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TSA screens almost 39M travelers in 15 days over holidays
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened almost 39 million passengers in about two weeks during the winter holidays, bringing the total to more than 900 million nationwide ...The Hill - 3d -
Young boy survives 5 nights lost in game park full of lions
Officials in Zimbabwe say 7-year-old Tinotenda Pudu survived five nights in the "unforgiving wild" of a game park thanks to his wilderness skills.CBS News - 3d -
Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake
Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jill Biden got most expensive gift from a foreign leader in 2023. Here's what it was
President Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, according to an annual accounting published by the State Department on Thursday, ...The Hill - 4d -
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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.CNBC - 4d -
5 Ways to Turn Customer Renewal Cycles Into Growth Drivers in 2025
Renewals are not just about auto-renews.Inc. - 4d -
Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch
Friday’s Speaker vote is shaping up to be a nailbiter as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the current House leader, is scrambling to keep the gavel for the next two years in the face of conservative ...The Hill - 4d -
‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays
From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences. We took the train to Birkenhead then overnight ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jill Biden got the priciest gift from a foreign leader in 2023 — a $20,000 diamond
A spokesperson for the first lady said the diamond will be turned over to the National Archives after President Joe Biden leaves office on Jan. 20.NBC News - 4d -
Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 continues charity speedrunning tradition
This year will feature newer games such as Astro Bot and classics like Ninja Gaiden II.ESPN - 4d -
5 big lobbying battles ahead
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...The Hill - 4d -
Jill Biden received $20,000 diamond from Indian PM in 2023, among other gifts
Annual report details gifts given to first family by foreign leaders, most of which are transferred to National Archives. Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts ...The Guardian - 4d -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.CBS News - 4d -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - 4d -
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5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - 5d -
5 New Year’s resolutions for higher education
Just over half of Americans believe higher education has a positive effect on the country, and majorities of both parties think higher education is unaffordable and headed in the wrong direction.The Hill - 5d -
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...The Hill - 5d -
Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025
The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday eveningBBC News - 5d -
5 million impacted by winter alerts as the weather makes a frigid start to 2025
Lake effect snow and high winds will bring frigid conditions to millions south of the Great Lakes. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the forecast on Early Today.NBC News - 5d -
During the holidays, reports of domestic violence surge. But what if next year could be different? | Frances Ryan
Labour has promised to halve violence against women. As another year of grim statistics beckons, that’s a speck of hope worth grasping. There is a classic Christmas episode of EastEnders in which ...The Guardian - 5d -
Cam Skattebo's impact on Arizona State shines through heartbreaking loss
Led by their unstoppable star, the Sun Devils gave everything they had against Texas and nearly pulled off the College Football Playoff's greatest upset.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch
The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...The Hill - 5d -
Arizona State reportedly extends coach Kenny Dillingham 5 more years
Dillingham, who orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in recent college football history, will reportedly receive a pay increase and substantial bonus increases.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
5 things that will shape US politics in 2025
The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...The Hill - 5d -
The week's bestselling books, Jan. 5
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - 6d -
5 Books for Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Level up your leadership skills through deeper, more effective communication and connection with colleagues.Inc. - 6d -
Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games
Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.CBS News - 6d -
Baker Mayfield gifts Buccaneers lineman personalized cookies with milk
Tampa Bay's blockers didn't get cars or swords, but don't need to pay insurance and taxes for cookies.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
GamesBeat writer Rachel Kaser’s Top 5 Games of 2024
GamesBeat news writer Rachel Kaser lists the games of 2024 that she most enjoyed and which she found to be the best experiences.VentureBeat - 6d
