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As manhunt goes on, new images of person of interest in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The manhunt continued in New York for the man wanted in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. New images emerged of a person of interest, who authorities say spent time at a hostile ...

NBC News - 6d

The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall

Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota

More than two dozen historic prints that depict Native American life and culture on the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago will soon be more accessible to the public, thanks to a donation

ABC News - Dec. 5

OpenAI launches full o1 model with image uploads and analysis, debuts ChatGPT Pro

Whether these developments can maintain OpenAI’s leadership in an increasingly crowded market remains to be seen.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat

Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.

NBC News - Dec. 5

How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles

What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponry

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout

Assad regime looks vulnerable as rebels retake Aleppo

Financial Times - Dec. 5

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s wife calls shooting ‘senseless killing’ as police release images of suspect – latest updates

New York police searching for masked gunman after Brian Thompson, 50, was shot outside Hilton Hotel in the city just after 6.45am ET. UnitedHealthcare CEO fatal shooting: what we know so far ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Lawmakers see 'bad guys on both sides' in Syria offensive

Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar Assad, following a lightning offensive over the weekend led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria

Syrian opposition fighters have rapidly expanded the territory under their control in northwestern Syria.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Fallout Season 2 Gets An Exciting Update With New Image

Production on Fallout Season 2 for Prime Video is officially underway, in some capacity at least, and actor Walton Goggins, who plays The Ghoul, has shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes photo of ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria

Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Scientists Just Discovered Seeing Instagram Images of Junk Food Not Only Increases Craving, But Also Spoils Your Mood

The takeaway of these findings can extend to many other aspects of your life, including starting and running a business.

Inc. - Dec. 4

BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria

It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.

BBC 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 commands

ABC News - Dec. 4

Amazon launches Nova AI model family for generating text, images and videos

Nova Reel outperformed Runway's Gen-3 Alpha in A/B testing, achieving winning rates of 61.4% for video quality.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Syria Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Idlib and Aleppo

Years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

BBC News - Dec. 3

Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria

Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiate

Financial Times - Dec. 3

What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?

The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Why Syria's civil war is reigniting

The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister

Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...