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A Blueprint for How to Become and Stay Happy
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EU sanctions Russia's destabilizing activities abroad for first time
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Russian tanker sinks in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil
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Storm-hit Russian petroleum tankers trigger fears of fuel spills in Black Sea
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Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.BBC News - 1d -
Pelosi undergoes successful hip replacement surgery after fall abroad
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Want to retire abroad? Read this instead of the usual ‘best places to retire’ lists.
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Meeting in unfamiliar territory, UCLA and Arizona may feel like perfect strangers
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Canadian Green Party leader: Trump's 51st state 'joke' is 'not funny'
Canadian Green Party leader Elizabeth May said on Tuesday that President-elect Trump’s “joke” about Canada being the 51st state of America is “not funny.” Trump took to social media to mock ...The Hill - 5d -
Skyscraper moment that decided the winner after six weeks of The Rap Game UK
After weeks of intense challenges, the winner of the BBC Three show and £20,000 prize has been revealed.BBC News - 5d -
Key US unit fighting disinformation abroad in jeopardy ahead of Trump return
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Kremlin says Syria's al-Assad independently decided to resign
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Brisbane is deciding on a 2032 Olympics stadium: how do the options stack up?
With the river city’s international reputation on the line, a 100-day review period hopes to cut through the political posturing and land on a main venue befitting of the Games. The 2032 Olympics ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Ukraine's changing up its Black Sea attacks on Russia with drone boats armed with machine guns and flying exploding drones
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How a Texas Judge Will Decide If ‘The Onion’ Gets the Last Laugh on Infowars
The court will hear testimony from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who wants to void the satirical platform’s purchase of Infowars, saying it was tainted by fraud and collusion.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
How Microsoft Decides When Xbox Games Come To PlayStation
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South Korea Bars President From Traveling Abroad
President Yoon Suk Yeol cannot leave the country as an investigation unfolds into whether he led an insurrection last week when he briefly imposed martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Qatar to decide on restarting Gaza ceasefire talks
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Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border
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Syrians abroad celebrate as rebels capture Damascus
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Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Tim Dowling: I’m worried that the new dog is turning a bit funny-looking
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FA still to decide on endorsing Saudi World Cup bid
The Football Association is still to decide whether it will officially endorse Saudi Arabia's 2034 men's World Cup bid at next week's virtual Fifa Congress.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Vodafone’s black forest addiction
Not out of the woods yetFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Albanians abroad will vote for the first time in parliamentary elections set for May
Albania’s president has set May 11 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary election, and Albanians living in other countries will for the first time be able to cast their ballots from ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week
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Van Cleef & Arpels Takes to the High Seas
“Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel, was the inspiration for the Paris jeweler’s new high jewelry collection.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Veteran Salute: Serving abroad in the 90’s, and in Emporia today
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Final 2024 House race decided with Democrats scoring net gain
CBS News has projected a winner for the last race in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats scored a net gain from their last term to create a narrow GOP majority in the chamber. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Review: 'Black Doves' is a holiday thriller of the heart
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Babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day rescued by stranger
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West Ham to decide on Lopetegui's future by weekend
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Dino Ying stayed the course on esports and Black Myth: Wukong | interview
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With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government
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11 teams are probably locked into the CFP. How will the 12th spot be decided?
Eleven of the 12 spots in the College Football Playoff are pretty much decided, but at least seven teams have a case for the last spot. Get ready for some arguments.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
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