Ex Wife of Ambushed Doc Arrested; Gender Affirming Care Suit; COVID Testing Scheme

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - 5d

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...

The Guardian - 5d

Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans

The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".

BBC News - 5d

Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office.

BBC News - 5d

Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis

Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problems

Financial Times - 5d

Impeached South Korean president avoids arrest after an hourslong standoff

South Korean investigators left the president's official residence after a nearly six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him.

NBC News - 5d

Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol

Officials entered the presidential compound to find themselves blocked by troops under the control of the presidential security service. . South Korea’s political crisis took a dramatic turn on ...

The Guardian - 5d

Impeached South Korean president defies arrest in tense standoff

South Korean authorities moved Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to declare martial law last month.

NBC News - 5d

The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'

Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.

BBC News - 5d

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.

BBC News - 5d

3 arrested in connection with good Samaritan's killing in Arizona

Three people were arrested this week in connection with the death of a good Samaritan in Arizona last month, officials said.

NBC News - 5d

Decades after their deaths, an ex-Florida deputy admitted killing his wife and a store clerk

In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.

NBC News - 5d

Mogul Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Suit

Terraform Labs founder Kwon entered the plea in Manhattan federal court.

Inc. - 5d

Ex-Red Wings Goalie Hits Big Rough Patch

This former goalie for the Detroit Red Wings is not having a great year.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay

Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.

CNBC - 5d

5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries

ABC News - 5d

Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'

Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".

BBC News - 5d

Ex-college football player and aspiring nurse among attack victims

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.

BBC News - 6d

5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries

ABC News - 6d

How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin

Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.

CBS News - 6d

Sarrazin leaves intensive care after horror crash

French skier Cyprien Sarrazin leaves intensive care after successful surgery to drain a bleed on his brain following a fall in training.

BBC News - 6d

TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome to the first Thursday quiz of 2025. For those of you new to the feature, every ...

The Guardian - 6d

Ex-Princeton football star killed in truck attack

Former Princeton football player Tiger Bech, an All-Ivy League kick returner, was among those killed in the deadly pickup truck attack early Wednesday in New Orleans.

ESPN - 6d

YouTube video of New Orleans attacker uncovered, ex-wife had restraining order against him

We're learning more about the New Orleans truck attacker who killed at least 10 people early Wednesday morning when he plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. CBS News Anna Schecter has the latest.

CBS News - 6d

Stop Trump’s mad Greenland scheme before it gets started

Vladimir Putin, who has made no secret of his desire to assert Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe, would relish seeing Trump put those boundaries back in play.

The Hill - Jan. 1

Five killed in New Year accidents across Germany, hundreds arrested

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks

ABC News - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

A Productivity Consultant’s Practical Guide to Prioritizing Self-Care

If you want to properly care for your business, you need to practice self-care. Here’s how to set yourself up for success through the year.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Man Is Arrested in Subway Shoving in Manhattan

The victim survived being pushed onto the tracks in the attack at the 18th Street station on Tuesday afternoon. A 23-year-old man was charged with attempted murder.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

How tariffs could affect health care costs

{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription ...

The Hill - Dec. 31

Why Mick Cronin and Other College Basketball Coaches Still Wear Suits

Fashion among basketball coaches has been decidedly casual since the pandemic began, but a handful of college coaches are still dressed for success.

The New York Times - Dec. 30