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DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes
DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.CNBC - 5d -
Long Island authorities remind people to follow drone rules
Officials cited drones approaching restricted airspace as a reason for the warning.The Hill - 5d -
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute
A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.NBC News - 5d -
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More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - 5d -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported
With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.NBC News - 5d -
Services to remember former President Jimmy Carter set to begin this weekend
Starting on Saturday, Americans will say goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter. Six days of remembrances, split between Georgia and Washington D.C., will salute Carter, who died Sunday at 100 ...CBS News - 5d -
Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to comeABC News - 5d -
‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar
Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Investigators suspend attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon after standoff with security service – latest updates
Anti-corruption officials say they faced human wall of 200 presidential personnel at his official residence. Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Insurrection is one ...The Guardian - 5d -
Love your liver! 19 simple ways to look after this incredible organ, chosen by doctors
Should you do Dry January? Is any amount of alcohol good for you? And do detoxes work? Hepatologists reveal the tips they live by. Whether or not you have overdone it during the festivities, it is ...The Guardian - 5d -
New Orleans attacker transformed from a model soldier into an ISIS supporter
BEAUMONT, Texas — Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s high school friends knew him as “Sham” — a good student with a quiet disposition and a bright future.NBC News - 6d -
Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack
As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street.BBC News - 6d -
Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal
Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.Inc. - 6d -
The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America
The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.The Hill - 6d -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - 6d -
Is the Forme Power Bra really worth $189?
I tested the Forme Power Bra for five months to see if it could improve my posture. Does it actually work?NBC News - 6d -
How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'
Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."CNBC - 6d -
Watch: CCTV shows the moment people escaped the path of truck by inches
CCTV footage shows people leaping out of the way of the vehicle, as it was driven at crowds on New Year's Day.BBC News - 6d -
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Live ones go in paper bags, dead ones in the freezer: the volunteers saving birds that fly into windows
Across Toronto, a team sets out at dawn to rescue migrating birds that have collided with buildings, and keep a record of the thousands each year that don’t make it. Every morning at dawn, a dozen ...The Guardian - 6d -
Twelve people killed in Montenegro shooting spree
A man kills 12 people including two children, reportedly after an argument in a restaurant.BBC News - 6d -
Twelve people including two children killed in Montenegro shootings
Police identify attacker as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, who they say opened fire in a bar after a fight. Twelve people, including two children, have been killed and four others seriously ...The Guardian - 6d -
Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide
A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.NBC News - 6d -
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.CBS News - 6d -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - 6d -
The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers
Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.BBC News - 6d -
New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills three people in Hawaii
Accident that also critically injured more than 20 others occurred just before midnight outside a Honolulu home. A New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Police seek 19 people after Glasgow football chaos
The force releases images of people they want to speak to about football fan disorder in Glasgow.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in GazaABC News - Jan. 1 -
A power that seems will never die
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof used footage from actual protests in Iran to create large portions of his feature film.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1 -
Grieving families of victims of S. Korean plane crash visit site for memorial service
Grieving relatives of people killed in a plane crash in South Korea have visited the site to pay respects to their loved ones on New Year’s DayABC News - Jan. 1 -
Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
How Jimmy Carter remained 'Mr. Jimmy' to the people of his hometown
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs talks about the life and work of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.ABC News - Dec. 31 -
Inside the AI agent revolution: How data-driven automation transformed the enterprise in 2024
In a recent survey, 82% of tech executives said they intend to integrate AI agents across their stacks within the next three years.VentureBeat - Dec. 31
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