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Illinois deputy stops runaway car, saves pregnant woman
A pregnant woman in Williamson County avoided disaster when her car's brakes failed and a deputy used a rolling roadblock to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Schoolgirl, 8, killed 'trying to save mother from attack'
The victim is named locally as eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib, a schoolgirl from New Ross.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy
Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Waiver wire: Isaac Guerendo becomes a potential season-saving option
Highlighting the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 14, including replacement options for Christian McCaffrey.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail
Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump showed 'fascination with the sheer power' of Putin, Kim: Merkel
Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, said in a new interview that President-elect Trump displayed “fascination” with world leaders who have unchecked power such as Russian President Vladimir ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Michelin-starred chef makes Christmas plea to thieves who stole $30K worth of pies
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has appealed to thieves who stole his van containing $30,000 worth of pies to do something nice for Christmas.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The best TV shows of 2024
In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Real estate tycoon must pay $9 billion to avoid execution in Vietnam
A court in Vietnam upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, rejecting her appeal in a $12 billion embezzlement and bribery case.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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This holiday season, get a preowned phone and save $15 a month with our coupon code.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Zscaler’s post-earnings stock drop further bucks 2024’s rally by software sector
Zscaler’s stock was down on the year prior to earnings, while an ETF tracking the software sector had rallied 29%MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It’s Ben Wikler
This Wisconsinite is the obvious choice for D.N.C. chair.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Florida woman who zipped boyfriend into suitcase sentenced to life in his murder
A Florida woman was sentenced Monday to life in prison for zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die of suffocation amid a history of domestic and alcohol abuse.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community
As temperatures drop into the teens, Minnesotans have embraced sauna culture for warmth and communityABC News - Dec. 2 -
Life term for boy who shot mum dead through door
A teenager gets a life term for murdering Lianne Gordon, who he shot in the head through her front door.BBC News - Dec. 2