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The Impact of Host-Galaxy Properties on Supernova Classification with Hierarchical Labels
V. Ashley Villar et al 2025 ApJS 276 3 Researchers show that the properties of a supernova’s host galaxy can be a valuable tool for classifying the explosion, especially when combined with a redshift value.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Oil Advances as US Pursues Third Tanker in Venezuela Blockade
Oil rose as US President Donald Trump intensified a blockade on Venezuela, boarding one tanker and pursuing another within weeks of first capturing a vessel.
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As Regional Theaters Struggle, Some Defy the Odds
Naples, Fla., and Milwaukee are quite different, but have one thing in common: They are home to regional theaters that are thriving.
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Rich Families Face Tax Audits as Indonesia Races to Plug Deficit
Indonesia is seeking to plug an unusually deep revenue shortfall before year-end by scrutinizing wealthy individuals and big businesses for extra tax payments.
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Trump likely to propose tariff check legislation in new year: Hassett
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump will likely back legislation to send $2,000 tariff rebate checks to Americans in the new year. “I would expect that in the new year, the president will bring forth a proposal to Congress to make that happen,” Hassett t…
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Jimmy Kimmel Will Deliver Britain’s ‘Alternative Christmas Message’
Mr. Kimmel will speak out against fascism and about the importance of free speech in the holiday address, according to a Channel 4 spokesman.
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Trail hunting to be banned in England and Wales
Animal welfare strategy plans to end some country pursuits and protect pets
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Waymo cars stall, causing traffic jams, during San Francisco blackout
Waymo suspended service of its self-driving cars amid a blackout that hit a third of San Francisco residents Saturday night.
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 22, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
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Malaysia court rejects Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest
High Court says a royal document allowing the ex-PM's transfer to house arrest was not valid.
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Japanese Government Bonds Extend Slump After BOJ Rate Hike
Japanese government bonds fell on Monday, extending their declines after the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 30 years.
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UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI
Business lobby survey finds firms ‘put brakes on key spending decisions’ before autumn budgetHeather Stewart: Four reasons to be cheerful about UK plc in 2026Wes Streeting urges closer EU trading ties to grow economyUK failure to seal EU tax exemption hands firms pile of paperworkBusiness leaders h…
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Two Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons admitted to hospital
Kamran Ahmed and Amu Gib have been hospitalised as a rolling hunger strike that began 50 days ago raises alarm.
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US Pursuit of Third Oil Tanker Intensifies Venezuela Blockade
The US has pursued a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, intensifying a blockade that the Trump administration hopes will cut off a vital economic lifeline for the country and isolate the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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A German Engineer Has Become The First Wheelchair User in Space
"Congratulations, Michi!"
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James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46
The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.”
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Copper Charges Toward $12,000 a Ton in 2025’s Record-Setting Run
Copper climbed to a fresh record and approached $12,000 a ton at the tail end of a momentous year dominated by trade turmoil, tight supply and optimism for long-term demand.
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Jacobio Strikes New Cancer Drug Deal with AstraZeneca
Hong Kong-listed Chinese biotech firm Jacobio Pharma says it hopes to commercialize a new drug that it's developing with AstraZeneca. Speaking on Bloomberg's "The China Show," the company's Co-CEO, Chief Medical Officer and Global Head of R&D Andrea Wang-Gillam discusses the significance of the Pan-…
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‘RIP’: Australian media revels in ‘deeply lamented’ death of Bazball after Ashes woe
Local media gleefully homed in on English pre-series predictions after Australia retained the urn having played just 11 days of cricket The sports sections of Australia’s major mastheads were on Monday largely dedicated to ridiculing pre-series predictions of an England Ashes victory, and announcing…
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Report: AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems rekindles IPO plans, targeting early 2026 listing
Artificial intelligence chipmaker Cerebras Systems Inc. has not given up on its ambitions to go public, and could be preparing to file the paperwork for its U.S. initial public offering as early as this week, according to a report by Reuters late Friday. The chipmaker, which develops high-performanc…
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Trekking to Everest Base Camp with 800 pounds of camera gear
Every year, thousands of people trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. This past spring, 60 Minutes joined them on a 10-day hike, sometimes crawling and often barely breathing.
