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‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs
A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars. ‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: ...The Guardian - 1h -
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Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea
First of Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to be taken was detained in Kursk region of Russia, according to Ukrainian reports. ‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk ...The Guardian - 5h -
North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine dies, reports say
The soldier is thought to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.BBC News - 5h -
Brawls and broken noses: how Brazil’s 1954 World Cup campaign sparked uproar
The Seleção had high hopes before heading to Switzerland but the ‘Battle of Berne’ quarter-final ended in a riot. The fallout from the defeat to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup final overshadowed ...The Guardian - 6h -
Climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat around world in 2024
Scientists say human-caused climate change added an average of 41 days of dangerous heat worldwide in 2024ABC News - 8h -
UK's longest-serving postman calls time on career
Robert Hudson, known as Rocky, started working for the Royal Mail in December 1964.BBC News - 8h -
Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024
Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperatures. The climate crisis caused an additional six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024 for the ...The Guardian - 9h -
Fears over defence industry skills as UK waits for new Typhoon orders
Workers at BAE Systems’ Lancashire factory assembling the fighter jet are worried about their futureFinancial Times - 9h -
4 dead in New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Four people were found dead in a New Hampshire town on Christmas Day from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to local authorities. Wakefield Police Department responded Wednesday for a ...The Hill - 12h -
Four in New Hampshire found dead on Christmas of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning
Four people were found dead in a New Hampshire home on Christmas Day of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said.NBC News - 13h -
Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues over alleged Blake Lively smear campaign
Stephanie Jones has sued Baldoni and his crisis PR team alleging a smear campaign to discredit her and Blake Lively during the fallout from 'It Ends With Us.'Los Angeles Times - 17h -
Dirty water, sentient trees and hope in a climate crisis: 10 environmental long reads to digest over Christmas
In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: These essential features – chosen by the Guardian’s Long Reads editors, cover everything from dirty water and sentient trees to how to find hope in a ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump’s Plans to Scrap Climate Policies Has Unnerved Green Energy Investors
President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to roll back many of the rules and subsidies that have attracted billions of dollars from the private sector to renewable energy and electric vehicles.The New York Times - 1d -
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. - 2d -
Justin Baldoni’s Ex-Publicist Sues Over Alleged Blake Lively Smear Campaign
An ousted P.R. executive alleges a conspiracy to harm her and steal her clients, in connection with an effort to tarnish Blake Lively.The New York Times - 2d -
Chiefs capture AFC's top seed as Steelers lose third straight
Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes and a defense missing Chris Jones thwarted the Steelers.ESPN - 19h -
Israeli warplanes hit Houthi targets in Yemen
Boss of World Health Organisation among those present during Israel’s strike on Sana’a airportFinancial Times - 20h -
Florida pizza delivery woman stabbed a pregnant customer 14 times over bad tip, authorities say
A Marco's pizza delivery driver allegedly returned to a Florida motel where a couple was staying and stabbed a woman multiple times over being tipped $2 on an order, police said.NBC News - 20h -
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4 dead in New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Four people were found dead on Christmas in Wakefield, New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the fire marshal said.CBS News - 1d -
Trump, GOP zero in on Liz Cheney as potential target
President-elect Trump’s fixation on former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is escalating as he suggests she should be prosecuted for her work on the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee. In the wake of a ...The Hill - 1d -
‘The people’s pygmy princess!’ How Moo Deng captured the world’s hearts
The moist, ungovernable hippo combines the aesthetic of a potato and the iron will of a toddler – and her name means ‘bouncy pork’. Here’s how she became 2024’s most in-demand mammal. It’s been a ...The Guardian - 1d -
China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
How climate change is making white Christmas a rare event
The idea of a white Christmas is becoming rarer with climate change on the rise. NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer reports.NBC News - 2d -
Postecoglou insists Spurs will target signings in January after recent slide
Manager says club are ‘still a bit short in a couple of areas’ Tottenham are 11th before trip to Nottingham Forest Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Tottenham plan to be active in the January ...The Guardian - 3d -
FDA says the Zepbound shortage is over. Here’s what that means for compounding pharmacies, patients who used off-brand versions
The decision will largely prevent compounding pharmacies from making and selling compounded versions of the drug in the next two to three months.CNBC - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
He Inherited a Seat in the House of Lords. The UK Government Says He Will Lose It in 2025.
The U.K. government has pledged to remove hereditary peers from Parliament in 2025. For Lord Cromwell and 87 others, it is a wistful departure.The New York Times - 3d -
Magdeburg attack has cast ‘dark shadow’ over Christmas, says German president in call for unity
Frank-Walter Steinmeier seeks to convey message of healing four days after the brutal attack in Magdeburg killed five people and injured more than 200. A deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Auburn lands Eric Singleton: Top WR in transfer portal gives Tigers another weapon for key 2025 campaign
Singleton posted more than 100 catches in two seasons at Georgia TechCBS Sports - 3d -
US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry
The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 3d
