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20 Years Ago a Tsunami Killed 230,000 People. We Can Do Better Now.
With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.The New York Times - 2d -
Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.BBC News - 2d -
Over 100 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel on Christmas
At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.CBS News - 2d -
Trump tells 37 people with sentences commuted by Biden to 'go to hell' in lengthy Christmas post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday used a lengthy Christmas Day social media post to tell the 37 people who had their death sentences commuted by President Biden to "go to hell." “Also, to the 37 ...The Hill - 2d -
Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota womanABC News - 3d -
347 skiers rescued by helicopter in French Alps
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.CBS News - 3d -
Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan. NBC News' Kelly Cobiella reports what is known about the number of survivors so far.NBC News - 3d -
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people hit by car
Police say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition.BBC News - 3d -
Blind people excluded from benefits of AI, says charity
New president of the Royal Society for Blind Children calls for better design of AI-driven technology. Blind and partially sighted people are being excluded from the benefits of artificial ...The Guardian - 3d -
3 Ways to Unite People Through Meaningful Gratitude Initiatives
Gratitude is the best way to overcome division and unite people despite differences.Inc. - 3d -
Taliban: Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in Afghanistan, mostly women, children
A Taliban government official says Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and childrenABC News - 3d -
We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one
From an exuberant mountaineering woman to a boy representing unheard refugees, here are some of the brave individuals that gave us hope. Nine years ago, Cecilia Llusco was one of 11 Indigenous ...The Guardian - 3d -
The rock houses of England's last cave people
Over centuries, caves in Kinver, Staffordshire, are turned into rock houses by families.BBC News - 3d -
China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - 3d -
Where is Santa right now? These people know
The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.BBC News - 4d -
The photo booth is turning 100 — meet the people keeping it alive
In 1925, Anatol Josepho invented the automated photo booth in New York City, originally calling it a photomaton.NBC News - 4d -
As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move
"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.CNBC - 4d -
Jonathan Kuminga: 'A lot of people that are playing ... if they were in my shoes, they'll quit basketball'
Kuminga is back coming off the bench for the Warriors after six straight starts, but he had a team-high 26 in loss to Pacers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
5 people hurt after chairlift collision at Lake Tahoe ski resort
Five people were injured Monday when two chairs on a lift collided at Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe, local media reported.NBC News - 4d -
Staying in office is the main challenge for troubled France's new government
France’s president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidaysABC News - 4d -
Blast kills 12 people at explosives factory in Turkey
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.NBC News - 4d -
People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized
The gap between the ultra-rich minority and the vast majority has never been greater. But a wave of activist millionaires is asking for higher taxes.Wired - 4d -
A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morningABC News - 4d -
Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...The Hill - 4d -
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.CBS News - 4d -
Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean
Part of the Santa Cruz, Calif., wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three construction workers into the ocean. All victims were rescued — two by a lifeguard unit and a third managed to swim to ...The Hill - 4d -
California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean
Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California wharf partially collapsed.NBC News - 5d -
France’s new premier selects Eric Lombard as finance minister
François Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budgetFinancial Times - 5d -
South Korean researchers develop wearable robot that helps people with disabilities walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with ...CBS News - 5d -
France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budgetABC News - 5d -
UN publishes new death toll for massacre of older people and Vodou religious leaders in Haiti
The United Nations has raised the death toll of a recent massacre in which dozens of older people and Vodou religious leaders were killed by a gang in HaitiABC News - 5d -
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Why some people are spending the holidays sans family: ‘My friends are more fun than my relatives’
Not everyone can – or wants to – celebrate with family. Some choose traditions with friends and neighbors instead. The holidays are often thought of as a time for family – a time to pack bags and ...The Guardian - 5d -
174 people rescued by rope after being stuck on Colorado ski lift gondolas for hours
After hours of sitting stranded in their gondolas due to a broken ski lift, 174 people were brought down by rope rescues at a Colorado resort on Saturday.NBC News - 5d
