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Drone expert on mysterious sightings as officials call for answers
New York City lawmakers are calling on the NYPD and the federal government to solve the growing drone mystery spreading across the northeast after several recent sightings across multiple states. ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
The Burmese python problem: how 20ft predators are wreaking havoc on the Everglades
There are between 100,000 and 300,000 of these snakes in the region – and they can swallow a small deer whole. What can Florida do about this threat to biodiversity?. An invasive predator that can ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn
Research on so-called mirror cells, which defy fundamental properties of living organisms, should be prohibited as too dangerous, biologists said.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Body found in search for rugby star missing in flood
Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a flooded ford and his car was pulled along by the current.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Storm's downpours flood Boston highway, knock out power for thousands in Massachusetts
An intense storm hitting Boston Wednesday caused flooding that shut down a highway tunnel in the city and knocked out power for tens of thousands.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
An Article on Hysterectomies Asks What Might Have Been Lost
Rachel E. Gross, a health reporter, was used to asking tough questions, but here her reporting presented a new challenge: Some patients didn’t know which organs had been removed from their bodies.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing causes flood of disinformation, conspiracy theories
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
‘Best club in the world’: Joe Gomez happy to have stayed at Liverpool
Konaté injury gives defender a chance after lack of games Gomez nearly went to Newcastle in the summer Joe Gomez says he is “blessed” to be at Liverpool after a summer in which the prospect of ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been found guilty in her murder
The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been found guilty in her murderABC News - Dec. 11 -
Chicken wing and Shakira-backed debt floods Wall Street
Plus, Evergrande’s liquidators go after a private jet and an $800bn asset manager prepares to sue over Credit Suisse debt wipeoutFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
The Wagner-style mercenaries plotting unrest in Romania
Horaţiu Potra, a former member of the French Foreign Legion, was arrested with 20 other armed men headed for BucharestFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Former England rugby star feared dead in flood during Storm Darragh
Northumbria Police says a search is continuing where Tom Voyce's car was found near Alnwick.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Companies battle negative reviews, flood of online support for Luigi Mangione
Several companies are battling negative reviews and a flood of online support for the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting. Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday in connection to the killing ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Altoona McDonald's visited by Luigi Mangione is flooded with negative reviews
Google said it has removed the disparaging comments because they violate its content policies.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Merch glorifying UnitedHealthcare CEO killer floods online stores
On e-commerce platforms like Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay and Redbubble, sellers are hawking merchandise featuring designs inspired by the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Search for missing man near ford flooded in storm
Northumbria Police says searches continue after reports of concern for welfare of a man in his 40s.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
McDonald’s where New York shooting suspect caught flooded with negative reviews
Google removing one-star and disparaging reviews of the Pennsylvania location after police arrested suspect. Google on Monday removed derogatory reviews about McDonald’s after the suspect in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Flood warnings as thousands without power after Storm Darragh
Travel impacts also continue after the storm caused significant disruption over the weekend.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Fortnite Settlement Payouts Are Now Going Out, So You Might Have Money Waiting For You
The first round of refund payments have arrived in the hands of Fortnite players who the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says "were tricked by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
Crypto cash flooded the election. Here's why and the impact it may have | 60 Minutes
The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super PACs ahead of the election.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Watch Md.-E. Shore Hawks vs. Wagner Seahawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. Wagner basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Magic's Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and will be reevaluated in four weeks.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Magic's Franz Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique, the same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero
Wagner will be reevaluated in four weeks, according to the teamCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Magic star forward Franz Wagner out indefinitely after suffering torn oblique muscle
Wagner is averaging a career-high 24.4 points through 25 games.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK
Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Musk, Ramaswamy have few answers for tough DOGE questions from GOP
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy had few good answers Thursday for how the new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) will meet its lofty goals of slashing $2 trillion in spending during a buzzy ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Nasa delays astronaut flight around the Moon
The US is pushing back its planned return to the Moon as it fixes a heat shield issue.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine might be having the flukiest season ever
Dalton Del Don identifies some of the most deceiving player stat lines ahead of Week 14 ... including Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's flukey TD production.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers
Franz Wagner scored 35 points and Jalen Suggs had 17 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ersABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Statue of Russia's Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe
Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Sinkholes around the world – in pictures
After a sizeable sinkhole appeared on a sleepy street in south Wales , here are some of the more incredible views of the phenomenon from Greenwich to Guatemala Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The most expensive US property for sale is a mere $295m – and likely to flood
The sprawling Florida mansion sits in one of the most vulnerable places in the US to climate-driven disasters. A sprawling Florida mansion set beside a powdery white sand beach overlooking the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Neil Wagner: ‘That Test, just one run in it, will stay with me for ever’
New Zealand fast bowler recalls the feelings before and after he took England’s final wicket in 2023. The Basin Reserve was built on land thrown up by an earthquake in 1855 and England’s return to ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, Thailand with over 30 killed, thousands displaced
Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
China's Flood of Cheap Goods Is Angering Its Allies, Too
The deluge of inexpensive items washing over the developing world is jacking up tensions between China and the Global South, complicating Beijing’s plans to build alliances as it confronts trade ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - Dec. 3