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Driver behind China car ramming attack that killed 35 is sentenced to death
Fan Weiqiu, angry at his divorce settlement, caused ‘great social harm’ when he drove into people as they exercised in the city of Zhuhai, court says. A court in China has sentenced a man to death ...The Guardian - 5h -
Driver in China Car-Ramming Attack Sentenced to Death
An incident that left 35 people dead drew condemnation from leader Xi Jinping and spurred efforts to tamp down unrest.The Wall Street Journal - 18h -
Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin
The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out.Wired - 19h -
Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.The New York Times - 21h -
Patient Endured 9 Years of Chemotherapy for Cancer He Never Had
This is a MedPage Today story. This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive ...ABC News - 1d -
Amorim on job pressure: At Utd, you're never safe
Ruben Amorim has accepted his job will be "in danger" for as long as Manchester United's poor run of form continues.ESPN - 6h -
NYC taxi cab victim speaks out: 'Didn't even know what happened'
The taxi cab jumped the curb and struck six pedestrians in Herald Square shortly after 4 p.m. on Christmas Day after the driver suffered a medical emergency, police said.ABC News - 8h -
Fire engulfs section of popular Manhattan holiday market
An outdoor holiday market in New York City’s Bryant Park briefly caught fire, sending flames and plumes of smoke above the popular midtown Manhattan tourist drawABC News - 14h -
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek remembered as confident and kind
Hudson Meek's representatives fondly remembered the actor, who died last week.ABC News - 1d -
'Driver never hit the brakes': Bystanders lift taxi off pinned pedestrians in Manhattan
Six pedestrians were struck by a yellow taxi that drove onto a Manhattan sidewalk on Christmas.The Hill - 1d -
6 hurt after taxi jumps curb in New York City
Police say a New York City taxi driver may have suffered a medical episode when he veered onto a sidewalk in an area designed for heavy foot traffic on Christmas Day, injuring six people. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.CBS News - 1d -
NYC taxi driver hits multiple pedestrians, sending some to hospital
A taxi driver hit six pedestrians after jumping a curb in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, sending three people to the hospital for injuries, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department ...The Hill - 1d -
World Bank lifts China growth forecasts but calls for deeper reforms
Policy easing and stronger exports have helped economy, but country still faces property crisis and weak demand. The World Bank has lifted its growth forecasts for China’s economy, but called for ...The Guardian - 1d -
Taxi suddenly veers onto New York City sidewalk, injuring 6 people
Police say a group of good Samaritans jumped in to help save six people struck by a taxi in New York City that suddenly veered onto a sidewalk near Macy's.NBC News - 1d -
NYC taxi driver hits crowd outside Macy's on Christmas Day
A taxi driver lost control and drove into a crowd outside Macy's in New York City on Christmas Day, injuring six people, including a 9-year-old boy and his mother. Authorities believe the driver ...CBS News - 1d -
‘What a gift!’ The best television you never watched in 2024
From orgasm-drama Slip to gorgeous comedy We Might Regret This, there’s been so much brilliant TV this year that you may have let some corkers pass you by. Here are the finest shows to catch up on ...The Guardian - 1d -
World Bank lifts China growth forecast but calls for deeper reforms
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidenceFinancial Times - 2d -
Young boy among 6 hurt when taxi hits pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square
Six people were hurt including a young boy when a taxi hit pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square on Christmas Day.CBS News - 2d -
Child and mother among 6 struck by taxi that veered onto sidewalk in Manhattan
A taxi plowed into multiple people after it hopped a curb in a popular tourist area of Manhattan, sending three pedestrians to the hospital — including a young boy and his mother visiting from ...NBC News - 2d -
I Never Felt Like This in China Before
America must compete with China, but there’s also a complicated reality that both countries have to face.The New York Times - 2d -
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.CBS News - 2d -
Never Stop Learning. It’s the Most Vital Skill, and It’s Easier Than Ever
The most valuable skill you can work on is the one that allows you to continue to learn new skills.Inc. - 2d -
Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End
Four people taken to hospital after incident, which police say was not terrorism-related, in early hours of Christmas Day . A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. Air Taxi Developers Hope 2024 Gains Help Services Take Off in 2025
Leading electric takeoff and landing plane developers Joby and Archer are seeking 2025 FAA approval of their next-generation aircraft, then initiate air taxi services that may take a long time to ...Inc. - 2d -
Albert Sanders Jr. is the most important person in the NBA you've never heard of
Albert Sanders Jr. has worked at Google and in the Obama administration, but he knows his most challenging task awaits in his role overseeing NBA officials.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Two lorry drivers killed in crash
The collision happened on the A15 north of Caenby Corner, police say.BBC News - 3d -
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FAA lifts ground stoppage for all American Airlines flights
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stoppage for all American Airlines flights across the country after the airline was dealing with a technology issue.NBC News - 3d -
Alien takes Manhattan! The 5 most interesting players to watch on NBA Christmas Day
The league's annual holiday extravaganza is overflowing with enticing talent.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Reformist government promises removal of more internet curbs as it seeks to ease restrictions on populationFinancial Times - 3d -
American Airlines nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve is lifted
The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights the morning of Christmas Eve, as the airline said a "technical issue" was affecting ...NBC News - 3d -
American Airlines lifts ground stop on Christmas Eve flights
American Airlines flights were briefly grounded Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the ground stop was lifted by about 8 a.m. EST. The FAA ...The Hill - 3d -
American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted by FAA
The FAA has lifted a nationwide ground stop that impacted all American Airlines flights across the country with American saying it was due to a “technical issue.” NBC’s Adrienne Broaddus reports ...NBC News - 3d -
Multiple skiers injured after falling off chair lift at Lake Tahoe resort
Five people are recovering after falling from a chair lift at a Lake Tahoe ski resort and now an investigation is underway into what exactly happened. It comes during one of the busiest times for ...NBC News - 3d -
The 2024 Directors Roundtable: Doubts, sure. Compromise? Never
Edward Berger, Brady Corbet, Coralie Fargeat, James Mangold, Denis Villeneuve and Malcolm Washington on adapting as you go, feminism in film — and vaping in the Sistine Chapel.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
5 hospitalized after ski lift incident at Tahoe's Heavenly resort
At least five people were hospitalized after an incident on a Heavenly Ski Resort chairlift, officials confirmed Monday.CBS News - 4d -
U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.CNBC - 4d -
CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for 'Last-Mile' Drivers
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart deposited drivers’ pay into accounts with payment platform Branch Messenger without the drivers’ consent.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.CBS News - 4d
