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Maryland Cracker Barrel apologizes after turning away students with disabilities
A group of students with disabilities visited a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, and were refused service, according to school officials, leading to community outcry and a planned protest.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
WATCH: Grandmothers dole out life advice at pop-up stand
The “Grandma Stand” was the idea of Mike Matthews, who turned to his own grandmother for advice before she died in 2018 at the age of 102.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Cracker Barrel apologizes after refusing to serve students with special needs
The restaurant chain attributed the mess-up to staffing challenges, saying refusal of service was unrelated to the students' abilities.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
MLB Winter Meetings: Five bold predictions with baseball's offseason about to ramp up after Juan Soto signing
The Winter Meetings will turn up the temperature on MLB's hot stove this weekCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Reddit’s stock gets a boost as social-media platform ramps up AI-powered search with Reddit Answers
The social-media platform is expanding its beta test of Reddit Answers, the company said Monday.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers
From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your life. Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
A new start after 60: I gave up work – and began travelling the world alone
After 40 years of work, Bally Bhamra went hiking in Nepal. Now 74, she still travels solo across Africa and Asia, staying with local families. When Bally Bhamra retired at 60, she decided this was ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
US companies lawyer up in preparation for Trump’s trade wars
Legal and accounting firms expect a fee bonanza from efforts to avoid expected tariffs and export controlsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Syria’s Government Battles Multiple Rebel Uprisings
The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Storm Darragh live: further disruption expected across UK as strong winds continue
Met Office yellow wind warning across much of England and Wales on Sunday morning, while Northern Ireland faced gusts of up to 80mph overnight. Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Watch: Presidential palace stormed in Damascus
Syrians enter the palace in the capital city after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Sunday with Bill Bailey: ‘I’ll head up to the Ridgeway and watch the red kites’
The comedian likes to stay in and take it easy, or else head out of London to see some amazing fork-tailed birds of prey. Sunday grub? I tend to not go out. I’m reverting to society’s convention ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
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Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK
Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France
And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Fan travels 10,000 miles to watch Merseyside derby - and the game is called off due to storm
The teenager had flown in from Australia for the game before it was postponed due to Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
How to watch St. John's Red Storm vs. Kansas State Wildcats: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch St. John's vs. Kansas State basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Watch moment BBC reporter is battered by Storm Darragh winds
A rare red weather warning is in place in Wales and south-west England as Storm Darragh hits.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent
When Noah Jackson began his search for a new software engineering job at the start of 2024, there was one quality he knew he wanted in his next employer: office culture.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony
A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Iran ramping up highly enriched uranium stockpile, UN warns
Head of nuclear watchdog said ‘very concerning’ move could rapidly expand Tehran’s production capacityFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
United, Delta’s shares are soaring. How record holiday travel is lifting airline stocks to new heights.
People in the U.S. can’t seem to get enough of air travel, and will forgo other expenses in order to do so.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
A 'hidden' travel hack saves money on flights — if travelers can pull it off
Skiplagging can save money, but flyers can have their flights and miles canceled. They won't be banned from flying for life though, says Skiplagged's CEO.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
It’s a cross-platform world — 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices | exclusive CTA survey
Gaming has become a cross-platform world as a survey by the Consumer Technology Association found that 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized
‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
'Happy Holidays': Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights Up
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit in New York City on Wednesday, December 4, kicking off the holiday season for New Yorkers.The 70-year-old, 74-foot-high (23-meter-high) tree from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Trans people traveled to the Supreme Court from across the U.S. to hear historic case
Dozens of transgender people, along with their families and allies, gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices considered a Tennessee law banning access to puberty blockers and ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spendingABC News - Dec. 4 -
Multiple victims reported in Vancouver stabbing
The condition of the victims and the suspect, who was shot by police, remains unclear.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Senators ramp up pressure on House to pass online safety, privacy package in lame-duck session
A group of bipartisan senators pushed House Republican leadership on Wednesday to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) before the end of the year as it remains stalled in the lower ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile users: Sources
A Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks touting US, Angola relationship
President Biden is delivering remarks from the National Slave Museum in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday morning, focusing on the relationship between the U.S. and the southern African nation. His ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Winter storm blasts Great Lakes region as temperatures dip across parts of U.S.
A snowstorm slammed a portion of the Great Lakes region, bringing up to 4 feet of snow. In Chautauqua County, New York, more than 55 inches of snow fell in the last four days. Meanwhile, freezing ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China
Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Watch Rihanna and A$AP Rocky light up red carpet at UK Fashion Awards
The pair starred alongside fashion and entertainment royalty for the awards gala in London.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s productivity should ramp up heading into the Fantasy Football playoffs
Plus, find out what has stifled Harrison Jr.'s production to this pointCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Multiple Democrats slam Biden pardon of Hunter
President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden is further bruising a party that was already reeling from blistering electoral losses, with a wave of Capitol Hill Democrats criticizing ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2 -
Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays
A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.The New York Times - Nov. 28
