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Several children killed in a stampede at a fair in Nigeria, official says
Nigerian authorities say several children have been killed in a stampede during a holiday fair organized by a school in southwestern NigeriaABC News - 1h -
Can’t-do attitude: why the real horror of Nightbitch is weaponised incompetence
Women around me in the cinema groaned at what Amy Adams’ character had to put up with in the film – and it was nothing to do with dogs. Nightbitch is not the best film of the year. But if it ...The Guardian - 1h -
Unfree movement — why can’t Africans travel around Africa?
Citizens with local passports have more difficulty moving across the continent than European and American visitorsFinancial Times - 5h -
These women lost their children because they were lesbians – why can’t the government say sorry? | Sophie Wilkinson
As late as the 1990s, the law sided with fathers over custody on the basis of a woman’s sexuality. I detailed the scandal for Radio 4, and was shocked at the cruelty involved. I am more than just ...The Guardian - 5h -
The Spin | Women’s cricket team of the year: from Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone
The Spin’s annual selection marks a milestone in women’s cricket with England and Australia far less dominant. The Spin’s women’s all-format team of the year has historically been dominated by ...The Guardian - 6h -
Windhorst explains why Warriors were fortunate to make Schröder trade
The contractual stars aligned for the Golden State Warriors to acquire Dennis Schröder from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
McCaul says Pelosi 'lost her footing' then fell down marble staircase
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) "lost her footing" on a marble staircase and fell while on a congressional trip in Luxembourg. McCaul on Tuesday spoke with ...The Hill - 20h -
Children's bill will create greater safeguards, education secretary says
The bill will be introduced on the day Sara Sharif's father and step-mother are sentenced for her murder.BBC News - 1d -
NBC News crew captures aftermath of airstrike on Gaza shelter housing women and children
A bearded man in a red-and-white striped top stands up, eyes wide and arms flung out, and howls.NBC News - 2d -
Why can’t NFL players hold on to the ball before they score touchdowns?
A rash of embarrassing incidents at the goalline threatened to cost teams dear on Sunday as players failed to master the basics of the game. With 3:16 left in the third quarter of the Bengals’ ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why can’t NFL players hold on to the ball before they score touchdowns?
A rash of embarrassing incidents at the goalline threatened to cost teams dear on Sunday as players failed to master the basics of the gameYahoo Sports - 2d -
'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.BBC News - 2d -
Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children
India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.BBC News - 2d -
Why the U.S. government is saying all citizens should use end-to-end encrypted messaging
If you are not using end-to-end encrypted messaging on your phone already, the U.S. government has a warning message for you about China and your texts.CNBC - 3d -
Why Democrats Lost More Seats in Vermont Than Any Other State
Even though Kamala Harris easily won the state, voters ousted more than two dozen Democratic legislators, who they felt had not addressed an affordability crisis.The New York Times - 4d -
Sorry, but This Is the Future of Food
Every farm, even the scenic ones with red barns and rolling hills, is a kind of environmental crime scene, an echo of whatever wilderness it once replaced.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Anti-Drone Tech Companies Can’t Zap New Jersey’s Aerial Invaders
Counter-drone tech companies protect private and government clients from invading craft going where they shouldn’t, but they aren’t allowed to take down the Garden State’s unknown intruders.Inc. - 5d -
Kinzinger says Trump threatening J6 committee members because they 'embarrassed' him
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) suggested that President-elect Trump has signaled he would have lawmakers on the special House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on ...The Hill - 5d -
Why Do Some Rebel Governments Last When Others Fall?
One factor matters most, and it could be a problem in Syria.The New York Times - 5d -
Why Luigi Mangione’s Reddit and Instagram Were Taken Down, but Not His Goodreads?
Luigi Mangione’s social media accounts attracted swift attention after he was arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive. When do companies scrub a digital trail?The New York Times - 6d -
Uncertainty over future of Syrian camp holding women, children linked to ISIS
The al-Hol camp in northeast Syria holds about 6,000 women and children, the family members of Islamic State fighters who were either captured or killed. The camp is guarded by American-backed ...CBS News - 6d -
Why Melinda French Gates Is Committing $150 Million to Support Women in the Workplace
New research from French Gates’s firm Pivotal Ventures reveals the main challenge working women face today—and it might not be what you think.Inc. - 6d -
This Ohio-Hating Michigan Democrat Has Thoughts on Why Her Party Lost
Kristen McDonald Rivet won a tough House race in a heavily white, working-class area even as many Democrats in such places lost. In an interview, she warned against a “tone-deaf” economic message.The New York Times - 6d -
Trafigura says Swiss prosecutors in bribery case were on a political ‘crusade’
The company argues that the case was based on flimsy and unreliable testimonyFinancial Times - 6d -
I can afford my life. Why can’t I be less anxious about money?
Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs and flows. My worries about money aren’t entirely rooted in reality. Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says
Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints. A monk was able to abuse children for four decades on an island off the Welsh coast ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Lesbian Connection: How a grassroots magazine shaped generations of queer women
For half a century, Lesbian Connection has been more than just a magazine — it’s been a lifeline, newsletter, public forum and rallying cry for queer women worldwide.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump Says He Can’t Promise Tariffs Won’t Raise Consumer Prices
President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that he wouldn’t make promises about the impact of his tariffs.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Trump says his proposed tariffs will ‘cost Americans nothing’ but he ‘can’t guarantee anything’
President-elect Donald Trump says he does not “believe” that American consumers will ultimately pay the price of his proposed tariffs during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘We can’t give up on 1 million children’: the charity bringing psychological first aid to Gazans
In Gaza, Dr Yasser Abu Jamei offers hope and healing to families shattered by Israel’s war on the strip. A guide to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 charity appeal partners Donate to our ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
South Korea’s president says he’s 'very sorry' for causing anxiety with martial law declaration
South Korea’s president says he’s 'very sorry' for causing anxiety with martial law declarationABC News - Dec. 6 -
Justin Welby says sorry for hurting abuse survivors in final Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for causing "further distress" to survivors of the scandal.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Why isn't there a chance to crown the best club in women's soccer?
Marta might not have been wrong in saying the NWSL is the world's best, so give us Orlando vs. Barcelona!ESPN - Dec. 6 -
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Where were the Orioles in Juan Soto's free agency? Why Baltimore should have been all in on superstar
The Orioles are a perfect fit but they never even showed interest publiclyCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Why did France's government collapse and what happens next?
Emmanuel Macron appears to have few good options after Michel Barnier’s government became the first to fall from a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. The French prime minister, Michel ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Trump Has ‘Lost Faith’ in N.R.A., Says Gun Group Official
In a new letter, an N.R.A. vice president said the troubled group needed to rebuild trust with Donald J. Trump and his inner circle.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit
The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Whoopi Goldberg doesn't understand 'why people are clutching their pearls' because of Biden pardon
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Tuesday that she doesn’t understand “why people are clutching their pearls” about Hunter Biden’s pardon by his father, President Biden. “This is his right as ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Jets are the NHL’s hottest team. So why can’t they fill their arena?
Winnipeg got off to a record-setting start to the season. But balancing corporate demands and human passion is a tough task . “From our standpoint, the game has never been healthier,” NHL ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
