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Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global ...NBC News - 18h -
Osaka helper gets birth certificate from L.A. home
Naomi Osaka, who is competing at the Australian Open, had somebody help her retrieve her daughter's birth certificate from her L.A. home after learning wildfires were within three blocks of it.ESPN - 1d -
Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street
The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.CBS News - 1d -
GOP plows ahead with Hegseth hearing as Democrats fume
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats are fuming as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, is set to head back to Capitol Hill Tuesday for his ...The Hill - 1d -
The risks of ‘space junk’ are clear: what goes up, might well come back down on top of you | Patrick Schröder
As commercial space activity ramps up, detritus from launches poses a risk to active satellites and those of us down on Earth. Last month, people in a small village in Kenya looked to the sky and ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘When I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself’ – Lucy Liu on success, shame and calling out Bill Murray
The actor soared to fame in the 90s and 00s in Kill Bill, Charlie’s Angels and Ally McBeal – navigating a notorious time for women on set. Now, she returns to Hollywood in Steven Soderbergh’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘A lump of metal? Fascinating’: I get interviewed by the AI Michael Parkinson
Can the AI Parky ever beat the real chatshow colossus? As the Virtually Parkinson podcast launches, our writer sits in on a bizarre interview with Monty Don – then ends up in the hot seat himself. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Election math looks like it’s just going to get easier for the GOP
It’s going to get tougher and tougher for Democrats to win the Electoral College and the White House if present trends hold, new projections from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest. Democratic ...The Hill - 2d -
In 2025, I want to let go of grudges and listen better. A happiness expert says that's a good idea: People are 'going to like you more'
This year, I'm going to let go of grudges, listen better and read more.CNBC - 2d -
The Dream of California Is Up in Smoke
Los Angeles seemed like paradise. Who could have imagined where it would lead?The New York Times - 2d -
‘Tottenham are going to hate it’: Tamworth up for FA Cup shock
Players believe tight changing room with an electric heater could give them the chance to catch Spurs cold on Sunday. At Old Trafford for the draw it was like: “Wow.” There was the massive ...The Guardian - 3d -
TikTok gets frosty reception at Supreme Court in fight to stave off ban
TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight to save the platform at the Supreme Court, which during oral arguments Friday expressed sympathy with the government’s national security concerns ...The Hill - 4d -
'I have nothing to go back to' - reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak
Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time one reduced her own home to ash.BBC News - 4d -
Los Angeles Artists Mourn as Their Studios and Artworks Go Up in Smoke
Artists who lived and worked in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades are worrying about irreplaceable losses, and their livelihoods.The New York Times - 4d -
California wildfires: A look at the helpers, heroes, acts of bravery
Communities across California have been devastated by the severe wildfires in the region and now, amid so much damage and despair, people are displaying remarkable acts of bravery and kindness to ...NBC News - 4d -
Democrats fume over Alito-Trump call
Senate Democrats are furious that President-elect Trump has reached out to conservative Justice Samuel Alito amid a push by Trump for the high court to halt his criminal sentencing. Alito has ...The Hill - 4d -
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Beto and Ndiaye see off Peterborough as Everton’s caretakers pick up slack
Another new era for Everton, this one promising stability, and another managerial search is under way after the sacking of Sean Dyche . The Friedkin Group, the club’s new owners, were at least ...The Guardian - 5d -
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.CBS News - 5d -
'Where do I go?': Chaos on Hollywood streets as people flee
People are running away from their homes as the Sunset fire sweeps through Hollywood Hills.BBC News - 5d -
'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life
Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.BBC News - 6d -
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Parts of Los Angeles under evacuation as Palisades fire picks up due to high winds
LOS ANGELES — Two fires have ignited in the Los Angeles area Tuesday, including one dubbed the Palisades fire that exploded to more than 1,200 acres and has forced evacuations, as the area expects ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Warner on Gabbard meeting: 'I had questions going in. I have questions coming out'
Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that his meeting with former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) has left him with more questions as she looks to win ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
'I can't give it up' - Care to stay with Harlequins for 20th season
Scrum-half Danny Care says he will stay with Harlequins through 2025-26, for what will be his 20th campaign with the club.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Bank of America’s stock could go up 20% in 2025, says this analyst
UBS’s Erika Najarian upgrades Bank of America to buy from neutralMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
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Amazon's Ring announces smart smoke alarm as CES tech-palooza kicks off
Kidde and Ring will launch two models in April, along with a $5-per-month smoke monitoring subscription service.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
I tried ‘intermittent sobriety’. Here’s what I learned jumping on and off the wagon | Arwa Mahdawi
While this is by no means health advice, these are a few things I’ve found helpful in case you’re also feeling sober curious. ’Tis the season to drink far too much and then vow that, next year, ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism
Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Losing my ‘haunted’, mouldy flat was awful. I swore I’d get it back – and I did | Claire Jackson
Some people long for a storybook house, but I found sanctuary in a home in the woods, where saucepans were said to move by themselves. In our end of year series, writers and public figures ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Zapala scores season-high 15 points as No. 18 Michigan State holds off Ohio State 69-62
Zapala fueled a 12-0 run to build a 14-point lead for the Spartans.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
With Speaker Drama and Family Photos, New Congress Gets Off to a Wobbly Start
There was a first-day-of-school energy on Capitol Hill as members of Congress took their oaths and Speaker Mike Johnson fought for his job.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump: 'Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?'
President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Fact or Fiction: The Phoenix Suns have nowhere to go but up
With the NBA's most expensive roster, Phoenix is 15-17 outside the Western Conference's playoff picture. Is there any hope in the Valley of the Sun?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up
After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponentsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees
Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.Wired - Jan. 2 -
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