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Canada’s rate of medically assisted deaths rises to record high
Roughly 96% of deaths by euthanasia in 2023 were for those with a terminal condition, as growth in overall cases slows. A growing share of deaths in Canada are from euthanasia, but the vast ...The Guardian - 1h -
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 -
NHS warns of flu ‘tidal wave’ hitting hospitals in England
Number of patients being admitted with illness jumps 70% over the past weekFinancial Times - 5h -
Fewer children are getting flu shots as pediatric deaths from the virus hit record high
Even though a record number of kids died from the flu last year, the percentage of children going without flu shots continues to plummet, according to new CDC data.NBC News - 7h -
Trump’s NASA Lead Says Some SpaceX Missions May Be on Hold
Jared Isaacman says private SpaceX ventures could be on hiatus for the time being.Inc. - 18h -
Jobless claims jump to two-month high in a cautionary sign, but holidays may be to blame
Initial jobless claims rose by 17,000 to 242,000 in the week that ended Dec. 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since mid-October.MarketWatch - 2h -
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 - 6h -
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 - 7h -
Tesla shares close at record high, boosted by 69% pop since Trump election victory
Tesla's stock topped its 2021 high on Wednesday, as investor optimism increases heading into Donald Trump's return to the White House.CNBC - 20h -
Ryan Routh court hearing on trial date for Trump assassination attempt case
The judge in the case against Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump near his golf club in Florida, will weigh the timing of his trial. CBS News national correspondent ...CBS News - 21h -
Middle East latest: Israel bombs hundreds of sites across Syria as army pushes into border zone
Israel says it bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours, targeting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the countryABC News - 1d -
Coffee price surges to highest on record
Coffee drinkers are set to feel the pinch from high prices after crops got hit by drought and heavy rainfall.BBC News - 1d -
Prince Harry trying to turn Sun publisher trial into ‘public inquiry’, high court told
Counsel for News Group Newspapers accuses Duke of Sussex and co-claimant of calling irrelevant witnesses over ‘generic issues’. The Duke of Sussex is attempting to turn his case against the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high
Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...The Guardian - 1d -
Netanyahu describes corruption charges against him as ‘ocean of absurdity’ at trial
Israeli prime minister criticises media and investigators and describes himself and his family as victims. A combative Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first Israeli prime minister to take the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sony Shares Top Record Closing High
The Japanese company’s shares climbed to a new record close, driven by growing hopes for its games segment and other entertainment businesses.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in court to testify in corruption trial
Israeli PM accuses legal authorities of pursuing a witch-hunt against himFinancial Times - 2d -
Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Exclusive: Lord Thomas says there has been political failure to either properly invest in justice or make hard decisions. Ministers should consider abandoning jury trials for some crown court cases ...The Guardian - 2d -
NFL Power Rankings: A great record is masking some ugly Chiefs truths
Kansas City keeps winning by the slimmest of margins, Josh Allen is marching towards an MVP, and the Vikings are right on the Lions' tail in the NFC North.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In Penny Trial, the Moment May Have Mattered as Much as the Evidence
Jordan Neely’s death on the subway would once have prompted persistent protests. But when it comes to the perception of threat, context is everything.The New York Times - 2d -
Conservatives object as Supreme Court ducks case about high school admissions
The Supreme Court sidestepped a new dispute over race in education by declining to consider whether an admissions program for public high schools in Boston unlawfully considered race.NBC News - 3d -
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 -
Inside Ukraine's Battle for the Skies as Russian Bombardments Hit Records
Moscow fired four times as many drones and missiles this fall as it did the previous year, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Evan Mobley scores career-high 41 points, helping Cavs maintain NBA's best record with win over Hornets
Mobley outscored the Hornets by himself in the first quarter.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Manslaughter charge dismissed in Daniel Penny trial, jury to consider homicide charge
The jury was 'unable to come to a unanimous vote' on Daniel Penny's manslaughter charge over the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.ABC News - 5d -
Judge dismisses manslaughter charge in Daniel Penny trial after jury deadlock
The judge overseeing the trial of Daniel Penny, the man accused of using a deadly chokehold on Jordan Neely last year on a New York City subway, dismissed a manslaughter charge in the case Friday ...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 -
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.BBC News - 6d -
Xbox May Have Saved This Guy's Life After He Was Hit By A Truck
An Xbox fan has shared a harrowing story of how they were hit by a truck and dragged under it, and how the Xbox in his backpack helped prevent his head from pounding the pavement.. Brandon J on ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
High court seems skeptical of challenge to ban treatments for transgender youths
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a Tennessee law that bars gender transition surgery for minors as well as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The court's conservative majority ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July
Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
You could score a tax break by gifting crypto to charity — but there may be some pitfalls
There's been a surge of crypto donations to charity. Here's what to know before transferring digital currency.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The U.S. may have reached 'the high-water mark' in tensions with China, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer wondered how President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk will affect his administration's approach to China.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.
XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Daniel Penny deadly chokehold trial jury deliberates
The jury is deliberating in Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway back in 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays
Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for reviewFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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
