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UK rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of Rolls-Royce
British rapper Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after admitting that he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phoneABC News - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Berlin minister speaks out in favour of fireworks ban in Germany
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
Pro Bowl rosters include 9 Ravens, 7 Lions, 6 Vikings and Eagles and no Patrick Mahomes
Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl GamesABC News - Jan. 2 -
Middle East crisis live: at least 37 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza including in al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’
Airstrike hit tent encampment sheltering displaced families and also killed director-general of Gaza’s police department. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports that Israeli forces fired two ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 Includes A Paid Event Pass For Squid Game Collab
A new update is scheduled for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on January 3, which includes the recently announced Squid Game crossover event . In addition to new operator bundles, the ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority is trying to ‘hide the truth’ with ban
PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militantsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s
Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as InstagramFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say
The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Twelve people including two children killed in Montenegro shootings
Police identify attacker as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, who they say opened fire in a bar after a fight. Twelve people, including two children, have been killed and four others seriously ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister says
At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister saysABC News - Jan. 1 -
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
An armed man kills at least 10 people, including 2 children, in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
Montenegro’s interior minister says at least 10 people, including two children, were killed in a shooting in the western city of CetinjeABC News - Jan. 1 -
Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch
The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Army veteran identified as driver in New Orleans attack, Catholic school mourns victim
The driver in the New Orleans attack has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, an honorably discharged Army veteran, according to officials. Meanwhile, a Catholic high school has ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Fantasy Basketball: Best performers at center include Alperen Sengun who's averaging a career-high in rebounds
Also, Jaren Jackson Jr. is quietly on pace to average over 22 points per game for the second consecutive seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza including children as war grinds into the new year
Palestinian medics say Israeli strikes have killed at least 12 people in Gaza, mostly women and childrenABC News - Jan. 1 -
Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industryFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'
Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen
Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.Wired - Jan. 1 -
Phew! Turtle doves shoot ban triggers bird species recovery
Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases. There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of the most endangered birds that has been ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...The Hill - Dec. 31
