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Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary floods

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises that were swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods ...

ABC News - Jan. 24

Thousands of endangered tortoises are rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary is flooded

Yahoo News - Jan. 24

Bacteria and pesticides found in cannabis sold in Dutch coffee shops

‘Baseline’ contamination study to inform Netherlands trial in which shops will sell drug produced by licensed growers. Lead, pesticides and potentially harmful bacteria were among the contaminants ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Weather tracker: Floods and landslides in Indonesia leave at least 20 dead

Bridges collapse and houses and cars buried in thick mud after intense rainfall triggers landslides in central Java. Heavy rain across Indonesia has caused major flooding. On Java, the country’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Luxury brands urge return of UK tax-free tourist shopping

Watch and jewellery companies report double-digit falls in sales to foreign visitors since measure was abolished post-Brexit

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez promises further aid for flood areas

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

Champions League review: chaos in Lisbon and players in shop window

Barcelona and Benfica produced a classic that swung from the sublime to the ridiculous. We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action. Barcelona Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Infinite Reality will acquire virtual shopping platform Obsess

Infinite Reality, an "immersive technology" company (previously known as the metaverse) has acquired virtual shopping firm Obsess.

VentureBeat - Jan. 23

MLB rumors: Dodgers could shop 'surplus' pitching after more additions, Cubs looking for bullpen help

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Jan. 22

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Evening Report — Trump floods the zone

Plus: Hegseth gets a vote; Patel gets a hearing {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump 2.0: First days defined by border moves, feuds PRESIDENT TRUMP IS ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Little Red Hen Coffee Shop, a Go-To Diner in Altadena, Left in Ashes by the Eaton Fire

The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop offered grits and community for decades before it was lost in the Eaton fire.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Search resumes after deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers have retrieved two more bodies as they resumed their search for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 19

ABC News - Jan. 22

Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes

The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missing

Indonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of ...

ABC News - Jan. 21

Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

MLB rumors: Rangers still shopping for bullpen help, Ryan Helsley talks Cardinals future and more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan. 19

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company

Sara Davies founded the company in 2005 and has taken over again after it entered administration.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Nobody could help me with my psychosis. Then I was sent to jail for holding up a shop with a toy gun

I didn’t remember committing my crime but I knew I had fallen through the cracks of the system. Could prison really be my salvation?. Sixteen months ago, I somehow found myself standing bewildered ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Southern California's next potential threat? Floods, landslides and toxic debris flows

As devastating wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, local officials are warning of potential floods, landslides and toxic debris flows in the weeks and months ahead. ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

US woman in court accused of plotting to murder Birmingham shop owner

Aimee Betro, who was extradited to UK, also charged with firearm possession and illegally importing ammunition. A US citizen accused of plotting to murder a Birmingham shop owner has appeared in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

The 'Trump Home Shopping Network' is on the air — buyer beware

Days from taking office, President-elect Trump is hawking a "God Bless the USA Inauguration Day Bible" and other products.

The Hill - Jan. 17

US woman to face shop owner murder plot charge

Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, is due in court over matters dating back to 2019, prosecutors say.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Teenager guilty of murdering schoolgirl outside shopping centre

A jury rejects Hassan Sentamu's defence of diminished responsibility over Elianne Andam's stabbing.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.

Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid Los Angeles wildfires

Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and death. The Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop

Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short seller.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Malaysia Retailer Eco-Shop to Tap Investors Ahead of IPO

The Malaysian discount-store retailer aims to start tapping investors early next week ahead of a planned initial public offering valuing the company at over $1 billion, people familiar with the ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers

The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy

End of Assad-era restrictions on dollars, exorbitant duties and extortion leads to boom in foreign goods

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Kristi Noem Sent Troops to Border, but Not to Flood Victims in South Dakota

President-elect Donald J. Trump picked the South Dakota governor to head the Homeland Security Department, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Which other countries should be on Trump’s shopping list?

Trump and his eye for successful business deals are now trained on countries instead of buildings and hotels. When he looks at certain troubled countries, he seemingly asks himself, “Well, what if ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Lands’ End winter sale: 13 best products to shop

Lands’ End is currently discounting apparel for men, women and children, including winter essentials like coats, pants, gloves and more.

NBC News - Jan. 9

With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves

How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Greenlanders are worried to find themselves on Trump’s shopping list

Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to buy Greenland using economic or military pressure. Residents of its capital of Nuuk are unhappy about it.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears

An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.

BBC News - Jan. 8

The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse

ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?. The water started flowing into the New Road practice area at about 4pm on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8