As Fans Cheered Then They Protested Now They Mourn

Ten reasons to be cheerful about 2024

From Notre-Dame’s restoration to the finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, it wasn’t such a bad year after all

Financial Times - 4h

AC Milan fan protests explained: Why the legendary club's ultras are demanding change from American owners

The Rossoneri fans have showed their disappointment recently amid a string of subpar performances

CBS Sports - 1d

Ukrainians Mourn the Loss of Viktoria Roshchyna and Her Stories

Viktoria Roshchyna died in September in Russian custody. The reporter had been well-known for her stories about life in parts of occupied Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1d

Cheers, chants and hope for change: supporters thank Gisèle Pelicot for her bravery as rape trial ends

Gisèle Pelicot was greeted by applause as she left court after her ex-husband and 50 other men were sentenced. Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty ...

The Guardian - 1d

Gisèle Pelicot arrives to supporters' cheers at Avignon court

Gisèle Pelicot pushes through crowds of journalist to attend court.

BBC News - 2d

Eighteen in court after pro-Palestine protest

Yahoo News - 2d

André 3000's alt-jazz, 'no bars' solo album stunned fans. Now, it's up for Grammys

No one was expecting it

ABC News - 3d

Madison community mourns school shooting victims as police search for answers

Madison police said they are investigating online activity and social ties that may have led the 15-year-old suspect in Monday's shooting to open fire at her school, killing one teacher and one ...

CBS News - 3d

Climate groups to back M25 protesters' jail appeal

Just Stop Oil protestors jailed over the M25 protests will be aided in their appeals by green groups

BBC News - 4d

French president announces national mourning period after cyclone slams island territory of Mayotte, and will visit

ABC News - 4d

Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace

Experts say that the holidays can put a strain on your mental health

ABC News - 4d

Stellar Blade Gets A Cheerful Holiday Update This Week With New Minigame

Shift Up has announced that Stellar Blade will get a free holiday-themed update tomorrow, December 17.. In this update, Eve gets a Santa Dress and Adam gets the ironic "I'm No Santa" costume ...

GameSpot - 4d

Bundesliga teams protest after GK hit by object

VfL Bochum's goalkeeper was struck on the head by an object apparently thrown from the stands at Union Berlin, and both Bundesliga teams left the field on Saturday.

ESPN - 6d

Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia for Months. Here’s Why.

Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days.

The New York Times - 6d

Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon Is Impeached

“Long live South Korea!” demonstrators chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.

The New York Times - 6d

Watch: Protesters jubilant as South Korea president impeached

Crowds gathered outside the National Assembly loudly cheered at the announcement.

BBC News - Dec. 14

West Ham mourn ‘unimaginably devastating’ death of 15-year-old academy goalkeeper

Oscar Fairs was diagnosed with a rare tumour in August 2023 and died on Friday, the club say. A teenage West Ham academy goalkeeper has died aged 15 after suffering from cancer.. Oscar Fairs from ...

The Guardian - Dec. 13

Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell

Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to ...

ABC News - Dec. 13

In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life

Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Trump rings bell at NYSE to cheers of 'USA' as Wall Street CEOs, business leaders look on

President-elect Donald Trump, who seeks to attract and boost business in the U.S., was greeted with enthusiasm from the NYSE crowd.

CNBC - Dec. 12

Mazen al-Hamada, Syrian Pro-Democracy Activist, Is Mourned at Funeral

Mazen al-Hamada spread the word about the plight of Syrians and his own abuse in the Assad regime’s prisons. He was found dead in Syria this week.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

Biden mourns ‘pioneering’ poet Nikki Giovanni

President Biden released a statement mourning Nikki Giovanni, calling her a “pioneering” poet who "used her pen to advance racial and gender equality and confront violence, hate and injustice." ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Protesters disrupt Blinken testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal

Protesters demonstrating against the war in Gaza interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he testified Wednesday before a House panel about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. See the ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Macron calls for end to persecution of protesters in Georgia

Yahoo News - Dec. 11

As Teenagers, They Protested Trump’s Climate Policy. Now What?

Some young climate activists who were galvanized under Donald Trump’s first presidency are taking a different approach to his second.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

S.Korea protesters targeted with 'Chinese milk cartons' misinformation

Yahoo News - Dec. 11

In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions

This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Syrians Mourn All They Have Lost, Even as They Celebrate

Thoughts of loved ones dead or missing complicate joyous relief at the prospect of Bashar al-Assad’s losing power.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

The Georgia Protests Are Fueled by Fury

Georgia is lurching toward authoritarianism. This may be our last chance to pull it back.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media

Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health system

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban

Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act

A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Zelensky criticizes Georgia's leadership for protest crackdown

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Terns’s stock soars as analysts cheer leukemia data — and predict more gains

The pharma company now has two positive proof-of-concept trials under its belt, including its weight-loss pill.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester

Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons are demanding an investigation into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in historic protests ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester

HAVANA (AP) — Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons demanded an investigation Tuesday into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3