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Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?
Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentumFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Frozen and flooded, children in Gaza face dire winter in tent camps amid Israel's offensive
Holding the motionless body of his newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, Yahya Al-Batran imagines what his son, Jumaa, would say if he could speak.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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Syrians accuse rulers of imposing Islamist agenda in new curriculum
Critics fear rebel-backed government is pushing religious vision on to what has long been a secular countryFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January
Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Is a $10,000 1-year CD worth opening for 2025?
If you can afford to temporarily part with the funds, a $10,000 1-year CD could prove valuable for 2025. Here's why.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Opening a savings account? Here's what to know
Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Why you should open a gold IRA for 2025
There are multiple reasons why a gold IRA could be worth opening this year. Here are three to know now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Emma Raducanu delivers philosophical injury update ahead of Australian Open
Concerns about Emma Raducanu’s readiness for the Australian Open have been partly assuaged by social-media images of an intense training session in Melbourne.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Premier League January transfer window opens
The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’
Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Trump blames ‘open borders’ for New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
President-elect Trump blamed the situation at the southern border for the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, railing against President Biden for his immigration policies as both cases are ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Eye Opener: New details on New Orleans terror attack
There are new details on the investigation into the truck attack that killed and injured dozens. Also, a Cybertruck explosion in front of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas is investigated as a possible ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Gunmen open fire outside New York nightclub, injuring at least 10
Police are searching for four male suspects after gunmen fired at least 30 shots outside a nightclub in Queens, New York, on Wednesday night injuring ten people. The incident is not believed to be ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
At least 10 shot outside Queens nightclub as multiple gunmen open fire
At least 10 people were shot when three to four gunmen opened fire on a group standing outside a Queens nightclub where a private event was taking place Wednesday night, the New York City Police ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
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Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts
Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests
The South Korean economy has to grapple with internal political turmoil and the threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Ethiopia opens first stock market since Emperor Haile Selassie
Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and defaultFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood
The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year's Day
A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Damascus Uncorked: Syria Throws a New Year's Party for the Ages
People set aside divisions and anxiety about the future to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Protesters in Syria demand justice for disappeared activists and accountability from all factions
Protesters in Syria have held a sit-in demanding justice for four activists who were forcibly disappeared in 2013 and whose fate remains one of the most haunting mysteries of the country’s 13-year ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Warriors report card: Team grades for slumping roster to open 2025
Dalton Johnson grades the Golden State Warriors' offense, defense and other components this season as the calendar flips over to 2025.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Parts of UK flooded by heavy rain as wild weather continues to disrupt New Year events
Parts of the U.K. have been swamped by heavy rains and powerful winds that disrupted New Year’s celebrationsABC News - Jan. 1