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Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024
Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...The Guardian - 5d -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - 5d -
As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire
As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.Inc. - 5d -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to members of House Jan. 6 committee
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks and awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to several individuals, including former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson for their ...NBC News - 5d -
Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital
Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providersFinancial Times - 5d -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks on record 235 judicial confirmations
President Biden is set to deliver remarks Thursday afternoon on securing a record 235 judicial confirmations over the last four years. The achievement came after the Senate ran into significant ...The Hill - 5d -
2025 Pro Bowl: Lions' Kerby Joseph, Eagles' Jordan Mailata, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield among biggest snubs
The seven biggest snubs from the initial Pro Bowl rosterCBS Sports - 5d -
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Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
NBA MVP Rankings: The top 5 contenders in the award race at the start of the new year
A lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.CBS News - 5d -
Novak Djokovic extends Monfils misery with record 20th win over Frenchman
Win prolongs sport’s most dominant head-to-head record Serbian triumphs 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane International last 16 Novak Djokovic extended the most dominant head-to-head record in the history of ...The Guardian - 5d -
China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car marketFinancial Times - 5d -
Biden to award Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal
President Biden on Thursday will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals at the White House, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who has been an outspoken critic of ...The Hill - 5d -
El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides
El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...ABC News - 5d -
Biden giving second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 congressional panel
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. ...ABC News - 5d -
BYD, Chinese EV Peers Post Record Sales for December
Chinese electric-vehicle makers have benefited from a government trade-in program in the world’s largest market for EVs.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.BBC News - 5d -
The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.
Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.The New York Times - 5d -
Penguins Legend Looking For A New Smile
During a recent game in Czechia, Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr took an errant high stick to the face, losing his front teeth.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
PSU D relishes thwarting Jeanty's record pursuit
Penn State players kept Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in check and resolved to make sure he didn't break the NCAA single-season rushing record against them.ESPN - 6d -
Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industryFinancial Times - 6d -
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.The New York Times - 6d -
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Debut at 18, still playing at 40 - James makes more history
LeBron James becomes the first person to play in the NBA as a teenager and past the age of 40.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - 6d -
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.BBC News - 6d -
12 Trends Predictions in 2025: Hillary Clinton, Crypto and More
What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?The New York Times - Dec. 30 -
Surgeons Best at Dexterity Game, but They Swear More
This is a MedPage Today story. Surgeons beat out other hospital staff when it came to a "buzz wire" dexterity game, but they also were more likely to swear while playing, researchers found. A far ...ABC News - Dec. 28
