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Crowds Throng to Syria’s Sednaya Prison to Find Relatives and Friends
The Assad regime ran a network of torture centers that swallowed up tens of thousands of Syrians. Now that the rebels have opened the gates, many see a chance to learn of the detainees’ fates.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Kennedy Center honors Coppola, Sandoval, Raitt, Grateful Dead
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
'Scheffler makes points while impressing Woods with Tiger feats'
Scottie Scheffler's victory in the Bahamas on Sunday, albeit over a limited field, emphatically emphasised his position as the world's best golfer, writes Iain Carter.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola and Apollo Theater among Kennedy Center honorees
Tributes were paid Sunday night to Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and Harlem's famous Apollo Theater at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors. Vladimir Duthiers has ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
'Scheffler makes points while impressing Woods with Tiger feats'
Scottie Scheffler's victory in the Bahamas on Sunday, albeit over a limited field, emphatically emphasised his position as the world's best golfer, writes Iain Carter.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Bonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, Coppola honored at Kennedy Center
Celebrities and cultural icons gathered for the Kennedy Center Honors.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Qatar to decide on restarting Gaza ceasefire talks
Gulf state to make decision this week on inviting US, Israeli and Egyptian negotiators to Doha . Qatar expects to decide in the next few days whether to ask senior US, Israeli and Egyptian ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Chinese Carmakers Are Taking Mexico by Storm While Eyeing U.S.
BYD and other manufacturers are importing cars from China and scouting factory sites in Mexico as part of a global expansion that, for now, excludes the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Tyler Perry Studio President Dies in Plane Crash While Piloting
Steve Mensch was flying a small plane in Homosassa when it crashed.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Panthers' Brooks suffers noncontact knee injury
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks sustained a noncontact knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the host Eagles.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Pep: Forget title, it's Man City's 'season to suffer'
Manchester City cannot think about winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title, Pep Guardiola said, with the team mired in a run of poor performances.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Cummins takes five as Australia demolish India
Pat Cummins takes 5-57 as Australia wrap up an emphatic 10-wicket victory over India on day three of the second Test to square the series at 1-1.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Travis Head brings the South Australia feelgood factor to make India suffer
Second Test, day two: India 180 & 5-128; Australia 337 Head and Carey put hosts in control before bowlers strike A lengthening afternoon, an Adelaide Test, and two South Australians batting ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred
Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Australia v India: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
Head century powers Australia into dominant position India 128-5 in their second innings, still trailing by 29 runs 35th over: Australia 90-1 (McSweeney 39, Labuschagne 23) Jasprit Bumrah ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Israeli troops reportedly raid Gaza hospital
The director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals says Israeli forces stormed the medical facility overnight. The raid came after a series of airstrikes around the hospital. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Mitchell Starc rules as pink-ball king for Australia in second Test with India
India 180; Australia 86-1 stumps on day one in Adelaide Starc takes six wickets, including with first ball of Test Sporting songs from the outer are usually dross, partly because they’re most ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Starc takes Test best as Australia dominate India
Mitchell Starc claims career-best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia seize the initiative on day one of the second Test against India.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Australia v India: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened
Mitchell Starc took career-best figures of 6 for 48 as Australia rolled India for 180 on the first day in Adelaide. We’re underway…. The anthems, then the commencement bell is rung by Tim May. A ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Eurotrash — unearthing a family’s collaboration and complacency
A mother-and-son road trip is propelled by guilt and unease in Christian Kracht’s hilariously unsettling novelFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance
Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earthsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
One woman's struggle to find food in Gaza
Every morning, Jamalat Wadi heads out in search of food for her family, which numbers more than a dozen. In northern Gaza, Israel has allowed virtually no aid in for two months, turning down 82 of ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
Israel rejected the charge — the first of its kind by a major human rights organization — saying it was “based on lies.”The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International said it had found "sufficient basis" to conclude Israel had and was continuing to commit the crime of genocide in Gaza.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty: Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its ongoing war against Hamas in the region. In a report released Wednesday, the organization listed ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone
The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners
Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas
Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Australia 3-1 Taiwan: international women’s football friendly – live reaction
The Matildas return to winning ways as three emerging talents score their first international goals in the 3-1 victory over Taiwan. Peeeeeep! Here we go. And the Matildas are on the attack ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour
Van belonging to popular indie group reportedly ransacked by thief waving gun outside Starbucks in Vallejo. The British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on the US leg of their ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The ChatGPT secret: is that text message from your friend, your lover – or a robot?
People are turning to chatbots to solve all their life problems, and they like its answers. But are they on a very slippery slope?. When Tim first tried ChatGPT, he wasn’t very impressed. He had a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
We’re all suffering from qualitynesia now
Borne along on the tide of technology, it is far too easy to forget that some things really were better quality in the pastFinancial Times - Dec. 3
