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Hundreds of thousands in Ireland, UK without power as Storm Darragh batters region
A man died and hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland have been left without power as high winds and heavy rain battered the regionABC News - 4d -
Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of ‘evil’ women without evidence or trial
A 1561 charter granted powers to imprison young working-class women found walking with undergraduates after dark. In 1561, a little-known charter granted the University of Cambridge the power to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain
An emergency alert came into effect at 1am on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
S Korea president apologises for martial law declaration
Yoon Suk Yeol says he will not make a second such order as he faces an impeachment vote.BBC News - 5d -
South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms
Yoon Suk Yeol tells nation he will face legal consequences and will not try to impose martial law for a second time. The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has apologised for his short-lived ...The Guardian - 5d -
South Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law but does not resign ahead of impeachment vote
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Saturday for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former national security officials urge caution on Gabbard
A group of nearly 100 former national security officials urged the Senate to “carefully scrutinize” former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as director of ...The Hill - 5d -
The Year in Pop: Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits
Tommy Richman, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone had some of the biggest songs of the year. But Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Tyler, the Creator held strong without them.The New York Times - 5d -
German island festival passes peacefully after criticism over practice of men hitting women
An annual festival on a German North Sea island that had drawn criticism because of a practice of men hitting women with cow’s horns has passed without reports of assaults this yearABC News - 5d -
German island festival passes peacefully after criticism over practice of men hitting women
An annual festival on a German North Sea island that had drawn criticism because of a practice of men hitting women with cow’s horns has passed without reports of assaults this yearABC News - 5d -
Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan makes plea for ‘education to all’ Move ‘harms the whole country,’ says Mohammad Nabi Two of Afghanistan’s national sporting heroes have called on the Taliban to ...The Guardian - 5d -
After much anticipation, University of Michigan's board doesn't vote on defunding DEI
The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to ...NBC News - 6d -
University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements
The school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies.The New York Times - 6d -
University of Michigan ends diversity statements in hiring amid DEI cuts
Move comes as board of regents is expected to weigh other rollbacks to the university’s DEI initiatives. The University of Michigan will no longer ask for diversity statements from faculty when ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - 6d -
Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025
Next year, you won’t need to download yet another app to use an EV charger from an unfamiliar brand. Most of the major EV makers and charging networks are on board.Wired - 6d -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
76ers to be without Embiid, George vs. Magic
The 76ers will be without both Paul George and Joel Embiid for Wednesday night's game against the Magic, the team announced.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Macron urges lawmakers to vote for Barnier
French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on WednesdayFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program
The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Cathay Pacific apologises over inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene
Hong Kong carrier removes episode from entertainment system after social media complaint that it might breach national security laws. Hong Kong’s flagship airline, Cathay Pacific, has apologised ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
South Korea's opposition party urges President Yoon to resign or face impeachment over martial law decree
South Korea's opposition party urges President Yoon to resign or face impeachment over martial law decreeABC News - Dec. 3 -
Lucy Letby questioned in jail over more baby deaths at two hospitals
Police confirm serial killer nurse is being interviewed about cases at a second centre, Liverpool Women’s hospital. Cheshire police have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison under caution over the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players found competent
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting Indiana University basketball players back in the 1990s will be deposed Wednesday after a judge ruled he was can be questioned about the ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021.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 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Cervical cancer kills thousands of women each year. Stigma and silence are impeding efforts to prevent it.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. But the disease is shrouded in stigma and silence that could be ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, Thailand with over 30 killed, thousands displaced
Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Nomura chief apologises after ex-employee charged with clients’ attempted murder
Former wealth management staff arrested after allegedly setting customers’ house on fireFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
New evidence uncovered in Princes in Tower mystery
A Huddersfield professor finds the first reference in 540 years of any item belonging to the princes.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Prosecution makes closing argument in murder trial over stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Closing arguments have begun in the trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last yearABC News - Dec. 2 -
US woman jailed for 25 years over drunk-driving crash that killed newlywed
Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, pleaded guilty over death of Samantha Miller, who was killed leaving wedding in 2023. A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Ex-detective accused of preying on Black women dies before trial
Prosecutors say female residents feared that if they crossed paths with Roger Golubski, he'd demand sexual favors and threaten to harm or jail their relatives.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Gregg Wallace apologises for 'middle-class women' comment
And, President Biden pardons son Hunter.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2
