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Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 105
HONOLULU — Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah, has died.NBC News - 2h -
For Survivors of a Ravaged Kibbutz, the Journey Home Is Only Just Beginning
Torn between a traumatic past and trying to build a future, the Kibbutz Be’eri community is debating how best to move forward.The Wall Street Journal - 11h -
Elon Musk accused of censoring conservatives on X who disagree with his immigration stances
The claims came after Elon Musk was involved in a public feud with some Republicans over immigration.NBC News - 17h -
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.Wired - 1d -
Six reasons why Steelers could still be a dangerous team when the NFL playoffs begin
Pittsburgh fans shouldn't throw in the (terrible) towel just yetCBS Sports - 2h -
‘Illegally smuggled’ cannon at Tower of London subject of dispute with Ireland
Newly released documents show Irish officials sought return of cannon sold by ‘gang of British treasure hunters’. Rare cannon allegedly smuggled out of Irish waters by a gang of British treasure ...The Guardian - 11h -
Spurs 'working hard' on January deals - Ange
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said the club are "working hard" to discern what transfers might be possible in the January window as their injury crisis continues.ESPN - 16h -
Yellen says extraordinary measures to avoid default will begin as soon as Jan. 14
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested in a letter to Congress on Friday that the department doesn't think the U.S. will need to take "extraordinary measures" on Jan. 2 to avoid defaulting on ...The Hill - 16h -
The Papers: PM's heartache and Labour's 'tax hit' to flights
Saturday's headlines include the death of Sir Keir Starmer's brother and criticism of a rates increase on flights.BBC News - 16h -
Warren Upton, oldest survivor of Pearl Harbor attack, dies aged 105
Last surviving member of USS Utah, moored at the harbor when the attack took place, died after a bout of pneumonia. Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl ...The Guardian - 20h -
Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 105
The oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah has diedABC News - 20h -
Democrats must make working Americans a better offer
Democrats must change direction dramatically to regain their competitiveness and offer concrete remedies to the problems working families define as urgent, rather than the post-material ...The Hill - 1d -
Conservatives are correct: America’s foreign aid system is broken
America’s current foreign assistance is untethered to our desired foreign policy outcomes.The Hill - 1d -
Queen Elizabeth II had dim view of Orange marches, state papers claim
Irish state papers reveal a private conversation between the late Queen and an ex-Irish ambassador.BBC News - 1d -
Joe Rogan, ‘Hawk Tuah’ and the rise of conservative-leaning online spaces in 2024
Joe Rogan, ‘Hawk Tuah’ and the rise of conservative-leaning online spaces in 2024NBC News - 1d -
Northern Ireland braced for more Brexit turbulence
Country enters 2025 tackling a web of regulations, political divisions and unfulfilled investment hopesFinancial Times - 1d -
Ireland’s vineyards win global recognition
Warming climate and hybrid grapes make country better known for whiskey an unlikely source of award-winning winesFinancial Times - 1d -
The Papers: 'Tory war with Farage' and Just Stop Oil 'hypocrites'
Friday's papers include stories on a clash of words between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch.BBC News - 1d -
Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: court hearings to begin in South Korea over president’s martial law crisis
Yoon’s legal team will attend the first hearing in impeachment review on Friday, the same day that the acting president also faces an impeachment vote. South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Painstaking work to conserve Ireland’s oldest paper documents begins
Delicate 650-year-old pages to be preserved are some of the island’s most important historical texts. Work has begun to conserve and digitise one of the oldest paper documents still in existence on ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents
Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.The New York Times - 2d -
Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins
Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.MarketWatch - 2d -
The Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform'
Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.BBC News - 2d -
As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note
The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.Inc. - 3d -
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 - 3d -
I spent a week working, exercising and relaxing in virtual reality. I’m shocked to say it finally works | Ed Newton-Rex
Bar some glitches, I think a tipping point has been reached – except when it comes to virtual gigs. I’m writing this from a room that’s slowly orbiting the Earth. Behind the floating screen in ...The Guardian - 3d -
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How e-commerce is disrupting traditional seasonal work in retail
Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.CNBC - 4d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 4d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 4d -
The Iraola effect: how Bournemouth make a high-intensity gameplan work
The Cherries are flying high after a five-game unbeaten run built on their ability to hunt possession all over the pitch. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . A little over a year ago, Bournemouth ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'
Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.BBC News - 4d -
What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
I plan to keep a property in the UKFinancial 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 -
Oil prices begin the week on a down note
Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...MarketWatch - 4d -
BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 5d -
Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China
Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...The Hill - 5d -
Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.NBC News - 5d -
Fake! The best trick play of the NFL season worked to perfection
The Lions don't need to resort to trickery to put points on the board. But it sure is fun when they do.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why Does RFK Jr. Work Out in Jeans?
Frequent images of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others lifting weights in jeans and boots raise the question of what can be classified as proper gym attire.The New York Times - Dec. 20
