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Once a site of horror, a tiny Caribbean island could become a Garifuna shrine
Thousands died on Baliceaux in the 1790s as the British almost wiped out the descendants of Africans and Indigenous Kalinagos. Now the island is for sale. Arriving in Baliceaux, it is hard to ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Class of 2025? The IPO hopefuls that could revive London
After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
‘It’s an enormous emergency’: the doctor saving Sudan’s most vulnerable
MSF medical teams provide vital care in the war-torn country where pregnant women, new mothers and newborns are dying needlessly at alarming rates. Donate to our charity appeal here . In Sudan ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Don’t expect Mark Zuckerberg to save social media
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to do away with fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram is not a solution to the problem of centralized power over speech, and congressional action is needed to dilute ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The Tiny Change That Carlos Alcaraz Hopes Will Bring A Career Grand Slam
The 21-year-old would become the youngest man to win all four majors if he won the Australian Open. Is the secret in his serve?The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Tiny French town left €10m fortune by a man who had never been there
Thiberville in Normandy receives windfall worth five times annual budget from a Paris resident who was named after it. Throughout Roger Thiberville’s long life, he never once visited the Normandy ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'
Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Australia appoints first rabbit tsar to combat invasive species
Fears over rising population emerge in 165-year battle to protect crops and limit property damageFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
How a Raytheon Scientist Accidentally Invented the Microwave Oven
The microwave has a messy origin story. That’s how innovation works sometimes.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles
After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
The Evacuation App That’s Saving Lives in the L.A. Wildfires
Government agencies were slow to adapt Genasys Protect, created by two tech industry veterans at the request of a fire chief. But the app, which guides people to safety, has proved its value.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm
Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With
Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
3 ways to maximize your savings returns in 2025
With interest rates falling, being savvy about your savings is key. Here's how to boost your returns this year.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month
Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
The Minish Cap Has 20 Years Of Zelda Wonder Packed Inside Its Tiny Levels
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, January 10, 2025. Below, we look back at how the team came up with a playful sense of scale as its central hook. ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say
Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Nvidia's tiny $3,000 computer for AI developers steals the show at CES
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was greeted as a rock star this week at the CES tech show in Las Vegas.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
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WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
How Optimal Breastfeeding Can Save Babies’ Lives
Researchers say hundreds of thousands of babies’ lives could be saved each year in developing countries with exclusive breastfeeding.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Quarter of freshwater species face extinction risk, research finds
Fish, shrimps and crabs threatened by pollution and land use changes, study involving over 1,000 scientists concludesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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You can save 50% off on Crest 3D Whitestrips right now
This at-home whitening kit is at one of its lowest prices for a limited time. The kit retails for $49.99 and is currently on sale for $24.79 on Amazon.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Was this the game that saved Ferguson's job at Man Utd?
Players and journalists look back at the 1990 FA Cup third-round tie between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Suns will reportedly bring Bradley Beal off the bench -- can starting five shakeup save their season?
Mike Budenholzer is reportedly putting Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee into the starting lineupCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Robot Vacuums Are Now the Tiny Butlers of Your Dreams
This year’s crop of robot vacuums can climb stairs and pick up dirty socks that are in their way. Soon they will be able to play with your cat. Good luck to us all.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Jiménez saves Fulham in thrilling Ipswich draw
Raúl Jiménez scored twice from the penalty spot as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts' unbeaten streak to eight league matches.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans
As people have shaped the natural world, so wildlife – from mahoganies to magpies – has had to evolve to survive. From the highest mountains to the depths of the ocean, humanity’s influence has ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
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Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx
After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'
The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.Politico - Jan. 5 -
5 AI Tools to Save You Time
Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Matt Gaetz can run, but can he hide?
The Ethics Committee’s well-documented conclusions should command the wide attention.The Hill - Jan. 5
