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Fire at Dallas pet shop kills more than 500 animals
Animals, mostly birds, die of smoke inhalation in incident at shopping centre in Texas. More than 500 animals have died after a fire broke out in a shopping centre in Dallas.. The 579 animals, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.Wired - Jan. 4 -
This factor makes 11 stocks look like better bargains even after they soared in 2024
Some stocks’ price-to-earnings valuations declined even as they outpaced the S&P 500’s big gain.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Lionesses approach Euro 2025 defence with more questions than answers
Wiegman’s England tread a very different road this year, with squad berths and even the side’s system up for debate. How do you prepare to scale Everest three years after reaching the summit? You ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Rishabh Pant blast rocks Australia on 15-wicket day to keep India’s hopes alive
Fifth Test, day two: Australia 181, India 185 & 141-6 India’s bowlers step up after Bumrah hurts back Pant smashes 61 from 31 balls as wickets tumble When the fourth Australia-India Test at ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day
The president-elect has boasted about the donations for his inauguration, library and political activities from those seeking favor or perhaps in some cases, atonement.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Quiz: Were these champions older or younger than Littler?
Luke Littler is another of sport's teenage prodigies, but is he younger or older than some of his peers when they first conquered the world?BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji
Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with the ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Intel's Problems Are Even Worse Than You've Heard
There is fresh evidence the once-mighty innovator is losing market share in more areasThe Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’
Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?
Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Bayer Secures End of Roundup Weedkiller Litigation in Australia
The German pharmaceutical and agricultural conglomerate said the Federal Court of Australia closed the last pending case in the country over whether its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds
Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisionsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Super stand-in Scott Boland steps up again as Australia turn screw on India
India 185; Australia 9-1 on day one of fifth Test at SCG Boland millimetres from hat-trick as he takes 4-31 By now, anyone who watches Test cricket has an idea what kind of person Scott Boland ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Australia bowlers dominate as India all out for 185 before fiery end to day
Boland takes four wickets; Kohli survives contentious call Khawaja falls to Bumrah off last ball to leave hosts 9-1 Under overcast but rain-free skies, huge queues are snaking into the SCG. ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Missing surfer Lance Appleby identified as shark attack victim off South Australia’s west coast
Witnesses say 28-year-old from Port Lincoln was attacked just after 7pm on Thursday while surfing south of Streaky bay on the Eyre peninsula. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
A missing surfer in Australia is believed dead in a shark attack, police say
Authorities say a surfer missing in Australia is believed dead in a shark attack and they are searching the waters where the man disappearedABC News - Jan. 2 -
To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital
The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?
City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
New Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt looking to bounce back from down 2024 season: 'I’m better than this'
Paul Goldschmidt was introduced as the newest member of the Yankees on Thursday, saying he's hopeful he'll bounce back from his down season in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
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The Rangers Scenario Is Crazier Than Looney Tunes
The Rangers are in a bad place right now and it dosn't seem to be getting much better.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji
Two Virgin Australia crew members were allegedly victims of rape and theft in the early hours of New Year’s Day, officials in Fiji said.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Retrofitting historic English homes is more difficult than it looks
Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goalsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Suspect questioned over alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia flight crew member in Fiji
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email A suspect known to Fijian ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Spectacular aurora australis thrills sky gazers across south-east Australia
The green and purple southern lights show was so strong it appeared over Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Australia drop Mitch Marsh for fifth Test with Beau Webster to debut in series decider
All-rounder pays price for poor form with only 73 runs against India Mitchell Starc to play in Sydney despite carrying a rib injury Struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.
Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
FBI seizes more than 150 pipe bombs in raid on Virginia farm
The FBI says it found more than 150 pipe bombs in a raid on a Virginia farm. Investigators say Brad Spafford was arrested after a tip that he was stockpiling weapons. It is the largest seizure of ...CBS News - Jan. 1
