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Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".BBC News - 2h -
Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes
Variant Bio, a small biotech company based in Seattle, is using genetic information from Indigenous people to develop drugs for obesity and diabetes.The New York Times - 3h -
Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?
Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.Wired - 3h -
Two people found dead in landing gear of plane at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida during routine post-flight inspections on Monday, the company has said.NBC News - 3h -
Stop Firing People Over Email: A Leadership Wake-Up Call
Bring humanity back to tough decisions in the digital age.Inc. - 1d -
Zendaya and Tom Holland might be engaged – and of course people are being normal about it
Zendaya appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a diamond the size of a Quality Street chocolate. Cue internet hysteria. What is it about Tom Holland and Zendaya? No really, please tell ...The Guardian - 9h -
New FDA guidance aims to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people of color
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance would require manufacturers of pulse oximeters to gather far more clinical data to show the devices accurately work across a range of skin ...The Hill - 17h -
How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today
A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.The New York Times - 19h -
The battle for working people
Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competitionFinancial Times - 1d -
Soliddd introduces smart glasses to enable vision for people with macular degeneration
SolidddVision smartglasses, which correct vision for people living with vision loss due to macular degeneration, will debut at CES.VentureBeat - 1d -
Remembering Jimmy Carter: "He really meant a lot to people around here"
The state funeral began Saturday in Georgia for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100. Mark Strassmann reports from Carter's hometown of Plains.CBS News - 1d -
Jimmy Carter: ‘The American people resent being put in boxes’
Appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate on July 11, 1976, Jimmy Carter talked about his plan to focus on human rights, civil rights, environmentalism and competency as president.NBC News - 2d -
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. - 2d -
Fire at food market in northern China kills eight people and injures 15
Cause of fire in city of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province is under investigation. At least eight people have died and 15 are injured after a fire broke out at a food market in northern China, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Long Island authorities remind people to follow drone rules
Officials cited drones approaching restricted airspace as a reason for the warning.The Hill - 3d -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - 3d -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - 3d -
Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported
With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.NBC News - 4d -
Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to comeABC News - 4d -
Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack
As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street.BBC News - 4d -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - 4d -
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.CBS News - 5d -
Watch: CCTV shows the moment people escaped the path of truck by inches
CCTV footage shows people leaping out of the way of the vehicle, as it was driven at crowds on New Year's Day.BBC News - 5d -
Dining across the divide: ‘He’s keen on punishing people for their crimes. It’s not something I believe in’
Can a former police officer and a medical student come to any agreement on prisons? . David, 82, Chesterfield . Occupation Retired policeman/journalist/consultant Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Twelve people killed in Montenegro shooting spree
A man kills 12 people including two children, reportedly after an argument in a restaurant.BBC News - 5d -
Twelve people including two children killed in Montenegro shootings
Police identify attacker as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, who they say opened fire in a bar after a fight. Twelve people, including two children, have been killed and four others seriously ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide
A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.NBC News - 5d -
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.CBS News - 5d -
Strasbourg, Ankara, Madrid: none felt like home, but in books I discovered my people | Elif Shafak
As a child I moved from France to Turkey to Spain – then I finally found roots and belonging in stories. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers
Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.BBC News - 5d -
At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister says
At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister saysABC News - 5d -
FBI investigating ‘act of terrorism’ after at least 15 people killed in New Orleans
Joe Biden says authorities also probing Tesla explosion outside Trump hotel in Las VegasFinancial Times - 5d -
New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills three people in Hawaii
Accident that also critically injured more than 20 others occurred just before midnight outside a Honolulu home. A New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least ...The Guardian - 5d -
An armed man kills at least 10 people, including 2 children, in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
Montenegro’s interior minister says at least 10 people, including two children, were killed in a shooting in the western city of CetinjeABC News - 5d -
Police seek 19 people after Glasgow football chaos
The force releases images of people they want to speak to about football fan disorder in Glasgow.BBC News - 6d -
Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'
Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.CNBC - 6d -
Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in GazaABC News - 6d -
How Jimmy Carter remained 'Mr. Jimmy' to the people of his hometown
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs talks about the life and work of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.ABC News - 6d