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Rain-Collecting Rattlesnakes Give New Meaning to ‘Thirst Trap’

A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

The Big Question: why are people having fewer babies?

With fertility rates falling and populations of some countries shrinking, multiple causes could be behind the trend

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?

A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s Republic

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds

New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Wendy Williams says she's not cognitively impaired and feels trapped in guardianship

Former talk show host Wendy Williams told “The Breakfast Club” radio show Thursday morning that she’s not cognitively impaired as her guardian has alleged, saying through tears that she’s being ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

‘I can’t lose hope’: families await news of trapped miners in South Africa

Police operation to stamp out illegal mining by blocking food supplies has turned to tragedy as relatives wait for loved ones to be rescued. Almost three days into a South African government ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Watch: How people in Israel and Gaza responded to the deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.

BBC News - Jan. 15

No more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers say

At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

BBC News - Jan. 15

How Israel erased a town of 200,000 people

Old maps, illustrations and videos of destruction tell the story of refugee camp levelled in Gaza offensive

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain trapped

Yahoo News - Jan. 14

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

The New York Times - Jan. 12

People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office

Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.

NBC News - Jan. 12

This Psychological Trap Is Wrecking Your Team’s Communication, and You Probably Don’t Even Realize It

New research reveals why confident people are often wrong. Here’s how to fix it.

Inc. - Jan. 11

More people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

12 coal miners trapped after mine collapses in southwest Pakistan

Officials say a methane gas explosion has caused a mine to collapse in a remote area in restive southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners

ABC News - Jan. 10

At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How California residents can prepare for wildfire evacuations and what to do if you're trapped

Tens of thousands of Southern Californians were ordered to evacuate their homes after out-of-control wildfires engulfed several parts of the Los Angeles area.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine

Indian army divers have retrieved the body of one of at least nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state

ABC News - Jan. 8

Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop

BBC News - Jan. 7

Malachi Nelson, Jaden Rashada stand as cautionary tales for ultra-hyped QBs who fall into transfer portal trap

Figuratively speaking, Nelson is about as far from USC as humanly possible after two years

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - Jan. 7

At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state

At least nine workers are trapped inside a coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state and authorities have summoned the army to help in the rescue operation

ABC News - Jan. 7

'Mob' of college students attack man in 'To Catch a Predator'-like trap, police say

Six college students in Massachusetts were accused of luring an active-duty service member whom they falsely described as a sexual predator to their campus, where a group of more than two dozen ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi

Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

The battle for working people

Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition

Financial Times - Jan. 6

The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations

Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Twelve people killed in Montenegro shooting spree

A man kills 12 people including two children, reportedly after an argument in a restaurant.