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Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World CupABC News - Dec. 9 -
Reports of people trapped underground at notorious Syrian prison
It is thought thousands of people could still be trapped in hidden parts of the notorious Saydnaya prison.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce. Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Can Saquon Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record?
Saquon Barkley has 1,623 rushing yards through 13 games.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Barkley sets Eagles' single-season rushing mark
Saquon Barkley set the Eagles' single-season rushing record on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children
Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
On secret military island, a mother strives to raise her children normally
Shanthi tried her best to create a sense of normality for her children on the remote British island Diego Garcia.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0 | Jonathan Wilson
The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts. The greatest trick the devil ever learned was to overwhelm the critical ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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Under assault by gangs in Haiti, a Kenyan-led mission fights back
An armored vehicle carrying Kenyan police rumbles through Haiti’s capital with a shattered window that a high-caliber bullet failed to penetrate, a permanent sign of the violence confronting the ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
'The perfect start!' - Starc traps Jaiswal lbw with first ball of Test
Watch as Mitchell Starc traps Yashasvi Jaiswal lbw with the first ball of the second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
‘Delay, Deny, Defend’: United Has Faced Scrutiny Over Denying Claims
The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
BioShock Meets The Thing In Deepest Fear, A New Single-Player Horror Game
From the PC Gaming Show, the team behind the Twin Peaksy adventure game Virginia and Annapurna's Last Stop has revealed Deepest Fear, a first-person horror-action game that blends an intriguing ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
The Democrats’ misogyny trap
Blaming misogyny not only is sure to turn off millions of voters — even worse, it is likely to prove toxic when it comes time to select the Democratic nominee in 2028.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Hannah Kobayashi's family investigating possibility she was part of immigration marriage scam
Hannah Kobayashi’s family said they are investigating whether she was involved in a possible green card marriage scam but stressed that nothing has been confirmed yet.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist
Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Number of people caught in 60% ‘tax trap’ up 45% in two years
Rise for taxpayers earning more than £100,000 blamed on frozen thresholds and wage inflationFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
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Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times
A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employmentABC News - Dec. 5 -
Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
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Golf bans male-born players from women’s events after transgender controversy
The major powers in female professional golf have changed their transgender policies to ban male-born players from their competitions after Hailey Davidson came within one shot of qualifying for ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid
Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vesselsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Saudi Arabia Is Losing Its Iron Grip on Global Oil Markets
Rising U.S. production and internal OPEC+ pressure limit the kingdom’s sway over prices. Trump is a new wild card.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech
Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Search under way for woman believed trapped in sinkhole
Elizabeth Pollard was searching for her missing cat when it is thought she fell into the sink hole, police say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González split after nearly 30 years of marriage
Daddy Yankee announced his divorce from his wife of nearly 30 years, Mireddys González, after 'unsuccessful efforts' to save the marriage.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Dillon Gabriel's run at Oregon harkens back to the days of another Hawaii-born QB, Marcus Mariota
Harkening back to the days of Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, Hawaii-born Dillon Gabriel has led the undefeated Ducks into Saturday's Big Ten championship game against Penn State with ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal
Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the OlympicsABC News - Dec. 3 -
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Watch: Protesters take to the streets outside parliament
South Korea’s opposition party members gather at South Korea's parliamentBBC News - Dec. 3 -
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Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup hostABC News - Dec. 2 -
How AllTrails Got Everyone to Go Outside
The app survived the pandemic and came out stronger than ever, with a dedicated community of hikers and nature lovers.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan
Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - Nov. 30 -
Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants - even when they have British children
Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children. Most immigrants in the UK have to apply to extend their ...Yahoo Sports - Nov. 27
