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Clemency is warranted for pro-life activists convicted under the FACE Act
The Justice Department has used the FACE Act as a cudgel to force peaceful pro-life advocates into submission — and prison.The Hill - 4h -
Eli Manning, Adam Vinatieri, Antonio Gates among 15 modern-era finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Manning, Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, and Marshal Yanda are among the first-time finalists.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
5 Healthy Steps That Changed My Leadership and Life
How prioritizing my health led to a major shift in my role as CEO, husband, and father.Inc. - 1d -
Ukrainian Aid Workers Risk Life and Limb to Get Civilians to Safety
The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes.The New York Times - 1d -
George Perez turned a painful life as an ex-con into laughs as a comedy veteran
Perez's material combines deeply personal narrative with sociopolitical insight. Before releasing his new special "Misunderstood," in 2025, he headlines New Year's Eve at the two-year-old Stand Up ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Andi Oliver: ‘Life’s too short to be appalling’
The TV personality, chef, musician and author has made her cultural mark, but has faced her fights – racism, violence, grief, poverty as a single mum. How did this nascent national treasure turn ...The Guardian - 14h -
Breer: Patriots must ‘modernize,' add to front office around Wolf
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated joined "Patriots Pregame Live" to share what he's hearing about Pats vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and how New England should build its front office.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Congressman who saved a life on the job retires
A new Congress will begin in Washington this week, welcoming dozens of new faces as longtime leaders retire and head home. That includes one low-profile congressman from suburban Cincinnati. His ...CBS News - 1d -
Pro Football Hall of Fame announces 15 modern-era finalists for 2025, including Eli Manning and Reggie Wayne
The selection committee can elect up to five modern-era playersCBS Sports - 1d -
Russia warns of severe environmental damage from Black Sea oil spill
Two tankers were hit by storm in Kerch strait on 15 December, causing one to sink and another to run aground. Russia has warned of severe environmental damage from a huge oil spill in the Black Sea ...The Guardian - 1d -
Are modern sports stars still cut out for pantomime season? Oh yes they are | Emma John
Strictly Come Dancing has hit participation but the gymnast Louis Smith is still flying the flag for sporting heroes on stage. Merry Betwixtmas, everybody! I’ve a great fondness for this final ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hire purchase gets a new lease of life
Technology’s biggest failure now is its propensity to be rendered inferior by successive versionsFinancial Times - 1d -
English sea shanties inspire Cape Verdean singer
Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.BBC News - 1d -
Kai Havertz guides Arsenal past Ipswich to show there is life without Saka
The Premier League season has not reached its halfway point and yet Arsenal knew this was a game they had to win. Liverpool’s stunning form at the top of the table had seen to that. It was scrappy ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Modern life is drowning in a sea of verbiage
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentationsFinancial Times - 2d -
Nato to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected sabotage of underwater cable
Finland seizes ship it suspects of damaging cable connecting Estonia and Finland on Christmas Day. Nato is to increase its military presence in the Baltic Sea, the alliance has announced, after the ...The Guardian - 2d -
The cafe helping prisoners escape a life of crime
Former prisoner Lee Jack says the cafe he worked at while on day release helped to turn his life around.BBC News - 2d -
How a Mao-era system creates second-class citizens in modern China
Calls grow to scrap hukou household registration system to unleash pent-up consumptionFinancial Times - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables
Nato chief Mark Rutte criticises all attacks on critical infrastructure; Putin says Slovakia has offered to be ‘platform’ for any peace talks. What we know on day 1,038. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 2d -
'I had a life to live': Survivors recall tsunami 20 years later
It has been 20 years since the deadliest tsunami ever recorded, one that devastated communities around the Indian ocean and killed more than 200,000 people. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with ...NBC News - 3d -
Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageing. Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Life is not easy' - Haaland penalty miss sums up Man City crisis
Erling Haaland's penalty miss against Everton sums up Manchester City's current crisis - with the striker's stats not what they were at his best.BBC News - 3d -
Returning to the Office Can Disrupt Life. Here Are Some Coping Tips
Going to an office after remote working long term can be a major adjustment.Inc. - 3d -
Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips
Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.BBC News - 3d -
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Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025
Weather forecasts will get smarter, EVs could get pricier, crypto will be for everyday investors and AI will be everywhereThe Wall Street Journal - 3d -
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'Modern-day gladiator' - the rapid rise of teenage heavyweight hope Moses Itauma
Rising heavyweight hope Moses Itauma reflects on his journey from a small Slovakian town to being tipped for boxing greatness.BBC News - 3d -
Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Comanche takes lead over rival LawConnect as fleet braces for rough night at sea
Master Lock Comanche maintains comfortable lead over LawConnect down NSW coast Reigning handicap winner Alive the most high-profile of two boats to retire The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing ...The Guardian - 3d -
Nuclear Weapons Are Not a Fact of Life
Like other weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons are not unsolvable problems.The New York Times - 3d -
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Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea
Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait. Russian scientists have criticised the effort to clean up oil ...The Guardian - 3d -
Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident
The Finnish electricity grid’s head of operations says sabotage can’t be ruled out. An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down on Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said, the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows
Despite newer artists having viral moments, app users also enjoyed old school acts including Bronski Beat and Sade . This was the year that gen Z had their “ Brat summer ”, or so we were led to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.BBC News - 4d -
New Before It Was New: Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere Was A Pioneer For The Modern Defenseman
The so-called ‘modern’ defenseman can now be found on almost every team. But when Shayne Gostisbehere broke in, his swashbuckling style ruffled some feathers.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Assad’s Syrian stronghold prepares for life after the regime
At ‘settlement centres’, ex-soldiers hand in weapons and spit on pictures of former president amid fear of retributionFinancial Times - 5d -
How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy
Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and vacations. The money to sustain it did not exist.The New York Times - Dec. 17 -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13
