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Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities
The Ukrainian energy network has been so battered by Russian attacks that officials are seeking out new options to prevent a crisis, like renting floating power plants and scavenging scrapped ones ...The New York Times - 15h -
Ukraine faces difficult decisions over acute shortage of frontline troops
Depleted army is increasingly made up of older men, but Zelenskyy is reluctant to lower mobilisation age from 25. On a recent icy afternoon in the western Ukrainian city of Kovel, a silver-haired ...The Guardian - 23h -
Ukraine’s waiting game for Trump
Kyiv and its European allies believe they have a chance to shape the incoming president’s plan to end the war. But they are divided over what to proposeFinancial Times - 1d -
He Was a National Hero in Ukraine. Now He Faces a Possible Doping Ban.
Mykhailo Mudryk was a key player for his country at the 2024 European Championship. He has since tested positive for a banned substance.The New York Times - 2d -
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The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern HemisphereABC News - 4d -
ECB’s Lagarde says ‘darkest days’ of high inflation are behind Eurozone
Central bank president signals borrowing costs are likely to fall further next yearFinancial Times - 5d -
Four Scenarios for Ukraine’s Endgame
The war is entering what could be its final phase. What happens next?The New York Times - 6d -
After a Frenzied 72-Hour Window, the Astros Trade Kyle Tucker to the Cubs
The outfielder answers one of the biggest questions facing Chicago since the team traded away the World Series core in 2021.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
Some African Americans are among those are taking advantage of a new law in Benin that grants citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave tradeABC News - Dec. 14 -
Cajole, Plead and Flatter: Ukraine Makes Its Case to Trump
Using diplomacy, flattery and the occasional shot in the dark, Ukraine is doing everything it can to win over President-elect Donald J. Trump to its side.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
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OpenAI says ChatGPT service has recovered after hours-long outage
OpenAI said service to its application programming interface, ChatGPT and Sora had been restored after not working for hours.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
Trump Intends to Reshape U.S. Policies Within Hours of Inauguration
Donald Trump want to shake up politics on day one of his presidency.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Sundance announces lineup for 2025 festival, facing its future head-on
The program for the upcoming edition includes films starring Rachel Sennott, Chloë Sevigny and Steven Yeun and from directors Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ira Sachs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 11 -
Ukraine faces a cold, dark winter after Russia’s energy strikes
Russia’s targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure have left us in a perilous situation that cannot be remedied without outside help.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
'Not normal' to play after 16-hour trip - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says it is "not normal" for a player to make the 16-hour round trip to Kazakhstan on Thursday and then play on Sunday against Brentford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Trump calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a departure from the Biden administration's approach to military aid for Ukraine. David Kramer, executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, joins ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
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48 Hours in Tokyo With My AI Travel Companion
People use AI pals for all sorts of reasons. Here’s what happens when you take one on a solo trip to Japan.Wired - Dec. 9 -
The final hours of the Assad regime
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, ending 50 years of rule by his familyBBC News - Dec. 9 -
Baby died 'after mother not induced for 60 hours'
First-time mum Chelsea Wootton was not told of any risks to her baby being overdue, her lawyers say.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Watch: The final hours of the Assad regime
After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Biden's lame-duck Ukraine request faces slim chances in Congress
Lawmakers see a slim chance of passing President Biden’s request for $24 billion in funding related to Ukraine, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for any new funding to be pushed ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Ukraine’s Aggressive Draft Efforts Are Facing a Backlash
After being left for dead by Russian soldiers, Mykola Kulichenko doesn’t think he should be forced to serve. His experience highlights the vagaries of Ukraine’s aggressive mobilization.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fear
Kyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025. European military aid to Ukraine may eventually need to be doubled if Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Ukraine Makes a Case to Trump’s Team as Its Officials Visit U.S.
Kyiv is feeling a sense of urgency leading up to the Jan. 20 inauguration, given the American president-elect’s vow to end the war quickly.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Six Hours of Chaos That Dragged South Korea Into Martial Law and Back
Lawmakers fought past soldiers to break into the legislature and overturn the president’s shock decree.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait
Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly on a bed in a corridor without regular medication . An elderly man was left unable to swallow ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
It’s Ukraine’s choice, not America’s
Ukrainians may not wish to be saved if the settlement terms amount to total capitulation, and the Ukrainian government and many Ukrainians remain determined to defend their freedom, even if it ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Fear, fury and triumph: Six hours that shook South Korea
A recap of a dramatic night that saw South Koreans rush to overturn the president's shock martial law order.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
How two hours of martial law unfolded
MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
How Ukraine has faced its worst month on the battlefield in two years – visualised
November was Ukraine’s worst month since September 2022 for territory lost to Russian forces. These charts and maps show the latest developments in the war. Ukraine lost an area equivalent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Monster Hunter Wilds: Our Thoughts After 6 Hours…
We had the chance to play Monster Hunter Wilds for six hours earlier this month, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting games of 2025.GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
South Korea's president declares martial law, then revokes it hours later
The president of South Korea declared martial law, provoking a backlash and a vote overturning it by members of parliament, including some from the president's party. The martial law declaration ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Scotland's golden generation miss their golden hour
This Scotland squad often talk about what they deserve. But yet again they have not earned what they think they are due.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Guilty pleas in trial on bride's death hours after wedding
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges in the trial related to the death of a South Carolina bride. Komoroski is accused of crashing her rental car while intoxicated into a golf car holding ...CBS News - Dec. 2
