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Papua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’
PNG to become just second overseas franchise from 2028 Australian government can pull $600m funding at any time Australia will be able to withdraw $600m in funding for a PNG rugby league team at ...The Guardian - 5h -
I have two life-insurance policies, but ‘rude’ agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?
“The agent said that my policy is in jeopardy of lapsing.”MarketWatch - 5h -
Wisconsin dad who faked kayak death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction
The Wisconsin man who allegedly hatched an elaborate plan to fake his death before turning up with a woman in western Asia returned to U.S. soil and was arrested, authorities said Wednesday.NBC News - 4h -
Al-Assad Is Gone, and One Idea Fills My Brain
On Sunday at 3 a.m. my mother woke me with a shaky voice. All our phones were ringing and the TV was loud. “He fell, Zaina, he fell. Assad fell.”The New York Times - 10h -
Overseas expansion gives Japanese insurers a new lease of life
Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic marketFinancial Times - 19h -
Texas intends to lease land for Trump’s deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she has offered a 1,400-acre ranch on the Texas-Mexico border and intends to lease it to the Trump administration for its mass deportation plan. ...The Hill - 1d -
PSG's Champions League campaign given new life thanks to Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Ramos and Desire Doue goals
Portuguese and French stars do the business for struggling French giants in cold AustriaCBS Sports - 1d -
Nikki Giovanni – a life in pictures
Nikki Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on 7 June 1943, was a critically acclaimed poet, educator and activist whose work was pivotal to the Black Arts movement and the Black Power movement. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.BBC News - 1d -
Nippon Life in Talks to Acquire Resolution Life
The potential deal follows Nippon Life’s purchase of a stake in Corebridge Financial from American International Group and underscores the Japanese insurer’s thirst for deals abroad.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Nippon Life in talks to buy Resolution Life for $8.2bn in jumbo insurance deal
Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurerFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia
The Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White HouseABC News - 2d -
The underdog life of Josh Butler
After losing both of his parents, Josh Butler went viral for escorting his dogs on the field on Senior Day in 2019. Now, he's proving his worth in the NFL.ESPN - 2d -
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Lego Fortnite Expands With New Social Sim Brick Life
Lego Fortnite is expanding in a big way this week. Not only are we getting a new Lego Pass with piles of new content for the existing Lego Fortnite survival/crafting game, but we're getting an ...GameSpot - 2d -
Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - 3d -
Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion
The entertainment titan plans to launch seven new cruise ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54
A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.The New York Times - 3d -
New details emerge in the manhunt for insurance CEO's killer
Police found a backpack in Central Park that they believe belongs to the man who killed an insurance executive in New York City. They found Monopoly money inside. The search for the suspect has now ...NBC News - 4d -
President-elect Trump makes first overseas trip since election
President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election, joining world leaders for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which was destroyed by fire. President Biden ...CBS News - 4d -
Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings
A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Expansion Valkyries draft 7 international players
The Valkyries selected 11 players, including seven international players, at the WNBA expansion draft.ESPN - 4d -
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Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - 4d -
WNBA expansion draft: Five potential Valkyries targets that make sense for new franchise
The Valkyries are a blank slate and will be looking for young talent entering their first seasonCBS Sports - 5d -
Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary
Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...CBS News - 5d -
Japanese singer and actor Miho Nakayama dies aged 54
After making her name with J-pop hits, the performer went on to win acclaim for film roles including Love Letter. Musician and actor Miho Nakayama, best known for her dual role in the successful ...The Guardian - 5d -
Brook & Carse give England upper hand on New Zealand
Harry Brook's scintillating century is backed up by crucial late wickets from Brydon Carse on the first day of England's second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.BBC News - 5d -
New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer
Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.BBC News - 6d -
Jeff Daniels on bringing skits to life in new season of "Alive and Well Enough"
Jeff Daniels launches the second season of his Audible memoir, "Alive and Well Enough," sharing personal stories, music, and lessons from his decades-long career.CBS News - 6d -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - 6d -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Putin's overseas empire is collapsing all at once — don't let up on him now
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a difficult week as Syria's government collapses, Russian military bases are overrun by rebels, and protests in Abkhazia and Kazakhstan signal a decline in ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Writers Silenced by Stalin Get New Life Amid War in Ukraine
The Soviet regime killed a generation of literary artists in the 1930s. Their legacy is being reclaimed as Ukraine fights to preserve its cultural heritage.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost
Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
A pink Deco home was the inspiration for ‘Friends’ theme writer Allee Willis; her creative life revealed in new documentary
The documentary reveals not only the Hall of Fame songwriter’s ups and downs but also many clips of the whimsical, pink, two-story house.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA schedule
The expansion Valkyries tip off the 2025 WNBA season May 16.ESPN - Dec. 2
