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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 - 4d -
Trump assassination attempts probe leaders concerned over Secret Service "culture of silence"
Reps. Mike Kelly and Jason Crow, the bipartisan leaders of the task force that probed the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump, say found a troubling culture of silence in ...CBS News - 4d -
Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'
London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.BBC News - 4d -
Lord of the ringtones: Nokia celebrates pop-culture status by opening design archive
The mobile phones we loved then lost are honoured by an online archive which reveals history of bestselling brand. “Everyone remembers their first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the telecoms ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Tarot, tarantulas and TikTok: exploring our long obsession with predicting the future
A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries examines the enduring appeal of divination. In Cameroon, the Mambila people practise a specific form of divination that will have arachnophobes ...The Guardian - 5d -
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.The New York Times - 5d -
What Did Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Do at Truth Social?
Mr. Patel was directly involved in building a case that two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology mismanaged the debut of Truth Social in 2022. He was paid about $130,000 as a consultant.The New York Times - 6d -
CeeDee Lamb injury: Cowboys star reveals status for Bengals game, opens up about drops without Dak Prescott
Lamb feels his shoulder injury won't impact him as he looks to go play-for-play with Cincinnati's Ja'Marr ChaseCBS Sports - 6d -
Secret Service director acknowledges failures after attempted assassinations on Trump
A House panel questioned acting Secret Service director Ronald Rowe on the agency's response to the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump. Rowe said the agency will introduce more ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump assassination task force grills Secret Service director in final meeting
The House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump's life held its final meeting on Thursday, grilling the acting Secret Service director before voting to ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says
The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural HeritageABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
The UC Berkeley Project That Is the AI Industry's Obsession
Chatbot Arena ranks the world’s best AI models on a leaderboard based on user voting in head-to-head competitions between bots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempts
The bipartisan House task force investigating the attempted assassinations of President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold its final hearing Thursday with testimony coming from acting Secret Service ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
What Linda McMahon’s Business Background Reveals About How She Would Run Education
Linda McMahon’s experience running the WWE and the SBA offer a preview of the leadership style she would bring to the Department of Education.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
In 'Black Doves,' Keira Knightley is a mother and an assassin: 'My teenage self is thrilled'
The actor discusses her role in Netflix's new thriller series, what it was like growing up in the spotlight and how she really feels about "Love Actually."Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural HeritageABC News - Dec. 4 -
Boeing whistleblower says company's "toxic culture" threatened workers' safety
A Boeing Space whistleblower spoke out about alleged retaliation he faced from the company, claiming there was a "toxic culture" that threatened workers' safety. The accusation comes as the company ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Launch Trailer
In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you are Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice. After an act of deadly retribution, Basim flees Baghdad and joins an ancient ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War
The artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT has agreed to put its powerful tech in Anduril Industries’ drone defense systems.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Armband message one of truth & inclusivity - Guehi
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi says his 'Jesus loves you' message on his rainbow armband is one of "truth and love and inclusivity".BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Six eye-popping numbers from Payton Pritchard's hot start
Payton Pritchard has taken his game to a new level this season. Chris Forsberg shares six stats that highlight the Celtics guard's impressive play.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Marvell’s stock skyrockets as it’s dubbed the next hot AI chip name
Wall Street is excited about Marvell’s traction in custom offerings and partnership with Amazon’s AWS.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Rap scene 'needs to know' about South Asian culture
South Asian rapper Sliime has seen his new track Bengali make its way on to the 1Xtra playlist.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Watch: 'Deeply disturbed' South Koreans react
People in Seoul express anxiety and confusion following the president's now-rescinded martial law order.BBC News - 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 -
Graham calls Hegseth allegations ‘very disturbing’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said allegations against Pete Hegseth of sexual assault and other misconduct, some stemming from his time atop two veterans groups, are “very disturbing” and are making ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Monsters obsessed him as a child. Now Robert Eggers is about to unleash his own 'Nosferatu'
Remaking the immortal silent horror classic, the director of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" is finally ready to share his longtime passion project.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Follow the Lights to Miami’s Hot New Neighborhoods
Little River and MiMo, both once off travelers’ radar, capture the creative flavor of the city.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays
A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.The New York Times - Nov. 28
