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Wind, rain and more than 150 flood warnings for New Year's Day
Widespread disruption is expected as almost all of the country has at least one weather warning.BBC News - 16m -
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.BBC News - 46m -
Russia launches more than 100 drones at Ukraine in New Year’s attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.ABC News - 1h -
‘Why not us?’: Welsh language trio on their forthcoming double album
Post-punk band Adwaith will release their third album Solas, a Celtic word meaning enlightenment, in February. The idea of releasing a 23-track double album of pop and rock songs written entirely ...The Guardian - 1h -
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 - James makes more history
LeBron James becomes the first person to play in the NBA as a teenager and past the age of 40.BBC News - 2h -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots—but humans remain in control.The Wall Street Journal - 7h -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - 7h -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - 8h -
49ers QB Purdy passes Mahomes for rare NFL passing crown
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made NFL history in San Francisco's loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday and passed Patrick Mahomes in the process.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.BBC News - 9h -
12 Trends Predictions in 2025: Hillary Clinton, Crypto and More
What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?The New York Times - 1d -
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Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)
Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.The New York Times - 3d -
Why Kwanzaa Is Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality.The New York Times - 5d -
Why Taiwan’s Foxconn, an iPhone Supplier, Is Investing in Texas and Thailand
The Apple supplier has spent millions in the United States, India and Mexico over the past two years to lessen its dependence on China.The New York Times - 5d
