Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024

7 Words Explain Why UPS Is Cutting Amazon Loose

UPS’s CEO says the company is cutting back its shipping for Amazon by 50 percent.

Inc. - Feb. 8

Why UK avoids picking a side in multipolar world

Political calculation is trickier than policy as aligning with Trump camp too closely risks alienating Labour voters

Financial Times - Feb. 12

Potential lottery prospects (14) and first-round picks (26) headline Vol. 2 of 2024-25 NBA Draftables

There are only four or five true locks to go in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

In Trump’s Washington, Words Become Weaponized

The previous administration’s progressive lexicon has been swept away, replaced by a new official language of a bureaucracy under fire from its own president.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Australian nurses suspended over 'vile' antisemitic video

The footage appeared to show the pair threatening to kill and refuse to treat Israeli patients.

BBC News - Feb. 12

China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence

Beijing demands the US "correct its mistakes" after it altered its factsheet on the self-ruled island.

BBC News - 2d

Trump keeps score with Gulf of America word games

Names are tricky things. What was the federal holiday at the start of this week? Most people say “Presidents Day,” but there is no such animal. The real name is “George Washington’s Birthday.” But ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate GOP dismayed by Trump, Zelensky war of words

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The Hill - 3h

The number of snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard

ABC News - Feb. 7

Australian nurses fired after allegedly saying in video they'd kill Israelis

Australian authorities say they're investigating two nurses who appear to tell an Israeli influencer in a video posted online that they would kill Israeli patients.

CBS News - Feb. 12

Australian Health Workers Suspended After Threatening Israeli Patients

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia denounced the comments, caught on video amid a spate of antisemitic incidents, as “sickening and shameful.”

The New York Times - Feb. 13

Buckley's 27 lead SE Louisiana over Incarnate Word 71-66

Led by Jakevion Buckley's 27 points, the SE Louisiana Lions defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 71-66

ABC News - Feb. 8

Nine years and three million words of script: Acting in a video game epic

What was it like to act in a video game thought to have one of the longest scripts ever written for the medium?

BBC News - Feb. 10

Trump’s Funding Freeze Raises a New Question: Is the Government’s Word Good?

Companies that get federal grants or loans usually sign a legally binding agreement and depend on getting reimbursed. The new administration has upended that expectation.

The New York Times - 5d

Vance: Wall Street Journal 'twisted my words' on Trump and Russia

Vice President Vance accused The Wall Street Journal of "twisting" his answer to a question about President Trump's stance on Russia during a recent interview he granted the outlet. "President ...

The Hill - 5d

Fewer Words, More Impact: The Power of Being Clear and Concise

Far from being cold or brusque, clarity of language shows confidence in your message and helps others align with your vision.

Inc. - 3d

Hospitalized Pope Francis misses St. Peter's service, but sends words of thanks

As Pope Francis continued to show "some" improvement in his lab tests, the pontiff remained hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection on Sunday, the Vatican said.

ABC News - 3d

China hits out after U.S. changes wording on Taiwan policy online

China accused the United States of a “serious regression” in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website.

NBC News - 2d

Australian hospital examines patient records after nurse claims to have killed Israelis

An Australian hospital is examining its patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis

ABC News - Feb. 12

Super Rugby kicks off with high hopes of Australian drought being broken | Angus Fontaine

A raft of law tweaks should suit the all-out attack of the Australian sides while the hunt for a new Wallabies coach adds a new level of intrigue. The most important Wallabies winter in two decades ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Elephants trumpet, squeak and flap their ears after their complex move across an Australian city

Elephants trumpeted, touched trunks and flapped their oversized ears upon reuniting with their herd after a complex, five-day move from an urban Australian zoo to a much larger enclosure

ABC News - 6d

Australian projects tackling climate change and poverty in Indo-Pacific ‘in limbo’ after Trump halts USAid

China could ‘pick up the slack’ and increase its influence in the region after Doge funding freeze. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Donald Trump’s “chaotic” ...

The Guardian - 6d

Australian and Philippine police help would-be victims avoid online love scams on Valentine's Day

Australian and Philippine authorities have taken steps on Valentine’s Day to help would-be victims avoid hurting their “hearts and bank accounts” in online love scams

ABC News - 5d

Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools

ABC News - 1d

Australian spy boss says 3 foreign governments plotted to harm people in Australia

An Australian security boss says his spy agency has discovered three foreign governments plotting to physically harm people living in Australia

ABC News - 19h

Dua Lipa's all-night party at Glastonbury 2024

The star pop singer caught up with 60 Minutes in her RV the morning after her headline performance and an all-night celebration.

CBS News - Feb. 9

Chris Jones' top plays 2024 season

Watch highlights from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones during the 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

Quinyon Mitchell's top plays 2024 season

Watch highlights from Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell during the 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team After the 2024 Season

The Eagles are No. 1, but that’s not the only change as the league heads into the offseason.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024

The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.

BBC News - 6d

This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike

There is a 2 percent chance that seven years from now, “the city destroyer” will hit Earth with the force of an 8-megaton nuclear weapon. Here are its possible impact points.

Wired - 6d

Trump Media reports $400 million in 2024 losses

Trump Media & Technology Group is worth almost $7 billion, but the company generated less than $4 million in revenue in 2024, according to a new filing.

CNBC - 5d

UK wage growth accelerates in final quarter of 2024

Average weekly earnings rise 5.9% as Bank of England weighs when to next cut interest rates

Financial Times - 1d

China’s clean energy investments reached $940bn in 2024

Yahoo News - 20h

London registers zero house price growth for 2024

‘Stark’ divergence between UK capital and rest of country comes as affordability pressures weigh on buyers

Financial Times - 18h

Kevin Durant's relationship with Suns, Jimmy Butler gets his money & Luka calling shots in L.A | Good Word with Goodwill

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Kevin Durant significantly impacts Jimmy Butler being traded to the Warriors and his relationship with the Phoenix Suns is now severely fractured. Luka ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

With 3 Short Words After Winning the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles Just Taught a Brilliant Leadership Lesson

Who do you credit on your team first? There’s a right answer.

Inc. - Feb. 10

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