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LeBron acknowledges fires have taken mental toll
LeBron James on Wednesday addressed the toll taken by the Southern California wildfires and the hope the Lakers want to provide, and found connection with a young fan during a win over the Heat.ESPN - 3h -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - 5h -
The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers
Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in GazaABC News - 14h -
UnitedHealth has a lot more to explain to investors besides its earnings numbers
When the healthcare giant reports earnings Thursday morning, investors will be looking to see if Brian Thompson’s death and the public outcry over denials are prompting any changes at the company.MarketWatch - 1h -
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How the Rising Number of Bogus, Ghost Job Listings Threatens Company Reputations
Ads for jobs that don’t exist—or are never filled—keep proliferating, frustrating hiring platforms and job seekers.Inc. - 2d -
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?Inc. - 3d -
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.CBS News - 3d -
Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.
Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.The New York Times - 3d -
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...CBS News - 4d -
Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11
The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). Five ...The Hill - 5d -
A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction
Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.NBC News - 5d -
Gaza death toll 40% higher than official number, Lancet study finds
Analysis estimates death toll by end of June was 64,260, with 59% being women, children and people over 65. Research published in the Lancet medical journal estimates that the death toll in Gaza ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.BBC News - 5d -
Elton John's hits album finally goes to number one
The star saw renewed interest in his back catalogue after a documentary was released at Christmas.BBC News - 5d -
Eye Opener: California wildfire death toll climbs
The number of dead climbs in Los Angeles, as officials face tough questions about what led to one of the most devastating fires in California history. Also, a massive winter storm is causing ...CBS News - 5d -
Death Toll Climbs in L.A. Fires, and TikTok’s Last Chance
Plus, goodbye to a hairy “Shrek” icon.The New York Times - 5d -
California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.ABC News - 6d -
Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.CBS News - 6d -
Death toll in mass shooting in Montenegro rises to 13
A man who was wounded in a mass shooting on New Year's Day in Montenegro has died, bringing the death toll to 13ABC News - 6d -
Death toll rises to 5 in Los Angeles; flames threaten Hollywood Hills
The death toll in the devastating California wildfires has risen to five, as the flames continue to engulf the Los Angeles area and threaten the Hollywood Hills. Officials had previously confirmed ...The Hill - 6d -
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum
Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
In Roob's Eagles Stats: Completely bonkers Tanner McKee numbers
In the final rendition of Roob's Stats for the regular season: wild Tanner McKee numbers, historic milestones by the 2024 defense and a rare feat accomplished by three Eagles rookies.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
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‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6
Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuriesABC News - Jan. 6 -
How Scammers Could Cheat NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024
Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides
El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
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Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.BBC News - Jan. 1
