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Oklahoma AG drops charges against officer who threw 71-year-old man to the ground during traffic stop
The Oklahoma Attorney General on Friday announced he was dismissing criminal charges brought against a police officer who slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground during a traffic stop in October.NBC News - 14m -
51-year-old man missing after going overboard during Caribbean cruise
A 51-year-old man went overboard from a Norwegian cruise ship Thursday during a trip to the Caribbean, and, despite an extensive search, he has not been found. Norwegian Cruise Line said the man ...NBC News - 5h -
Op-comic: What my 5-year-old taught me about the Velvet Underground
I set out to introduce her to my favorite band, but in the end she showed me what I had missed.Los Angeles Times - 15h -
Japan’s ‘cat island’ falls victim to demographic crisis
Famous for felines that outnumber its humans, Aoshima is also emblematic of a deeper trend afflicting the country’s rural and island communities. The reason for Aoshima’s nickname was clear before ...The Guardian - 16h -
Japan’s Nikkei index heads for best year-end close since 1989
Equity markets have finally surpassed bubble-era levels during rally led by domestic investorsFinancial Times - 19h -
Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays
The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety.The New York Times - 1d -
Ethics report alleges Gaetz paid 17-year-old for sex
Investigators also said the Florida Republican solicited prostitutes, used illegal drugs, took improper gifts and tried to obstruct their probe.Politico - 4d -
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Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,CBS News - 18h -
As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates | Andrew Martin
We cooked ragu and listened to records while lying on chaises longues. Then the M11 link road was built – and everything changed. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember ...The Guardian - 20h -
UN voices alarm after WHO chief caught up in deadly Israeli strike on Yemen airport
UN secretary general decries escalatory actions on both sides after WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he was just metres from airport strike . The United Nations chief has denounced the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hudson Meek, 16-year-old actor from 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle
Hudson Meek, a teen actor best known for his work in "Baby Driver," died after he fell from a moving vehicle in Alabama, officials said.NBC News - 1d -
8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.CBS News - 1d -
See how these 24-year-olds spend their 6-figure incomes in New York, California and Bali
Everyone spends money differently, even if they earn similar amounts. Here's how three 24-year-olds spend their six-figure salaries in various locations.CNBC - 1d -
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36-year-old self-made millionaire: This is 'my No. 1 investing philosophy'—it's 'a great way to get started'
Wealth with Tess founder Tess Waresmith suggests starting with a portfolio of low-cost index funds before branching out into other assets.CNBC - 1d -
Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget
Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.CNBC - 1d -
Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delaying flights during year-end holiday season
Japan Airlines has been hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to more than 20 domestic flightsABC News - 1d -
Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan
Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.The New York Times - 1d -
Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5
Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.BBC News - 2d -
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040ABC News - 2d -
China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties
China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issuesABC News - 2d -
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040ABC News - 2d -
Katherine Parkinson on Rivals: ‘I’m just a normal 47-year-old woman who has breastfed two girls’
Her dynamite romance with Danny Dyer in the raunchy Jilly Cooper hit is the living definition of screen chemistry. The actor opens up about booze, being sexual – and why the porn generation have ...The Guardian - 2d -
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2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.CBS News - 3d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.CBS News - 3d -
WATCH: 6-year-old is ecstatic to open 'Uncle Jesse' blanket for Christmas
Waylen Morrow wants to fly to San Francisco to meet Uncle Jesse, John Stamos' beloved "Full House" character.ABC News - 3d -
Mouse problem compounds Manchester United’s Old Trafford woes
Rodent sightings cause club’s food hygiene rating to tumble at century-old stadium already afflicted by roof leaks . While matchday punters pay huge sums to see their heroes, it seems rodents have ...The Guardian - 3d -
Could This 20-Year-Old Be One of the Democrats’ Bro Whisperers?
Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.The New York Times - 3d -
Japan atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push
Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki said being recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize has given them a new incentive to push for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th ...ABC News - 3d -
The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs
Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.The New York Times - 3d -
St. Peter's Basilica restoration reveals centuries-old details for the first time
Chris Livesay visited St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to see the newly restored historical features. These features are now fully visible for the first time in generations as part of major ...CBS News - 3d -
Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.NBC News - 3d -
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Preserved 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains unveiled by scientists
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.BBC News - 4d -
I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40
Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.CNBC - 4d -
House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with 17-year-old girl, used illegal drugs
The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz says it found evidence the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the ...CBS News - 4d -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13
