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Fall of Damascus sidelines Russia and brings Turkey to the fore
As Moscow’s top diplomat reeled in Doha, his Turkish counterpart appeared to know he had the upper hand. Middle East crisis – live updates As celebratory gunfire was heard across liberated ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Ukraine’s Aggressive Draft Efforts Are Facing a Backlash
After being left for dead by Russian soldiers, Mykola Kulichenko doesn’t think he should be forced to serve. His experience highlights the vagaries of Ukraine’s aggressive mobilization.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share powerFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Gutsy Gunner Stockton lifts Georgia to SEC title over Texas, sparing CFP from a Jordan Travis 2.0 predicament
The little-used backup QB may be a big part of UGA's College Football Playoff push with Carson Beck's status in doubt.CBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh rages
Amber warnings for wind remain in place across the country as the storm moves through.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Zelensky Meets Trump in Paris to Press Ukraine’s Case
The Ukrainian leader planned to use the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to lobby the president-elect and other world leaders attending the ceremony.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Here’s what experts say.
The incoming Trump administration’s policies could affect mortgage rates in 2025, real-estate economists say.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Liverpool facing fixture backlog after Merseyside derby falls to Storm Darragh
Safety risk at Goodison Park with rain and 70mph wind Leaders left with little leeway in their packed calendar Liverpool are facing acute fixture congestion after Saturday’s postponement of ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Ukraine war briefing: Scholz confident of developing ‘joint strategy’ on Ukraine with Trump
German chancellor wants Ukraine’s sovereignty guarantees but rules out providing Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles. What we know on day 1,018. The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is confident ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Cheap dates and close contact: How people are falling in love on climbing walls
Climbers say they didn't start bouldering to find a partner - but it ended up happening along the way.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
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Tourist was drinking before fatal lift shaft fall - police
Turkish police say there is no evidence of "intervention" after Tyler Kerry was found dead in a hotel.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
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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 -
Germany’s ‘peace chancellor’ spars with rivals over Ukraine
Olaf Scholz tries to depict conservative and Green candidates as warmongers ahead of February snap voteFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after reaching the milestone level for the first time
The price of bitcoin soared past the long-awaited $100,000 benchmark for the first time ever late Wednesday evening.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after reaching the milestone level for the first time
Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election but investors sent it to this mark much sooner than expected.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall
Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Macron vows not to step aside after fall of French government
President says opposition parties ‘chose chaos’ as Paris faces deadlock after vote of no confidence in BarnierFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
American Eagle’s stock drops as warm fall weather bites into clothing sales
American Eagle’s stock falls 13% Thursday, and a J.P. Morgan analyst cuts its rating to neutral.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
The case for supporting Ukraine is both moral and geostrategic
While Ukraine and the West are willing to make concessions in order to reach a compromise with Russia, Putin is not. He will accept a compromise only if he is forced to accept one.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls
French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
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'Blitz's' transformation of a child in wartime
The wartime London-set film includes moments of real peril for the young boy at its center.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
‘Cinnamon Softcore Art Deco’? Spotify Wrapped Falls Flat for Some
The Sound Towns of 2023 have been replaced with features such as an A.I.-driven podcast about users’ listening habits and word-salad-like genre summaries.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Stacking up the NFC West and predicting how the dominoes could fall
The Seahawks (rapidly improving defense), Cardinals (efficient offense) and Rams (relentless pass rush) are all vying to usurp the back-to-back division champions.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Macron faced with difficult choices after French government falls
President must find a new prime minister who can pass a budget by year’s endFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
PVH Stock Falls After Holiday Outlook Falls Short
The company guided for sales to fall between 6% and 7% in the current quarter, wider than the 4.5% decline forecast by analysts.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Treasury yields end at lowest since October after French government falls
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending yields to their lowest closing levels in more than a month, after France’s parliament voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
French Government Falls After National Assembly Approves No-Confidence Vote
The vote marks the first time in decades a prime minister has been ousted by lawmakers, as political paralysis grips the countryThe Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
French Government Falls, Au Revoir Monsieur Barnier
A vote of no confidence for the French PM.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
It’s Ukraine’s choice, not America’s
Ukrainians may not wish to be saved if the settlement terms amount to total capitulation, and the Ukrainian government and many Ukrainians remain determined to defend their freedom, even if it ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook
Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns
Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks
The Celtics were officially eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup as a result of the Magic's loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade amid political chaos
South Korean heavyweight stocks fell in a volatile trading session Wednesday amid market jitters triggered by a political upheaval.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Tesla's China Sales Fall as Competition Heats Up
The U.S. electric-vehicle maker’s China-made car sales fell 4.3% in November.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Gold prices are supposed to fall by this measure — but there’s ‘no guarantee’
A “revival” in Chinese demand for gold and central-bank purchases are likely to lead gold prices a bit higher next year despite expectations for a stronger dollar and rise in Treasury yields, ...MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Will credit card interest rates fall this December?
Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 2
