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Chief scout calls for workers to get volunteering leave
He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him.BBC News - 2d -
Undocumented immigrants pay more than their fair share of taxes
When measured as a share of their income, undocumented immigrants paid an average effective state and local tax rate of 8.9 percent.The Hill - 2d -
Before the algorithm, we watched ‘surprise TV’, and it can still offer unexpected delights | Emma Wilkins
Our family’s holiday tradition? We throw caution to the wind and surrender to the novelty of free-to-air television. I can see why kids who find themselves at a holiday shack where the only ...The Guardian - 2d -
A toddler survived a gunshot to the head — but her recovery was only beginning
Three-year-old Skye McBride survived an accidental shooting. Her recovery has been a "miracle," her doctors and nurses say. But that hasn't made it any easier.NBC News - 2d -
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.The New York Times - 3d -
Nigel Farage offers to work with Peter Mandelson to secure US-UK trade deal
Labour party divided on whether incoming US ambassador should lean on Reform leader’s ties with Donald Trump. Nigel Farage has said he would be willing to help Peter Mandelson negotiate with the ...The Guardian - 3d -
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 ...ABC News - 3d -
Where is Santa right now? These people know
The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.BBC News - 3d -
Evening Report — Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat With less than one month until President-elect Trump returns to the Oval Office, he's already calling the shots and ...The Hill - 3d -
What to know about FSA, HSA and maximizing contributions
Americans who still have money in their Flexible Spending Account have until Dec. 31 to spend it before they lose it. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses tips on contributing to an FSA and ...CBS News - 3d -
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 3d -
More Starbucks Store Workers Will Join Strike for Final Day
The strike began Friday at stores in the Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago areas and will end on Tuesday.The New York Times - 3d -
For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it | Mohammed Hirmoge
The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyrics. The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali ...The Guardian - 3d -
My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?
“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”MarketWatch - 3d -
Shyam Benegal, influential director of India’s ‘parallel cinema’, dies aged 90
The film-maker challenged mainstream Bollywood and pioneered a new wave cinema movement in the 1970s that tackled social issues. Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian film-maker known for pioneering a ...The Guardian - 3d -
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David Cronenberg is much more than a master of body horror, author argues
Violet Lucca, author of 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,' considers the filmmaker a moralist and social critic with a taste for bloodLos Angeles Times - 4d -
India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney diseaseABC News - 4d -
Only 1 hospital in northern Gaza now able to provide services, say officials
Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.ABC News - 4d -
Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90
Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling Phoenix Suns 117-90ABC News - 4d -
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Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal
Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.CNBC - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy
Ukraine president criticises world leaders for doing ‘almost nothing’ to counteract Moscow’s military cooperation with Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,035. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.CBS News - 4d -
Donor Expected to Admit to Making Illegal Contributions to Adams
Federal prosecutors said they planned to charge a businessman who has close ties to New York’s Turkish community with conspiracy to commit fraud.The New York Times - 4d -
German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support
There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.BBC News - 4d -
Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90
Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Study: Remote Work Policies Are Leaving Lower-Paid Workers Behind
Recent data shows that higher-income workers are holding on to remote work privileges more than their lower-paid counterparts.Inc. - 4d -
US Starbucks workers’ strike expands to 11 states as Christmas approaches
Walkouts have caused nearly 50 stores nationwide to close in five days, says Starbucks Workers United union. The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers’ union has grown to include locations ...The Guardian - 4d -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump made comments threatening to take back the Panama Canal based on what he said were high costs that ships are encountering. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.CBS News - 4d -
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It
The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.Inc. - 4d -
Honda, Nissan announce plans to merge
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced Monday they were exploring a merger that would allow them to better compete amid a changing automotive landscape. The companies plan to spend the next ...The Hill - 4d -
Why some people are spending the holidays sans family: ‘My friends are more fun than my relatives’
Not everyone can – or wants to – celebrate with family. Some choose traditions with friends and neighbors instead. The holidays are often thought of as a time for family – a time to pack bags and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president
As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.NBC News - 4d -
More than 100 journalists were killed this year – over half of them in Palestine
Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows. Worldwide, 104 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024 – and more ...The Guardian - 5d -
With Jalen Hurts’ health in question, Eagles need to worry about more than passing game
“A lot of things we do in our run game is designed with Jalen,” Saquon Barkley said. “It’s kind of hard to continue to run the same stuff when he’s not in there."Yahoo Sports - 5d -
CFP 1st round reactions: Ohio State is SO back & home field advantage means EVERYTHING | College Football Power Hour
The 1st round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is officially in the books. Penn State, Texas & Ohio State all advance to the quarterfinals after blowout wins and Caroline, Fitz & Adam break ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
There are only 200 analog photobooths left in the world. Will they go extinct?
The photobooth officially turns 100 in 2025. There are only about 200 working analog booths left in the world. And a century in, they are surging in popularity with Gen Z, who are specifically ...NBC News - Dec. 20
