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Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world's oldest person at nearly 117
Sister Inah Canabarro became the world's oldest living person after the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.CBS News - 6h -
Tomiko Itooka of Japan, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116
Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.The New York Times - 1d -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - 1d -
Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist
The case of Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Tehran’s shadow war with the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Royal Gold, Newmont and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M
Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.VentureBeat - 2d -
Amazon aims to branch into UK internet market with satellite broadband plan
Proposed space launches within next two years could ultimately deliver mobile phone signal even to most remote areas. Amazon is hoping to offer a satellite broadband service in the UK within the ...The Guardian - 10h -
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Coalition talks between Austria’s two biggest centrist parties collapse
Chancellor Karl Nehammer to step down after failure to form government without far-right Freedom party. Talks between the two biggest centrist parties in Austria on forming a coalition government ...The Guardian - 1d -
World’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, dies in Japan aged 116
Itooka, who died at a care home in Ashiya, enjoyed bananas and had been a keen mountain climber. A Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest living person has died at the age of 116.. Tomiko ...The Guardian - 1d -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - 1d -
The Baldoni-Lively legal battle seems a depressing re-run of Depp v Heard | Arwa Mahdawi
The It Ends With US wrangling is becoming increasingly nasty – we live in a world where the powerful can ‘bury’ their enemies. First, a mea culpa . Last year I wrote a critical piece about the ...The Guardian - 1d -
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.CBS News - 1d -
World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116
Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.BBC News - 1d -
What Is the Most ‘Perfect’ Achievement in Sports?
From a hole-in-one to a soccer hat trick, every game has its own version of nirvana.The New York Times - 2d -
Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins
A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.NBC News - 2d -
Georgia bench-warmer Parker Jones collides with ref in loss to Notre Dame, gains internet infamy
A little-known University of Georgia football player accidentally stepped into the limelight Thursday, costing his team 15 valuable yards and earning a permanent spot in social media infamy.NBC News - 2d -
Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks
The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in FranceABC News - 2d -
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January 6 was part of an attempted coup d’etat in America. Don’t let Trump and his allies tell you otherwise | Arwa Mahdawi
Four years on, it’s the most astounding case of collective amnesia. That so many seem willing to normalise that anti-democratic outrage is frightening. The sun shone brightly on 6 January 2021. The ...The Guardian - 2d -
Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.ABC News - 2d -
Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns
Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say. Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being ...The Guardian - 2d -
Biden decides to block Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel: Report
The White House is expected to announce U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s $15 billion takeover bid of U.S. Steel on Friday.CNBC - 2d -
Judge to decide whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is expected to be at a court hearing in New York on Friday about whether he should be found in contempt of court, an appearance the longtime ally of ...NBC News - 2d -
Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.CBS News - 2d -
What grounds does Trump have to request a TikTok ban delay from the Supreme Court?
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - 3d -
Spartz, key Speaker holdout, says she will decide tomorrow on Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who has been a key holdout in House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) tight race to continue his Speakership, said Thursday that she will decide Friday whether to vote ...The Hill - 3d -
US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules
Ruling a blow to Biden administration that had encouraged Federal Communications Commission to pursue goal. A US appeals court ruled on Thursday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not ...The Guardian - 3d -
Biden: No connection found between New Orleans, Vegas attacks
President Biden on Thursday said that there is no evidence of a connection between the New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents and said that the New Orleans attacker acted alone, providing an update ...The Hill - 3d -
MrBeast Jimmy Donaldson gets engaged to influencer Thea Booysen
MrBeast, 'Beast Games' host and YouTube's most subscribed-to account, proposed to Thea Booysen on Christmas Day and confirmed the engagement on New Year's Day.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here's who's most at risk
Austria has insisted it is well prepared for the stoppage, but Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to neighboring Ukraine.CNBC - 3d -
Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day
The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.The Hill - 3d -
These airlines were the most on time in 2024
Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.CNBC - 3d -
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies
A court in southeastern Bangladesh has rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groupsABC News - 3d -
Investigators Search for Links Between New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Blast
The two episodes have superficial similarities, including that both suspects used the same car rental app.The New York Times - 3d -
Australia drop Mitch Marsh for fifth Test with Beau Webster to debut in series decider
All-rounder pays price for poor form with only 73 runs against India Mitchell Starc to play in Sydney despite carrying a rib injury Struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for ...The Guardian - 4d -
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemakingABC News - 4d -
Baker Mayfield gifts Buccaneers lineman personalized cookies with milk
Tampa Bay's blockers didn't get cars or swords, but don't need to pay insurance and taxes for cookies.Yahoo Sports - 5d
