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Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - 4d -
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar
Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...The Guardian - 4d -
Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes
The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...The Guardian - 4d -
Eight years, three league titles and lots of money: how Oscar made a success of China stay
The Brazilian, in contrast to many other players, embraced living in China with his family and will be sorely missed. In November, Shanghai Port celebrated a third Chinese Super League (CSL) title ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Canon Promo Codes and Coupons: Up to $700 Off
Save up to $700 on cameras, $300 on lenses, and more with today’s Canon deals for new and refurbished tech.Wired - 4d -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - 4d -
Verizon Promo Codes and Deals | Up to $540 Off
Unlock savings on phones, tablets, internet, and more with the best Verizon discounts.Wired - 4d -
China Reckons With Years of Excess
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - 4d -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - 4d -
China steps up drive to break Boeing and Airbus grip on plane market
State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for overseas certification as it increases output of C919 jetsFinancial Times - 4d -
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.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...CBS News - 5d -
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up
Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...NBC News - 5d -
BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash
Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s loungeFinancial Times - 5d -
China's Xi Jinping Nods to 'External Uncertainties' in New Year's Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
3 Things Science Learned About Emotional Intelligence This Year That Will Make You More Successful in 2025
Psychology researchers have been busy this year turning up easy and effective ways to boost your emotional intelligence.Inc. - 5d -
12 Trends Predictions in 2025: Hillary Clinton, Crypto and More
What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?The New York Times - 6d -
Surgeons Best at Dexterity Game, but They Swear More
This is a MedPage Today story. Surgeons beat out other hospital staff when it came to a "buzz wire" dexterity game, but they also were more likely to swear while playing, researchers found. A far ...ABC News - Dec. 28 -
Yes, Kwanzaa Is Made Up. That’s Why It’s Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality.The New York Times - Dec. 27