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A walk through the light and dark of Edinburgh history
Uncover the sharp contrasts of the city’s dual nature — from castle to cathedral to Canongate oyster barFinancial Times - 6h -
Edinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under way
Edinburgh Airport has been shut down by an unspecified information technology issue, causing headaches for passengers at the start of the busy holiday travel seasonABC News - 13h -
Syria Shudders as Assad’s Prison Atrocities Come Into the Light
At the country’s most notorious prison, Syrians confront their worst fears: that they will never know what happened to the loved ones who disappeared.The New York Times - 20h -
Jeanty: 'Should've walked away' with Heisman
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty thinks he did enough to win the Heisman Trophy over Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, adding he was "100%" motivated by being named the runner-up.ESPN - 9h -
Edinburgh flights resume after IT issue grounded planes
No flights could take off or land at the airport for several hours as engineers worked to fix the problem.BBC News - 14h -
Now Notre Dame reverberates with light: it’s impossible not to be moved
An extraordinary restoration has swept away the lead dust and made the cathedral vivid, but thankfully not kitsch. Our architecture critic takes a look inside. “This cathedral is a happy metaphor ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Gisèle is waiting for explanations’: the dark questions at the heart of the Pelicot trial
The evidence heard in court has horrified the world. But as the trial comes to an end, the questions it has raised about ‘ordinary’ men, French society, and rape culture have still not been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump team rejects Bragg's 'Dark Dream Scenario' for hush money case
President-elect Trump’s attorneys condemned Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) suggested alternatives to dismissing Trump’s hush money criminal conviction, going as far to call one of ...The Hill - 2d -
The dark fandom behind CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione
Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fuelled by health system anger has worried authorities.BBC News - 2d -
His Lower Leg Shattered. The Utah Jazz Brought Him Out of Darkness.
The N.B.A. franchise’s mantra is repeated daily: Show Love. Taylor Hendricks felt that more than ever after a devastating injury.The New York Times - 2d -
FIA changes criticised as they are voted through
Controversial changes to the statutes of Formula 1's governing body approved on Friday constitute a "worrisome concentration of power", according to the head of one of its member clubs.BBC News - 2d -
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell agrees to contract extension through 2032 after best season in school history
Campbell was linked to several coach openings, including North Carolina, but ultimately decided to stay with the CyclonesCBS Sports - 4d -
'Christmas lights' galaxy reveals how Universe formed
The galaxy resembling Christmas lights hanging in the cosmos has space scientists feeling festiveBBC News - 4d -
Ukraine faces a cold, dark winter after Russia’s energy strikes
Russia’s targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure have left us in a perilous situation that cannot be remedied without outside help.The Hill - 4d -
Person of interest in CEO shooting walks into courthouse for arraignment
Luigi Mangione, the man police say is a person of interest in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was walked into the courthouse in Pennsylvania for a preliminary arraignment.NBC News - 6d -
Striker-light Leverkusen lifted as Alonso manages way through mini-crisis | Andy Brassell
Bundesliga champions fend off a late St Pauli scare for third straight league win as injuries and schedule bite. Bayer Leverkusen had been here before so many times that deja vu doesn’t really ...The Guardian - 6d -
Stars of 'His Three Daughters' on the film's heated emotions, dark humor
As grieving sisters, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne tangle while coming to terms with their father's death.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
How to Keep Your Own Soul Safe in the Dark
Even at my lowest, I have never entirely given up my faith that good people working together can change the world for the better.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children
Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Misrule and martyrs: 10 dark midwinter traditions
This year, why not welcome the shadowy side of winter with an ancient ritual or two?. We spend much of our midwinter in joyous celebrations – of Christmas, of New Year, with friends and family, ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Gloucester edge Edinburgh in stormy conditions
Gloucester get their European Challenge Cup campaign off to a winning start with a dogged 15-7 victory against Edinburgh.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Review: In 'The Girl With the Needle,' women face unthinkable options — and a dark solution
The real-life story of Dagmar Overbye, one of Denmark's most notorious serial killers, is dramatized in this nightmarish tale of desperate women and infanticide.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Two Officiants Walk Into a Wine Bar
Kaitlyn Barclay and Ingrid Parl have each performed wedding ceremonies for three couples. They recently had their own.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
One of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world happened more than four decades ago, when then-Syrian President Hafez Assad launched what came to be known as the Hama MassacreABC News - Dec. 5 -
Wild landscapes, dark comedy and the Irish language: the rise of ‘Gaelic noir’
Crá is the first Irish language drama shown on prime-time BBC Northern Ireland and is pioneering the new TV genre. Its setting is remote, desolate, and windy. Its protagonist is a mercurial ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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Kate Hamill delivers a 'feminist primal scream' with her new play 'The Light and the Dark'
The inspiration for Kate Hamill’s latest play came from across centuries and the planetABC News - Dec. 5 -
Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Mad Mushroom unveils 2 action RPGs: Hell Clock and Conquest Dark
Mad Mushroom, the influencer-owned game publisher in the OTK Network, announced two new action RPG titles at the OTK Winter Games Expo.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
2024 Light the Lights 5PM News Mention
Micah Smith live at City & County Building for Light the Lights, Danielle Grant does weather from Civic Center ParkYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
2024 Light the Lights 507PM News Mention
Micah Smith live at City & County Building and explains what days and times you can watch the Light showYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Saquon Barkley accomplishes feat through 12 games only Jim Brown has achieved among RBs in NFL history
Barkley has entered Jim Brown territory among running backsCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Dark comedy 'A Different Man' surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards
In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Examining the history of presidential pardons
President Biden granted his son Hunter a "full and unconditional pardon" Sunday after the younger Biden was convicted in two separate criminal cases earlier this year. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Follow the Lights to Miami’s Hot New Neighborhoods
Little River and MiMo, both once off travelers’ radar, capture the creative flavor of the city.The New York Times - Dec. 2