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Mazen al-Hamada, Syrian Pro-Democracy Activist, Is Mourned at Funeral
Mazen al-Hamada spread the word about the plight of Syrians and his own abuse in the Assad regime’s prisons. He was found dead in Syria this week.The New York Times - 36m -
Erdoğan sees nothing but opportunity in Syria
The Turkish president is determined to reap the benefits of Assad’s ousting ahead of the 2028 electionsFinancial Times - 2h -
Finance Moguls Revel in Trump’s Return and Ignore the Peril
The financial world sees plenty of opportunity in the return of President-elect Donald J. Trump. For now, Wall Streeters are looking past the risks.The New York Times - 18h -
Pete Hegseth pressed by key GOP senator on allegations, view on women in the military
Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle.ABC News - 19h -
NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football league has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.CNBC - 21h -
WATCH: Young siblings light up seeing Christmas tree lit for the 1st time this year
Blake and Kane are seeing the holiday magic!ABC News - 2d -
Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets
South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.The New York Times - 6h -
Ayatollah Khamenei defiant even as Iran evacuates thousands from Syria
Over 4,000 flown home in the face of rebel victory and overthrow of ally Bashar al-AssadFinancial Times - 1d -
NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football League has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.NBC News - 1d -
Biden stakes out economic legacy at Brookings as Trump readies takeover
President Biden on Tuesday made the case for the strength of his economic legacy as he prepared to leave office next month, arguing President-elect Trump would be inheriting a desirable situation ...The Hill - 1d -
Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls
DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.NBC News - 2d -
The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies | Editorial
The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat. Famously, 2024 has been the biggest election year in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Young meteorologist meets his idol, Jim Cantore
Ethan Clark gained a huge following for his accurate weather updates, earning him a top civilian honor in North Carolina and a meeting with his hero, Jim Cantore.CBS News - 3d -
Credit Agricole Moves to Raise Banco BPM Stake as UniCredit Circles
Credit Agricole said it bought financial contracts that could raise its stake in Banco BPM to 15.1% at a time when the Italian bank is being targeted by larger rival UniCredit in a $10 billion-plus ...The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the worldABC News - 3d -
How to Avoid Pickpockets and Street Scams When Traveling
Staying aware, keeping your valuables close and employing “layers of security” are among the ways to improve your street savvy.The New York Times - 3d -
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Boy, 15, crowned Britain's top young strongman
Keenan Pearson, 15, from Flimby, weightlifts his way to national glory despite being a novice.BBC News - 5d -
TikTok vows to take U.S. ban case to Supreme Court. Meta and Google could see user gains in meantime.
President-elect Donald Trump, who attempted to ban TikTok during his first term, said on the campaign trail that he is now against a TikTok ban and would work to “save” the social-media platform.MarketWatch - 5d -
Inside a High-Stakes U.S.-China Prisoner Swap
A Stanford student and a Uyghur activist are among those who waged a long battle to get attention from Washington for family members jailed in China.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Crédit Agricole lifts stake in Italy’s Banco BPM in blow to UniCredit bid
French lender’s stake-building comes in wake of €10.1bn takeover offer from Andrea Orcel’s bankFinancial Times - 5d -
The resilience of South Korea’s democracy remains in doubt
How this ends is uncertain, but the nightmare scenario would be a return of the military to the streetsFinancial Times - 6d -
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.BBC News - 6d -
Young Ghanaians see presidential vote as a way out of hardship. But their options are limited
Millions of Ghanaians will on Saturday head to the polls to elect their next president, with issues such as the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation and illegal gold mining dominating the ...ABC News - 6d -
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Young takes two-shot lead at Hero World Challenge
American Cameron Young leads by two shots after the opening round at the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods in the Bahamas.BBC News - 6d -
Valerie Jarrett on "Democracy Forum" in Chicago
Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama who is now CEO of the Obama Foundation, discusses the Obama Foundation's Chicago event, "Democracy Forum."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trio shortlisted for Young Sports Personality award
Sky Brown, William Ellard and Luke Littler are on the shortlist for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults
Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care. Older Americans spend more on healthcare than peers in 10 other developed democracies, a new ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 in women’s friendly at AAMI Park Tash Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry score first international goals It wasn’t the regulation result the Matildas had probably ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.
After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
The dominance of young Derrick Henry
Before he became a generational star, Derrick Henry was trying to convince the world he could play running back.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Watch: Protesters take to the streets outside parliament
South Korea’s opposition party members gather at South Korea's parliamentBBC News - Dec. 3 -
What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps
Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG
LG Energy Solution will now solely own a factory in Michigan that it had planned to operate through a joint venture with General Motors.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