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What it takes to film 60 Minutes on Mount Everest
Correspondent Cecilia Vega, producer Jacqueline Williams and a crew physically trained for months to reach Everest Base Camp. Vega said their ascent was, "the hardest thing I've ever done physically."
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A neighbourhood in India fears being blamed for a distant atrocity
Hyderabad has come under scrutiny after one of its own was named in connection with the Bondi shooting.
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11/16/2025: The President's Pardon; Anthropic; Chess Boxing
First, Trump pardon of billionaire sparks concerns. Then, what goes into testing Anthropic's AI. And, inside a chess boxing bout, where brain meets brawn.
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Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune tops 2025 UK bestsellers list
Fantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate book sales, as adult colouring also makes a comebackFantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate the UK’s bestsellers list for 2025, topped by Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune. The fifth book in his Thursday Murder Club…
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Investing analytics software maker Clearwater agrees to be taken private in $8.4B deal
The investment and accounting software firm Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc. said today it will be taken private by the private equity firms Permira Holdings Ltd. and Warburg Pincus LLC in a deal valued at $8.4 billion. The private equity firms said they have agreed to buy Clearwater at a price of…
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Ukrainian and European officials had ‘productive’ talks on ending war, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff says representatives share goals to stop killing, support Ukraine and end war with RussiaA White House envoy said on Sunday he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.Post…
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You can now tweak how warm and enthusiastic ChatGPT's responses are
OpenAI gave its AI chatbot a professional makeover with the latest GPT-5.2 release, and some users are already complaining about its tone. For anyone who's finding ChatGPT rude or sassy, OpenAI has some welcome news since it's letting users further customize its personality with extra warmth or enth…
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Controlling exciton flow in moiré superlattices: New method leverages correlated electrons
Excitons are pairs of bound negatively charged electrons and positively charged holes that form in semiconductors, enabling the transport of energy in electronic devices. These pairs of charge carriers also emerge in transition metal dichalcogenides, thin semiconducting materials comprised of a tran…
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Nigeria says 130 abducted schoolchildren freed after mass kidnapping
Nigerian authorities said Sunday they have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, bringing the total freed to more than 200 after a mass kidnapping in November. The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty over the fate of students taken b…
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FirstFT: Indonesia sends military to help clear forests at rapid pace
Also in today’s newsletter: Macro hedge funds enjoy best year since 2008, and fraudsters use AI to fake artwork authenticity
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Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver ‘Deeply Personal’ Christmas Day Message on U.K.’s Channel 4
Jimmy Kimmel is set to give the 2025 Alternative Christmas Message for U.K. network Channel 4. Sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, the famed message — which will air on Christmas Day — has become an annual tradition of Channel 4’s and serves as an alternative to the British monarch’s televised ad…
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
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Ariana Grande Falls for The Grinch in Love Is Blind Parody Sketch on SNL
The singer's character got the Grinch pregnant. You read that right.
Ariana Grande Falls for The Grinch in Love Is Blind Parody Sketch on SNL
Trey Alston
Ariana Grande Falls for The Grinch in Love Is Blind Parody Sketch on SNL
Trey Alston
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How Burrowing Owls Found a Home on an Arizona Solar Farm
This summer, more than a dozen Burrowing Owls hatched in an unusual habitat: in plastic underground tunnels within the footprint of a sprawling, 10,000-acre solar energy complex outside of Phoenix...
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Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’?
Was 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' another worthwhile trip to Pandora, or should this be the last of the films?
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How a simple animal folds itself with origami-like precision
Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford's Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new insights into a fundamental cellular feature and the origins of tissue folding.
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Waymos froze, blocked traffic during San Francisco power outage
On Sunday, the Waymo app showed a notification to some customers saying the service for the Bay Area is paused, affecting at least seven cities.
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Dead Trees Support a Bounty of Birdlife, but Preserving Them Isn’t Always Clear Cut
When Mark Benedict and his wife, Mary Shaw, moved in 2017 to Salmon Prairie, Montana, a remote enclave about two hours north of Missoula, they felt like they had won the retirement lottery. Their...
