Sightings Spark Mystery

Dollar’s surge sparks biggest fall in emerging market currencies in 2 years

Developing economies also suffering from ‘confluence of bad news’

Financial Times - 3d

Mysterious wave of New Jersey drone sightings prompts concern

New Jersey residents looking skyward have been left baffled by dozens of drone sightings since last month. On Wednesday, Homeland Security officials and New Jersey State Police met state lawmakers ...

CBS News - 3d

Mounting frustration over mysterious New Jersey drone sightings

A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency after several residents and officials reported seeing mysterious drones flying over the region in recent weeks. CBS News ...

CBS News - 3d

US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories

Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.

BBC News - 3d

Vlahovic sparks Juventus to leave Manchester City deep in trouble

Missing in action during the past six torrid weeks: Manchester City’s pizzazz. It was absent here again, in the latest moping performance that has become the recognisable face of Pep Guardiola’s ...

The Guardian - 3d

Five things to know about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey

Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey have rattled Garden State residents in recent days, with Gov. Phil Murphy (D) saying on Monday that he is taking them “deadly seriously.” The local FBI ...

The Hill - 3d

'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems

Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."

The Hill - 3d

NJ state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over drone sightings

A New Jersey state senator is calling for "a limited state of emergency” over recent drone sightings in the state. “The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all ...

The Hill - 3d

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 - 4d

Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick

Threats by Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick for FBI director, to use the power of the bureau to scrutinize news outlets critical of the incoming administration are sending a chill through ...

The Hill - 4d

New Jersey drone sightings now prompt calls for state of emergency

A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New York and Jersey.

ABC News - 4d

UnitedHealth shooting sparks security fears for execs — but fixes are expensive and complicated

Security company executives have seen a dramatic increase in inquiries for services after the murder of Brian Thompson.

MarketWatch - 4d

The Memo: Social media sympathy for killing of health insurance CEO sparks pushback

The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the ...

The Hill - 4d

Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards That Spark Strong Feelings

Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.

The New York Times - 4d

China’s beauty market is a sight for sore eyes

If shoppers are plumping for homegrown — and are willing to pay up for beauty — it bodes well for growth of local brands

Financial Times - 5d

Patel FBI plans spark concern over agency independence, retribution

Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, has promised to deliver a massive reform of a bureau he sees as among the agencies that have “weaponized the government.” Patel hasn’t ...

The Hill - 5d

McKinsey’s $122mn bribery settlement in South Africa sparks outrage

Politicians and campaigners say penalty is insufficient as country struggles with corruption

Financial Times - 5d

Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says

Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints. A monk was able to abuse children for four decades on an island off the Welsh coast ...

The Guardian - 5d

Air Canada’s new baggage fees spark government backlash

Yahoo News - 5d

‘Beyond our dreams’: exiled Syrian activists set sights on returning home

Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks end of a chapter for citizens that began with Arab spring uprising. Nasma and Haleem Kawas met during the first protests in Aleppo against Bashar al-Assad’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol

Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.

BBC News - 6d

The NASA-SpaceX launch to Titan sparks dreams of colonization

It turns out that the moon of Saturn has certain advantages for future space colonists not present on the moon or Mars.

The Hill - 6d

Sources: Marshall's Huff in Southern Miss' sights

Marshall coach Charles Huff is expected to formalize a deal to take over at Southern Miss, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 6d

In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic

In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Trump’s tariffs didn’t spark inflation last time? Here’s the trouble with that defense.

When allies of President-elect Donald Trump address one big criticism of his tariff plans — that the levies would boost inflation at time when Americans are already frustrated with elevated prices ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Atkinson hat-trick sparks England with series win over New Zealand in sight

Second Test, day two: England 280 & 378-5; NZ 125 Jacob Bethell stumbles agonisingly shy of century It was still 10.13pm on Friday evening in Barbados and while the fish fryers were doubtless ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder sparks online outrage at health insurance industry

While the motive for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder remains unknown, online reactions reveal deep frustrations with the health insurance industry, including from doctors.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president

The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.

BBC News - Dec. 6

A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame

Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare

Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies . In the aftermath of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson , while Thompson’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate

Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Earthquake off California sparks tsunami warning

A tsunami warning was issued Thursday for the coast of Oregon and Northern California, according to the National Weather Service's (NWS) tsunami tracking site. The weather service issued an update ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

13+ impractical gifts to spark joy

We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Trump moves spark fear of brain drain at environment agencies

The incoming Trump administration is sparking fears that agencies tasked with protecting public health and the environment could suffer a "brain drain" — and that more pollution and other harms ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Biden’s pardon of son sparks calls for granting more clemencies

President Biden’s surprise pardon of his son Hunter has prompted calls for the outgoing commander-in-chief to grant clemency to other Americans before he hands over the White House to ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

What we learned as in-game scuffle sparks Kings' win vs. Rockets

The Sacramento Kings defeated the red-hot Houston Rockets by a final score of 120-111 on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Aggies' Weigman to enter portal with sights on CFP

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman is entering the college football transfer portal, telling ESPN in a phone interview, "I feel like my best football is ahead of me."

ESPN - Dec. 4