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Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year's Day
A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.BBC News - 9m -
Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign
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Truck used in New Orleans attack was flying large black flag from rear bumper, authorities say
New information is coming out about the truck attack in New Orleans early on New Year's Eve that killed at least 10 people. Law enforcement officials have confirmed to CBS News that the truck ...CBS News - 39m -
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As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.The New York Times - 2h -
The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt
Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.CNBC - 4h -
'Dead right in front of us': Witness shares what he saw on New Orleans' Bourbon Street
Jimmy Cothran recounts what he saw on New Orleans' Bourbon Street after a driver plowed into a crowd, leaving multiple dead and more wounded.NBC News - 4h -
Cops shot, possible explosive devices found after truck hits crowd in New Orleans, officials say
At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS News' Michael George and Kati Weis have more.CBS News - 4h -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us
Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...The Guardian - 7h -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - 12h -
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Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common
A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.The New York Times - 30m -
Virginia man had weapons cache, used Biden photo for target practice, prosecutors say
He "expressed support for political assassinations," they said.ABC News - 2h -
US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role
David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such sanctions. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...The Guardian - 3h -
Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors
Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groupsFinancial Times - 4h -
‘Why not us?’: Welsh language trio on their forthcoming double album
Post-punk band Adwaith will release their third album Solas, a Celtic word meaning enlightenment, in February. The idea of releasing a 23-track double album of pop and rock songs written entirely ...The Guardian - 9h -
‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel
Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.The New York Times - 12h -
US Capitol attack fugitive seeks asylum in Canada and hopes for Trump pardon
Antony Vo, 32, convicted over January 6 riot, was supposed to begin nine-month prison term but instead fled to Canada. An American man who absconded after being sentenced to prison for his role in ...The Guardian - 17h -
Unlawful border crossings hit lowest level of Biden admin in November
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced a new low for border level crossings during the month of November ahead of President Biden’s exit from the White House. Statistics released by the ...The Hill - 19h
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