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A Route 66 town was dead. This man resurrected it into ‘a classic desert destination’
Purchased in 2005 by Albert Okura, Amboy now honors the Japanese American man who spent his life preserving symbols of Americana. This small town, like so many along Route 66, should be dead. ...The Guardian - 14h -
EU targets Russia's ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on UkraineABC News - 14h -
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.CBS News - 16h -
Greece's ghost towns offer a glimpse of a country struggling with 'existential' population collapse
Years of declining births, economic hardship and mass emigration have left huge swathes of Greece vacant, creating fresh concerns for the country.CNBC - 18h -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - 20h -
In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.
Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump Offers Confusing Clues on Syria
The president-elect faces hard choices about the country’s post-Assad future. His vows not to get involved might be hard to keep.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a number of new Cabinet picks and other appointments, including Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathy has ...CBS News - 13h -
Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle ambassador to Greece
President-elect Trump named Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece in his upcoming administration. Guilfoyle is a former Fox News personality and has been a staple of the Trump family for years ...The Hill - 1d -
What is a ghost gun, the weapon allegedly used in New York CEO shooting?
Advocacy groups call the controversial weapon "the fastest growing gun safety problem in the US".BBC News - 1d -
What to know about 'ghost guns,' the weapon allegedly tied to the CEO shooting
The man arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is alleged to have had a type of homemade weapon known as a "ghost gun."NBC News - 2d -
What is a ghost gun and are they legal?
Shooter of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was in possession of one made with a 3D printer when arrested. A person of interest has been identified in the fatal shooting of ...The Guardian - 2d -
CEO shooting latest: Mangione apprehended with ghost gun, suppressor
Police are questioning Luigi Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as a person of interest in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.ABC News - 2d -
What to know about ghost guns after CEO's shooting
Police said Luigi Mangione, a person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears to have had a ghost gun, a weapon that can be made using a 3D printer.CBS News - 2d -
These are the countries with and without birthright citizenship
President-elect Trump doubled down on his vow to end birthright citizenship in his first postelection interview this weekend. “Yeah, absolutely,” Trump told NBC News’s Kristen Welker when asked ...The Hill - 2d -
How Luigi Mangione's apparent 'ghost gun' will determine charges
NBC News' Tom Winter outlines next steps police will take in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting case.NBC News - 2d -
Column: It may be set in a small town, but 'Somebody Somewhere' was epic television
HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' which came to an end with Sunday's finale, may have seemed like a small-town dramedy. In truth, it was a heroic quest — and deserves to be seen that way.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Syrian government collapses after rebels take control of country's capital
The Syrian government fell early Sunday after rebels entered the capital of Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule in the war-torn country. The rebels’ victory concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - 3d -
Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?
Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?The New York Times - 4d -
Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary
Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...CBS News - 5d -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?The New York Times - 5d -
Inside the Collapse of Florida State
The Seminoles had one of the biggest nosedives in college football history. What went wrong?The New York Times - 6d -
South Korea ETFs struggle despite country showing ‘resiliency’ after martial law
It’s been a head-spinning week for ETF investors monitoring geopolitical risks to stocks in their portfolios.MarketWatch - 6d -
Hamilton has struggled to 'handle emotions' in 2024
Lewis Hamilton is preparing for his last weekend with Mercedes and says his final year at the team has been "very emotional".BBC News - 6d -
A player’s foreseeable death raises existential questions for college football
If the purpose of universities is to cultivate the mind, it is nearly impossible to deny that football, by degrading the brain, is antithetical to the process. “It is clearly the duty of the ...The Guardian - 6d -
A player’s foreseeable death raises existential questions for college football
If the purpose of universities is to cultivate the mind, it is nearly impossible to deny that football, by degrading the brain, is antithetical to the processYahoo Sports - 6d -
Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré offered to Roma
Roma appear to have been linked with a new midfielder ahead of the January window.With the future of Enzo Le Fee uncertain, as the Frenchman is reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time, the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Behind the scenes of the Baltimore bridge collapse
A new BBC documentary reveals new details of the probe into the Dali's collision with the Key Bridge.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
French government collapses in no-confidence vote
Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
‘Owning Manhattan’ reality star Ryan Serhant gives a glimpse into stunning $14 million West Village gem
Ryan Serhant opens the doors to Andy Cohen’s meticulously renovated New York City home.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense
LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distanceABC News - Dec. 3 -
Ghost In The Shell Manga, Anime, And 4K Deals Are Available For Cyber Monday
Ghost in the Shell on 4K Blu-ray $10.49 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing seasonABC News - Dec. 2
