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Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X
Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.The New York Times - 4h -
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
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Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
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In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk extends political reach to UK, Germany Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media ...The Hill - 22h -
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington
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Germany's far-right AfD welcomes mandate for Freedom Party of Austria
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Stop Firing People Over Email: A Leadership Wake-Up Call
Bring humanity back to tough decisions in the digital age.Inc. - 1d -
Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, DABC News - 1d -
Pope names Cardinal McElroy, a progressive, as archbishop of Washington
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NHL Debut Of Ozzy Wiesblatt An Inspiration For Deaf Community And Wonderful Parenting
Nashville Predators winger Ozzy Wiesblatt made his NHL debut on Friday. And Wiseblatt's connection to the deaf community makes him a terrific role model.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Welsh culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books'
While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.BBC News - 2d -
Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing
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Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...NBC News - 2d -
Pope says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
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Welcoming 2025 With Two New Routes in the Alps
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Las Vegas suspect had PTSD, wanted to send 'wake-up call': Officials
Investigators said the deceased suspect in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion was suffering from PTSD and left behind notes in his phone detailing his motive for the attack during a Friday news ...The Hill - 3d -
FAA Head Says Boeing Must Put Culture of Safety Above Profits
A year after the midair blowout of a 737-MAX door panel sent the company in a downward spiral, federal aviation chief Mike Whitaker said the planemaker still has work to do to ensure its jetliners ...Inc. - 4d -
How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love
Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.Inc. - 4d -
Pokemon Go Community Day Ticket Prices Increased For January Event
Each month, Pokemon Go players take part in the mobile game's Community Day: A recurring monthly event in which one Pokemon takes center stage and becomes available to catch in its Shiny form. ...GameSpot - 4d -
Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety
Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.MarketWatch - 4d -
Shunned and shamed, Pakistan’s trans community finally gets help for TB
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Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion change Hawaii's fireworks culture?
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For Shailene Woodley, Every Day Is Christmas
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Eagles' Saquon Barkley opens up about not having the chance to break the NFL single-season rushing record
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Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
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How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders
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UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters
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Fantasy Football Week 18 Lineup Decisions: Receivers who could put up big numbers in the season finale, more
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Phish review – spiraling jams and communal bliss at Madison Square Garden
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Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message
Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...The Hill - 6d -
Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message
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WATCH: Las Vegas welcomes 2025
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Ashton Jeanty chasing Barry Sanders: Boise State RB comes up 28 yards shy of NCAA single-season rushing record
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The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage
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Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland after his father said U.S. should own territory
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