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Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The New York Times - 1d -
The source of 2024’s returns
Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rateFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriersFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe
A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.The New York Times - 2d -
Chiefs will start Carson Wentz Sunday, Mecole Hardman will return to practice
The expectation since last Wednesday's win over the Steelers has been that the Chiefs will be resting quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 and head coach Andy Reid confirmed it on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target
A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”The New York Times - 2d -
Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly New Orleans attack
The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack.BBC News - 2d -
Trump claims a mandate, but he won’t have much time to fulfill it
The vanquished party is always one election away from redemption.The Hill - 2d -
Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics
Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Moving the Goalposts | From the Euros to Canada’s new league: women’s football in 2025
Controversially postponed Wafcon will finally take place and Brazil will hope to retain Copa América title. New landmarks, historic wins and the USA gaining Olympic redemption – the last 12 months ...The Guardian - 2d -
It's time to reset your finances for 2025's knowns and unknowns
2025 could bring economic changes with the potential to hit millions of people’s wallets in different ways.NBC News - 2d -
Guess the Premier League season from the nationality of the managers – quiz
The flags signal the nationality of each club’s manager on the final day of the season in the order the teams finished. In some places you may see two flags together. The first represents where ...The Guardian - 2d -
Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm
People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.The New York Times - 2d -
We Live in Time review – romance blossoms for Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
This sensitive if contrived romantic drama has shades of Richard Curtis and is carried along by the strength of its lead performances. There are endearing, intelligent and forthright performances ...The Guardian - 2d -
Women behind the lens: six of the most striking images from 2024
Our favourite photographs from around the world taken by women and capturing moments of contemplation, celebration and imagination Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel
Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline
Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Masses of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary
Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years.BBC News - 3d -
Experts from U.S. join South Korea plane crash probe
Experts from the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing joined the probe into the South Korea plane crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on ...CBS News - 3d -
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...CBS News - 3d -
Trotter's 10 Trends: Inside Arizona's offensive dichotomy, how Ian Jackson is sparking UNC and top takeaways
Baylor's 3-point defense and San Diego State's internal development are other trends that Isaac Trotter is trackingCBS Sports - 3d -
Chief Justice John Roberts defends judiciary from 'illegitimate' attacks
In his annual end-of-year report, Roberts said the independence of the judiciary is threatened by threats of violence, harassment, disinformation and defiance of court rulings.NBC News - 3d
