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Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts
The disease killed 600,000 people amid 263m cases globally in 2023, says WHO, calling for nations to address funding shortfall. Malaria killed almost 600,000 people in 2023, as cases rose for the ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England
Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame. Soaring private rents, rising evictions and a chronic lack of affordable social housing have ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the most shocking ranking for every team
How high did the Dolphins and 49ers rise and how far did the Bears fall in our Week 15 Power Rankings?ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Ranking 2024 conference debuts: Arizona State shocks Big 12, Oregon wins in Big Ten, Oklahoma struggles in SEC
Three FBS conference championships were captured by first-year membersCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff
After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems. It was the cold that woke me up. Some time in the early hours ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Syrians, in Shock and With Some Unease, Celebrate the Fall of al-Assad
A day after the regime of President Bashar al-Assad fell, civilians poured into the streets of Damascus, weeping in disbelief. Many sought word of relatives held in a notorious prison on the ...The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Argentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here's how his shock measures are reshaping the economy
When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were marking price increases almost dailyABC News - Dec. 10 -
Jose in shock ref praise after Fener derby loss
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho offered a genuine congratulations to the referee despite his team's second derby defeat of the season.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
'We know if we lose, it's over': Dolphins shock Jets to keep playoff hopes alive, but plenty of work remains
Miami edged out New York in overtimeCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Luxury cars and high-end labels: shocked Syrians roam Assad family residences
Footage shows people looting expensive items after ‘butcher of Damascus’ fled to Moscow with family. Syria live – latest updates As prisoners were set free from their subterranean jail cells ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Shock Ding Liren blunder in Game 11 leaves Gukesh Dommaraju on verge of world title
Gukesh wins Game 11 as Ding resigns after 3hr 41min Challenger takes 6-5 lead in best-of-14-games match Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered Play through 22 famous world ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
NFL Week 14 bold predictions: Both Los Angeles squads shock AFC top seeds by beating Chiefs, Bills
Five bold predictions for Week 14's NFL action that include two of the league's top teams going downCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
‘Solid start’: Lindsey Vonn finishes 24th in first race since shock unretirement
Vonn finishes 24th out of 45 in first of two downhill races US star announced comeback last month after five years Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn returned to competition for the first time ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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 -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, is shocked by recent events in South Korea
South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says she was shocked at this week’s martial law announcement in her home countryABC News - Dec. 6 -
Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, is shocked by recent events in South Korea
South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says she was shocked at this week’s martial law announcement in her home countryABC News - Dec. 6 -
President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up
The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar
New research challenges us to look beyond the event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note. The devastation of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or tornadoes is often ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Slain United Healthcare CEO Kept a Low Profile Before His Shocking Killing
Though he was largely unknown to the public, Brian Thompson led an insurance business that provides health coverage to more than 49 million people.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
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House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment after martial law shock
Opposition parties submit motion to impeach Yoon after his shock bid to put South Korea under martial law for first time in over four decades. South Korea crisis: live updates Explainer: what ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
ACC 'incredibly shocked' Canes fell to 12 in CFP
After Alabama snuck into the coveted No. 11 spot ahead of Miami, as announced on ESPN's CFP rankings release show Tuesday, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said the league was "incredibly shocked and ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboardFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Researchers Counted All the Biases Women Face at Work. You’re Going to Be Shocked by the Number
Researchers rounded up all the irrelevant factors, double standards, and annoying biases women face at work. It’s a lot.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context
It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency?
Over the past dozen years, Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has worked to remake his image and the insurgency he commandsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Andrew Luck reflects on shocking retirement 5 years later: 'A part of my identity died'
Luck recently returned to football as the GM of Stanford's program.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
'We were shocked': Sister of Hannah Kobayashi reacts to LAPD new classification
Sydni Kobayashi, the sister of missing woman Hannah Kobayashi, is reacting to the Los Angeles Police Departments new "voluntary missing person" classification of Hannah, saying the family is ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits
A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail
Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villagesABC News - Dec. 3 -
Tencent's New Game Bears A Shocking Resemblance To Horizon Zero Dawn
Tencent has unveiled its latest creation--an open-world survival game called Light of Motiram--and although the game's recently released trailer is visually stunning, viewers can't help but ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stadium disaster following controversial referee decision
Monday's events are the latest in a long line of soccer stadium disasters over the last three decadesCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result
Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy. Romania’s constitutional court has validated the shock first-round result in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 2