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Remember When Bees Invaded a Tennis Court in the Desert?
The tennis season begins on Dec. 27. Here’s a look back at 2024.The New York Times - 2d -
More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing
A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.BBC News - 2d -
Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says
The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotageABC News - 3d -
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
A Spanish migration rights group says more than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by seaABC News - 3d -
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Over 100 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel on Christmas
At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.CBS News - 3d -
At least 38 dead as passenger plane crashes en route to Russia
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport close to the Caspian Sea on Wednesday morning.ABC News - 3d -
20 years on: 'My boat was metres from the shore when the Boxing Day tsunami hit'
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.BBC News - 3d -
Ravens rout Texans 31-2 in big Christmas matchup
Two of the top teams in the AFC will battle for playoff seeding in big Christmas matchup.NBC News - 3d -
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.CBS News - 3d -
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Inside the Plan to Halt U.S.-Bound Migrants at the Treacherous Darién Gap
The U.S. “border is actually here,” Panama’s president says, describing the jungle route many migrants take on their way to America.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft powerFinancial Times - 4d -
Boat built 120 years ago in English brewery vies for win in Sydney to Hobart race
Katwinchar, the oldest boat in the race’s history, is making her third attempt since being found in a dilapidated state on Gumtree and undergoing restoration. Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - 4d -
1 killed, several injured in Florida boat explosion
At least one person was killed and six others injured when a boat exploded in a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Three people suffered traumatic injuries. Cristian Benavides reports.CBS News - 4d -
Boat crashes on Palos Verdes coast, 2 fishermen missing after exhaustive search
The 25-foot boat was found crashed and overturned in a rocky area at the base of the cliffs between Bluff Cove and Lunada Bay in Palos Verdes Estates.CBS News - 4d -
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2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.CBS News - 4d -
1 person killed, 5 hospitalized after fiery Florida boat explosion
One person is dead and five others were hospitalized after a boat explosion at a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, officials said.NBC News - 4d -
1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida
The boat explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday and was caught on the live feed of an EarthCam set up at the dock.ABC News - 4d -
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What time are the NFL Christmas games and when does Beyoncé perform?
What time does it start? Why Netflix? And when does Beyoncé start? We (mostly) have the answers. The NFL Christmas games are taking place on, you guessed it, Christmas. And if you’re anything like ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 5d -
Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister
The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...The Guardian - 5d -
1 dead, 5 injured in Fort Lauderdale marina boat fire
A person was found dead in the water and five others had to be rushed to local hospitals following a boat fire.CBS News - 5d -
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When Ferguson brought Ronaldo to tears
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalls the time Sir Alex Ferguson made Cristiano Ronaldo cry.BBC News - 5d -
France’s new premier selects Eric Lombard as finance minister
François Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budgetFinancial Times - 5d -
Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.CBS News - 5d -
'Depravity': Undocumented migrant charged with fatally burning woman on subway
The suspect -- identified by police on Monday as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta -- was taken into custody on Sunday, hours after the incident.ABC News - 5d -
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Italy vows to push ahead with dormant migrant vetting centers in Albania
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government has vowed to open controversial migrant processing centers in Albania that have remained dormant after Italian courts refused to validate the transfer of ...ABC News - 5d -
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Everybody seems to be having an off-day when they play against Liverpool
Liverpool keep doing Liverpool things. The Premier League is now theirs to lose, and for a manager in his first season in England, that is a remarkable achievement. Sign up to Soccer with ...The Guardian - 5d
