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Al-Assad Is Gone, and One Idea Fills My Brain
On Sunday at 3 a.m. my mother woke me with a shaky voice. All our phones were ringing and the TV was loud. “He fell, Zaina, he fell. Assad fell.”The New York Times - 7h -
We can match UK life expectancy by forging a healthier and safer nation
The U.S. trails England and Wales in life expectancy by a 2.7-year difference and finds that the major reasons for the gap are preventable.The Hill - 8h -
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Nikki Giovanni – a life in pictures
Nikki Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on 7 June 1943, was a critically acclaimed poet, educator and activist whose work was pivotal to the Black Arts movement and the Black Power movement. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nippon Life in Talks to Acquire Resolution Life
The potential deal follows Nippon Life’s purchase of a stake in Corebridge Financial from American International Group and underscores the Japanese insurer’s thirst for deals abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
'Low-hire, low-fire': The U.S. job market is stagnant right now, economists say
The labor market is not nearly as dynamic as it was in 2021 and 2022. That provides both good and bad news for workers.CNBC - 2d -
The underdog life of Josh Butler
After losing both of his parents, Josh Butler went viral for escorting his dogs on the field on Senior Day in 2019. Now, he's proving his worth in the NFL.ESPN - 2d -
Signs of UK insider trading fell to five-year low in 2023, FCA says
Financial regulator finds suspicious stock market moves took place before 30% of takeover announcementsFinancial Times - 2d -
Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border
Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.BBC News - 2d -
Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low
Resort town struggles with squalid housing, poor nutrition for children and now, statistics show, earlier deaths. It is a league table that no one wants to top. For the first time in 20 years, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Giorgia Meloni Is Ready to Bring Trumpism to Europe
Giorgia Meloni is ready to be the bridge between Donald Trump and Europe.The New York Times - 2d -
China consumer inflation rate drops to a five-month low, missing expectations as economy slows
China's consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday.CNBC - 2d -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - 3d -
Google CEO: AI development is finally slowing down—'the low-hanging fruit is gone’
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI development may feel slower in 2025 — and tech companies will "need deeper breakthroughs" than today's chatbots to get ahead.CNBC - 3d -
Storm Darragh live: further disruption expected across UK as strong winds continue
Met Office yellow wind warning across much of England and Wales on Sunday morning, while Northern Ireland faced gusts of up to 80mph overnight. Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh ...The Guardian - 3d -
Fall of Damascus sidelines Russia and brings Turkey to the fore
As Moscow’s top diplomat reeled in Doha, his Turkish counterpart appeared to know he had the upper hand. Middle East crisis – live updates As celebratory gunfire was heard across liberated ...The Guardian - 3d -
'I lost a year of my life when stalker moved to UK'
Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England, says her stalker sent hundreds of messages.BBC News - 3d -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - 4d -
Warren Buffett’s No. 1 Rule for Living Your Best Life Comes Down to 2 Words
When it’s all said and done, Warren Buffett says the size of your bank account may not really matter.Inc. - 4d -
Catholic nun arrested for bringing mafia messages to prisoners
An Italian nun was arrested Thursday as part of a long investigation that led to the arrests of 25 suspects and the seizure of over 1,800,000 euros.CBS News - 5d -
Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.Wired - 5d -
"Dock to Dish" brings farm-to-table philosophy to the ocean
A group of New York fishers is adopting the farm-to-table restaurant model for the ocean, delivering the freshest seafood while safeguarding marine ecosystems.CBS News - 5d -
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Blackpool assistant Agnew charged with misconduct
Blackpool assistant manager Steve Agnew is charged with misconduct by The FA after being red-carded in his side's win at Shrewsbury Town.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Never Before Have So Many Sailors Been Abandoned at Sea
The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in abandoned crews, then sanctions on Russia caused another increase.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
How period poverty is affecting players in Ghana’s Premier League | Moving the Goalposts
Luxury tax on foreign sanitary pads is tainting the experience of some players and harming their progress. Portia Prempeh believes being comfortable brings out the best in every player, especially ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jeff Daniels on bringing skits to life in new season of "Alive and Well Enough"
Jeff Daniels launches the second season of his Audible memoir, "Alive and Well Enough," sharing personal stories, music, and lessons from his decades-long career.CBS News - 6d -
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As U.K. clamps down on North Sea production, Shell and Equinor to merge operations there
With the U.K. government clamping down on production from the North Sea, Shell and Equinor on Thursday said they would merge their oil and gas operations.MarketWatch - 6d -
UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget
Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increaseFinancial Times - 6d -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Van Cleef & Arpels Takes to the High Seas
“Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel, was the inspiration for the Paris jeweler’s new high jewelry collection.The New York Times - 6d -
WATCH: Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast
The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.ABC News - 6d -
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interviewFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Smiling Van Nistelrooy brings belief back to Leicester
His Leicester side had to ride their luck at times against West Ham, but victory for a smiling Ruud van Nistelrooy is already giving Foxes fans their "belief" back.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
AWS brings multi-agent orchestration to Bedrock
New capabilities in Amazon Bedrock now lets enterprises build a multi-agent workflow and an orchestrator agent to manage it all.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
‘Solid Gold’ Brings All That Glitters to the Brooklyn Museum
The new “Solid Gold” exhibition is a celebration of bling through the ages and around the world. But is eye candy enough?The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Alberta Clipper expected to bring more winter weather as Great Lakes region digs out from storm
An Alberta Clipper system is forecasted to bring snow and cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast this week as folks in states surrounding the Great Lakes continue to clean up from last weekend's ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region
Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...CBS News - Dec. 2
