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US Threatens Retaliation Against EU Over 'Discriminatory' Treatment of American Tech Companies
The U.S. Trade Representative has warned the EU to stop 'harassing' American tech firms or face new fees and restrictions on companies like Spotify and SAP.Shalom Levytam (iClarified)
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Trump and Vance give the economy high marks -- the numbers say otherwise (Philip Bump/MS NOW)
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Trump and Vance give the economy high marks — the numbers say otherwise
The president and vice president grade the economy at "A-plus-plus-plus." In reality, it's a C at best.Philip Bump (MS NOW)
FCC chair suggests agency isn't independent, word cut from mission statement (Axios)
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FCC chair suggests agency isn't independent, word cut from mission statement
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Pixel Watch 4 owners now have more choice for charging.
The Mous Pixel Watch Charger, available through Google’s online store for $50, is the first third-party charger that works with the Pixel Watch 4’s side-mounted charging pins. It’s larger and potentially more stable than Google’s $30 Pixel Watch Quick Charge Dock, and can connect to other Mous charging pads.
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 has big ideas — and an even bigger focus on AI
The Google Pixel Watch 4 adds a host of new updates, including a new display, repairability, improved battery, Gemini, and an AI health coach.Victoria Song (The Verge)
Links of Interest: Dec. 17, 2025
The latest in audiobooks, traditional publishing, bookselling, trends, and culture & politics.
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Links of Interest: Dec. 17, 2025 | Jane Friedman
The latest in audiobooks, traditional publishing, bookselling, trends, and culture & politics.Jane Friedman
Maximus is more important than ever in Fallout season 2
Aaron Moten explains how his character fits into Amazon’s take on the wasteland.
Maximus is more important than ever in Fallout season 2
Aaron Moten, the actor who plays Maximus in Fallout, talks about his role as the Amazon Prime Video series starts streaming season 2.Ash Parrish (The Verge)
Tesla would have to rein in FSD under new Democratic bill
Automakers would be required to restrict their Level 2 driving system to safe road environments. That could seriously hamper Tesla’s Full Self-Driving rollout.
Tesla would have to rein in FSD under new Democratic bill
Tesla and other automakers would be required to restrict their Level 2 driving systems to safe roads under a new Democratic bill in Congress.Andrew J. Hawkins (The Verge)
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Wheelchair among items recovered after family car stolen in west Belfast
The car also contained the wheelchair for Dáithí Mac Gabhann, the young boy whose campaign for a heart transplant led to a major change in the law.Daniel Logan (BBC News)
MP Zarah Sultana protests in support of hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah
MP Zarah Sultana demands urgent medical care for a remand prisoner at Surrey's HMP Bronzefield.Shannen Headley (BBC News)
'Red flags' as off-year election delivers 'clear warning' for GOP
With the 2026 midterm elections ten and one-half months away, GOP and Democratic strategists are carefully studying 2025's off-year elections in an effort to gauge what could lie ahead. And many of th...
Jack Smith testifies: 'Trump engaged in a criminal scheme'
Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday after many House Republicans made public allegations about him and his work investigating President Donald Trump.
'Livid' Democrats shout down House speaker as floor 'explodes' over closed vote
Democrats erupted into a shouting match with Republicans after Speaker Mike Johnson shut down a House vote before they had a chance to cast theirs.
'Remarkably candid admission' as DOJ lawyers admit to court Trump is targeting blue states
President Donald Trump and his MAGA allies aren't shy about berating users of green energy, from Democrat-controlled states in the U.S. to countries in the European Union (EU). Trump believes that EU ...