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For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia
A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast AsiaABC News - 3h -
It’s been a grim year for baby-making. But what can the Christmas story teach us about having a child?
It’s an enduring dilemma, this becoming-a-parent thing. It’s never a good time to embark on parenthood. Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate ...The Guardian - 22h -
Here's what to know about the US push for stability in post-Assad Syria
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up perhaps his last Middle East mission as America’s top diplomatABC News - 1d -
US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that led the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign ...ABC News - 1d -
Mystery drones: Where they have been spotted?
Drone sightings have continued in recent weeks around the country and have also been reported at European military bases.The Hill - 1d -
The race to make the greatest Christmas ad
How British retailers became obsessed with winning the nation’s heartsFinancial Times - 2d -
What The Rock’s big box office bomb tells us about our needs and desires at Christmas
Red One is the latest Hollywood attempt at a spectacular festive action film. It is on course to lose $100m. Why don’t they realise we want slippers, jim-jams and Lindsay Lohan?. It’s the most ...The Guardian - 2d -
Champ Bailey: What makes Hunter special -- and why he'll have to pick a side
We asked Bailey, who played both CB and WR, to size up Hunter's game and two-way potential in the NFL.ESPN - 2d -
What Assad’s fall tells us about Ukraine
The United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan and lack of support for Ukraine has led to a loss of American influence and increased aggression from Russia, while the bipartisan support for ...The Hill - 2d -
A US Navy ship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia, a close ally of China
A U.S. Navy warship will make a port call next week in Cambodia, China’s close ally in Southeast Asia, the first such visit in eight yearsABC News - 2d -
What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?
How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?BBC News - 3d -
What DOGE’s Recruiting Pitch for Grim, Unpaid Jobs Looks Like on X
Trump’s still unofficial Department of Government Efficiency seeks budget slashers ready to work “80+ hours per week” jobs for which “compensation is zero.”Inc. - 3d -
What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US?
The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know. Joe Biden pardoned 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes on Thursday, ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Worried about what to buy the man in your life for Christmas? The perfect gift may be more modest than you think | Joel Snape
If you really care, get us an upgrade of a bargain-basement product you’ve spotted us using. Our gratitude will be eternal. When I was a small boy, socks were the inverse of a Platonically ideal ...The Guardian - 4d -
"Porch pirates" steal billions in goods every year. Here's what you can do.
With thieves ever more brazen in stealing deliveries, one company is offering insurance to reimburse consumers.CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
‘Making Argentina great again’? What a year under a climate-change denying president has done for the country
Javier Milei’s push for extraction and cuts to land protections have left people fearing for their way of life – and environmentalists concerned about the future. Like many who follow Mapuche ...The Guardian - 5d -
A 26-year-old has been arrested with a weapon 'consistent with' gun used in CEO's killing, police commissioner says
A 26-year-old has been arrested with a weapon 'consistent with' gun used in CEO's killing, police commissioner saysABC News - 6d -
I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'
"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate
Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
The Rich Can Afford Personal Care. The Rest Will Have to Make Do With AI
From personal trainers to in-person therapy, only the wealthy have access to human connection. What are the options for the less advantaged?Wired - Dec. 7 -
What Knaus Tabbert AG's (ETR:KTA) ROE Can Tell Us
Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Of course we can change a baby’s nappy: the Edith Pritchett cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story
Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
What to know about Spotify's top artists, songs and albums of the year
Spotify released its 2024 Wrapped year in review this week, naming Taylor Swift as the most-streamed artist of 2024. Spotify's pop senior editor Talia Kraines joins CBS News to break down this ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
PM and FM have 'helpful' talks over two-child cap
The prime minister met with John Swinney and other heads of government in Edinburgh.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
What the stats tell us about Navarrete vs. Valdez 2
Emanuel Navarrete is a slight favorite to defeat Oscar Valdez in their rematch on Saturday. Here's a look at the fight through the numbers.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin’s rally to $100,000
Bitcoin’s meteoric run may have gotten a little extra push from an unlikely source: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin's rally to $100,000
Powell said bitcoin is not a challenge for traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar but rather for gold.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him
The prince said his family were able to access a degree of privacy and freedom that they couldn't in the UK.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
A Storied New York Hilton Adds a Grim Chapter to Its History
The hotel, on West 54th Street, was where journalists examined the Pentagon Papers and where Donald Trump delivered a 2016 victory speech.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
What Two Decades in Prison Have Taught Me About Regret
I am surrounded by men who live with regret. And that regret is an incarceration every bit as real as the towering walls around us.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What President Biden should have said about the pardon of his son
President Biden has granted a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, in order to protect his son from potential prison time for tax evasion and lying on a gun application.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
What scrapping of Dutch Grand Prix tells us about Max Verstappen’s future
Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix will drop off the calendar after the 2026 race.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
What makes the US truly exceptional
Are American pathologies the necessary price of economic dynamism?Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?
UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountabilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?
The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Better drugs through AI? Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma
Artificial intelligence is changing the way industries do businessABC News - Dec. 2
