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Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England
Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame. Soaring private rents, rising evictions and a chronic lack of affordable social housing have ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels
Israel capitalized on the power vacuum in Syria to bomb targets across the country, saying it aims to keep weapons away from extremists.The New York Times - 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 -
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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Report: Trade interest in Giants' Doval ‘strong' across MLB
Camilo Doval had an up-and-down 2024 MLB season for the Giants, but that reportedly hasn't stopped teams from pondering a trade for the reliever.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls
DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 15-21
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 15-21 include singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, actor Brad Pitt and director Steven SpielbergABC News - Dec. 9 -
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Eye Opener: Syrians celebrate the fall of Assad regime
Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime as rebels with ties to terrorism seize control. Police release new images of the possible killer of United Healthcare's CEO. ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Syrians in New York City Celebrate the Fall of Assad
Syrian expatriates and their supporters beat drums and sang revolutionary songs in Arabic at a gathering in Washington Square Park.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Syrian rebels celebrate fall of Assad regime
Syrian rebels celebrated the fall of President Bashar al-Assad following a swift offensive through the country. Imtiaz Tyab has more on what comes next.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Syrians Mourn All They Have Lost, Even as They Celebrate
Thoughts of loved ones dead or missing complicate joyous relief at the prospect of Bashar al-Assad’s losing power.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Syrians abroad celebrate as rebels capture Damascus
Syrians from Beirut to Berlin are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime as rebel forced seize Damascus. Assad’s regime fell after Syrian rebels launched a lightning-fast ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
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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 -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
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Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK
Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.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 -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - 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 -
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‘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 -
Celebrations as Wales make history qualifying for Euros
Wales defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1 making footballing history in their first major tournament.BBC News - 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
