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France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats. French maritime authorities carried out 12 rescue operations along the coast of northern ...The Guardian - 3d -
Severe weather coast-to-coast threatens return for holiday travelers
Airports nationwide are facing significant delays due to heavy snow and rain, with more severe storms expected in the coming days. NBC’s Marissa Parra reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the ...NBC News - 3d -
UK gambling with climate targets over carbon capture, say campaigners
Potential IPCC rule changes could award planned carbon savings from burning US wood pellets to the exporter, not the importer. The UK government is gambling with its own climate targets on claims ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Wild west’: experts concerned by illegal promotion of weight-loss jabs in UK
Guardian review finds many online pharmacies flouting strict advertising rules that govern prescription-only drugs. Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed to British consumers ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK Help to Grow SME productivity scheme hits 10,000 users
Milestone helps survival of scale-up programme for next 12 months but longer-term future is uncertainFinancial Times - 3d -
Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.CBS News - 3d -
Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013
Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in rest of countryFinancial Times - 3d -
EU faces challenges amid German and French instability
Political instability in Germany and France, combined with the return of Donald Trump in 2025, threatens to undermine the EU's ability to shape responses to the Ukraine war and other geopolitical ...The Hill - 3d -
Morning Report: Trump's big immigration plans face big roadblocks
In today’s issue: President-elect Trump’s ambitious immigration agenda faces significant roadblocks. Trump wants to close the southern border, carry out the largest deportation effort in history ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump faces roadblocks to ambitious border crackdown
President-elect Trump has made ambitious promises on the border and immigration, including the biggest deportation operation ever seen. But much like in Trump’s first term in office, his ...The Hill - 4d -
America's Christmas tree farms face new perils
Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.NBC News - 4d -
Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz
From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom). Which country were these 2024 films and TV shows shot in? Half a point for each ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft powerFinancial Times - 4d -
Hunt warns Reeves against ‘declinism’ on UK’s prospects
Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself downFinancial Times - 4d -
Met Office forecasts a 'green Christmas' in the UK
A meteorologist says no snow or frost is expected in the UK and instead it will be dry.BBC News - 4d -
Bethlehem faces somber Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages on
At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of the Israel-Hamas war during the holiday season. The city, usually filled ...NBC News - 4d -
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 4d -
12:30 Report — Holiday travel hampered
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Merry Christmas Eve!! 🎄I hope you’re all having a fun, relaxing day. Before you get back to your festivities, here’s a quick primer of what’s happening in the world: American ...The Hill - 4d -
Starbucks Strike to Affect to Over 300 stores on Christmas Eve, Union Says
The five-day labor action is expected to involve more than 5,000 U.S. employees in the largest-ever labor action against the coffee chain.Inc. - 4d -
Weather and airport delays disrupt American Christmas travel
While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.BBC News - 5d -
How e-commerce is disrupting traditional seasonal work in retail
Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.CNBC - 5d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 5d -
Eye Opener: Holiday travel disrupted by rough weather
Rough weather across the West and Northeast affects holiday travel plans. Also, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to charges in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - 5d -
Winter storms and cold temperatures disrupt holiday travel plans
A blast of winter weather is disrupting last minute travel plans with travelers facing snow storms and bitter cold. NBC’s Adrienne Broaddus reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the chances for a ...NBC News - 5d -
UK’s listed builders on track to build fewest new houses in a decade
Vistry shares drop after it issues third profit warning as others suffer from falling salesFinancial Times - 5d -
Rules of thumb for understanding UK elections
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contestFinancial Times - 5d -
US, UK condemn Pakistani military court convictions of Imran Khan supporters
The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions by Pakistani military courts to 25 civilian supporters of former Prime Minister ...ABC News - 5d -
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 5d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 5d -
UK launches review of targets for sales of electric vehicles
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stallsFinancial Times - 5d -
Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.
Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak ...CBS News - 5d -
No Bevo: Texas mascot won't travel to Atlanta
Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas mascot.ESPN - 5d -
What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day
Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.CBS News - 5d -
Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.
Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...CBS News - 5d -
Pilot killed in light aircraft crash near airport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident where a 50-year-old man died.BBC News - 6d -
Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season
More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.CBS News - 6d -
Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.BBC News - 6d -
Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion
The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...CBS News - Dec. 22
