Keeping up with America

Toyota recalls 1 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles over faulty air bag sensor: Toyota is recalling roughly 1 million cars in the U.S. because the front passenger air bags may not deploy properly in a crash, posing additional risk of injury to riders, the car maker said Wednesday.

Death by Delay: Hundreds of young children have been strangled on cords from window blinds, shades and curtains in the past 50 years. Officials and manufacturers knew about the danger — why didn’t they do more sooner?

Oil companies offer $382M for offshore drilling rights in last sale before 2025: Oil companies offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday after courts rejected the Biden administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species.

Chemical leak at Tennessee cheese factory sends 29 workers to hospital: Two leaks of anhydrous ammonia were reported at La Quesera Mexicana in Greeneville on Wednesday morning

Texas man’s photo of ‘black panther’ creates buzz: Wildlife experts say it’s not possible.

Around the World

Polish state TVP Info channel off air as Tusk reforms kick in: Polish state TV channel TVP Info has been taken off air after Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s new government moved to depoliticise public media.

After blunting Ukraine’s counteroffensive from the summer, Russia is building up its resources for a new stage of the war over the winter, which could involve trying to extend its gains in the east and deal significant blows to the country’s vital infrastructure.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

NASA’s Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space via Laser: The video, featuring a cat named Taters, was sent back from nearly 19 million miles away by NASA’s laser communications demonstration, marking a historic milestone.

Unlocking business success: Insights from The E-Myth revealed

Artificial intelligence experts share 6 of the biggest AI innovations of 2023: ‘A landmark year’

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What is zero-based budgeting? It could help you stay out of debt.

Five budget lunch ideas that’ll save you cash this half-term | Leah Milner, The Sun. LET’S make food fun again this half-term. Try these creative, budget ideas to make meals enjoyable for the whole family.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Cleveland Browns at Houston Texas: Game predictions, picks, odds | NBA’s concern for Draymond is key to indefinite suspension

Danny DeVito says fatherhood drew him to wholesome movies | Hollywood Meets Art: How NFTs Are Revolutionizing the Entertainment Industry

George Clooney’s ‘The Boys in the Boat’ retells a rousing American sports tale | Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global Have Held Meeting to Discuss Possible Merger

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

11 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Go to the Gym

Tech tips: Hide your number, find your car, unmask mystery calls, more

5 ideas for what to get the sports junkie in your life this Christmas

What to wear hiking: 12 items to build your outdoor wardrobe