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Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - 16h -
A Euphoric Tech Industry Is Ready to Celebrate Trump and Itself
The elite of Silicon Valley are set to revel in their new clout during a long weekend of inaugural parties as President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to resume power.The New York Times - 7h -
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...The Guardian - 7h -
Biden celebrates ceasefire deal in farewell address
President Biden praised the ceasefire and hostage release agreement reached between Hamas and Israel in his farewell address to the nation. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.CBS News - 15h -
Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced
Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.NBC News - 22h -
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CA firefighters face impersonators, staffing shortages, low pay
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said he encountered a man dressed as a firefighter burglarizing a home.The Hill - 3d -
Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires
Multiple stars have lost their homes to the flames, which began in Pacific Palisades Jan. 7 and quickly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica.MarketWatch - 3d -
‘White people shouldn’t mess with it’: Native American church laments psychedelic cactus shortage
Western ‘psychedelic renaissance’ is partly to blame for dwindling supplies of peyote, which produces mescaline. Aldous Huxley wrote about the spiritual visions he had while taking the drug ...The Guardian - 5d -
Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.The New York Times - 6d -
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Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - 6d -
Celebrated New Yorker Writer Enlisted as Model
How do you follow up a couple best-selling books? If you’re Patrick Radden Keefe, you star in a J. Crew ad.The New York Times - 6d -
California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates
Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy
Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa
Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Meta's moderation rollback sparks celebration and despair
Some Republicans celebrated the move which they framed as a result of their war against social media censorship. Fact-checking groups were blindsided.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Ireland joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
Ireland filed a declaration of intervention Monday in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision comes after Ireland’s November ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields
Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Schiff on Trump effort to block special counsel report: 'No shortage of nerve'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said President-elect Trump has “no shortage of nerve” for asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
IV fluid shortage likely to extend into early 2025
This is a MedPage Today story. In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Shortage of foster carers causing ‘very real’ UK crisis, Barnardo’s warns
Charity calls on government to launch national campaign amid rise in number of children entering care homes. ‘We’re very glad we’ve done it’: the Liverpool couple who fostered more than 40 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
John Deere unveils more autonomous farm machines to address skill labor shortage
John Deere has revealed a new line of autonomous machines and tech across agriculture, construction and commercial landscaping.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
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Why Pedro Almodóvar believes in euthanasia — and celebrating life
Inspired by the 2020 novel 'What Are You Going Through,' Pedro Almodóvar created a movie that examines mortality.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production
Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Golden Globes red carpet highlights and celebrity fashion
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Rose says Bulls' tribute is 'celebrating everyone'
Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that "celebrates everyone" who was part of his story.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
'Our county ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't
Jimmy Carter was the first U_S_ president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.”ABC News - Jan. 5 -
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In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter
The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Watch: How the world celebrated the arrival of 2025
The UK followed other European countries with spectacular firework displays, after New Zealand and Australia were the first to celebrate.BBC News - Jan. 1
