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Man dies in Lake District ridge fall
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?
“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
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 - Jan. 4 -
Ford, Rivian stocks get boost from sales after rival Tesla’s numbers fall short
Rivian and Ford shares are on the rise after both carmakers touted growth in EV sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Mo Salah hints could be 'my last year' at Liverpool amid contract talks: 'We are far away from any progress'
As the January transfer window beings, Salah has the opportunity to sign a pre-contract at other clubsCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.Wired - Jan. 3 -
Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
'He's under their skin' - Konstas riles India again
Australia opener Sam Konstas has affected Test opponents India by getting "under their skin", according to team-mate Scott Boland.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
UK mortgage approvals fall in November
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activityFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Congress, once again, is getting older
Congress is older, again, and baby boomers in the House and Senate are losing seats to Generation X and millennials.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
How to watch Campbell Fighting Camels vs. Drexel Dragons: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Campbell vs. Drexel basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population
AARP has started its AgeTech Investor Network, aimed at helping startups get off the ground in the AgeTech market.VentureBeat - Jan. 2 -
10-year Treasury yield ends not far from 7-month high as new trading year begins
Yields on U.S. government debt ended little changed on Thursday, leaving the benchmark 10-year rate near its highest level since late May.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Kingsbury wants to be HC again 'at some point'
Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he would like to be a head coach again but declined to say if that meant this offseason.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
‘It’s devastating’: New Orleans reels from deadly New Year’s Day attack
As life in the historic French Quarter tried to return to normal, the grief and sadness among residents was acute. At the cross-street of Bourbon and Saint Phillip, a few dozen yards from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital
Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Batting Around: Predicting the next five years of MLB, from best player and team to most significant change
We're halfway through the 2020s -- so what's next?CBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Toxic waste from site of gas leak which killed thousands removed after 40 years
The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Suspect in New Orleans truck attack is 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas
A U.S. Army veteran from Texas who was employed by Deloitte is the suspect in a bloody New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
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Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales are taking a bit of a hit in 2024ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby
Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast
Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa. Twenty people are missing after falling into the sea from a tilting boat after it ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5
Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pickCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
New Year's Day: Top five juiciest NFL stories for 2025, from NFC North race to unpredictable coaching cycle
Which headlines will draw the most attention?CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year
Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal’s population
Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU law. Sweden’s wolf hunt starts on Thursday, with the country aiming to halve the population of ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
China Reckons With Years of Excess
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
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 - Dec. 31