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France will build a new aircraft carrier as it increases defense spending
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier
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'Hearts have arrived'...but McInnes warns they can get better
Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.
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AMD ISP4 Linux Driver Patches Update Again For HP ZBook Ultra G1a, Future Ryzen Laptops
One of the features that sadly didn't make it into the recent Linux 6.19 merge window was the long-awaited AMD ISP4 driver for supporting the web camera found with the high-end HP ZBook Ultra G1a and also expected to be used by future flagship AMD Ryzen laptops...
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Man Utd face up to 'massive' loss of injured Fernandes
Manchester United's injury problems worsened as captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes was replaced in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.
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MPV 0.41 Released With Wayland Improvements, Vulkan Hardware Decoding Preferred
MPV 0.41 is out today as the newest feature release for this MPlayer/mplayer2-derived open-source video player. With MPV 0.41 there is a big focus on improving Wayland support as well as now preferring Vulkan Video acceleration over alternative video decode APIs...
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SNL Weekend Update goes after redacted Epstein files
'SNL' referenced the Epstein files several times on Saturday night, including on Weekend Update.
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The Guardian view on gene editing: breakthroughs need a new social contract | Editorial
Cutting-edge therapies exist, but the market cannot deliver them cheaply. Britain must build NHS capacity so that cures become collective goods, not expensive productsJust a small fraction of our 20,000 genes can cause disease when disrupted – yet that sliver accounts for thousands of rare disorders…
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Big Sean Named Creative Director of Global Experience for Detroit Pistons
Sean, who was raised in Detroit, has worked closely with the Pistons in recent years on a range of off-the-court initiatives.
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Waymo’s robotaxis lose their way as San Francisco traffic lights go blank
Robotaxis operated by Google’s Waymo LLC came to an abrupt halt across San Francisco on Saturday evening after a power outage uncovered a major flaw in the way the autonomous vehicles navigate. The outage was first reported by CNBC and left more than 130,000 homes without power while knocking out tr…
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The Sherpas risking their lives to help climbers reach Everest's summit | 60 Minutes
Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.
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Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
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Omar Fateh responds to Vance's 'mayor of Mogadishu' comment made in Turning Point speech
After Vice President Vance slammed Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh (D) on Sunday, Fateh fired back, saying Vance “took time away from the couch to try out comedy.” Vance, during his speech at Turning Point’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, said that Democrats “are not sending their best,” referencing Fateh’…
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Chicago Wheat Inches Higher With Russia-Ukraine War in Focus
Chicago wheat edged higher as traders kept watch on the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, a key risk factor for Black Sea grain supplies.
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Trump names Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
President Trump named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) as his special envoy to Greenland on Sunday, after the president repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring the autonomous territory earlier this year. Trump said on Truth Social that Landry “understands how essential Greenland is to our National…
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Hong Kong Plans New Crypto, Infrastructure Rules for Insurers
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is proposing a slate of new rules to channel insurance capital into assets including cryptocurrencies and infrastructure — an unprecedented move that would redirect funds to government‑prioritized sectors.
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At Turning Point Fest, Vance Refuses to Take Sides in Fight Over Bigotry
The vice president’s plea for a big-tent coalition at an annual conservative gathering belied the cracks in his party over antisemitism, racism and conspiracy theories.
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Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video
"Kablooey!" That's the word U.S. Geological Survey volcanic experts used to describe a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday morning.
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Fresh clashes erupt on Thai-Cambodia border as ASEAN convenes peace talks
Fighting resumes hours before regional foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate hostilities.
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Kimchi, made in China: how South Korea’s national dish is being priced out at home
In the first 10 months of this year, South Korea imported $159m worth of kimchi, almost entirely from China, while exporting $137mThe pungent scent of red chilli powder hangs in the air at Kim Chieun’s kimchi factory in Incheon, about 30km west of Seoul. Inside, salted cabbage soaks in large metal v…
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Morgan Rogers’ golden spell spearheads Aston Villa’s most unlikely title charge | Jonathan Wilson
England forward’s brilliance is proving difficult to stop but Unai Emery will surely not be able to keep relying on him every timeIt is only two months since Morgan Rogers was standing on the Stadium of Light pitch, looking confused as Unai Emery berated him for failing to anticipate a through-ball …
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I compared the best Bose and Sony ANC headphones of 2025 - here's how the latter wins
After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.
