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Charlamagne tha God on people celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO's death: 'I don’t understand'
Radio host Charlamagne tha God was puzzled why some people are celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death. He questioned what Luigi Mangione’s killing of Thompson in Manhattan earlier ...The Hill - 1h -
A celebrity’s brush with death and the things whales do for love: The news quiz
The ouster of Syria’s dictator rocked the Middle East, morning coffee is getting far more expensive, and another football star is targeted in a string of suspicious break-ins.NBC News - 6h -
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and whyABC News - 1d -
Chanel opts for craft over celebrity in choice of new creative chief
By choosing Matthieu Blazy, the luxury fashion house has prioritised taste and design over showmanship and name recognition. The most glamorous job hunt in fashion is over. Chanel has announced the ...The Guardian - 6h -
Syrians Celebrated a New Chapter
Also, McKinsey will pay $650 million in an opioid settlement. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 18h -
New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuriesABC News - 1d -
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Humpback Whale Sets Record for How Far It Traveled
The adult male swam more than 8,000 miles from South America to Africa, most likely in search of a mate, researchers said.The New York Times - 1d -
A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York
Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or ...The New York Times - 1d -
Australia to charge tech companies for news content if they do not pay
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's centre-left government said on Thursday it planned new rules that would charge big tech firms millions of dollars if they did not pay Australian media companies for ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
5 Things to Expect From New FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Based on His Pitch to Trump
A one-page document that Andrew Ferguson, Trump’s pick for FTC chair, reportedly sent as his pitch for the job says he would end the “war on mergers.”Inc. - 2d -
If Trump wants to kill inflation, the first thing he needs to do is get more homes built
If President-elect Donald Trump is going to push inflation back down to a more tolerable level, he will need help from housing costs.CNBC - 2d -
Five things to know about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey
Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey have rattled Garden State residents in recent days, with Gov. Phil Murphy (D) saying on Monday that he is taking them “deadly seriously.” The local FBI ...The Hill - 2d -
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Teen killed in crash 'died doing what he loved'
Patrick Sawicki was a "force of nature" who will continue to inspire those who loved him, his family says.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Iranian women could face death penalty for defying new morality laws
Execution, long jail terms and big fines for ‘promoting’ nudity, unveiling or improper dressing come into force. Women in Iran could face the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison if they defy ...The Guardian - 3d -
The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.BBC News - 3d -
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Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 3d -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 3d -
Daniel Penny found not guilty in New York City subway death
A jury found Daniel Penny not guilty in the 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. Neely was a street performer who was experiencing homelessness. CBS News New York's Alice ...CBS News - 4d -
Explosive brush fire forces evacuations in southern California
A mandatory evacuation is in place in southern California due to an explosive brush fire in Malibu. Officials say at least 1,700 acres have already burned. High winds are spreading the fire. CBS ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump brushes off the experts on tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump brushes off experts on tariffs President-elect Trump in a new interview ...The Hill - 4d -
Authors of 'The Personal Librarian' celebrate book's 1 millionth sale and work on new novel
The bestselling author team of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray has a new novel in the works, while celebrating a milestone for its best known publication, “The Personal Librarian.”ABC News - 4d -
New Pac-Man Plushies Are Launching In Celebration Of The Landmark Arcade Game's 45th Anniversary
Banpresto Pac-Man Jumbo Plush $27 | Releases April ...GameSpot - 4d -
Syrians in New York City Celebrate the Fall of Assad
Syrian expatriates and their supporters beat drums and sang revolutionary songs in Arabic at a gathering in Washington Square Park.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden has been wrecking his legacy, but he still has time to do the right things | Judith Levine
Biden is a lame duck, free to do what he wishes. He could start by saving a few – or a few thousand – lives. President Joe Biden seems intent on demolishing his legacy.. For months, the Democrats ...The Guardian - 5d -
My awkward brush with green shaming
In an ideal world we would not need to be prodded into greener behaviourFinancial Times - 6d -
Orcas sport an old accessory and classic car company gets a rebrand: The weekly news quiz
Donald Trump, Village People, YMCA, Jake Retzlaff, Spotify wrapped, bitcoin price, South Korea, martial law, Jaguar, Frontier Airlines, word of the yearNBC News - Dec. 7 -
I like doing things that some strikers don't - Delap
Ipswich's Liam Delap tells Football Focus reporter Liam MacDevitt about his playing style, working under Kieran McKenna and aiming for England honours.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
BioShock Meets The Thing In Deepest Fear, A New Single-Player Horror Game
From the PC Gaming Show, the team behind the Twin Peaksy adventure game Virginia and Annapurna's Last Stop has revealed Deepest Fear, a first-person horror-action game that blends an intriguing ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
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Killer Whales Hunt Whale Sharks and Feast on Their Livers
Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Olive Garden’s Response to a Customer Complaint Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do
The “Tattoo’d Breadstick” serves as an important lesson about trust and taking care of your customers online.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he’d love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft’s AI models
Google CEO fired back at Microsoft CEO's comments aimed at Google's footing in the AI arms race.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension
Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infantsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 yearsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.
How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick
Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.CBS News - Dec. 3
