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Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
JetBlue nixing routes between multiple major cities, reducing several others
Passengers relying on JetBlue routes between certain American cities may need to make alternate travel plans in the near future.The Hill - 4d -
Finding beauty in old makeup: the comeback of vintage cosmetics
A growing passion has seen people part with thousands for antique compacts, lipsticks and perfumes. Serena Smith meets the collectors seeking yesteryear’s glamour. Deep into my nightly TikTok ...The Guardian - 4d -
Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's third-largest city
Thousands of people have fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts FridayABC News - 5d -
2 Women Accused the Same Tennis Coach of Assault. Then They Found Each Other.
A former Wake Forest tennis player alleged that a coach sexually assaulted her in 1999. Decades later, another player reached out with a similar past.The New York Times - 5d -
Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country
Hundreds of people have marched in Chad to call for the withdrawal of French troops from the country, a week after the Central African country ended a military agreement with its former colonial rulerABC News - 5d -
Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’
The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.Wired - 5d -
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The best movies of 2024 — and where to find them
The best movies of 2024 include 'Anora,' 'Smile 2,' 'A Real Pain,' 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'Dune: Part Two,' according to our critic Amy Nicholson.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Ask a stylist: finding the forever party piece
From the classic tux to a dramatic frock that shouts ‘festive’ — how to choose the looks you’ll wear and wearFinancial Times - 6d -
One woman's struggle to find food in Gaza
Every morning, Jamalat Wadi heads out in search of food for her family, which numbers more than a dozen. In northern Gaza, Israel has allowed virtually no aid in for two months, turning down 82 of ...CBS News - 6d -
Older Americans struggle to afford health care compared with other nations
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives
President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status.The New York Times - 6d -
Citigroup Rolls Out AI Tools for Employees in Eight Countries
About 140,000 bank workers will start using City Assist and Citi Stylus for help with policies, procedures and high-powered search efforts.Inc. - 6d -
Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights
The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump team plans to deport some migrants to countries other than their own
The incoming Trump administration is preparing a list of countries to which it may deport migrants when their home countries refuse to accept them.NBC News - 6d -
Where Is Assisted Dying Legal? And What Countries Are Considering It?
Assisted dying is legal or partly legal in about a dozen countries, and more are considering allowing it.The New York Times - 6d -
Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches
The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Iranian fighter jet crashes in the country's south, killing 2 pilots
An Iranian fighter has jet crashed in the south of the country, killing the two pilotsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court Decision Could Affect Other Trans Rights Cases
The ruling could set a precedent for several challenges to state laws regarding sports participation, bathroom use and health care for adults.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
‘Everyone is confused’: how to find the right pair of pants
Variations in cuts and sizing across brands make finding a great fit difficult – so we talked to experts. A few weeks ago, I had a terrible realization. I needed new pants.. In theory, this should ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Investigation finds inconsistencies in number of migrant deaths in Arizona
A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
US students' math performance slips compared to other countries
U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic. Fourth graders' math scores are 18 points behind those ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Star search: Finding the next Democratic presidential contender
Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
'No Other Land,' from an Israeli-Palestinian alliance, looks at West Bank destruction
Filmmakers overcame assault and lost equipment to finish 'No Other Land,' a documentary about the West Bank. But while it's eligible for an Oscar, it still does not have U.S. distribution.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines
The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended
Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus nationABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls
Election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama, under whom corruption ballooned. When the Ghanaian opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Biden to deliver remarks in Angola at country's National Museum of Slavery
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday at Angola's National Museum of Slavery in the nation's capital. Mr. Biden is the first sitting U.S. president to visit Angola and the first president to ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Finnish police don't suspect criminal activity regarding damaged data cables in south of country
Finnish police says they do not suspect any criminal activity in connection with damage to two data cables running across the land border between Sweden and FinlandABC News - Dec. 3 -
What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?
In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
'It wasn't perfect,' but Broncos find way to wild win
In a game that featured two interceptions returned for touchdowns by the hosts, the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and receiver Jerry Jeudy, ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
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Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of violating ceasefire
U.S. officials are reportedly concerned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could deteriorate less than a week after it went into effect. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Oppenheimer And Other Christopher Nolan 4K Blu-Rays Are Cheap For Cyber Monday
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was one of the best films of 2023, and now’s your chance to bring it to your home theater for cheap. Oppenheimer (4K UHD) is just $13 (was $22) for Cyber Monday, ...GameSpot - Dec. 2