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Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred
Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm
The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Cheap dates and close contact: How people are falling in love on climbing walls
Climbers say they didn't start bouldering to find a partner - but it ended up happening along the way.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Breaking down the November 2024 jobs report
New numbers from the Labor Department show the U.S. added 227,000 new jobs in November, more than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the report.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
A Close Friendship That Developed Into a ‘Soulful Connection’
Although Samantha Greenstone had many gay friends, her relationship with Jacob Hoff, whom she met nine years ago, was different.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
This is the best-performing AI stock this year and it isn’t even close (and it’s not Nvidia)
This company may not have spent as much time in the spotlight as AI chip powerhouse Nvidia, but its stock has soared in 2024.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools
Firefighters are battling a massive, wind-driven brushfire at a Baltimore wood recycling yard that closed a section of the expressway into the city’s downtown, the neighboring light rail line and ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues
Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Taylor Swift closing out Eras Tour
Taylor Swift is ending her Eras Tour with a final weekend of performances in Vancouver, Canada. The tour has shattered records for concert ticket sales and attendance and led to the ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Cop charged for slamming elderly man to ground, breaking his neck
Sgt. Joseph Gibson, 28, was charged with aggravated assault and battery in connection with the incident that injured Lich Vu.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets
Five years since it was gutted by fire, the soul of Paris is about to reopen its doors. Our critic is wowed by the buttery stonework, gleaming lead and gawp-inducing gilding. With France plunged ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Syrian rebels close in on third major city in two weeks as thousands flee
Thousands left the Syrian city of Homs after insurgents took Hama in their rapid assault on government forces and pushed further south.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance
Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earthsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report as Republicans Close Ranks
In largely party-line votes, the House turned back two measures that would have forced the Ethics Committee to make public the results of its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
How Trump Targeted Undecided Voters Without Breaking the Bank
The Trump team had a huge financial disadvantage. It made up for it with a strategy that allowed it to narrow the focus of its ad dollars.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Pep: Sigh of relief to break City's losing 'routine'
Pep Guardiola celebrated the end of Manchester City's seven-game winless run with a much needed 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Fantasy Football Make or Break: Chasing upside in must-win Week 14
With another byepocalypse on tap in Week 14, these players are the epitome of Make or Break. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts breaks their cases down.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions
Google is rolling out new features for Android and Pixel devices, including a new memory capability for Gemini and the ability to generate expressive captions for nonspoken audio elements in videos.Wired - Dec. 5 -
Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records
Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-centuryMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, boosted by Trump’s crypto embrace and Powell’s remarks
Bitcoin stages a remarkable comeback two years after the implosion of FTX to hit this $100,000 milestone, helped along by Wall Street titans who bet on crypto’s future.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Former NYPD deputy commissioner breaks down the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting investigation
New York City police continued searching for the person who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning in Manhattan. CBS News law enforcement contributor and former ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Burchett says he's willing to break with tiny GOP majority 'if it’s morally correct'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said, when it comes to his morals, he is willing to break with the narrow Republican majority in the House on some legislation. “If it’s morally correct, if it’s ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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 -
NBA closes investigation of Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson
According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
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Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds
Labor and delivery units are losing money and struggling to find staff, in rural areas and large cities alike.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
The UConn Star Paige Bueckers Breaks New Ground With Signature Shoe
Bueckers is the first name, image and likeness athlete to design a shoe with Nike.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Breaking down South Korea's decision to lift martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices
Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025. Additionally, Ubisoft is closing down its office in Osaka, Japan, as well as San Francisco.. Ubisoft explained that starting ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Judge closes Hunter Biden gun case after presidential pardon
Hunter Biden’s federal gun case was brought to a close by a judge Tuesday following the presidential pardon by his father. In a terse order, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika terminated all ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
