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Joe Root insists the wheels have not turned off for England’s Ashes campaign after his dropped catch against the Gabba gave Australia five extra lives and an first-innings lead.Root’s unbeaten 138 – his much-awaited first hundred Down Under – took the tourists to a competitive 334 all out, but a disappointing second day’s performance on the field meant Australia took the lead in this illuminating second Test. The hosts resumed their innings with a 44-run lead after a close 378-6, helped by some scatter bowling and a few missed catch opportunities along the way. sprayer This content is provided by…

If Amazon Web Services’ annual technology conference re:Invent proves anything, it’s that cloud infrastructure players are going all-in on AI. AWS has made dozens of announcements ranging from new AI agents and updated large-scale language models to products with LLM and agent building capabilities. Enterprise AI was everywhere. But are your customers just as enthusiastic? AWS CEO Matt Garman acknowledged in his keynote that companies are not yet seeing a return on their AI investments. He thinks that’s about to change soon, and fast. “With the advent of AI agents, we believe we have reached an inflection point in the…

You don’t necessarily have to splurge to make a thoughtful gift.Some of the most appreciated gifts are items under $50 that really make life easier. Things like a manicure set that’s more convenient than going to the salon, a weekly meal planner that actually works, and stylish sunglasses that don’t cost a fortune. If you’re looking for a gift that fits that description, whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a Secret Santa swap at work, here are 11 inexpensive yet practical items recommended by CNBC staff.1. Manicure set you can do at homePrice: less than $15I love the look of…

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith and Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan attended a press conference at the Department of Justice to announce the arrest of Brian Cole Jr. for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee offices on January 6, 2021. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call Inc. | Getty ImagesPipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. confessed to the crime to the FBI, telling investigators he supports President Donald Trump and holds anarchist views, MS NOW reported Friday.Cole, 30, was arrested Thursday morning at his parents’ home in Woodbridge, Virginia, nearly five…

Lando Norris made the perfect start to F1’s title-deciding weekend by outscoring Max Verstappen in the second practice of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while Oscar Piastri was only 11th.Norris, the 12-point championship leader, led Verstappen in both Friday sessions of the season’s final race, with the McLaren driver’s advantage increasing from a fastest lap on soft tires of 1:20.083 to a staggering 0.363 seconds in the second hour of running. Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle said: “Outside he looked very calm, very calm.” “He knows what he has to do.” The two leaders in the championship briefly met at…

The Trump administration said the proposed $72 billion deal Netflix get warner bros discoveryThere is “huge skepticism” about the film and streaming properties, a senior administration official told CNBC’s Eamon Javers on Friday morning.Netflix announced Friday that it will acquire Warner Bros. HBO Max, a movie studio and streaming service; The deal requires regulatory approval.”This deal is an antitrust nightmare,” said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.”A merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. would create a media giant that controls nearly half of the streaming market, forcing Americans to pay more for subscriptions and giving them fewer choices in what and how…

Social media giant X has been fined 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaching transparency obligations in the European Commission’s latest challenge to major U.S. tech companies. The commission said Friday that violations include “the deceptive design of the ‘blue check mark,’ lack of transparency in advertising repositories, and failure to provide researchers with access to publicly available data.”The ruling follows a two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), adopted in 2022 to regulate online platforms. The European Commission said failure to comply with the decision could lead to the payment of fines.”Deceiving users with blue checkmarks, hiding information…

The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and government forces have exchanged responsibility for restarting fighting.Published December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareA day after U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to Washington and signed a peace deal aimed at ending decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting has flared up again between the M23 rebel group and government forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.The warring sides blamed each other for Friday’s resumption of fighting, with the M23 group saying in a statement that…

Wellington, New Zealand AP — A seal came into the bar. To use the technical term, I was in a panic. The creature was clearly lost, curious and well below New Zealand’s legal drinking age. He stayed under the dishwasher and showed no interest in calling a taxi. It was a lazy, humid Sunday evening when a baby fur seal waddled into Sprig + Fern The Meadows, a craft beer bar in Richmond, on the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Co-owner Vera Evans, who is used to seeing animals at pet-friendly bars, thought the customer was a dog before…

The New York Times filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against AI search startup Perplexity on Friday, marking the second such lawsuit against an AI company. The Times joins multiple media outlets suing Perplexity, including the Chicago Tribune, which also filed suit this week. The Times’ lawsuit alleges that Perplexity offers commercial products that serve as an alternative to Outlet to its users “without authorization or compensation.” The lawsuit comes as several publishers, including The Times, are negotiating contracts with AI companies, part of the same strategy that has been going on for years. Recognizing that the tide of AI cannot…