Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan

Knicks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 108-85 win over Magic

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and nine assists, Josh Hart added 23 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic

ABC News - 7h

Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary

Ruth Jones is reprising her role to help mark 100 years of the weather report.

BBC News - 8h

There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic

By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time.

Wired - 1d

Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays

The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety.

The New York Times - 2d

New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

The New York Times - 2d

Fashion influencer Matilda Djerf apologizes following report she created a toxic workplace

A popular social media influencer has issued an apology after a Swedish tabloid published a report saying she created a work environment filled with fear and psychological pressure at her fashion ...

ABC News - Dec. 18

Japan’s ‘cat island’ falls victim to demographic crisis

Famous for felines that outnumber its humans, Aoshima is also emblematic of a deeper trend afflicting the country’s rural and island communities. The reason for Aoshima’s nickname was clear before ...

The Guardian - 1d

Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78

Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,

CBS News - 1d

Japan’s Nikkei index heads for best year-end close since 1989

Equity markets have finally surpassed bubble-era levels during rally led by domestic investors

Financial Times - 1d

UN voices alarm after WHO chief caught up in deadly Israeli strike on Yemen airport

UN secretary general decries escalatory actions on both sides after WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he was just metres from airport strike . The United Nations chief has denounced the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Woman claims she was 'lured' to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' party through radio contest

In a new lawsuit, a woman has accused embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2006 at a New York party, where she says she was “lured” through a radio station ...

NBC News - 1d

8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters

The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.

CBS News - 1d

JERA-led consortium wins 615MW offshore wind project in Japan

Yahoo News - 1d

The Christmas that went wrong: My grandma was so shocked by our tree that she destroyed it

On seeing it in the dark, my Vietnamese grandmother was convinced it was Buddha himself – and that she had died and passed into the afterlife. When my cousins and I were young, we built a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget

Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.

CNBC - 2d

A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion

Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.

The New York Times - 2d

Young Canadians ditch ice hockey for football and basketball

High costs and scandals undermine appeal of the country’s national sport

Financial Times - 2d

This Somali migrant watched others around her die at sea. But she wants to try again for Europe

Yahoo News - 2d

Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.

BBC News - 2d

Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040

ABC News - 2d

China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties

China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issues

ABC News - 2d

Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040

ABC News - 2d

Pope Francis urges world to ‘silence sound of arms’ in Christmas speech

Pontiff calls for peace in Ukraine and Sudan, and expresses concern over ‘extremely grave’ situation in Gaza. Pope Francis has urged the world “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."

NBC News - 2d

Experts sound alarm over joint action by China and Russia in Antarctica: 'Most concerning'

Yahoo News - 3d

At 94, She Had One of Her Best Years (and Made Sure Her Friend Did, Too)

Betty Gordon enjoyed reconnecting with a famous former paramour. But her favorite part of 2024 was helping out a friend in trouble.

The New York Times - 3d

How a Young Mayor Turned Her Town Into a Hub for 'Pig Butchering' Scammers

WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 16: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams shine in losses

Two of the first three quarterbacks selected in April had quality performances in Week 16

CBS Sports - 3d

As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move

"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.

CNBC - 3d

Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire: Bryce Young looks to have another stellar outing vs. Bucs

Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'

Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.

CNBC - 4d

In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life

Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan

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