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100 people reportedly dead in South African mine as rescues continue
Arguing that the miners had entered the mine without permission, authorities reportedly cracked down by cutting off their access to food and water.CBS News - 1d -
A New Age of American Interference in Europe
Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.The New York Times - 2d -
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100 people reportedly dead in South African mine as rescues continue
Arguing that the miners had entered the mine without permission, authorities reportedly cracked down by cutting off their access to food and water.CBS News - 1d -
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L.A. County wildfires leave diverse and historic Altadena in ashes and rubble
Families of color, making up over half of Altadena, have bought homes and kept them for generations. The Black home ownership rate exceeds 80%, almost double the national rate.NBC News - 1d -
How a single home on Altadena block survived after Eaton Fire burned neighborhood
As the Eaton Fire ravaged everything in its path in Altadena, generations of homes were destroyed, except for one woman whose home was spared.ABC News - 1d -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - 3d -
How the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire: Fire & Ash - Part 3
Watch part three of NBC Dateline’s “Fire & Ash: Devastation in L.A." as Gadi Schwartz looks at how the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire.NBC News - 3d -
An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.The New York Times - 4d -
Altadena couple loses two homes in one night in the Eaton fire
Laura Begley and Evan Dresman had just moved into their dream Gregory Ain home and were preparing to sell their fixer-upper in Altadena's Janes Village. Fire destroyed both.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
'A miracle if it's still standing': Returning Altadena residents expect the worst
KNBC reporter Lauren Coronado spoke with residents in Altadena, returning to see if their homes are still standing. The residents said they expected their homes to be destroyed by the Eaton Fire ...NBC News - 5d -
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Eaton Fire consumes homes in Altadena, Pasadena
The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of ...CBS News - 6d -
Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.CBS News - 6d -
Altadena senior center in flames as Eaton Fire rages
Firefighters are trying to mitigate the growing fire in Altadena, California, where a senior center is now in flames. Low water pressure and exhausted responders are impacting efforts. CBS News Los ...CBS News - 6d -
Eaton Fire takes over entire Altadena blocks as flames spread
The Eaton Fire continues to grow in Altadena, California, as firefighters attempt to save homes and stop the fire's spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict is following the fire.CBS News - 6d -
Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...The Hill - 6d -
The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence
Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
The fight over robots threatening American jobs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversialFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico
The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - 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 -
Young boy survives 5 days in 'lion-infested' African game park after wandering from home
A young boy who had gone missing was found alive after spending five days alone in a northern Zimbabwe game park filled with wild animals, according to a member of the country's parliament.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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Come home, Ghana told African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people from the Black diaspora, and most were Black AmericansABC News - Jan. 3 -
Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay
The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges. Vlogs by the Nigerian ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39
A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
