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Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice
In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.BBC News - 5h -
Is it clouds, shipping or a volcano? Scientists present potential reasons for record heat
Climate researchers share theories behind apparent surge, though none have a full understanding yet of what has happened. Scientists are still puzzling over the reasons behind a streak of ...The Guardian - 6h -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 1d -
Some jury trials may be scrapped in England and Wales as court backlog hits record high
Review led by Sir Brian Leveson will consider creating ‘intermediate courts’ heard by judge in bid to speed up trials. Courts in crisis – what it means for claimants, the accused and justice ...The Guardian - 5h -
Jury trials could be rolled back after court backlog doubles in 5 years
Review by Sir Brian Leveson will consider expanding use of magistrates in search for ‘radical’ optionsFinancial Times - 6h -
ETFs cross $1 trillion of inflows in 2024, extending record year
Broad stock funds and bitcoin ETFs have been big asset gatherers this year.CNBC - 21h -
Belarus court jails journalist for four years for criticizing authoritarian president
A Belarusian journalist has been handed a prison sentence for critical reports chronicling a sweeping crackdown on dissent launched by the country’s authoritarian President Alexander LukashenkoABC News - 1d -
'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time
The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.BBC News - 1d -
MLB free agent tracker: Yankees pick up Max Fried on eight-year deal, Juan Soto to sign record deal with Mets
The MLB offseason is here and there are players available to fit every team's needsCBS Sports - 1d -
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and ...ABC News - 1d -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 1d -
This is the best time of year to buy a used car — wait for Memorial Day, and you'll miss it
Finding an affordable used car proved to be a challenge the last couple of years. If you need to buy a used car, here's when to get the best deals.CNBC - 2d -
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court record shows
Luigi Mangione is being detained in Pennsylvania after being found with a gun consistent with the one used by kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.CNBC - 2d -
New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show
Police have arrested a suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer and an employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer ...ABC News - 2d -
Arkadium confirms record year for its browser games library
Arkadium confirmed today that it has launched a record number of games on its platform, in part thanks to its new publishing initiative.VentureBeat - 2d -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - 3d -
Hot Inflation Won’t Derail the Stock Market’s Record Year
November CPI is seen rebounding to its highest level since July but the Fed is still seen cutting rates this month.Inc. - 3d -
Climate crisis deepens with 2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record
Average global temperature in November was 1.62C above preindustrial levels, bringing average for the year to 1.60C. This year is now almost certain to be the hottest year on record, data shows. It ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why car loan scandal victims may have to wait even longer for payouts
People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays.BBC News - 3d -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.BBC News - 3d -
'I'm just a kid' - 16-year-old breaks 200m record in 20.04secs
Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout enters the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200 metres.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Supreme Court to consider reviving terror victims’ suits against Palestinian leadership
The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider upholding a law that allows Americans injured by acts of terror to take Palestinian leadership groups to U.S. courts for damages. Congress in 2019 ...The Hill - 5d -
Supreme Court agrees to weigh terrorist victims' bid to sue Palestinian entities
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an unusual case in which Congress intervened to help victims of terrorism sue Palestinian entities.NBC News - 5d -
Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delays
Courts logjam in England and Wales contributes to doubling in five years of victims pulling out of prosecutions. ‘I’ve had four torturous years’: child abuse victims speak out The number of ...The Guardian - 6d -
It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO
UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military. The pace of medical evacuations of sick and wounded Palestinians out of Gaza, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Court rejects Boeing plea deal in deadly 737 Max crashes, citing concerns with Justice Department's DEI policies
A federal judge rejected Boeing's deal with the Justice Department to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge tied to fatal crashes of 737 Max planes.CNBC - 6d -
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.CBS News - 6d -
The GTA 6 Trailer Was Released One Year Ago Today, And Fans Are Still Waiting For Anything More
Today, December 5, marks the one year anniversary of the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. In the year since, Rockstar Games has not released any additional videos or images, while parent ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice
In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender care
The Supreme Court has heard arguments in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minorsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Stellantis and Intel heads resign, adding to record-breaking CEO step-downs this year
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Inside the Supreme Court Justices’ Ethics Debate
In private meetings and memos, the justices made new rules for themselves — then split on whether they could, or should, be enforced.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Zimbabwe court rules against law that denies abortion to marital rape victims and girls below 18
A Zimbabwean High Court judge has ruled that provisions of a law that deny abortion services to women raped by their husbands and girls under the age of 18 are unconstitutionalABC News - Dec. 3 -
Zimbabwe court rules against law that denies abortion to marital rape victims and girls below 18
A Zimbabwean High Court judge has ruled that provisions of a law that deny abortion services to women raped by their husbands and girls under the age of 18 are unconstitutionalABC News - Dec. 3 -
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissionerABC News - Dec. 2 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Dillon Gabriel, an extra year in his pocket, takes aim at Case Keenum's career passing record: 'Is he mad?'
Count Keenum as a fan of Gabriel, and of the times he's lived throughCBS Sports - Dec. 2
