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The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern HemisphereABC News - 1d -
Almost 50 Catholic priests in Michigan accused of historic sexual misconduct in new report
Dozens of senior figures from the Catholic church in Michigan have been accused of historic sexual misconduct dating back to the 1950s in a landmark report released Monday from the state's top ...NBC News - 9h -
Former archbishop of Canterbury resigns as priest after reports on church’s handling of sexual abuse case
George Carey quit after BBC investigation reported that he allowed a priest banned over abuse claims to return to priesthood. A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest ...The Guardian - 17h -
Former Church of England leader resigns as priest after claims he mishandled an abuse case
A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest following allegations that he failed to properly handle the case of a priest accused of sexual misconductABC News - 23h -
REPORT: Oilers Almost Traded Leon Draisaitl
The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning almost connected on a historic blockbuster back in 2019.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Michigan releases report accusing 56 people of sexual abuse in Catholic diocese
State attorney general Dana Nessel’s investigation found allegations dating back to 1950 against clergy in Lansing. Michigan ’s top state prosecutor on Monday issued a report outlining ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pope says he was almost assassinated in 2021 but British intelligence foiled plot
Excerpts from Francis’s autobiography say British intelligence and Iraqi police foiled two suicide bomb plots. Pope Francis has said he escaped a double suicide bombing during a visit to Iraq three ...The Guardian - 1d -
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week high after strong services-sector data
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield carved out a nearly three-week high on Monday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. services-sector reading for this month.MarketWatch - 2d -
US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal
Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment. A hearing at which a Roman Catholic priest with ties to Texas and south-east Louisiana ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Final Fantasy director almost rejected his dream job
Naoki Hamaguchi says he wasn't sure if he wanted to spend 10 years on one project.BBC News - 2d -
Chick-fil-A Just Got Some Big News, and It’s Almost as Good as Skydiving
What is the basis for Chick-Fil-A’s appeal to today’s singles? Affordability is a factor you can’t ignore.Inc. - 2d -
Revolut backers offload almost $1bn of stock
Secondary share sales allow early investors and staff to crystallise paper gains at $45bn valuationFinancial Times - 2d -
5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
Australia's prime minister says five Australians who have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking have returned to Australia under a deal struck between the two governmentsABC News - 2d -
'Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone
Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has long roots in North AmericaABC News - 3d -
Why the Franco-German engine that powered the EU is now almost kaput
As they confront a marauding Trump, trade tensions with China and their own upheavals, the bloc’s two biggest countries are at a crossroads. “When France and Germany advance, all Europe advances. ...The Guardian - 3d -
NJ senator says mysterious drones 'almost certainly planes,' slams federal response
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said mysterious drones hovering over the Garden State are likely planes in a Saturday series of posts on the social platform X as public concern mounts over the sightings. ...The Hill - 3d -
Supreme Court to Hear Catholic Charity’s Bid for Tax Exemption
The justices agreed to hear an appeal from a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the charity’s activities were insufficiently religious to qualify.The New York Times - 4d -
Priest who worked in Texas and Louisiana tentatively set to plead guilty to sexual assault
Anthony Odiong to appear Monday in court over charges he abused his position to pursue sex with congregants. A Roman Catholic priest who served under the command of church officials in Texas’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Supreme Court to weigh Catholic Church-affiliated group's bid for religious tax exemption
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case about whether a charitable group linked with the Catholic Church can claim a religious exemption from Wisconsin’s unemployment tax system.NBC News - 5d -
Supreme Court to hear dispute over Catholic group, Wisconsin tax exemption
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up a Catholic charitable group’s quest to qualify for Wisconsin’s religious exemption from the state’s unemployment tax system. Wisconsin exempts employers ...The Hill - 5d -
Joe Biden grants clemency to almost 1,500 people
Move comes less than two weeks after US president pardoned his son HunterFinancial Times - 6d -
Biden commutes almost 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people, setting single-day record
President Biden announced pardons for 39 people and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others Thursday, setting a new daily record for clemency with a focus on those who were under home ...The Hill - 6d -
Almost half of Ukrainians now support Trump: Poll
Almost half of Ukrainians now support President-elect Trump as he is set to take the Oval Office next month, according to a poll released on Tuesday. The new national survey, commissioned by New ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Why radio icon Delilah does almost all her shopping at thrift stores
The ‘queen of sappy love songs,’ who has 8 million listeners, tells MarketWatch she’d rather put her money to use for charitable purposesMarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
The Witcher 3 Almost Had A Cyberpunk 2077 Crossover
Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , CD Projekt Red's smash hit that has spanned two console generations. Even during The Witcher 3's development, CD Projekt Red ...GameSpot - Dec. 10 -
Rare Roman coin featuring Brutus sold at Geneva auction for almost €2m
Item bears a portrait of Julius Caesar’s assassin surrounded by a laurel wreath with war symbols on the reverse. A rare Roman coin featuring the portrait of Brutus, the assassin of Julius Caesar, ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted
Killings overseen by ‘powerful gang leader’ convinced his son’s illness was caused by followers of the religion. About 200 people were killed in violence in Haiti’s capital over the weekend, many ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
UK business confidence falls to lowest level in almost two years after Labour budget
British businesses lost steam and pulled back on hiring last month, as industry reacted to the Labour government's bumper tax-raising budget, new data showed Monday.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Almost all of earth became permanently drier since 1990: Report
More than 75 percent of the globe became permanently drier over the past three decades, according to a report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report, ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Biden administration announces almost $1 billion in additional weapons support for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced on Saturday nearly $1 million in arms support for Ukraine, the Department of Defense said in a press release. The $988 million assistance package will provide the ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Eye on America: Celebrating 50 years of Miss Piggy, Catholic women push for female priests
In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Catholic nun arrested for bringing mafia messages to prisoners
An Italian nun was arrested Thursday as part of a long investigation that led to the arrests of 25 suspects and the seizure of over 1,800,000 euros.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
The College Football Playoff bracket is almost set. How safe is your favorite team?
Will Alabama get in over other SEC foes? Which teams will play spoilers this weekend?NBC News - Dec. 6 -
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AWS cuts database prices almost 50% and adds distributed scaling capabilities
AWS has launched new features for DynamoDB, Aurora and MemoryDB cloud databases to help scale distributed workloads and lower costs.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says
Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping
An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
New Orleans clergy abuse: details emerge after retired priest admits to kidnapping and child rape
Victim was going to testify about being forced to see a psychiatrist for lying or face expulsion from school after rape by Lawrence Hecker, now 93. The star witness in a clerical molestation case ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
