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‘We need time’: Syrians in Europe resist calls to return home
Refugees in Germany and elsewhere are in ‘wait and see’ mode after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - 3h -
A major disaster declaration every two days is "the new normal," FEMA administrator says
The U.S. faced an unprecedented 179 disasters in 2024, according to FEMA, affecting millions of Americans and wiping out some towns. CBS News' Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne ...CBS News - 7h -
Every GameSpot Game Of The Year
28 Years Of Game of the Year Throughout the years, GameSpot has handed the Game of the Year award to a variety of fantastic games, which includes big names like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of ...GameSpot - 14h -
Future of FEMA in question, Criswell warns against letting states handle disaster relief
FEMA's place in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is unclear after Trump subjected the agency to attacks and misinformation in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ...CBS News - 18h -
Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts
The disease killed 600,000 people amid 263m cases globally in 2023, says WHO, calling for nations to address funding shortfall. Malaria killed almost 600,000 people in 2023, as cases rose for the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - 1d -
Trump promises ‘fully expedited approvals and permits’ to billionaire investors in the US – live
President-elect also promises faster environmental approvals without giving further details in latest sign of billionaire-friendly policies. Art Arthur, a resident fellow at the anti-immigration ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sabalenka voted WTA Player of the Year
World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA Player of the Year after securing four titles in 2024.BBC News - 1d -
Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff
After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems. It was the cold that woke me up. Some time in the early hours ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pentagon chief: ‘Everybody expected’ stiffer resistance from Assad in Syria
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the international community was expecting Syrian President Bashar Assad to have a stronger response to the rebels that took control of Damascus over the weekend. ...The Hill - 2d -
Newsom lines up resistance to Trump's second term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself as a leader of the Democratic resistance to Trump’s incoming second term, as chatter builds about his potential 2028 ambitions. Newsom moved ...The Hill - 2d -
Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.BBC News - 3d -
With Assad’s Fall, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Unravels
Tehran’s main regional allies are weakened or collapsing: Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, has fled his country, Hezbollah is battered by conflict with Israel, and Hamas is still at war.The New York Times - 3d -
Analysis: Collapse of Syria's Assad is a blow to Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'
For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worseABC News - 3d -
Trump allies chafe at Senate GOP resistance to nominees
Some allies of President-elect Trump are lashing out at Senate Republicans as a second Cabinet nominee appears imperiled, raising questions about the extent of Trump’s mandate and how much leeway ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats are looking at a dozen years in the wilderness
A growing number of voters from within the communities the Democrats have counted on for victory are buying into the “Trump Doctrine.”The Hill - 4d -
If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster
A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.The New York Times - 4d -
Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.The New York Times - 4d -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - 5d -
In the 6-hour mayhem of South Korea's martial law, a woman's act of resistance was a defining moment
In the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, it was perhaps the iconic momentABC News - 5d -
What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar
New research challenges us to look beyond the event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note. The devastation of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or tornadoes is often ...The Guardian - 6d -
NFL names nominees for Man of the Year Award
The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which commissioner Roger Goodell called "the league's most prestigious honor."ESPN - 6d -
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Mocha Mousse
Is this shade of dusty brown a repudiation of “Brat” green?The New York Times - 6d -
Charlotte Dujardin suspended for a year for whipping horse
Charlotte Dujardin, the three-time Olympic gold medallist, has been given a one-year suspension from equestrian following the emergence of a video that showed her repeatedly whipping a horse.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Georgia’s payback machine: Fani Willis resists subpoenas by state lawmakers over Trump prosecution
District attorney is the target of Republican ire as she fights demands for documents and testimony in the Trump case. Even before Project 2025 made it a Republican goal to use federal power to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Democrats, forget ‘resistance’ and focus on ‘betrayal’
There are a few things Democrats can do right now to drive down support for the GOP agenda and position ourselves to start winning again.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits
A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Guardian view on protests in Georgia: resisting a drift into Putin’s orbit | Editorial
The Georgian Dream government’s suspension of EU talks has sparked an existential struggle for democracy. In recent years, Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has brazenly pursued a policy ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract
After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stadium disaster following controversial referee decision
Monday's events are the latest in a long line of soccer stadium disasters over the last three decadesCBS Sports - Dec. 2
