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Getty Images After just 10 games, the Pittsburgh Steelers and veteran cornerback Darius Slay have mutually agreed to part ways, according to ESPN. The Steelers have reportedly filled Slay’s roster spot with Asante Samuel Jr., who made his season debut during Pittsburgh’s Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills.  A six-time Pro Bowler, Slay was part of the Steelers’ re-vamped secondary that also included the acquisition of seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Injuries, however, and inconsistent performances ultimately led to Slay losing his starting job to James Pierre prior to Pittsburgh’s Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears. Slay was a…

Cristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s highest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to uncover new, life-saving antibiotics in the stunning salt flats she has studied since she was 14. Against the magnificent backdrop of endless plains, microscopic discoveries lead her team of scientists to question how critically lithium mining is damaging the delicate ecosystem and impacting Indigenous communities

In the unfathomably large terrain of Mexico City, there is something excellent to eat on every corner, at every hour. When visiting, a game plan is necessary—as the tacos, quesadillas, and elotes pile up, stomach space quickly becomes a premium. On this list, you’ll find enduring classics, fresh newcomers, international flavors, and taquerias that have been honing their craft through the decades. We suggest selecting a few full-service meals (that will likely require a reservation) and then allow room for everything else that looks appetizing when walking through the streets, puestos, and markets. Mexico City is a multitude, and it…

A shopper pushes a cart toward the entrance of a Costco warehouse in Colorado. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP Costco is now one of the largest companies to sue the Trump administration over tariffs, hoping to secure a refund if the Supreme Court declares the new import duties illegal. The Supreme Court is weighing the future of President Trump’s tariffs on nearly all imports. Justices seemed skeptical about the tariffs’ legality during last month’s oral arguments. Lower courts had previously found that Trump had improperly used emergency economic powers to set most of the new levies. Dozens…

Prediction market Kalshi, which allows people to bet on future events, announced on Tuesday that it raised a $1 billion funding round at an $11 billion valuation, confirming TechCrunch’s scoop from last month. The round was led by returning investor Paradigm, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Capital G, and other existing backers. The latest funding comes less than two months after Kalshi announced that it raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation. Although the trading platform surged in popularity last year when people used it to predict the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, a large…

A young turtle from a Canadian children’s book series is caught in an international feud after the US Defence Department used the character in a cartoon about killing alleged drug traffickers.The publisher of “Franklin the Turtle” books is criticising Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth for a social media post depicting the beloved children’s character shooting the alleged criminals.”We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image”, publisher Kids Can Press said. The publisher is not alone. Sabrina Carpenter lashed out at the White House on Tuesday for using her song in a video about deporting…

Gemma Dillon,West Yorkshire political reporterandRima Ahmed,BBC Radio LeedsBBCTracy Brabin says the emphasis on mayors in the Budget is “revolutionary”West Yorkshire’s mayor says scrapping the two-child benefit cap will help families that have jobs but still struggle to make ends meet.Labour’s Tracy Brabin has been answering questions on Message the Mayor on BBC Radio Leeds.She has also been talking about when work will resume on the White Rose station in Leeds, her recent trip to Brazil and taxing tourists who visit Yorkshire. Read our takeaways from the interview below or listen to the full interview here.Scrapping the benefit cap was really…

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said Algeria’s experience under French rule highlighted the need for compensation.African leaders want colonial-era abuses recognised and criminalised.Algeria says a legal framework would ensure reparations are neither a gift nor a favour.So, how could former colonial powers be held accountable?And can the cost of those atrocities be measured?Presenter: Dareen AbughaidaGuests:Jacques Reland – Senior research fellow in European affairsPaul Beaver – Former soldier and defence analystPeter Nielsen – Former commander of NATO’s Force Integration Unit in LithuaniaPublished On 2 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterWatch: President Trump announces “Trump accounts” for American childrenTech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, have announced plans to donate $250 to 25 million children across the US. The $6.25bn (£4.72bn) gift will bolster Trump-branded investment accounts, which were authorised by Congress as part of its tax and spending bill earlier this year with the aim of encouraging families save for their children’s retirement.As part of that scheme, babies born between 2025 and 2028 are also eligible to receive $1,000 from the government.The Dells said their gift, which targets children age 10 and under, was intended to…

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers that covers the political intrigue and power struggles between Big Tech and Big Government. Subscribe here for a weekly dispatch of tech oligarchs fighting regular oligarchs.Prior to last week, only highly specialized political insiders knew the extent of David Sacks’ influence in the Trump White House: tech policy hawks, lobbyists, reporters, and right-wing operatives infuriated that the billionaire venture capitalist was turning Donald Trump toward artificial intelligence and against the interests of the MAGA base. A deeply reported New York Times article published on Sunday pulled the curtain back further,…