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Israel launches wave of strikes on Yemen in retaliatory attack on Houthis
Israeli forces on Thursday launched a massive barrage of strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen in the latest exchange of attacks between Israel and the Iranian-backed rebel group. The Israeli ...The Hill - 1h -
Sporting sack Ruben Amorim’s replacement after just eight games
João Pereira sacked on Boxing Day after poor run Rui Borges takes over at Portuguese champions Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, after the Portuguese champions sacked Joao ...The Guardian - 5h -
The South African gold mines taken over by criminal gangs
Authorities have resorted to siege tactics to ‘smoke out’ thousands of miners trapped undergroundFinancial Times - 13h -
UK Help to Grow SME productivity scheme hits 10,000 users
Milestone helps survival of scale-up programme for next 12 months but longer-term future is uncertainFinancial Times - 13h -
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040ABC News - 1d -
The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer may clear the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to ...ABC News - 1d -
'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin officially ends as prosecutor withdraws appeal
Prosecutors have abandoned efforts to appeal a New Mexico judge's decision to toss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ending the botched case.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
WATCH: Entire class stops to wave at dog in window during NYC walk
The world needs more moments like this.ABC News - 2d -
Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion
The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
NFL odds, lines, picks, spreads, bets, predictions, what to bet for Week 17, 2024: Model loving Browns, 49ers
SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 17 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulationsCBS Sports - 3h -
Waves of air strikes hit cities in Yemen - reports
It comes after an escalation in hostilities between Israel and Yemen's ruling Houthi rebels.BBC News - 3h -
Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024
As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.BBC News - 8h -
Shrinking waistlines and growing profits: the weight-loss drug boom
Drugs such as Wegovy amd Mounjaro are an attractive prospect for online businesses and traditional pharmacies as well as the firms that make them. It is a trend rooted in profit-making. Adverts ...The Guardian - 11h -
Steph, LeBron remind sports world NBA reigns supreme on Christmas
On a day when the NFL tried to steal the NBA’s shine from under the rug, Steph Curry and LeBron James reminded everyone that Christmas is basketball's day.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Online sports betting’s growing wave of rage, harassment and criminality
The coming policy clash that no one sees coming is where the burgeoning sports gambling world will undoubtedly cross paths with the Homeland Security world.The Hill - 1d -
My friend has a dependent son, 32, who drives without car insurance. Would his parents be criminally liable if he has an accident?
“They declare him as a dependent for tax purposes.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040ABC News - 1d -
Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels
Melissa Krajewski used to come home from her job as a home health aide to the sounds of children pattering around the family’s three-bedroom apartment.NBC News - 1d -
The big sports quiz of the year 2024
How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion
No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.NBC News - 1d -
Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers
An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.The New York Times - 1d -
Bethlehem faces somber Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages on
At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of the Israel-Hamas war during the holiday season. The city, usually filled ...NBC News - 1d -
Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia’s south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages
Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 1d -
At least 1 dead after massive waves batter Northern California coast
At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was ...CBS News - 2d -
All Sports Stars Have Rookie Trading Cards. But Does Santa Claus?
The world of Christmas-themed trading cards is a bigger niche than you might think.The New York Times - 2d -
'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'
The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.BBC News - 2d -
Justin Baldoni award rescinded amid Blake Lively harassment allegations
Award in ‘advocating on behalf of women and girls’ revoked after suit filed by Lively accusing him of sexual harassment. An award recently given to actor and director Justin Baldoni, honoring him ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions
Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...CBS News - 2d -
Huge waves tear through Santa Cruz wharf, sending debris into the ocean
Massive waves in Northern California destroyed the Santa Cruz wharf and sent workers and debris into the ocean. One person was killed near Marina State Beach and the threat along the coast remains.CBS News - 2d -
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.BBC News - 2d -
Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down
A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.CBS News - 2d -
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.CBS News - 2d -
NHS reveals advice most sought online over festive period
Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.BBC News - 2d -
Australian towns evacuated as bushfires rage
Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.BBC News - 2d -
Texas attorney general sues NCAA over transgender athletes competing in women's sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA, accusing the association of misleading fans by allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s events.NBC News - 2d -
From Hail Marys to grand slams, college basketball to the WNBA, 2024 was a year of change and triumph in sports
If you took a nap this year, there’s a decent chance the sports world changed while you were asleep.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The presidential solution to taming the growing federal debt
The federal debt is growing rapidly due to Congress' incentives to spend, but the president's impoundment power could provide a natural counterbalance to this by allowing the president to trim ...The Hill - 2d -
Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles
Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.CNBC - 3d -
Texas sues NCAA in latest push to block transgender athletes in women's sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, arguing that it tricks and misleads fansABC News - 3d -
Blake Lively Is Suing Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment. It’s an Important Lesson on Workplace Boundaries
Consenting to one type of behavior does not mean you consent to all other sexual behaviors — even if you are a movie star.Inc. - 3d
