Japan Urges Australians to Head Off the Beaten Track As Record Numbers Flood Tourist Hotspots
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The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers
Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in GazaABC News - Jan. 15 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank's massive scale pays off
JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record quarterly and annual earnings and revenue, reinforcing the company’s status as the biggest and most profitable bank in U.S. history.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank’s massive scale pays off
The bank said profit rose 50% to $14 billion in the fourth quarter as noninterest expenses fell 7% from a year earlier.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Australian Open Day 4: Coco Gauff sails through, Novak Djokovic sets new record, Naomi Osaka continues comeback
The top American players just keep on winning.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records startedABC News - Jan. 15 -
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show
Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other statesABC News - Jan. 13 -
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year
Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024. Tory police cuts are only part of the crisis affecting victims of crime Victims ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy
End of Assad-era restrictions on dollars, exorbitant duties and extortion leads to boom in foreign goodsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.
Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track
Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto
Yahoo News - Jan. 12 -
Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener
England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe. Tucked away in the village of Leasowe, near Moreton on the Wirral peninsula west ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off Africa
Yahoo News - Jan. 11 -
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation
As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Barcelona uses its tourist tax to tackle the effects of climate change
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. A small fee charged to visitors is helping the city address climate change.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of ...ABC News - Jan. 10 -
'Dyche looked a beaten man - now Everton owners face huge decision'
Everton's growing relegations fears meant new owners the Friedkin Group decided they had to sack manager Sean Dyche.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza
Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White HouseFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Biden says he could have beaten Trump in 2024 election
President Biden says he thinks he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. However, in an interview with USA Today, Biden also admitted he isn't sure he'd have the ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
ATF investigates tourist accused of setting businesses on fire in Puerto Rico
Authorities in Missouri and Puerto Rico are investigating an incident where several businesses on the island were allegedly set on fire by a tourist from Missouri; videos of the alleged event have ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players
If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he thinks he could have beaten Trump in the 2024 election
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in an interview published Wednesday said he still believes he could have defeated President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election but isn't sure if he could have ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he could've beaten Trump in November
President Biden said early Wednesday that he thinks he would have beaten President-elect Trump if he stuck with his reelection bid in an interview with USA Today. “It’s presumptuous to say that, ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash
Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coast. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Uber’s beaten-down stock is now riding higher, and these two factors explain why
Uber will buy back stock in an accelerated deal, while Wedbush has added it to its “Best Ideas List.”MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
We're trimming our stake in a beaten-up stock that has taken off in 2025
The stock is our top-performing holding in the new year.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.CBS News - Jan. 6