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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 - 4d -
Biden provides update on terrorist attack, celebrates New Orleans' spirit
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon ...CBS News - 4d -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - 4d -
Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital
Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providersFinancial Times - 4d -
How to Protect Pets From Cold Weather
They’re vulnerable when temperatures plummet, too.The New York Times - 4d -
A new TV show about 1988 Lockerbie bombing turns a tragedy into a slog
Colin Firth stars as the father of a victim in Peacock's new miniseries 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,' but even he can't break the tedium of its exposition-heavy tale.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya
No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth grows dramatically.The New York Times - 4d -
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New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - 4d -
In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter
The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.The New York Times - 4d -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - 4d -
Tesla shares fall as company reports first decline in annual deliveries
Reduced European subsidies, a US shift to lower-priced hybrids and Chinese competition have squeezed EV maker. Tesla reported its first decline in annual deliveries on Thursday, as the automaker ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
The number of people filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell to the lowest level since last April as the job market showed signs of strength within a broader cooling off in ...The Hill - 5d -
Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.BBC News - 5d -
US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most workers enjoy unusual job securityABC News - 5d -
Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans
The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.BBC News - 5d -
Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting
Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulersFinancial Times - 5d -
I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.
Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.The New York Times - 5d -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - 5d -
New Orleans attack postpones Sugar Bowl: How Notre Dame, Georgia, fans sought normalcy amid New Year's tragedy
The CFP quarterfinal was pushed after the unspeakable events on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year's DayCBS Sports - 5d -
Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad
The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn't stick in Detroit.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
NFL ensures Super Bowl safety after New Orleans tragedy, 'confident' it will be safe and enjoyable experience
Super Bowl LIX will be held at the SuperdomeCBS Sports - 5d -
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Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast
Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa. Twenty people are missing after falling into the sea from a tilting boat after it ...The Guardian - 5d -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5
Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pickCBS Sports - 5d -
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...The Guardian - 6d -
Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors
Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groupsFinancial Times - 6d -
New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World
See how people across the globe celebrated.The New York Times - 6d -
Watch: How the world celebrated the arrival of 2025
The UK followed other European countries with spectacular firework displays, after New Zealand and Australia were the first to celebrate.BBC News - 6d -
Ashton Jeanty falls short of Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record in Boise State's Fiesta Bowl loss
Jeanty came up just 28 yards shy of Sanders' all-time record of 2,628 yards, set in 1988CBS Sports - 6d