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Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Apple to pay $95m to settle claims Siri listened to users’ private conversations
Settlement of proposed class-action lawsuit represent nine hours of profit for Apple, which has denied wrongdoing. Apple has agreed to pay $95m in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes
As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Trump has made a lot of Day One promises. Which will he keep?
Way up on his list of Day One priorities is his promise to begin rounding up and deporting immigrants who snuck into this country — and those who committed serious crimes would be the first to go.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Andrew Garfield on weepie rom-com We Live in Time: ‘I love that this film wears its heart on its sleeve’
Take a hanky to this film – you’ll laugh and you might well cry. Andrew Garfield and the director John Crowley talk about portraying grief on screen so it rings true. It’s no spoiler to say that We ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids
Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
This play's abortion scene made grown men faint – and I’m thrilled it’s about to get a bigger audience | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Annie Ernaux’s The Years is transferring to the West End. It’s about time the arts confront the way women’s bodies work. Following a sold-out run at the Almeida theatre, this month The Years – a ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His 'Badass Truck'
The confusing hours after the Tesla vehicle was apparently used as a makeshift bomb would be any brand’s reputational nightmare.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Why the Pro Bowl incentive in Zack Baun's contract made him laugh
Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Gracie Mansion Intruder Films Himself During New Year’s Break-In
A man jumped a fence early on New Year’s Day, entered the New York mayor’s official residence and stole a Christmas ornament, the police said. The mayor, Eric Adams, was not there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Players who made (or broke) your 2024 fantasy football season
After a season of analyzing players who made or broke our lineups, Tera Roberts looks at the full picture.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Unity Software stock is rallying. Roaring Kitty posted a meme. They may or may not be connected.
Unity Software stock is rising after a post from Keith Gill that may or may not have anything to do with the company.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025
From monsters fighting robots to a grim look at a decaying healthcare system, past movies set in this new year offer a mixed outlook on what’s to come. The year 2025: It certainly has that ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Ridley Scott is a genius film-maker who can do anything – even start a political crisis in Malta
It wouldn’t be a press tour without the Gladiator II director saying something contentious, and now he’s managed to upset big cheeses on the Mediterranean island. For a while, it looked as if ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Twelve people killed in Montenegro shooting spree
A man kills 12 people including two children, reportedly after an argument in a restaurant.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits
Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has made a career of picking up and moving—and what about his real estate?
His departure from the Dolphins marks the latest in a long line of twists and turns in his career, from the NY Giants to the Browns, Ravens and Rams.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star
After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions
Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule
The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in GazaABC News - Jan. 1 -
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar
Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025
From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more. ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
'We're all considering death all the time': Willem Dafoe on new vampire film Nosferatu
Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: "It's interesting to have the undead visit the living".BBC News - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
Wall Street ends 2024 on down note but made substantial gains for the year
Wall Street ended 2024 with stocks slipping, but NBC News' Brian Cheung reports that overall, the year was good for investors.NBC News - Dec. 31
