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We Syrians are like people in chains who have finally broken free. But the reality of liberation is not easy | Mona Rafea
We are confronted by new fears, and new sources of mourning. Despite it all, my city of Homs is in a state of joy. My friend called me crying. Homs was liberated, she said. My nerves were about to ...The Guardian - 15h -
The biggest reason people launched GoFundMe campaigns in 2024
GoFundMe's year-end giving report reveals some of the major charitable causes people donated money to in 2024.CBS News - 1d -
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.CBS News - 2d -
'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria torture prison
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".BBC News - 4d -
ADHD Diagnosis in Older People Has Increased
Many say they are relieved to finally have an explanation after decades of struggle.The New York Times - 5d -
Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.The New York Times - 6d -
Oh, to Smell Like Trump
The president-elect is marketing new merch. It reeks.The New York Times - 6d -
Cooldown Games launches as publisher of games for busy people
Cooldown Games announced its launch as a publisher of independent games for PC and console, with focus on games that fit in a busy lifestyle.VentureBeat - 6d -
Joe Biden grants clemency to almost 1,500 people
Move comes less than two weeks after US president pardoned his son HunterFinancial Times - 6d -
Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people
Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.BBC News - 6d -
From the DealBook Summit: Influential People Share Their Insights
Industry leaders attending the conference were asked about artificial intelligence, the economy, international relations and more.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Sanders says this will likely be his last term
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), one of the Senate’s most prominent progressives, says he likely won’t run again for the Senate after his fourth term expires in 2030. Asked in an interview with ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
How we met: ‘It was like love at first sight’
Lisa and Andrea, both 64, met in New Jersey 40 years ago. Despite living on different continents, they’ve been friends ever since. For Lisa, the 1980s were an incredibly fun decade. Living in ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Sanders says next term is likely his last
Progressive icon was reelected for another six years in November.Politico - Dec. 10 -
People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says
Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria
Armed men kidnapped dozens of people in northwestern Nigeria, residents and the police told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in the latest mass abduction in the regionABC News - Dec. 10 -
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
What it was like in courtroom during Daniel Penny acquittal
In New York City, a jury acquitted a man in the chokehold death of a subway rider. Daniel Penny had pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2024)
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful app or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Tens of thousands of people evacuated as Philippines volcano erupts
The Philippines' Kanlaon volcano erupted for nearly four minutes, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting the emergency evacuation of some 87,000 people.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Haiti gang kills 110 people accused of witchcraft
A gang leader reportedly ordered the killings after his son came down with a "mystery illness".BBC News - Dec. 9 -
People urged to work at home to avoid congestion
The Department for Infrastructure says Belfast traffic chaos could be eased by walking, cycling, using public transport or working from home.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Reports of people trapped underground at notorious Syrian prison
It is thought thousands of people could still be trapped in hidden parts of the notorious Saydnaya prison.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Rivals won't slip up like Cucurella - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are ahead of where he expected, and does not think they are ready to be title contenders.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts
These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
‘It feels like admin’: why are people falling out of love with dating apps?
About 1.4 million people have left online dating in the past year as experts say users see it as a chore rather than social activity. About 1.4 million people in the UK have left the online dating ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
UK 'not ready' for extreme weather like Storm Darragh
The head of the Climate Change Committee calls on the government to invest in adaptations now.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster
A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Why Jeff Bezos Likes ‘Messy’ Meetings
The billionaire founder of Amazon spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
The 63 Most Stylish People of 2024
It was an election year. An Olympic year. A year of brats and cowboys, witches and swans. Amid it all, these people, characters and things stood out.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed
Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense appears doomed despite his fiery declaration that he’s “not going anywhere,” Republicans on Capitol Hill told The Hill on Thursday. “I ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
The Most Stylish People of 2024
Our Styles desk sees “style” more broadly than the way people dress. It’s your mannerisms, the way you conduct yourself, the way you move through the world. Anthony Rotunno, a fashion news editor ...The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo
Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Defeat the Iranian threat by empowering the people of Iran
It is in America's national security interest to help the people of Iran to replace the Islamic regime.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
17 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)
From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Guinea soccer stadium crush kills 56 people
A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.ESPN - Dec. 2