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New prisons not enough to solve overcrowding, warns UK justice secretary

Shabana Mahmood says review of sentencing is central to solving problems in jails

Financial Times - 16h

As Syrians celebrate, IS watches closely

The last time Assad’s power was challenged, the Islamic State group filled the vacuum

BBC News - 18h

Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas challenge?

The spy agency has released its notoriously tricky annual Christmas puzzle.

BBC News - 19h

New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump

The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.

The New York Times - 1d

Google claims quantum computing milestone — but the tech can't solve real-world problems yet

While Google's new chip called Willow has been noted for advancing the field of quantum computing, experts question the current real-world uses.

CNBC - 1d

UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists

Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.

BBC News - 1d

Sony Shares Top Record Closing High

The Japanese company’s shares climbed to a new record close, driven by growing hopes for its games segment and other entertainment businesses.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Bengals-Cowboys: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati take advantage of Leon Lett-like blunder in stunning win vs. Dallas

The Cowboys seemed to have a huge blocked punt right after the two-minute warning, which would have given them great field position in a tied game.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Tom Brady's role with the Raiders is about to get real

Sources say there's a likely path for the Raiders, and it depends heavily on how this season finishes, and also what Brady thinks of the quarterback situation.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

BBC News - 3d

The most dangerous delivery truck? How a lorry-load of antimatter will help solve secrets of universe

Fantastically expensive and hard to handle, the substance holds the key to a holy grail of science. And experts at Cern now know how to transport it. Researchers are preparing to make one of ...

The Guardian - 3d

Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In

Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

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 - 4d

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81

He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.

The New York Times - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery

A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.

CBS News - 6d

The King William’s College quiz: are you ready to solve the world’s most challenging puzzle?

Pupils at King William’s college on the Isle of Man have been tormented by its annual general knowledge quiz since 1905. Can you rack up more than the average score of two?. Editor’s note: the ...

The Guardian - 6d

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

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

Asteroid to make “close pass” near Earth next month

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

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

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 2021

ABC 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

The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all

Here's why the league should make it a five-round March Madness-style tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Indiana Jones Game Will Let You Shoot Puzzles (With Your Camera) To Solve Them

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is aiming to be an authentic recreation of the archeologist's globetrotting adventures, and as you'd expect, solving puzzles is a big part of the game. A key ...