As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.

Maresca: Mudryk to 'disconnect' amid drug probe

Enzo Maresca has said Mykhailo Mudryk needs to "disconnect" from Chelsea as he awaits the outcome of a Football Association (FA) investigation into a failed drugs test.

ESPN - 3h

William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97

He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.

The New York Times - 3h

Ex-drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons

Victims of Medellín cartel demand justice as some express dismay former mob boss faces no charges in Colombia. The return of former drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia following his deportation ...

The Guardian - 8h

As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move

"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.

CNBC - 9h

From Moo Deng to Me Espresso: it’s the 2024 bumper pop culture quiz of the year

Do you know your hot rodent boyfriends, which celebrity is selling feet pics on OnlyFans and who fell off a stage this year? Then this is the quiz for you Continue reading...

The Guardian - 13h

Ethics report says Matt Gaetz may have paid for sex, drugs

The House Ethics Committee released its report on former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz which found “substantial evidence” that he engaged in conduct that broke House rules and may have even broken ...

NBC News - 14h

Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas from alleged drug dealers

The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.

NBC News - 14h

‘We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding

While some residents take to building houses in trees, officials recognise need for national response to climate disasters. Every summer, Dongting Hu, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, swells ...

The Guardian - 15h

The migrants who face becoming political pawns again

Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned again

Financial Times - 22h

Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa is deported to Colombia and walks free after 20 years in US prisons

One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the ...

ABC News - 1d

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.”

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House GOP picks new funding plan that will need wide Democratic support

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Five NHL Teams That Need A Reset In 2025

The 2024-25 NHL season is nearing its halfway point, and while some teams are feeling good, others may need a reset in the new year.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

The cultural contradictions of wokeness — and anti-wokeness

Here is the real problem with wokeness: It is impairing the capacity of professional class institutions to do what they are paid to do.

The Hill - 10h

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know

The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.

BBC News - 17h

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 - 17h

Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed

Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.

CBS News - 18h

Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail

Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.

BBC News - 19h

‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some

For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...

The Guardian - 20h

The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.

BBC News - 20h

Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers

Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.

BBC News - 21h

UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns

Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...

The Guardian - 22h

House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with minor, used drugs

Just before leaving Washington, D.C., for the holidays, the House Ethics Committee released a long-awaited and damning report on the conduct of former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Scott ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump ally Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says

An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.

BBC News - 1d

House Ethics report says Matt Gaetz paid women for sex and used illegal drugs

The final report of the House Ethics Committee said that there was evidence former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz had paid women for sex, including a then-17-year-old girl at a party in 2017. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - 1d

House Ethics Panel Report Accuses Gaetz of ‘Regularly’ Paying for Sex and Using Drugs

The Florida Republican resigned from the House and withdrew as Donald J. Trump’s attorney general pick in the weeks before the report’s release.

The New York Times - 1d

Matt Gaetz accused of paying for sex and using drugs by US congressional panel

Explosive report alleges Donald Trump’s former nominee for attorney-general also had sex with an underage girl

Financial Times - 1d

FDA approves generic version of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 diabetes drug Victoza

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Victoza, which is currently in shortage in the country.

NBC News - 1d

A much-needed reality check on reality show labor rights

Reality television is about creating stories that resonate with audiences while offering contestants a chance to change their lives. The NLRB’s complaint risks undermining that balance by imposing ...

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3 Troubling Workplace Trends Managers Need to Watch For in 2025

Shifts in technology, the labor market, and hiring trends will reverberate through workplaces next year, experts say. Here’s how you can prepare.

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Gaetz Ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ of statutory rape, drug use

The House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) paid a 17-year-old high school student for sex when he was 35, used illicit drugs like cocaine and ...

The Hill - 1d

House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with 17-year-old girl, used illegal drugs

The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz says it found evidence the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the ...

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