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Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.BBC News - 4d -
A cliff that looks like a puppy resting by the Yangtze River delights people in China
A vacation photo posted online by Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan and captioned “Puppy Mountain” has become a sensation in ChinaABC News - 3d -
People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says
Households should consider a fixed tariff, Ofgem says, as it announces another rise in the energy price cap.BBC News - 3d -
The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play
After starring at Middlebury, Thomas Perry has established himself as arguably the strongest player in the class.The New York Times - 3d -
Therapists Warn AI Mental Health Help Could Harm People
Mental health experts warn that AI tech may cause issues, adding to worries about AI displacing humans in this and other professions.Inc. - 3d -
Trump Plans ‘Gold Card’ Alternative to Green Cards for ‘High Level People’
President Trump said the cards would have “a higher level of sophistication” than green cards and cost applicants about $5 million.The New York Times - 3d -
At least 2 people hurt as shots are fired near a courthouse in western Germany
Police say that at least two people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western GermanyABC News - 2d -
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A Tunisian extremist is imprisoned for life for killing 3 people in a French basilica in 2020
A Tunisian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in France for the murders of three people in October 2020 in an attack linked to Islamic extremismABC News - 1d -
Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel
Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
250,000 people 'waiting in line' for $5M Trump 'gold card’: Commerce secretary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that 250,000 are waiting to get one of President Trump’s so-called “gold cards,” which the president pitched as a replacement for the EB5 ...The Hill - 1d -
Closure of Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing disrupts trade, movement of people
Officials say a nearly week-long closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of peopleABC News - 1d -
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-AdhaABC News - 1d -
Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training
Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour marketFinancial Times - 1d -
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'Leave it to the imagination': Normal People star says no need for a sequel
Éanna Hardwicke is "not a fan of rehashing things", but sees why some want to revisit the characters.BBC News - 1d -
People are worried about their jobs. Here’s why that matters for stocks and bonds.
Low credit spreads aren’t reflecting rising concerns about Trump policies or the economy.MarketWatch - 15h -
Iowa rolls back civil rights protections for transgender people
Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests ...CBS News - 4h -
Boats collide on river in southern China, killing at least 11 people
A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday night, killing 11 people while five more are missingABC News - 4h -
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West AfricaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Navy fires skipper of the USS Harry S. Truman, following collision last week
Capt. Dave Snowden, who was in charge of the USS Harry S. Truman when the aircraft carrier collided with a merchant ship, has been fired, the Navy announced.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Liverpool face PSG as Champions League last-16 draw sets up Madrid derby
Arsenal get PSV and Aston Villa play Club Brugge Europa League: Spurs v AZ, Man Utd v Real Sociedad Rangers face Fenerbahce; Chelsea draw Copenhagen Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Liverpool vs PSG, Arsenal vs PSV: Our last-16 predictions and Champions League winner
Liverpool have been drawn against Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16
Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Morant's 4th-quarter burst, Jackson's last-second block give Grizzlies 105-104 win over Magic
Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
NASCAR at Atlanta results: Christopher Bell wins a thriller after crash on last lap freezes the field
Bell earns his first win of 2025 while runner-up Carson Hocevar ruffles feathers behind himCBS Sports - 5d -
Watch: The best moments from SAG awards - the last big event before Oscars
Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement awardBBC News - 4d -
DOGE’s ‘What Did You Do Last Week?’ Email Gets Pushback From Trump-Appointed Officials
The weekend demand that federal employees justify their jobs — or lose them by refusing to reply — increased resistance to DOGE among Trump supporters.Inc. - 4d -
Federal agencies can ignore "What did you do last week?" email, officials say
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told officials that agencies can decide how to respond.CBS News - 4d -
Search underway at national park for man last seen nearly 2 weeks ago
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado is one of the last known locations where 31-year-old Jordan Marsters was seen, the National Park Service said.CBS News - 3d -
Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week
Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.BBC News - 3d -
Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time | Geoff Lemon
They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South Africa. If you were an Australian supporter of a certain pragmatic bent, you might be ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hubert Davis, North Carolina agreed to a previously undisclosed contract extension last summer
The revelation comes at a time when North Carolina is in jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hauler Talk: Behind the scenes of first playoff committee meeting, last-lap caution flag decision-making
The latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast provided a glimpse into the NASCAR playoff committee that held its first meeting two weeks ago at Daytona International Speedway. The panel of more ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
House Republicans narrowly pass measure to fund Trump agenda after last-minute drama
The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.ABC News - 2d -
‘I don’t want it to die’: one man’s battle to save the last phone box in his village
In 1935, Derek Harris was born – and so was the K6 red phone box. Now, Harris is spending his 90th year ensuring this beloved local facility isn’t lost. The battleground at the heart of a struggle ...The Guardian - 2d -
Movie Review: A gripping deep-sea rescue mission in ‘Last Breath’ with Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu
A routine deep-sea diving mission in the North Sea goes terribly wrong when a young diver is stranded some 300 feet below the surface in the new film “Last Breath.”ABC News - 2d -
His final photo was of the bomber that killed him: the last journalist to die before Assad fell
Anas Alkharboutli was fatally injured in a missile attack just four days before the president fled to Russia. His colleagues and friends explain why his life was more exceptional than his death. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rain washes out host Pakistan's last Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh
Rain has forced the abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game in the Champions Trophy in RawalpindiABC News - 1d -
Second "what did you do last week" email expected to go to some federal workers
A second email asking government workers to detail what they did in the last week is expected to go out to some on Saturday.CBS News - 14h
