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Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently abducted, as four people were reported missing over the weekendABC News - 1d -
How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events – and my friendships grew deeper
It seemed important to have a packed calendar. But when I slowed down I made space for spontaneity and fun. I used to equate a packed calendar with a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead ...The Guardian - 1d -
Experience: A firework exploded my groin
A lady grabbed my hand and began praying. That was the moment I thought I might be dying. I grew up in Hampshire, in the UK, in the 1980s, and still remember the terrifying fireworks safety ...The Guardian - 1d -
What gaming really tells us about the human condition
From Mesopotamia to our kitchen tables, our love affair with games is undiminishedFinancial Times - 1d -
Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media siteBBC News - 1d -
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says
Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infections. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Roy, Cruz named most active X posters in Congress: Report
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were named the most active posters on the social platform X this year among all lawmakers in Congress, according to a recent report. The Dec. 17 ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk, Ramaswamy defend Silicon Valley's foreign-born hires
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chairs of President-elect Trump’s new “Department of Government Efficiency,” are defending the tech industry’s reliance on foreign-born engineers as the incoming ...The Hill - 2d -
Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageing. Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ ...The Guardian - 2d -
How swamp, olive and brat came to rule 2024
Wherever you look, from the catwalks to FoodTok, one colour has dominated this year. What does our obsession with green say about how we’ve been feeling over the last 12 months?. As with many of ...The Guardian - 2d -
They lived through the ice age. Can the mighty musk ox survive the heat?
Rising temperatures are pushing these Arctic mammals ever farther into Greenland’s north. But eventually there will be nowhere left for them to go. . Built like a small bison, weighing as much as a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.BBC News - 2d -
'One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips
After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.CNBC - 3d -
2m x 6m with a composting toilet: New Zealand embraces tiny home living
Housing affordability and desire for a movable home among the reasons growing numbers are opting for petite dwellings across New Zealand. Two years ago, when New Zealand school teacher Liberty Van ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Slam success & ranking rises - how British tennis thrived in 2024
The retirement of long-time talisman Andy Murray this year gave an opportunity for other British players to step into the limelight - and here's who impressed.BBC News - 3d -
The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother
The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...The Guardian - 3d -
Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout
Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health.Wired - 3d -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 4d -
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.The New York Times - 4d -
Two Former Blue Jackets Have Funny Social Media Exchange
Jakub Voracek & Mike Commodore have funny social media exchangeYahoo Sports - 4d -
Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey
Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Babbo Natale, Père Noël — whatever you call him, the man clad in red will be here soon.The Hill - 4d -
NASA's solar probe flies closer to the sun than any human-made object ever
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.NBC News - 4d -
"Club Cardio" brings hip-hop and step aerobics together for a viral workout experience
"Club Cardio" is a unique workout that blends hip-hop and step aerobics. The class has gone viral with millions of views on social media, and gained celebrity fans like Ciara. Michelle Miller has ...CBS News - 4d -
How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man
A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was. Hello, and welcome to Techscape. I’ve been ...The Guardian - 4d -
Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ many Americans' financial lifeline
It is especially surprising that one of the first federal agencies to come under scrutiny from the incoming administration is one that has returned billions of dollars to many of the same consumers ...The Hill - 4d -
Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.
Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.The New York Times - 4d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 4d -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 4d -
The best of the long read in 2024
Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK mobile users had least reliable experience in G7 in 2024, data shows
Research highlights impact of poor network performance on consumersFinancial Times - 4d -
Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...CBS News - 5d -
The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible
Instead of being fair, this legislation will lead to harsher and faster automatic benefit cuts for most of us.MarketWatch - 5d -
2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game today
Here's how to watch the Texans play the Ravens on Christmas Day.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game
Here's how to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game on Christmas Day.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 5d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 5d -
From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis
With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...The Guardian - 5d -
As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.
We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.The New York Times - 5d
