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Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza
The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Rams' Jared Verse ready for playoff battle in Philadelphia: 'I hate Eagles fans. They're so annoying.'
Verse is looking to help the Rams reach the NFC title game for the second time in four seasons.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Los Angeles after the fires: ‘You can only live in a disaster zone for so long’
The city is pushing to rebuild areas devasted by wildfires. But the costs and the mounting risks of future disasters are hard to overcomeFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Man sought after "So I raped you" message denied bail after extradition
The appearance by Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, came a day after he arrived back in the U.S. from France where he was detained in April.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Residents return to fire-ravaged neighborhoods: ‘I started to cry’
A small stream of evacuated residents is returning to their neighborhood for the first time since the devastating wildfires in Southern California. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY on the road ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
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Netanyahu Strikes Cautious Tone on Cease-Fire as He Tries to Hold Government Together
Prime minister’s maneuverings reflect divide in Israeli society over a deal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16 -
Friday Briefing: Cease-Fire Vote Delayed
Plus, remembering David Lynch.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Man sought after "So I raped you" Facebook message extradited to U.S.
Ian Cleary is accused of stalking an 18-year-old Gettysburg College student, sneaking into her dorm and sexually assaulting her while she texted friends for help.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Governments are changing in Serco’s key markets. So is its CEO
Mark Irwin announced retirement from UK contractor days before Trump’s inaugurationFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
A long road to rebuilding and fights over government funding await L.A. fire victims
The scenes of destruction in Los Angeles have brought a sense of déjà vu for Steve Crowder.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government
One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance
California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
‘I was waking up five times a night’: how film-maker Mikhail Krichman escaped from Russia
The revered cinematographer was making an apocalyptic musical with Tilda Swinton deep in a salt mine when he realised he had to flee. Can he now save his son?. It was March 2022 and Joshua ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Mum's murderer got released while I was on honeymoon
Michael Bowen was granted parole despite being considered high risk, BBC Wales has learned.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
‘We got our fingers crossed’: residents in limbo after LA fires force evacuations
As wildfires burn through 40,000 acres, people return home for some belongings as they brace for new danger. When Aaron McNeil moved from Maryland to Los Angeles three years ago, his biggest worry ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires
Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'
Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
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Orhan Pamuk: ‘I have some fame, so I can say things others cannot’
The Turkish writer, 72, talks about his father’s artistic support and being a feminist in the Middle East, his love of Istanbul and fear of government repression. I grew up in a middle-class, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
U.S. stocks got clobbered Friday despite a blockbuster jobs report. What’s going on?
Rising bond yields are heaping pressure on equities as investors fear a resurgence of inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
'I have nothing to go back to' - reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak
Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time one reduced her own home to ash.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
California fires weather forecast: Red flag warning to end Friday night
Strong Santa Ana winds are hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday morning, but the winds will relax later in the day and the red flag warning will end Friday night.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Donald Trump on interaction with Barack Obama: 'I don’t know, we just got along'
President-elect Trump opened up a little about his interaction with former President Obama at the funeral service for former President Carter Thursday, acknowledging that it looked "friendly." “It ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Altadena couple loses two homes in one night in the Eaton fire
Laura Begley and Evan Dresman had just moved into their dream Gregory Ain home and were preparing to sell their fixer-upper in Altadena's Janes Village. Fire destroyed both.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far
Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
'I don't have very good juke moves': Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard is so hard to tackle
The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
'It's just gone, it's all we got, can't believe it': Victim loses home in California Fires
KNBC reporter Lolita Lopez interviewed a woman who lost her home in Altadena, Calif., visibly upset she said: "It's just gone, it's all we got, can't believe it."NBC News - Jan. 9 -
'I changed jobs, work nights, and we still can't afford a home'
Struggling families say they can only dream of having their own home, as the BBC tracks government housebuilding targets.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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Grooming gangs scandal: what has the UK government done so far?
The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried outFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Stop Firing People Over Email: A Leadership Wake-Up Call
Bring humanity back to tough decisions in the digital age.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
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He saved 70% of his income to retire at 34—why he's no longer 'hyper-frugal': I 'got into deprivation' and wasn't happy
Early retiree Brandon Ganch focuses on maximizing "net fulfillment" rather than net worth."CNBC - Jan. 4 -
‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism
Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
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I thought I could be a ‘cool mum’ – just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny
I’ve discovered new ways to be cool: rhyme time is my cocktail hour, the park my catwalk and I have a nappy bag that’s chicer than a Fendi Baguette. When I was six months pregnant, against all ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Dancer Wayne Sleep: ‘I hid my sexuality from my mother, so it was wonderful to come out and be myself at last’
The dancer and his husband on meeting at a beach bar in Spain, the stresses of working together, and who is the teenager in the relationship. Born in Plymouth in 1948, Wayne Sleep is a dancer and ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
