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Mass rape case could highlight a second wave of the #MeToo movement in France
A landmark mass rape trial in France has exposed abuse orchestrated by the victim's husband, and a culture that many activists say is sexist, tolerant of violence toward women and resistant to change.NBC News - 24m -
The Long Wave: Christmas celebrations across the diaspora
From Nigeria to Trinidad, ’tis the season when our writers share stories of their favourite festive traditions. Plus, how a diaspora influx has led to soaring prices in Ghana. Hello and welcome to ...The Guardian - 10h -
The ultimate Muji experience – across seven floors
In Ginza, the Japanese brand distils its vision in a ‘retail theme park’Financial Times - 11h -
Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas
Move comes after company failed to meet deadline to begin contract negotiations with workers in Staten Island . Thousands of Amazon workers are gearing up to strike from Thursday, days before ...The Guardian - 1d -
With Beehiiv, Tyler Denk Is Riding the Newsletter Wave
Denk has cultivated a brash online persona while building Beehiiv into a buzzy newsletter platform. Both are lucrative.Inc. - 2d -
The Uplift: Christmas love
A veteran decorates his Indianola, Iowa, neighborhood for Christmas. It's a labor of love he does for his wife of 53 years, who has Alzheimer's. Plus, more heartwarming stories.CBS News - 4d -
Saving England’s Music Oasis From a New Wave of Development
The working-class city of Manchester has birthed legendary bands for decades. But in its quest for growth, its musical legacy is in danger of being muted.The New York Times - 4d -
Wave of new mystery drone sightings in several states as officials call for answers
A wave of new drone sightings was reported in a number of states, including almost 80 in New Jersey alone, as local, state and federal lawmakers demanded answers on where the flying objects might ...NBC News - 4d -
Syrians Celebrated a New Chapter
Also, McKinsey will pay $650 million in an opioid settlement. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 5d -
Thousands join rallies across Syria to celebrate fall of Assad
Syrians heeded the rebels' call to celebrate victory over the Assad regime which collapsed on Sunday.BBC News - 5d -
Songs and celebrations at Damascus rally
The BBC's Lina Sinjab says there is a joyous mood in the Syrian capital, as people mark the end of the Assad regime.BBC News - 5d -
NHS warns of flu ‘tidal wave’ hitting hospitals in England
Number of patients being admitted with illness jumps 70% over the past weekFinancial Times - 6d -
Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter viruses
NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.BBC News - 6d -
Mysterious wave of New Jersey drone sightings prompts concern
New Jersey residents looking skyward have been left baffled by dozens of drone sightings since last month. On Wednesday, Homeland Security officials and New Jersey State Police met state lawmakers ...CBS News - 6d -
WATCH: Long Island man's home is an homage to ‘Christmas Vacation’
Jason Orsini maintains he is the real-life Clark Griswold with his tribute to the holiday film, complete with 25,000 lights, 20 mannequins and even Uncle Eddie’s RV and the family station wagon.ABC News - Dec. 11 -
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The Long Wave: The Lamar v Drake beef has gone legal – what does it say about today’s hip-hop industry?
In this week’s newsletter: Lawyers are now involved in the most explosive rap feud of the century. A look at the potential cultural and commercial impact, and how hip-hop became big business. Hello ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Israel Says It Destroyed Syria’s Navy, Part of Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Israel says it is striking Syrian military sites to keep them out of “the hands of extremists.” The rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans while rival groups fought ...The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
As Syrians celebrate, IS watches closely
The last time Assad’s power was challenged, the Islamic State group filled the vacuumBBC News - Dec. 11 -
Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas
The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
The epic migration of a humpback whale across the world
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Plus, how Netflix brought a magical town to life.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
MixRift launches Crit Attack MR arcade wave shooter
MixRift has launched its free-to-play mixed reality arcade shooter game Crit Attack. I played the game and it was a lot of sweaty fun.VentureBeat - Dec. 10 -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
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Storm Darragh in pictures: Fallen trees, crushed cars and crashing waves
The 90mph winds leaves cars and houses crushed by trees, roads flooded, and thousands without power.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults
It’s not just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Nationwide fault causes delays across rail network
National Rail says a fault with a radio system used to communicate with drivers has now been fixed.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Across Bordeaux in the footsteps of Britain’s wartime saboteurs
In December 1942, a group of commandos set out on an audacious raid — from which most would not return. Duncan Craig retraces their route along the Frankton TrailFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
The NFT Is Dead. Long Live the NFT?
The giddy craze for nonfungible tokens brought the crypto crowd to art auctions. Now, long after the bubble burst, some still believe.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
This OC surf punk was a terror on the waves and on the stage. Then the bomb exploded.
Steve "Crabby" Cabler, an OC surfer and punk vocalist (El Centro, The Insurrection) barely survived the 2002 Bali bombing that claimed the lives of more than 200 people, including his best friend ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
‘Climate bomb’ warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects
New liquefied natural gas projects could produce 10 gigatonnes of emissions by the end of the decade, close to the annual emissions of all coal plants. A $200bn wave of new gas projects could lead ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebrates its 92nd lighting ceremony
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit for the 2024 holiday season with a star-studded celebration. For the second year in a row, Kelly Clarkson hosted the special event.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearances
Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearancesNBC News - Dec. 4 -
Police across the U.S. are illegally selling firearms, CBS News investigation finds
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 ...CBS News - 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 -
Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe
Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
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Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2 -
12:30 Report — Hunter Biden pardon ripples across Washington
Plus: The Pete Hegseth story isn’t going away. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back and happy December! First lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2024 holiday decorations at the White House ...The Hill - Dec. 2
