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In a life of ups and downs, we have come to cherish our dog’s uncomplicated love | Ranjana Srivastava
Every day, we walk Odie along the same paths. He eats the same food at the same time. And yet, for him our bounties feel limitless. The last patient on my rounds is elderly, cognitively impaired ...The Guardian - 1d -
Is Trump right that our military has forgotten how to win?
There is some kernel of truth behind Trump’s claim. In big wars since 1945, America basically has a record of 1-2-2.The Hill - 1d -
Popular cat food recalled after death linked to bird flu
Northwest Naturals' Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food has been recalled after a cat in Oregon died from bird flu. The product, sold in 12 U.S. states and Canada, has not been linked to any ...CBS News - 1d -
American survivors recall the harrowing moments of the century's deadliest tsunami
Twenty years ago, the world was stunned by the Asian tsunami, whose towering waves killed an estimated 230,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and other countries the day after ...NBC News - 1d -
Are we becoming a post-literate society?
Technology has changed the way many of us consume information, from complex pieces of writing to short video clipsFinancial Times - 1d -
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20 years after a devastating tsunami, a survivor celebrates what the disaster has given him
The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami began with a 9.3-magnitude earthquake. A series of waves devastated coastal communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand.NBC News - 2d -
'We retraced our daughter's last steps after tsunami death'
An undeveloped camera film Deborah Garlick took in Thailand was sent to her parents after her death.BBC News - 2d -
20 Years Ago a Tsunami Killed 230,000 People. We Can Do Better Now.
With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.The New York Times - 2d -
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20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia
A look back at the horrible loss of life.The New York Times - 2d -
Christmas? Hanukkah? This Year for Our Family, It’s Chrismukkah.
Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year.The New York Times - 2d -
Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster
A rise in the number of remarriages and a baby boom in the years since 2004 gave hope to survivors and helped them cope with the tragedy. It was Mahyuddin’s mother who had pestered him to go out on ...The Guardian - 2d -
'One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips
After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.CNBC - 2d -
Is Facial Hair the Last Taboo in Women’s Beauty?
Millions of women regularly remove it. Does it have to be that way?The New York Times - 2d -
‘You learn to live with the pain’: 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami, Australian couple remember son Paul
Joe and Evanna Giardina treasure memories of the affectionate 16-year-old they dubbed the ‘love machine’, who died in the 2004 disaster. At first, there seemed nothing to be afraid of. Joe ...The Guardian - 2d -
Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz
We've built five unique quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all.BBC News - 2d -
We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one
From an exuberant mountaineering woman to a boy representing unheard refugees, here are some of the brave individuals that gave us hope. Nine years ago, Cecilia Llusco was one of 11 Indigenous ...The Guardian - 3d -
The rock houses of England's last cave people
Over centuries, caves in Kinver, Staffordshire, are turned into rock houses by families.BBC News - 3d -
China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - 3d -
The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex
Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...The Guardian - 3d -
O'Jays singer Eddie Levert's youngest child Ryan dies at 22, years after brothers' deaths
The family of O'Jays lead vocalist Eddie Levert is mourning the loss of Ryan Levert, the singer's youngest child. She died at age 22.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
In 2024, We Went All-In On Card Games
Most mornings, I stumble out of bed, grab my phone, and crack open some Pokemon packs. Over the last month, I've been consumed by the routine of booting up Pokemon TCG Pocket, a mobile adaptation ...GameSpot - 3d -
Trump says DoJ will ‘vigorously’ pursue death penalty after Biden commutations
Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inaugurated. Donald Trump has said he will direct the justice department to “vigorously” ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter Tallulah Willis is engaged to Justin Acee
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s 30-year-old daughter, Tallulah Willis, is engaged to her partner, Justin Acee.NBC News - 3d -
Trump won last week's spending battle on points
Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...The Hill - 3d -
Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.CBS News - 3d -
If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It
Involvement in issues beyond the immediate scope of one’s personal life and work, undertaken for the greater good, is more important than ever.The New York Times - 4d -
Jimmy Barnes reveals relationship with long-lost adult daughter: ‘Katy is a wonderful woman’
The singer said his daughter came into his life five years ago, and said she wanted to keep her family life private. Jimmy Barnes has publicly acknowledged the existence of an eighth child, his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Step back in time: Paris’s Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs
A new, decently priced Left Bank stay evokes the glamour of the golden age of transatlantic travelFinancial Times - 4d -
How we fell out of love with dating apps
The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meetsFinancial Times - 4d -
Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus is going to be a mom: 'I'm having a mini me'
Snoop Dogg soon will welcome another grandchild, this time by way of daughter Cori Broadus, who confirmed her pregnancy nearly a year after she had a stroke.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Last-minute holiday gift ideas
The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.CBS News - 4d -
Officer killed after responding to supermarket: 'We are heartbroken'
A police officer was fatally shot while responding to a report of a person with a firearm inside a North Carolina supermarket, authorities said.ABC News - 4d -
9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time
These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.Wired - 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 -
Marianne Jean-Baptiste tests our limits of empathy in 'Hard Truths'
Of all the movie protagonists you might have seen this year, none is quite like Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Pansy in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths.”ABC News - 4d -
Trends Shaping E-Commerce as We Leave 2024
Three things retailers should watch this holiday season.Inc. - 4d -
Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside
Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinetABC News - 4d -
As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.
We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.The New York Times - 5d
