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Ukraine launches major new counteroffensive in Kursk amid Russian pressure
Ukrainian forces have launched a major new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, a region that Ukraine captured parts of over the summer but has, in the past couple of months, struggled to hold amid ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Ukraine launches major new counteroffensive in Kursk amid Russian pressure
Yahoo News - Jan. 5 -
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment
Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns
Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Surgeon general calls for cancer warning on alcohol
The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler 7 games after contentious news conference, say they will listen to trade offers
The Jimmy Butler situation isn't getting much better in Miami.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Argentina police arrest man for supplying drugs to Liam Payne
Braian Paiz is one of five people who has been charged in "One Direction" singer Liam Payne's death.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Drinks
Links between drinking and seven types of cancer prompted Vivek Murthy’s recommendation, which sent shares of beer, wine, and spirits prodcucers down worldwide.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Postecoglou shrugs off pressure with Spurs in need of January business
Tottenham’s injury-decimated squad will be tested to the maximum against Newcastle but the manager will not panic. January can be the crucial month in the lifespan of a Tottenham manager. During ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcoholic beverages should carry a prominent warning label about the link between alcohol and cancer, according to the U.S. surgeon general. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Strictly's Amy froze embryos after cancer diagnosis
Amy Dowden says the move means "hopefully" she and her husband can have a baby.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
The Case for Hope for Palestinians
Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest
The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Budget gyms aim to bulk up in smaller UK centres
PureGym and The Gym Group say plenty of opportunities remain as cost-conscious consumers try to keep fitFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
‘They spread magic’: New Zealand’s ‘trail angels’ offer weary hikers food, showers and hope
A network of locals ready to provide a bed, a lift, or a box of chocolates to tired walkers along the Te Araroa trail has become a lifeline. American hiker Donna Barkley was weeks into walking New ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
F.B.I. Offers New Details on Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect, Seeking Tips
Four years later, the largest lingering mystery of the Capitol riot remains unsolved.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The question New Orleans investigators hope to answer: will there be another attack?
The FBI believes the attacker acted alone, but he has been linked to Islamic State and such violence tends to cluster. As investigators examine the terrorist attack in New Orleans on Wednesday, ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Air France offers unique comfort kits in these cabins
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
New York Employers Must Now Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy
All private companies in the state must now grant at least 20 hours of paid leave to employees to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that went into effect Jan. 1.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
German solar sector in distress as glut of panels heaps pressure on industry
Wave of bankruptcies hits key European market as double-digit growth rate slowsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
South Korean investors pile into US equities as domestic stock market languishes
Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’Financial Times - Jan. 2 -
UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters
Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Saudi Arabia says it executes 6 Iranians for drug smuggling
Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relationsABC News - Jan. 1 -
Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends
Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1 -
Forrester on cybersecurity budgeting: 2025 will be the year of CISO fiscal accountability
With 90% of cybersecurity and risk leaders predicting they'll see budget increases in 2025, many are facing a new era of accountability.VentureBeat - Dec. 30
