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'I booked The Killers as a favour to play in a room above a pub'
A crowd of 200 packed into the tiny Bivouac club, in Lincoln, to watch Brandon Flowers and co.BBC News - 4d -
Unidentified Drones Light Up New Jersey’s Skies, Baffling Residents
People across the state have reported seeing scores of large, low-flying objects in recent weeks. Officials haven’t said where they’re coming from, or why they’re here.The New York Times - 4d -
Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs
The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.BBC News - 4d -
Lindsey Vonn Returns to Competitive Skiing
Nearly six years after her retirement, the American alpine skiing great was back in action Saturday in a pair of downhill races.The New York Times - 4d -
Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of Homs
Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of HomsABC News - 4d -
Canadiens: Rocket Loses Game and Dobes
The Montreal Canadiens' farm team the Laval Rocket had a great start in the AHL but are now back down to earth, last night, they lost both their duel with the Toronto Marlies and goaltender Jakub ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control
Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.BBC News - 5d -
American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old
American ski racer Lindsey Vonn darted through the shadows on the speed course at Copper Mountain on a frigid morningABC News - 5d -
Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who've shown they still have it at 40+
Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, ColoradoABC News - 5d -
New progressive caucus chair: Democrats need to prioritize winning 'above being right all the time'
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), the newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, weighed in on Democrats’ future strategy, saying the party needs to prioritize victory with a stronger ...The Hill - 5d -
Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw
Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.The New York Times - 6d -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - 6d -
Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?
Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.The Hill - 6d -
One-time Jihadists Now Control Key Syrian Areas
The rebel group H.T.S. was born as an Islamic State branch. But since pivoting from international jihad, it became dominant in Syria’s northwest.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - 6d -
Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria
The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record just shy of $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. Bitcoin's march from the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
French government collapses in no-confidence vote
Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
The Dow closes above 45,000 for the first time. It may be time to rethink what makes a milestone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday finished above 45,000 for the first time, as it extended a 2024 rally that’s driven major benchmarks to a series of records.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
French government topples after losing no-confidence vote. What happens next.
France could be set for months of potentially market-roiling political uncertainty after a no-confidence vote ousted the minority coalition government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
French government is toppled in no-confidence vote
The French government was toppled Wednesday after far-left and far-right lawmakers joined forces to pass a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
French government of Michel Barnier toppled after losing no-confidence vote – Europe live
Three-month-old government felled by combined vote from parties of left and far right over controversial budget. Boris Vallaud, the head of the centre-left Socialist party (PS) tells the prime ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Supermarkets 'putting profits above human rights', MP says after BBC investigation
Supermarkets that appear to be selling products linked to slave labour in China have been criticised following a BBC investigation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Bucks quiet early season concerns, storm into NBA Cup knockout round with dominant win over Pistons
Franchise cornerstones Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have led the Bucks' surge toward stability after a rough 2-8 start.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of HamaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Marvell forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI-backed demand
Marvell's shares have risen nearly 60% this year as Wall Street pours billions of dollars into AI-linked stocks, placing huge bets on the future of genAI technology. Demand for advanced chips that ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia
A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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Experts create controllable gastric balloon to aid weight loss
Device inflates before eating and contracts afterwards, simulating the effects of having a meal, say scientists. From weight loss jabs to vibrating pills , the obesity crisis has spawned myriad ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Video shows Aleppo's airport abandoned after Syrian rebel forces claim control
Video from Syrian opposition news outlet Shaam Network shows an empty and damaged Aleppo International Airport. Syrian rebel forces claimed to have captured the airport and large parts of the city ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chipsABC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. announces new export controls on China's chip industry
The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Passengers in fatal bus crash near French ski resort were mostly Colombian nationals living in Spain
Colombian officials say most of the victims of a bus crash in Southern France, in which two people were killed and dozens were injured, are citizens of the South American country, who reside in SpainABC News - Dec. 2 -
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What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
