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'Baddies are my new type': Mathew Baynton on Ghosts, Wonka and wicked villains
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2023 13:00
He is about to say goodbye to his role in beloved spectral sitcom Ghosts. But dastardly turns in Wonka and the a festive Agatha Christie drama suggest the actor's future is bright - if somewhat nefarious "I feel like I'm...
Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs discovered in south-east Asia
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2023 08:30
There are now seven known species of soft-furred hedgehogs, which look like a cross between a mouse and a shrew Scientists have identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs from south-east Asia. Two of the specie...
Disabled Delta passenger forced to crawl to seat when airline allegedly failed to assist
New York Post - 22 Dec 2023 14:16
A disabled Delta passenger has alleged that he was forced to crawl to his seat during a recent flight when the airline did not provide him with boarding assistance, according to a report.
U.S. Drone Strike in Somalia Kills Alleged Mastermind of Attack on Americans
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 21:46
The airstrike killed Maalim Ayman, leader of an al-Shabaab unit who allegedly planned a 2020 attack that killed three Americans at a Kenyan air base.
Trucker TFI Is Buying Flatbed Heavyweight Daseke for About $386 Million
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 20:25
Canada's TFI says it might break its company into two pieces after its latest big acquisition.
How Many Inter Miami Matches Will Lionel Messi Miss Next Year?
IBTimes - 22 Dec 2023 11:06
Lionel Messi is set to play in his first full season at Inter Miami next year.
In need of last-minute Christmas decorations? Try the great outdoors!
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2023 13:00
Plants infinitely more festive (and planet-friendly) than plastic holly can be found in your own backyard Ho, ho, ho-w's your tree looking? I grew up in ahousehold built on comforting regularity. We would, unfailingly, b...
Revealed: Harvard cleared Claudine Gay of plagiarism BEFORE investigating her -- and its lawyers falsely claimed her work was 'properly cited'
New York Post - 22 Dec 2023 23:48
College said Gay was innocent before it started a probe, secret letter reveals -- and it used bully-boy lawyers to hush up plagiarism complaints.
Tiny Georgetown collected the most Toys for Tots in Essex County, again. Here's how they do it.
Boston - 22 Dec 2023 16:46
The Fire Department exceeded its goal of collecting 4,000 donated toys, which for a town of 3,200 households, is more than one toy for every residence. The post Tiny Georgetown collected the most Toys for Tots in Essex C...
'The Other Great Game' Review: The First Korean War
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 20:46
At the dawn of the 20th century, Korea was caught in the middle of the struggle for the balance of power in Asia.
New York college students who support Palestine fear post-9/11-style retaliation
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2023 20:00
Arab and Muslim students decry lack of leadership on Islamophobia at City University of New York On the morning of 12 October, a crowd of about 100 members of the Brooklyn College chapter of Students for Justice in Pales...
Biden pardons some marijuana charges, gives clemency to 11 non-violent drug offenders
ABC News - 22 Dec 2023 16:54
Biden is granting clemency to nearly a dozen people who have been serving long prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses, and pardoning certain marijuana offenses.
Why judge will allow teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey to be named
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2023 15:49
Lifting restriction on identifying Girl X and Boy Y is testament to barbarity of crime and urgent public interest They have been known so far as Girl X and Boy Y but unless a ruling by their trial judge Mrs Justice Yip i...
Airline Passengers Are Still Losing It
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 12:30
Throwing punches and opening doors: In-flight disruptions are still happening at worrisome levels, regulators and airlines say.
New North Korean Nuclear Reactor Likely Running, U.N. Says
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 12:21
North Korea appears to be operating a more powerful reactor for producing plutonium at its main nuclear site for the first time, the United Nations atomic agency said.
At least 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a mass shooting at Charles University in central Prague, Czech authorities said.
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 07:01
At least 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a mass shooting at Charles University in central Prague, Czech authorities said.
Would-be Florida burglar dressed in drag 'slips out' sex toy while stalking woman: docs
New York Post - 22 Dec 2023 06:32
Video caught the man wearing a dress and carrying what "appeared to be an erect penis in his hand" rattling the door in an attempt to yank it open.
China's Big Banks Cut Deposit Rates as Growth Plateaus
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2023 06:05
China's biggest banks are lowering the deposit rates offered to savers, a move that could pave the way for the central bank to make interest-rate cuts to spur economic growth.
California man busted 90 times for shoplifting arrested again hours after release from jail
New York Post - 22 Dec 2023 05:27
Otero, who is homeless, survives and supports his drug addiction by shoplifting and then selling the stolen merchandise, cops said.
US says it is ready to support amended UN resolution aimed at boosting aid to Gaza
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2023 05:23
It was not clear whether other security council members, particularly Russia, would accept the changes when the vote takes place on Friday See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war The US has declared it is ready to su...
Day of mourning declared after 14 killed in Prague shooting - as suspect linked to separate murder
Sky News - 22 Dec 2023 05:00
The Czech Republic will hold a day of mourning after 14 people were killed and 25 injured in a mass shooting - as police investigate the suspect's links to another murder.
Trump, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel reportedly pressured Detroit officials not to certify 2020 vote: 'We will get you attorneys'
New York Post - 22 Dec 2023 04:38
"We've got to fight for our country," Trump reportedly told two officials with the Wayne County Board of Canvassers on Nov. 17, 2020. "We can't let these people take our country away from us."