorities, focused not on drug smuggling or stolen goods, but on an alleged secret underground network of drug suppliers. Nvidiagraphics processing unit, or GPU. Such chips are the backbone of AI racing and can be used for both military and civilian purposes. The government has announced that a hidden smuggling ring is sending chips to China in violation of the U.S. National Security Export Control Act. The smuggling syndicate…
Seoul, South Korea AP — South Korea announced this week that it would officially end its shrinking but much-criticized bear bile farming industry, but about 200 bears are still kept in cages and bred for their gall bladders. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on Tuesday that keeping and possessing bears, as well as collecting their bile, will be banned from January 1. The changes are in line with the revised Animal Welfare Act, which imposes prison terms of up to two or five years for violators. South Korea is one of the few countries that allows agriculture…
She was only 10 years old when she started playing Ginny Weasley. As the movies progress, she goes from being “Ron’s sister” to Harry Potter’s soulmate. Wright graduated from the London College of Communication and founded his own production company Bonbon Lumière in 2012. In addition to starring in films such as After the Dark and Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?, Wright has also written and directed his own short films. He co-starred with Christian Coulson, who played Tom Riddle, in 2014’s Know Thyself. and Medusa’s Ankle featuring Jason Isaacs, aka Lucius Malfoy. However, she appears to have stepped back from…
Many people think that getting someone to say “yes” is a matter of persuasion, making a perfect argument, choosing the right words, and asking good questions. But decades of research suggest something counterintuitive. One of the surest ways to reach a “yes” is to give the other person permission to say “no.”Research shows that in all situations, from marketing to negotiations to everyday demands, simply adding a line like “but you’re free to accept or decline” makes people much more likely to comply.It taps into one of our deepest psychological needs: autonomy. When people feel pressured, they resist. But when…
charlie argenCarl Goering | Deverpost | Getty ImagesWall Street has become increasingly enamored with the artificial intelligence boom this year, pouring money into chips, data centers and applications. But investors who looked outside Silicon Valley found huge profits elsewhere: in space. Some of this year’s biggest market winners were defense companies that benefited from renewed interest in space exploration and military reindustrialization. President Donald Trump’s military expansion plan includes a $175 billion “Golden Dome” project and efforts to boost U.S. shipbuilding.In an effort to upgrade military technology and return astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than…
Finnish authorities announced on Wednesday that they had seized the vessel after it damaged a vital undersea communications cable running between the country and Estonia. Finnish police said in a statement that the vessel suspected of causing the damage was found in Finnish territorial waters with its anchor chain lowered into the sea, and that the incident itself was in Estonian territorial waters. Such incidents have become increasingly frequent in recent years, with suspicions that they are the result of sabotage, prompting NATO to launch a project earlier this year specifically aimed at strengthening the protection of critical undersea infrastructure.…
The year 2026 is just around the corner, and many people are claiming to be throwing out the old and embracing the new. One of the constant targets of many people’s decluttering efforts and ire is their work calendar.Experts told CNBC Make It how to polish up your calendar for the year ahead.Manage meetingsOne of the causes of anxiety in many people’s calendars is having too many meetings.Laura Vanderkam, author of several books on time management and productivity, says you should reevaluate each meeting, especially as we head into the new year. She points out that some recurring meetings have…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Have a nice Wednesday and New Year’s Eve. I have decided that there are three main groups of holiday observers this year. People who go to parties or people who stay home and watch the ball drop in Times Square. People doing late night training classes and races. and those who are about to go AMC Watch the “Stranger Things” finale.This newsletter typically covers five things you need to know before the market opens. That list will now include Federal Reserve minutes showing a contentious December…
Post-holiday sales are always strong and this year is no exception. We’ve already found Black Friday-worthy deals on everything from Crest Whitestrips to winter accessories to Coach bags and more. However, it is rare to come across a hot item that is still in stock at this time of year. And it’s not actually included in the sale. This must be a magical leftover from Christmas as we spotted the Frye Miranda boots that went viral on TikTok and Instagram this year. And not only are all sizes available yet. This cult-favorite style is now under $150. The OG brand,…
As the restaurant industry continues to face difficult conditions this year, many chain stores have chosen to close unprofitable stores in an effort to rebuild their businesses.Consumers fed up with inflation have cut back on spending at restaurants and started eating at home or chasing deals when eating out. While some restaurants are attracting reluctant customers, the industry is largely suffering from weak sales. According to Black Box Intelligence, foot traffic to restaurants open for at least a year decreased every month in 2025, with the exception of July. In recent years, restaurant closings have been clustered across casual dining…