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'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago
A commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his ...ABC News - 6h -
George Orwell to be honoured on new £2 coin by Royal Mint
Author of Nineteen Eighty-Four to be commemorated on coin to coincide with 75th anniversary of his death. He was a writer concerned with poverty, class and power; we will never know how George ...The Guardian - 15h -
The Wanted's Max George 'wrote will from hospital'
The singer said he thought he was "going to die" before surgery to have a pacemaker fitted.BBC News - 1d -
George Pickens isn't optimistic about the Steelers' offense
Quarterback Russell Wilson has said he wants to return to the Steelers in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband
Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs. A coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace ...The Guardian - 3d -
LIVE: LA area's 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures; New fire ignites
The level of devastation is jarring even in a state that has grown used to massive wildfires.The Hill - 3d -
Destiny 2 Gets New Legendary Weapons And Increased Caps In Revenant Act 3
Earlier this week, the ongoing saga of Destiny 2 reached a new turning point with the release of Revenant Act 3. But the conclusion of that chapter means that players are getting new weapons and ...GameSpot - 3d -
The 2 Best N.B.A. Teams Are Ushering in a New Era
The league’s run of superteams is over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - 4d -
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Listings At GameStop Allegedly Reveal New Detail
Another day, another Switch 2 detail has apparently leaked out. Accessory listings have allegedly appeared in GameStop's internal computer system for employees. While the usual suspects are ...GameSpot - 4d -
Royal arms, traffic jams and plastic bans – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome once again to the Guardian Thursday quiz, a test of the little grey cells and how ...The Guardian - 4d -
Vicar of Dibley stamps launched by Royal Mail
Royal Mail reveals 12 stamps to celebrate award-winning comedy series The Vicar of Dibley.BBC News - 4d -
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.BBC News - 5d -
NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders
The Kings are asserting themselves in the WestCBS Sports - 5d -
How Jimmy Carter gave Shallie Bey Jr. the chance to make history at the U.S. Mint
At just 29, Shallie Bey Jr. became the first African American and youngest superintendent of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, thanks to nominations by President Jimmy Carter. Bey reflects on Carter's ...CBS News - 5d -
Rescuers search for 2 British hikers missing since New Year's Day in Italian alps
Rescue crews have found the body of a British hiker buried in the snow of the Italian alpsABC News - 5d -
Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments
The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.ABC News - 5d -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Gets An April 2025 Release Window In New Trailer
It won't be long before The Last of Us Season 2 arrives, as HBO Max has released a new teaser trailer confirming an April 2025 release window. Set in a post-apocalyptic world after the collapse ...GameSpot - 6d -
Biden will honor tribal requests by designating 2 new national monuments in California
President Joe Biden is signing a proclamation to establish two new national monuments in California in part to honor two tribesABC News - 6d -
Russell Wilson: I believe in George Pickens
The Steelers offense sputtered throughout Saturday night's 19-17 loss to the Bengals and wide receiver George Pickens had a hand in keeping the unit from finding any momentum.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Biden honours Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom
Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Royal family pays tribute to Prince William, Harry's nanny who lost stepson in New Orleans attack
Prince William shared his condolences to the family of his former nanny after her stepson was killed in the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans. “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Royal family pays tribute to New Orleans attack victim, stepson of nanny to Princes William and Harry
The royal family paid tribute Saturday to Alexander Pettifer, the British man killed in the New Orleans attack, whose stepmother Tiggy Legge-Bourke was a nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
SPFL appeals for witnesses after Engels hit by coin
The Scottish Professional Football League has appealed for fans to contact Police Scotland with information that will help find whoever threw a coin that struck Celtic midfielder Arne Engels during ...BBC News - Jan. 3 -
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New details emerge in investigation into Bourbon Street truck attack in New Orleans; Twin New Year's attacks mark grim start to 2025CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year's. Here's what we know
Two deadly incidents on New Year’s Day — an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism in New Orleans and an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas — both involved vehicles that were ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
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FBI said it is investigating the New Orleans truck attack "as an act of terrorism"; Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Celtic’s Engels has near miss after being struck by coin above eye, says Rodgers
Rangers spokesperson says club condemn the incident Rodgers: ‘An inch lower, it would have been in the eye’ Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, believes Arne Engels was close to sustaining a ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
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Police share new information on deadly New Orleans truck attack; Final arrangements set for funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1
A New Zealand police officer died in hospital on Wednesday and another was seriously hurt after a driver ran them down as they patrolled on foot in the early hours of New Year’s Day, the country’s ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1
The attack jolted a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
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At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause
Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?The New York Times - Jan. 1
