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TikTok Is Already Back Online
Less than 24 hours after the app went dark, TikTok says President-elect Donald Trump has given it the reassurance it needs to resume service in the US.Wired - Jan. 19 -
Number of injured in Spain ski lift collapse revised down to 10
Initial reports about the incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees said at least 30 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Anthropomorphizing AI: Dire consequences of mistaking human-like for human have already emerged
Anthropomorphizing AI creates dangerous blind spots in business decision-making beyond simple operational inefficiencies.VentureBeat - Jan. 18 -
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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria
People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Chaos continues for college football, with apparent collapse of transfer portal
College football continues to experience the chaos it deserves.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Transatlantic slavery’s role in shaping Manchester to be explored in exhibition
Joint project between Guardian and city’s Science and Industry Museum will open in early 2027. The role transatlantic enslavement played in shaping Manchester is at the heart of a new exhibition ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Brad Pitt reacts to ‘awful’ scammers who fooled French woman using his pictures
Anne, 53, was scammed out of hundreds of thousands after believing she was in a long-term relationship with the actor. A spokesperson for Brad Pitt has addressed the viral story about a French ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Has China already reached peak oil?
The country’s demand for crude seems to be plateauing sooner than expected. The implications are hugeFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The U.S. has a World Cup problem brewing already
The 2026 World Cup faces challenges as stringent U.S. visa policies and long wait times threaten to hinder global fan attendance.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
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Artificial Intelligence and the New Human Experience
Labor, identity, and the future of work are at stake.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Return looted shipwreck treasures to countries of origin as reparations for slavery, says lawyer
Proposal suggests restitution for colonial artefacts should also apply to underwater heritage . Shipwrecked colonial treasures that have lain on the seabed for centuries could be recovered and ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
These are the conditions fueling the Los Angeles wildfires: What to know
Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter and low humidity are some of the conditions that have been fueling the Los Angeles-area wildfires for the past week, destroying numerous structures, causing ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Text messaging scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency from victims, NY attorney general's office says
New York's attorney general says scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate schemeABC News - Jan. 10 -
Spurs confirm Bentancur concussion after collapse
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion during the team's Carabao Cup semifinal win over Liverpool on Wednesday.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources
Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
How Nick Sirianni deserves credit for preventing Eagles collapse in consecutive seasons
Sirianni didn't oversee an Eagles collapse this yearCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
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South Africa police find 26 naked Ethiopians held by suspected traffickers
Three people arrested after group escapes Johannesburg house by breaking a window and burglar bar. South African police have rescued 26 Ethiopians from a suspected human trafficking ring in ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
12 coal miners trapped after mine collapses in southwest Pakistan
Officials say a methane gas explosion has caused a mine to collapse in a remote area in restive southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 minersABC News - Jan. 10 -
Spurs' Bentancur stretchered off after collapsing
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was carried off on a stretcher in the 14th minute of his team's Carabao Cup semifinal against Liverpool on Wednesday after falling to the ground at a ...ESPN - Jan. 9 -
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Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded
Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
‘All good, guys’: Bentancur offers positive update after collapse at Spurs
Midfielder taken off on stretcher against Liverpool Uruguayan thanks wellwishers from hospital Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur has provided a positive update on his health after a worrying ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou's tirade on 'change'
Lucas Bergvall scored a late winner for Tottenham against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but there was controversy over whether he should have been on the pitch.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
The Store Fueling Dominican Baseball Fever in a Manhattan Neighborhood
A store in Washington Heights has become a critical source of apparel for local fans.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Trump, allies fuel speculation over Greenland endgame
President-elect Trump is ramping up speculation about his endgame with Greenland as he doubles down on calls to acquire the Danish territory, putting observers and allies alike on edge. Trump on ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.CBS News - Jan. 7
