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100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls chaos during Japanese bombing
Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II.CBS News - 4d -
Nobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers
South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has spoken passionately about the process of writing and her evolution as a writer — all the way back to when she ...ABC News - 4d -
Nobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers
South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has spoken passionately about the process of writing and her evolution as a writer — all the way back to when she ...ABC News - 4d -
Finding beauty in old makeup: the comeback of vintage cosmetics
A growing passion has seen people part with thousands for antique compacts, lipsticks and perfumes. Serena Smith meets the collectors seeking yesteryear’s glamour. Deep into my nightly TikTok ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Orcas sport an old accessory and classic car company gets a rebrand: The weekly news quiz
Donald Trump, Village People, YMCA, Jake Retzlaff, Spotify wrapped, bitcoin price, South Korea, martial law, Jaguar, Frontier Airlines, word of the yearNBC News - 5d -
‘He has come out an old man’: joy and grief as loved ones released from Assad prisons
Family members describe renewed hopes after decades-long searches for political detainees in ‘Kingdom of Silence’. Moammar Ali has been searching for his older brother for 39 years.. In 1986, ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Commanders inch closer to possibly bringing back their old logo
Alumni merchandise with old logo will go on sale later this month.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old
American ski racer Lindsey Vonn darted through the shadows on the speed course at Copper Mountain on a frigid morningABC News - 5d -
Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study
Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the age of 35 years old made up about 75 percent of ...The Hill - 5d -
‘It’s got everything you want, plus dragons’: Brandon Sanderson on the joy of writing fantasy
The hugely popular author reveals his excitement at the release of his latest Stormlight saga, how he extracted himself from Amazon and why JK Rowling should have stuck to novels. It’s 1pm in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Civil servants’ union boss writes to Starmer over ‘frankly insulting’ criticism
Exclusive: FDA general secretary urges PM to rethink ‘Trumpian’ language about Whitehall. The head of the senior civil servants’ union has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his “frankly ...The Guardian - 5d -
Review: 'Day of the Fight' connects with an old combo, a down-and-out boxer seeking redemption
Directed by actor Jack Huston and starring his "Boardwalk Empire" colleague Michael Pitt, the New York City-shot indie has an air of scrappy second chances.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man onto ground in traffic stop
The Oklahoma City police officer who slammed a 71-year-old man onto the ground after a traffic stop has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and battery, the local district attorney ...NBC News - 5d -
'Magnolia' made me want to write about movies. Then Hollywood stopped making movies like 'Magnolia'
Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling San Fernando Valley epic is as exhilarating now as it was in 1999. In today's Hollywood, though, its ambition seems almost out of reach.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...The Guardian - 6d -
WATCH: 8-year-old Michigan boy opens 7th lemonade stand for shelter dogs
Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good life."ABC News - 6d -
Parents caused death of three-year-old boy found buried in garden
Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in a severely malnourished state following a respiratory infection.BBC News - 6d -
How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer
After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.CBS News - 6d -
Ammunition used in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death had writing that read, 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose,' AP source says
Ammunition used in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death had writing that read, 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose,' AP source saysABC News - 6d -
Experts believe study of 700-year-old handwriting unveils leading Byzantine painter's true identity
Crime-solving techniques applied to a medieval illuminated manuscript in Paris may have solved a centuries-old puzzle: The true identity of a leading Byzantine painter who injected a human touch ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Old Photos Tell the Story of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest
Clashes during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law echoed the military’s actions during an earlier political crisis that lasted longer and turned deadly.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Writing on shell cases discovered at scene where United Healthcare CEO was shot dead
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Guehi to face no action after again defying rules by writing religious message on rainbow armband
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will face no formal action from the English Football Association despite defying its rules for a second time by writing a religious message on his uniform during a ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Boy, 7, fatally shoots 2-year-old brother after finding gun in glove box
A 7-year-old boy fatally shot his 2-year-old brother while sitting in a truck after finding a gun in the glove box, according to authorities in California.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say
Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Guéhi writes 'Jesus' on armband despite warning
Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi wrote "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband on Tuesday despite a reminder from the FA about religious messages.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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8-year-old boy dies after a statue falls on him at Arizona hotel
An 8-year-old boy has died after a statue fell on him outside the luxury Arizona Biltmore hotel, the Phoenix Police Department said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Guehi writes on rainbow armband despite FA reminder
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi writes 'Jesus loves you' on his rainbow captain's armband for Tuesday's match at Ipswich Town.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
New women's baseball league names 97-year-old AAGPBL alum honorary chair on advisory board
Former baseball pitcher Maybelle Blair will be an honorary chair on the advisory board of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, which last month announced plans to launch in 2026 as a six-team ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Yorkshire chef rues ‘so much waste’ after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside
Tommy Banks had appealed for the pies bearing his name to be given to people in need. A van that was stolen containing 2,500 pies has been found abandoned and its cargo too damaged to eat.. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Top chef's 2,500 pies 'a write off' after van theft
The van owned by chef Tommy Banks contained "nearly a tonne" of pies when it was stolen.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Sky Ferreira on writing for 'Babygirl' and leaving label jail: 'She wants something good? How horrible!'
The singer's new "Leash" plays over the closing credits of "Babygirl." In an interview with The Times, she talks about making music and her fight with her longtime record label.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Old convictions are holding too many back
Criminal records should be reformed to offer employers a better, fairer way to assess potential hiresFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Barcelona’s edge gone as Las Palmas write their own history at anniversary party | Sid Lowe
League leaders were marking 125 years since forming but defiant and in-form visitors got in the way of celebrations. Barcelona left the party early, their birthday also belonging to those who ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
A 17-year-old player dies after collapsing during a charity hockey game in New York
A 17-year-old hockey player collapsed during a charity game in New York and later diedABC News - Dec. 2