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Humpback Whale Sets Record for How Far It Traveled
The adult male swam more than 8,000 miles from South America to Africa, most likely in search of a mate, researchers said.The New York Times - 2h -
‘We won’t stop until we find them all’: joy gives way to grief as Syria buries its dead
As thousands took to the streets of Damascus for the funeral of Mazen al-Hamadah, a victim of Assad’s brutal regime, the search for Syria’s disappeared continues. The streets of Damascus have been ...The Guardian - 9h -
MLB star Wander Franco's sex abuse trial in the Dominican Republic has been postponed until June 2, 2025
MLB star Wander Franco's sex abuse trial in the Dominican Republic has been postponed until June 2, 2025ABC News - 10h -
Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling ...ABC News - 14h -
Stellantis to extend stoppage at Mirafiori plant until Jan. 20, union says
Stellantis will extend the stoppage of car production at its Italian Mirafiori plant by a further two weeks, until Jan. 20, the head of the FIOM-Cgil trade union at the site said on Thursday. ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Humpback whale makes one of the longest migrations ever recorded
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.CBS News - 1d -
Hunt Continues for an American, Austin Tice, in Syria
The U.S. has identified prisons of interest as it searches for clues about Austin Tice, who was abducted in 2012 and whose fate remains unknown.The New York Times - 1d -
Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.NBC News - 1d -
'I hid Sara Sharif's family during international police hunt'
During multiple raids on Rasikh Munir's property, officers failed to find the family. But he was the one who hid them.BBC News - 1d -
The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.BBC News - 2d -
How the six-day hunt for New York shooting suspect unfolded
It was a McDonald's employee hours away from the scene of the crime who spotted a man resembling the suspect.BBC News - 2d -
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TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of ban until SCOTUS review
TikTok on Monday asked a federal appeals court to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform until the Supreme Court reviews the caseABC News - 3d -
Roki Sasaki's MLB negotiating window reportedly opens this week, but don't expect a signing until 2025
Sasaki, a 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom, will likely sign a deal after Jan. 15CBS Sports - 3d -
Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syria’s ‘human slaughterhouse’
Exclusive: The Guardian gains access to Sednaya jail, where prisoners are rumoured to be trapped underground – as desperate relatives wait for news. The celebrations in Damascus were interrupted by ...The Guardian - 3d -
Former national security adviser: 'Until Hamas is destroyed,' there can't be 'better life for the Palestinians'
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster argued that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will continue and life for Palestinians cannot improve “until Hamas is destroyed.” McMaster joined “Fox News ...The Hill - 4d -
New images released as hunt for New York shooter continues
New York police are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson.BBC News - 4d -
Call for end to ‘draconian’ police cautions for UK sex workers that last until age of 100
A ‘prostitute’s caution’, unlike other cautions, does not require a person to admit an offence or agree to it. Police must be banned from issuing a “draconian” caution that exclusively targets sex ...The Guardian - 5d -
FBI joins hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer, offering 50K reward
The FBI is joining the New York Police Department (NYPD) the search for the suspect who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as the manhunt enters its fourth day. The agency is ...The Hill - 5d -
Report: Warriors in ‘real hunt' to trade for star before deadline
The Golden State Warriors are in the market to trade for a star ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former FBI special agent on hunt for shooter of UnitedHealth CEO
Former FBI special agent Doug Kouns joined CBS News 24/7 to discuss the latest revealed clues in the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson and how they may help in the search for the gunman.CBS News - 6d -
Bounty for Paul Skenes Topps Rookie Card Inspires Treasure Hunt
The Pittsburgh Pirates offered 30 years of season tickets in exchange for a Paul Skenes rookie card, and collectors say it could sell for $1 million. First, someone has to find it.The New York Times - 6d -
New clues emerge as investigators hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO
New clues are emerging in the hunt for the masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including possible leads about his travel before the shooting and a message ...ABC News - 6d -
NASA Artemis Moon Missions Delayed Until 2026 and 2027
It is unclear where the program to go back to the lunar surface will head after President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to the White House in January.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer
Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
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French President Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027
French President Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029
Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Killer Whales Hunt Whale Sharks and Feast on Their Livers
Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO gunman continues, NYPD offering $10,000 for information
Police are still searching for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday in what authorities say appeared to have been a targeted attack. Anna Schecter, CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
I Flew Over an Erupting Icelandic Volcano in a Helicopter. Maybe You Can, Too
Volcanic eruptions are common in Iceland. Some helicopter tours allow visitors a close-up glimpse at the oozing magma.Wired - Dec. 5 -
Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform
Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the SeneddFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korean defense ministry says martial law will remain in place until president lifts decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, saying the decree would protect the country from what he called "anti-state groups" and "threats of North Korea's communist forces." NBC ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
ONS admits it may not be able to replace UK labour force survey until 2027
Policymakers face further uncertainty over state of jobs marketFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s nonstop’: how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway’s whales
Recordings by biologist Heike Vester reveal how oil and gas exploration as well as cruises, fishing boats and even whale-watchers are adding to the din underwater. From the moment that the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
