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Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for raping and murdering trainee doctor
Judge rejects death penalty for Sanjay Roy as victim’s parents suspect more were involved in killing, which sparked strikes. An Indian police volunteer has been sentenced to life in prison for the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Indian court sentences a police volunteer to life in prison in the rape, killing of trainee doctor
An Indian court has sentenced a police volunteer to life in prison after finding him guilty in the rape and killing of a trainee doctor last yearABC News - 3d -
Indian police volunteer sentenced to life in prison in rape and murder of trainee doctor
An Indian court awarded a life sentence to a police volunteer convicted of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a hospital in Kolkata.NBC News - 3d -
When houses are fuel: Why firefighting was no match for a California disaster decades in the making
As the California fires burn, experts say firefighters can only do so much in extreme conditions. Instead, people must understand that homes are the fuel in these disasters.NBC News - 4d -
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.CBS News - 4d -
Indian court finds police volunteer guilty of rape and murder of trainee doctor
Case was fast-tracked after crime in Kolkata sparked protests across India amid concern for women’s safety. A police volunteer has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor who ...The Guardian - 4d -
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.CBS News - 4d -
Indian police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of a trainee doctor that led to protests
An Indian court has found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and hospital strikes last yearABC News - 5d -
Trump’s Inauguration Day is Likely One of the Coldest in Decades
An arctic chill is headed to Washington (and much of the United States) on Monday.The New York Times - 5d -
Psychedelic drug DMT to be trialled on UK volunteers to tackle alcohol misuse
Exclusive: Scientists at UCL hope one-off dose of powerful hallucinogenic could help drinkers reduce intake. A powerful psychedelic that is used in healing ceremonies by Indigenous groups in the ...The Guardian - 5d -
China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades
Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...The Guardian - 6d -
Republicans’ and Democrats’ ideology most extreme in decades: Gallup
A new survey found that ideologies among Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. are at the most extreme level in decades. The poll, conducted by Gallup and published Thursday, found that political ...The Hill - 6d -
No more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers say
At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Volunteers reflect on impact of food donations for LA fire victims, first responders
Local volunteers, restaurants and organizations like World Central Kitchen worked all weekend to support LA firefighters and evacuees.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules
Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Five Hilarious Hockey Bloopers
Hockey is an intense game, to say the least, but every now and then, fans are treated to some absolutely hilarious moments.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Michael Lomonaco looks back at his decades-long culinary career
Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Michael Lomonaco has spent his almost 40-year career in the kitchens of top tier restaurants, including ones he developed himself. He's an old friend of "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Five Presidents and a Funeral
The pious Carter and profane Trump had some things in common.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo BayBBC News - Jan. 10 -
England's decade-long quest to bring Women's Ashes home
Players to watch, how to follow and England's chances - here's all you need to know as Heather Knight's side look to win the Ashes for the first time since 2014.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Climber's remains identified 6 decades after he fell from glacier
The German man has been identified after his bones, including part of a leg, were discovered in western Austria.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Hot property: five homes in Veneto
From an apartment in a palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal to a castle in the medieval town of ConeglianoFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism
Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island
Mauro Morandi stumbled upon island off Sardinia in 1989 after catamaran broke down. Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations
Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Changing alcohol labels could take 'decades': Dr. Marion Nestle
Dr. Marion Nestle called the surgeon general's proposal "absolutely unambiguous" in its phrasing.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost. When the Book Cadillac hotel opened in Detroit a century ago this month, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
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First Superman Lego Set In Over A Decade Is Now Available, And It's Only $15
Lego DC - Superman Mech vs. Lex Luthor (120 Pieces) ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
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Almost A Decade Later, Preorders For This 3DS Game Are Being Canceled
Amazon has started canceling preorders for the Nintendo 3DS version of Mighty No. 9, a game that was released almost 10 years ago. Developed by Comcept and former Capcom producer Keiji Inafune, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Five green finance questions for 2025
The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transitionFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Live ones go in paper bags, dead ones in the freezer: the volunteers saving birds that fly into windows
Across Toronto, a team sets out at dawn to rescue migrating birds that have collided with buildings, and keep a record of the thousands each year that don’t make it. Every morning at dawn, a dozen ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
