Pilot of Helicopter That Crashed on Australian Hotel Roof Was Affected by Alcohol Probe Finds

Shopping park revamp could see new homes and hotel

Council bosses see the development of the site as a "major opportunity" for the town centre.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Trouba: Rangers exit 'unfortunate,' affected play

Speaking hours after he was traded to Anaheim, Jacob Trouba said his ending in New York "could have been handled better" and said he believes "it's a rite of passage to get fired from MSG."

ESPN - Dec. 7

NFL ends probe of Watson in latest assault case

The NFL has ended its review of sexual assault allegations levied against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in September, a league spokesperson told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Pilot Shares Moment Massive Vulture Crashes Through Cockpit, Forcing Emergency Landing

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Car rams and injures orchestral musicians in Belgrade during a protest over station roof collapse

The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra said four of its members were injured in an incident during a 15-minute traffic blockade commemorating the 15 people who died when a concrete canopy collapsed at ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels

The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’

The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.

Wired - Dec. 6

Nick Kyrgios will be in Australian Open draw with No 21 ranking

Fans favourite is one of 10 Australian men in main draw Olivia Gadecki is the only direct women’s entrant Fan favourite Nick Kyrgios will play his first grand slam tournament since 2022 at the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

How period poverty is affecting players in Ghana’s Premier League | Moving the Goalposts

Luxury tax on foreign sanitary pads is tainting the experience of some players and harming their progress. Portia Prempeh believes being comfortable brings out the best in every player, especially ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes

Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidency

Financial Times - Dec. 5

The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition

UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural Heritage

ABC News - Dec. 5

Mental health low points still affect me - Marler

Former England prop Joe Marler says the ups and downs of being a Test rugby player continued to affect his mental health right up until his retirement last month.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe

Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputy

Financial Times - Dec. 5

I Flew Over an Erupting Icelandic Volcano in a Helicopter. Maybe You Can, Too

Volcanic eruptions are common in Iceland. Some helicopter tours allow visitors a close-up glimpse at the oozing magma.

Wired - Dec. 5

CEO of UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson Is Shot Outside Midtown Hotel

Brian Thompson, the chief executive at UnitedHealthcare, was shot in the back in Midtown Manhattan by a killer who then walked coolly away.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Turkey hotel lift death was murder, says brother

Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.

BBC News - Dec. 5

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth is not the first.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition

UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural Heritage

ABC News - Dec. 4

We Stayed in Europe’s Lowest and Highest Hotels

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Iranian fighter jet crashes in the country's south, killing 2 pilots

An Iranian fighter has jet crashed in the south of the country, killing the two pilots

ABC News - Dec. 4

Supreme Court Decision Could Affect Other Trans Rights Cases

The ruling could set a precedent for several challenges to state laws regarding sports participation, bathroom use and health care for adults.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

UnitedHealth Executive Shot Dead in Targeted Attack Outside Manhattan Hotel

Brian Thompson was shot shortly before UnitedHealth was set to hold its annual investors meeting.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Sources: Russian ship shot flare at German helicopter

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Sarovar Hotels expands in Punjab, India, with 70-key property

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Australian detectives find Putin photos on drugs stashed in car

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar

Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Financial Times - Dec. 4

The dos and don’ts at top London hotels

The man at the helm of The Goring, the UK capital’s last family-run high-end stay, shares a surprisingly relaxed protocol . . .

Financial Times - Dec. 4

CFP rankings release: See how the new top 25 affected the bracket

A first look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's penultimate set of rankings.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor

Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.

CBS News - Dec. 3

$Evenepoel sustains several fractures in crash$

Pilot of Helicopter That Crashed on Australian Hotel Roof Was Affected by Alcohol Probe Finds

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