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Dean of Students at Massachusetts School Charged With Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine
Federal prosecutors said Lavante Wiggins of Pittsfield High School and another man had conspired to traffic “large quantities” of the drug in western Massachusetts.The New York Times - 2h -
An EU-Mercosur deal worth ratifying
Agreement with South American bloc is a chance to bolster free tradeFinancial Times - 11h -
Europe Asks: Is It Time for Syria's Refugees to Go Home?
While governments urge caution, calls are rising across Europe for Syrians who fled the Assad regime to return.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it
Plenty of NFL coaches have gone to the college ranks and failed. But this is a new era in college sports, and Belichick with his 8 Super Bowl rings could deliver big.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Will a HELOC be worth opening in 2025?
HELOCs gave homeowners a cheap way to borrow money in 2024. But will they still be valuable in 2025? Here's what to know.CBS News - 1d -
U.S. Importers Accelerate Shipments Ahead of Trump Tariffs
As shipping volumes surge with import duties and a ports strike threatening, Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau says Americans are just starting to wake up the added costs they’ll soon face.Inc. - 1d -
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Is a $5,000 CD still worth opening now?
With interest rates falling, the benefits of a $5,000 CD have become less clear. Here's what savers should consider.CBS News - 2d -
"High-level" cocaine trafficker targeted by U.S. is arrested in Dubai
Othman El Ballouti, who was sanctioned by the U.S. last year, was held over an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities.CBS News - 2d -
Alleged cocaine trafficker at center of international smuggling operation arrested in Dubai
An alleged drug trafficker wanted for his role in an international cocaine smuggling operation through the port of Antwerp, in Belgium, had been arrested in DubaiABC News - 2d -
Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head found guilty of breaching ICC code over Adelaide spat
Indian bowler fined and given demerit point after incident Australian batter reprimanded and given demerit point Australian batter Travis Head and Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj have been found ...The Guardian - 2d -
Giorgia Meloni Is Ready to Bring Trumpism to Europe
Giorgia Meloni is ready to be the bridge between Donald Trump and Europe.The New York Times - 2d -
Dominican Republic officials find 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana shipment
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.CBS News - 4d -
Dominican Republic seizes record 9.5 tonnes of cocaine in banana shipment
Drugs found on a vessel that had arrived from Guatemala were bound for Belgium, authorities say. Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tonnes of cocaine found ...The Guardian - 4d -
9,500kg of cocaine worth £196m headed for Europe found in banana shipment
Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.BBC News - 4d -
Dominican Republic seizes 9.5 tons of cocaine, marking a new record
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaineABC News - 5d -
Russia arrests suspected cartel members, seizes $55 million of cocaine
Russia's FSB security services said members of Colombia's infamous Cali cartel hid the drugs in a vehicle.CBS News - 5d -
Green energy from banana waste?
Scientists say they've found found a new way to turn trash into a valuable commodity. CBS News' Leah Mishkin has the story about tons of banana stems being used to power up homes, and maybe even to ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump assembling US cabinet of billionaires worth combined $340bn
President-elect tapping mega-rich backers for positions that will give them power to cut spending on public services. Enough billionaires and multimillionaires have been assembled by Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 5d -
33 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2024)
We’re testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.Wired - 5d -
What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?
Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirageFinancial Times - 6d -
Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste.The New York Times - 6d -
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Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund
Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House returnFinancial Times - 6d -
Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time
Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.NBC News - 6d -
Athens – the coolest wine scene in Europe?
A new generation of entrepreneurs is crushing it in AcropolisFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
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OpenAI, Anthropic Expand in Europe With Zurich Offices
OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have confiscated more than $6 million worth of drugs, one of the biggest seizures in the history of the twin-island Caribbean nationABC News - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto Expects Pilbara Iron-Ore Shipments to Be Roughly Flat in 2025
The world’s second-biggest miner by value, expects annual iron ore shipments from its Australian operations to be little changed in 2025.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Europe must make a choice on the steel industry
There is considerable investment into the green transition waiting to be activated, once policy clarity is achievedFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
"It's Christmas": Chef urged thieves to donate $32K worth of stolen pies
A Michelin-starred chef called on the thieves who stole his van, along with 2,500 meat pies inside it, to embrace the holiday spirit.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Europe lacks a monetary response to Trump
Uncertain inflationary effects leave the ECB hoping for the bestFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Why Europe's Vaunted Car Industry Is in Crisis
Europe’s carmakers used to rule the world but now they are fighting battles at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Michelin-starred chef pleads with thieves to return £25,000 worth of stolen pies
Tommy Banks urges those who stole van packed with 2,500 pies to ‘do the right thing’ so food can go to people in need. A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van which had ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.The New York Times - Dec. 2
