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Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID, flu and RSV
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, coldsABC News - Jan. 11 -
Easy Come, Easy Go: Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 – in pictures
The 32nd year of the festival is themed around Presley’s 1967 film ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ and marks what would have been his 90th birthday. The festival is the largest celebration of the king of rock ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
How did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go from NFL castoffs to the playoffs?
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have revived NFL careers that were once in jeopardy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Carson Beck's high-profile lifestyle makes him an easy scapegoat, but Georgia's issues ran deeper than QB
Beck spent five years at Georgia and ends on awkward footingCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.Wired - Jan. 10 -
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status, so follow these steps to limit the risk.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires
The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting
Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk
After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Know the six P's of preparedness if you have to evacuate
If your home is at risk, heed evacuation warnings, prepare and remember the six P's of evacuating – a checklist list of the necessities you should pack.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Cohere co-founder sees big AI opportunity in enterprise, happy to stay out of ChatGPT's way
Cohere on Thursday debuted its early access program for its AI agent platform called North, as it deepens its focus on the enterprise.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
The 'quad-demic': What is it, and how can you stay healthy?
Hospitals and medical facilities are updating masking guidelines as a quartet of viruses are surging.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for six years
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for six years. The forecast from Gingrich — who wielded the gavel from 1995 to 1999 — ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
The world's most powerful passport has a clear winner this year — in 2024 it was a six-way tie
Singapore has the most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was part of a six-way tie in the 2024 ranking.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
IDF restricts media coverage of soldiers to protect them from risk of legal action
Israeli military’s new rules intended to protect reservists travelling overseas from facing allegations of war crimes. The Israeli military has placed new restrictions on media coverage of soldiers ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Health experts rally for ‘call to arms’ to protect children from toxic chemicals
In new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, leading researchers to propose action to protect kids. Children are suffering and dying from diseases that emerging scientific research has ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Uniqlo Heattech Sale: What to buy to stay warm this winter
Right now, you can save on Uniqlo’s Heattech base layers. The NBC Select-staff favorite tops and bottoms are available for men, women and children and are great for skiing, snowboarding and winter ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Tottenham vs. Liverpool how to watch, stream, odds: Jan. 8, 2025 EFL Cup picks from soccer expert
Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Liverpool vs. Tottenham EFL Cup match on Paramount+CBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
A plot twist from what college football has become: A player who stayed
When Penn State moved a different linebacker into what had been Tyler Elsdon’s starting spot, Elsdon made a choice that doesn’t really fit into the storyline college football has been selling these ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Matthew Berry's Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025
Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Saquon Barkley lead the way in Matthew Berry's Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
From stolen babies to dog murder: the TV shows that went way too far
ITV’s controversial child-swap thriller Playing Nice has proved too triggering for some viewers. But it’s the tip of the iceberg when it comes to television crossing a line. With controversial ITV ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
Raiders fire Pierce; Telesco stays GM, per source
The Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after his first full season as head coach Tuesday, the team announced, but are retaining Tom Telesco as general manager, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations
England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s President Yoon From Detention
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Late Night Jokes Its Way From Canada to the ‘Gulf of America’
“We have been so concerned about all the scary things that Trump’s going to do, we forgot he’s also going to do some really stupid things,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Questions to ask yourself ... to improve your friendships
Guardian advice columnist Annalisa Barbieri on strengthening bonds with the people who matter to us. We’ve all left a social occasion with someone feeling buoyed, or utterly deflated and angry. You ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
‘How long can I stay?’ Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire
By the time Jon Oei’'s family drove toward the ocean, it was dark and the power was out: ‘There were no lights, and everything was on fire’. Live coverage: Pacific Palisades fire doubles in ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
How long do settled accounts stay on your credit report?
Understanding this timeline can help you set realistic expectations for your credit recovery journey.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike
Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Escape from the terrordome: how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubs
They were built to instil fear. Now these giant domed jails, which date back to the 1700s, are being turned into creative centres – complete with cells for rent and escape rooms. One of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Game Pass Dumps These Six Games Very Soon
It's time to go As it does at least one per month, Microsoft is dumping more games from the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2025. The first set of removals for the month have now been ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Questions to ask yourself ... to find a new hobby
Social prescribing expert and professor of psychobiology Daisy Fancourt on how hobbies enrich lives. Think about how many minutes you have spent versus what you wish you’d spent. Continue ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green again
Once known for landgrabs, shootouts and slash-and-burn farming, Paragominas has halted deforestation to become a model of sustainable growth in a region charred by wildfires. It’s 9am and the sun ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
