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American tourist found stabbed to death in Tobago

Police in Trinidad and Tobago have detained a suspect after Christopher Brown from Silverthorne, Colorado was found dead with apparent stab wounds in Castara.

Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event.

American tourist found stabbed to death in Tobago

Police in Trinidad and Tobago have detained a suspect after Christopher Brown from Silverthorne, Colorado was found dead with apparent stab wounds in Castara.

Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event.

American tourist found stabbed to death in Tobago

Police in Trinidad and Tobago have detained a suspect after Christopher Brown from Silverthorne, Colorado was found dead with apparent stab wounds in Castara.

Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event.

American tourist found stabbed to death in Tobago

Police in Trinidad and Tobago have detained a suspect after Christopher Brown from Silverthorne, Colorado was found dead with apparent stab wounds in Castara.

Around the world

All 24 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls rescued after armed attack in Kebbi, president says

All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Nigeria's Kebbi state have been rescued, President Tinubu announced, calling for increased security in vulnerable areas.

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government.

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government.

Trump moves against Muslim Brotherhood as Islamist group spreads in West

President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting Muslim Brotherhood chapters for terrorism designations, marking significant shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy approach.

Trump's pardon of ex-Honduran president Hernández injects wild card into election

Hondurans are buzzing about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent involvement in their presidential election.

Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next

A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with dozens unaccounted for.

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum

U.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war.

Technology

Microsoft’s Fara-7B brings AI agents to the PC with on-device automation

Microsoft is pushing agentic AI deeper into the PC with Fara-7B, a compact computer-use agent (CUA) model that can automate complex tasks entirely on a local device.

Feeling homesick? Proton’s Black Friday VPN deal is perfect for UK-based expats

Accessing content from home helps 88% of expats in the UK feel connected. With Proton VPN Black Friday deal, you can, too, at a fraction of the price.

How restaurant reservation platform OpenTable tracks customer dining habits

OpenTable now uses AI to track your dining habits and share insights with restaurants. Learn what data they collect and how to protect your privacy.

Fully implantable brain chip aims to restore real speech

FDA approves first human trial for Paradromics' brain-computer interface that could restore speech for paralyzed patients through neural technology.

This project is using AI and satellite data to create the first definitive map of the entire continent of Africa

Africa’s official maps are stuck in the past, often either outdated, incomplete—or both. But governments don’t have the budgets to fix them, making it difficult to complete projects as complex as deciding where to put new solar plants to as simple as delivering a package.

Less phone. More focus

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. We sleep with our phones. 😴 📱 We’re tied to these devices for work, at home—even on vacation.

Where AI meets cloud-native computing

In the past decade, we’ve seen two major advances in software development: cloud-native architecture and artificial intelligence. The first redefined how we build, deploy, and manage applications, and the second is becoming a mainstream utility.

Sports News

No. 25 Indiana returns from break and takes control quickly in 100-56 rout of Bethune-Cookman

Tucker DeVries scored 12 of his 20 points in the first half and Lamar Wilkerson added 18 points as No. 25 Indiana routed Bethune-Cookman 100-56.

Orioles sign hard-throwing reliever to 2-year contract to bolster bullpen: reports

The Baltimore Orioles signed reliever Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract in an effort to bolster the back end of their bullpen.

No backup plan for Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire

There is no backup plan if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time.

Ohio State gets revenge against Michigan in dominant rivalry victory at Big House

Ohio State ended its four-game skid against Michigan with a dominant win at the Big House, reclaiming rivalry glory and setting up a Big Ten title clash with Indiana.

Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 Oklahoma beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot

John Mateer threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Sategna with 4:16 left to overcome three interceptions, and No. 8 Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13 on Saturday night to likely wrap up a College Football Playoff spot.

Jason Kelce sends Eagles fans into frenzy, shirtless in belly-bucking competition before Black Friday game

Jason Kelce went viral after he went shirtless for a belly-bucking competition before the Eagles-Bears game on Black Friday. Philadelphia fell to Chicago in the game.

No. 25 Indiana returns from break and takes control quickly in 100-56 rout of Bethune-Cookman

Tucker DeVries scored 12 of his 20 points in the first half and Lamar Wilkerson added 18 points as No. 25 Indiana routed Bethune-Cookman 100-56.

Politics News

Vance’s past warnings reignite after Afghan national named as suspect in DC Guard shooting

Vice President JD Vance's 2021 warnings about Afghan refugee vetting resurface after a Washington shooting suspect entered the U.S. through the Operation Allies Welcome program.

Trump highlights federal law granting presidential power to halt immigration as crackdown escalates

President Trump shared Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, outlining presidential powers to suspend alien entry after National Guard shooting.

Inside NORAD’s holiday command: How the same team that tracks Santa guards North America

NORAD's Santa tracker uses military radar and satellites protecting North America to follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey in a nearly 70-year tradition.

Abbey Gate Gold Star father blisters Biden after Afghan national allegedly ambushes 2 National Guardsmen in DC

Gold Star father blames Biden administration for D.C. shooting by Afghan national, citing inadequate vetting during failed 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family.

State Department 'immediately' halts all Afghan passport visas following deadly National Guard attack

The State Department immediately paused all visas for Afghan passport holders after Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly killed Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom in a D.C. attack.

Department of Education hands off key Native American programs

Recent Department of Education shifts will transfer 24 programs serving Indian Country to the Department of the Interior, a move that tribal leaders say they weren’t consulted about.