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Is Turkey a threat to Israel?
The new Syrian regime’s future orientation certainly is a cause for Israeli concern.The Hill - 46m -
Efforts to save animals underway in California amid deadly wildfires
Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the ...CBS News - 10h -
Pam Bondi’s Rise From Lobbyist to Attorney General Pick
Pam Bondi, whom President-elect Donald J. Trump intends to nominate as attorney general, received trips and donations funded by those seeking favors from her Florida office.The New York Times - 1d -
Oscars 2025: Predictions for animated, international and documentary feature
'Emilia Pérez' is the favorite for international film. 'The Wild Robot' leads the animation field. 'No Other Land' is looking for a nod — and distribution.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - 2d -
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The rising threat of deadly diseases jumping from animals to humans
Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?Financial Times - 9h -
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Quarter of freshwater animals face extinction: Research
Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday. ...The Hill - 1d -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - 1d -
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.CBS News - 2d -
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The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak
With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.BBC News - 2d -
Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.Wired - 2d -
1st human bird flu death in US reported
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.ABC News - 3d -
French minister warns of ‘threat from within’ on Charlie Hebdo attack anniversary
Comments by Bruno Retailleau, who is known for his hardline views, comes as country marks decade since attack that killed 12 people. The threat of a terrorist attack on France is being fuelled by ...The Guardian - 3d -
Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise
Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cutsFinancial Times - 3d -
Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.The New York Times - 3d -
Ghost Of Tsushima Is Getting An Anime Adaptation
Ghost of Tsushima, the critically acclaimed PlayStation title that sees players take on the role of a samurai defending his homeland, is getting an anime adaptation. Announced at 2025's Consumer ...GameSpot - 3d -
Ulta Beauty gains on new CEO pick and sales outlook. But analysts debate the threat from rivals.
Ulta said Kecia Steelman, who became its chief operating officer in 2023, would be its new chief executive.MarketWatch - 3d -
Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu
Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...The Guardian - 3d -
Cryptocurrencies rise to start the week, bitcoin jumps above $102,000
The moves in crypto coincided with a rebound in tech stocks as Nvidia and shares of other chip names jumped.CNBC - 3d -
Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6
Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuriesABC News - 3d -
Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases – study
Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa. Sugary drinks are responsible for more than 2.2m new cases of diabetes and ...The Guardian - 3d -
There’s a threat lurking right underneath Labour’s nose – and it’s from the left | John McDonnell
The party wants to seem in control. But many of its MPs have knife-edge majorities that a challenger could obliterate. Labour campaigned for 14 years to get rid of the Tories, and emerged from the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?
The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.Wired - 5d -
Zoo recycles old Christmas trees - and the animals love it
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset has recycled thousands of trees in the past five years.BBC News - 6d -
Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire
Authorities in Dallas say a fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas has killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birdsABC News - 6d -
Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?
Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boomFinancial Times - 6d -
It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presentsABC News - Jan. 3 -
At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History
In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Cryptocurrencies jump to start 2025, bitcoin rises back above $97,000
Cryptocurrencies rose to start the year, rebounding from recent losses as investor optimism returned to the market.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
‘It’s devastating’: New Orleans reels from deadly New Year’s Day attack
As life in the historic French Quarter tried to return to normal, the grief and sadness among residents was acute. At the cross-street of Bourbon and Saint Phillip, a few dozen yards from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Lego's Animal Crossing Series Expands With Three New Sets
Animal Crossing fans can add to their Lego collection with three new sets featuring a total of seven villagers to invite to their brick-built towns. The trio of new sets includes the iconic Able ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
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 - Jan. 2 -
Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly New Orleans attack
The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1 -
Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal’s population
Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU law. Sweden’s wolf hunt starts on Thursday, with the country aiming to halve the population of ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
