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Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate
The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problemsFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role
David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such sanctions. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
What's known about possible explosives, suspect after truck slams into New Orleans crowd
At least 10 people were killed early New Year's Day in New Orleans when a man intentionally slammed a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, officials said. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Pat Milton and ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt
Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
Federal official says suspect who drove into New Orleans crowd is believed to be dead
A federal official says the suspect who drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street is believed to be dead. NBC News' Tom Winter has details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Things have to get worse to get better
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute troubleFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Janiah Barker's passion and toughness have helped vault UCLA to a No. 1 ranking
Texas A&M transfer Janiah Barker showed her grit by passing on chances to be the star on a team, opting to chase team wins at UCLA.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Trump's criminal cases are fading away, but some legal perils still loom in 2025
A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Diet and exercise strategies that may lower your 'biological age'
New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or exercise more might have the added benefit of helping to reduce one's “biological age,” some recent research suggests.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Fresh wiring may finally power up English devolution
New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blockerFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories
Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.Wired - Jan. 1 -
Advertisers Keep Avoiding News Sites, and Publishers Have Had Enough of It
Brands are skittish about appearing near stories on politics and violence, but news outlets say their fears are overblown.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted
The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Half of Puerto Rico starts the new year in the dark after massive power outage
Puerto Rico suffered the latest in a string of widespread power outages Tuesday that at one point had nearly 1.3 million businesses or homes — most of the island — in the dark.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them
The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
The Eagles have the kind of player every team will hunt for in the NFL Draft
After four years of relative anonymity as a Saints special-teamer, Zack Baun is now playing at an All-Pro level as an Eagles linebacker. This is how it happened.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31 -
Half of Puerto Rico without power after sweeping New Year’s Eve blackout
Nearly entire island without electricity as Luma Energy estimates it will take at least 24 hours to restore power. More than half of Puerto Rico remained without electricity early on Wednesday ...The Guardian - Dec. 31 -
Remembering Johnnie Walker - radio's rock 'n' roll pirate
He was one of radio's 60s rebels. More than 50 years later, after many ups and downs he was still broadcasting as the BBC's 'Sounds of the 70s'.BBC News - Dec. 31
