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Syria's Many Factions Explained in a Single Map
The rebel groups and foreign powers contending to shape the country’s future.The Wall Street Journal - 5h -
Romania and Bulgaria to join EU’s Schengen free movement area
Access comes as both countries face domestic political turmoil and the zone is jeopardised by new border controlsFinancial Times - 8h -
U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns
Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum” that ISIS could take advantage of.The New York Times - 18h -
Fear of factional fighting drives 100,000 Syrians to northern Kurdish areas
Rival forces backed by US and Turkey seek to secure territory after Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham toppled regime. Middle East crisis – live updates More than 100,000 people are estimated ...The Guardian - 4h -
The Jets and Giants are 5-21, what's next for the floundering franchises?
The combined record of 5-21 has the two organizations on pace for the worst record ever for the NYC area in one season.ESPN - 9h -
Fear and uncertainty in Golan Heights as Israeli troops drive deeper into Syria
On the high rocky plateau, the fall of Bashar al-Assad has sown complicated and contradictory emotions. Middle East crisis – live updates On the outskirts of the Druze village of Majdal Shams, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP
The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks ...The Hill - 1d -
What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?
The technology, which enables a gene to spread itself through a population, might prove a significant tool for disease prevention. Mosquitoes carry some of the world’s deadliest diseases, including ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel says it has carried out almost 500 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – Middle East crisis live
IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview. Share your reaction to ...The Guardian - 1d -
How to Understand the Armed Factions Operating in Syria
The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.The New York Times - 2d -
Six charged with membership of banned Kurdish group
Members of the Kurdish community clashed with police following the arrests across London in November.BBC News - 2d -
Six people charged in UK with belonging to a banned Kurdish group
British police have charged six people with belonging to a banned Kurdish militant group, the PKKABC News - 2d -
How to Ethically Handle Legal Gray Areas in Your Business
Consider the law, your company’s values, and its stakeholders.Inc. - 3d -
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."ABC News - 4d -
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Mendenhall hired at Utah State in return to area
Utah State has hired New Mexico's Bronco Mendenhall as its next football coach on a six-year contract.ESPN - 6d -
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Bitcoiners See $100,000 as the Start of an Explosive 2025
Top crypto investors and strategists share an optimistic outlook for the industry.Inc. - 6d -
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California
A major magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning. It triggered a brief tsunami warning for Northern California and Southern Oregon ...CBS News - 6d -
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles northern California
Quake triggered a tsunami warning for at least 5.3 million Californians, which was later withdrawn. A large earthquake struck the northern California coast on Thursday morning, rattling communities ...The Guardian - 6d -
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings
Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Kindergarten students shot at school in Northern California
Two Kindergarten students are in extremely critical condition after their school was targeted in a shooting Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials. Police say the gunman, who apparently ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price crosses $100,000 threshold for first time
A massive rally sparked by Donald Trump's election has pushed Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, across the $100,000 mark for the first time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Two children injured in shooting at northern California school
Two kindergarten students were wounded and the suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo, California. Officials say the suspected gunman had a meeting with a school administrator to ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
One-time Jihadists Now Control Key Syrian Areas
The rebel group H.T.S. was born as an Islamic State branch. But since pivoting from international jihad, it became dominant in Syria’s northwest.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?
Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century FranceFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow
Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulationFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin Price Surges to a Milestone: $100,000
The price of a single Bitcoin rose to six figures for the first time, an extraordinary level for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency once dismissed as a sideshow.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time
The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
2 students wounded in shooting at Northern California school
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas
The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Pro skateboarder charged with drunk driving
Kader Sylla, a 22-year-old professional skateboarder who has competed in the X Games was charged with drunkenly driving his Porsche the wrong way in Manhattan.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3