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Ariana Grande Hosts ‘SNL’ for the Third Time: All 9 Sketches Ranked
Here's a breakdown of every 'SNL' sketch with Grande on Dec. 20.
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The Kanneh-Mason family: Meet the 7 siblings playing classical music | 60 Minutes
The Kanneh-Mason family boasts seven classically trained musicians, each under the age of 30. The siblings have toured the world and recorded chart-topping albums.
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
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Politics chat: Redacted Epstein files released; Trump under pressure about economy
Extensive redactions of the Epstein files add to the political pressure President Trump is already under for his handling of the economy.
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Special elections ordered for Mississippi Supreme Court after voting rights violation
A federal judge ordered special elections after earlier ordering the state to redraw the electoral map used to select justices, concluding the current configuration dilutes the power of Black voters.
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Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
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What to know about the Epstein files released by the Justice Department
The Department of Justice began releasing its files on Friday on the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Many documents, which include interview transcripts and call logs, have been heavily redacted.
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Avoiding Zombie Cluster Members When Upgrading to etcd v3.6
This article is a mirror of an original that was recently published to the official etcd blog.
The key takeaway?
Always upgrade to etcd v3.5.26 or later before moving to v3.6. This ensures your cluster is automatically repaired, and avoids zombie members.
Issue summary
Recently, the etcd community a…
The key takeaway?
Always upgrade to etcd v3.5.26 or later before moving to v3.6. This ensures your cluster is automatically repaired, and avoids zombie members.
Issue summary
Recently, the etcd community a…
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Witkoff says Ukraine remains ‘fully committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace’
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine are committed to achieving peace amid negotiations on ending the former country’s ongoing war in the latter. Witkoff said on the social platform X that he, along with President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and White House senior …
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Getting ready for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence | 60 Minutes
The upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a time to take stock and see if the U.S. is living up to the revolutionary ideals the country was founded upon.
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Democrats' divide over AI frames a debate for 2028
The future of AI is dividing the Democratic Party, as potential 2028 presidential candidates and key stakeholders stake out clashing positions in what's already shaping up as a major policy battle in the primary.Why it matters: If Democrats win back the White House in 2028, where they land on AI wil…
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U.S. Coast Guard 'in active pursuit' of third vessel off Venezuelan coast
The U.S. Coast Guard “is in active pursuit” of a sanctioned vessel in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, two U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter tell NBC News. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
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Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.
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China Paces Yuan Gains to Shield Exporters, Curbing Carry Trade
The Chinese yuan’s appreciation since April is unfolding at just the right pace to neutralize any benefits from holding higher-yielding dollars — and puts it on course to hit 7 against its US counterpart by the end of March next year.
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Nicki Minaj calls JD Vance an 'assassin' in gaffe at Turning Point conference
The performer was on stage with Charlie Kirk's widow when she was left mortified by her choice of words.
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Readers reply: what is – or was – the best-ever internet meme?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsThe dramatic chipmunk, distracted boyfriend, the raccoon with the candy floss or “success kid”, what is – or was – the absolute …
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CBS News California investigates troubling skincare industry trend | "Sephora kid" Investigation
If you have a tween in your life, get-ready-with-me videos may be familiar to you. These videos saturate social media feeds, targeting young girls with multi-step skincare and routines.
Popular brands partner with kid-fluencers to create viral skincare products and social media content, and the ski…
Popular brands partner with kid-fluencers to create viral skincare products and social media content, and the ski…
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Finn Wolfhard to Host First ‘SNL’ of 2026, A$AP Rocky Serves as Musical Guest
Stranger Things actor appears after its series finale, while rapper performs one day after Don’t Be Dumb arrives
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Georgetown coach suspended for one game for water bottle throw
Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended by the school on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier the night before.
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Spotify Music Library Leaked Online by Pirate Activist Group
The reported breach includes 86 million audio files.
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Acechado por el ICE y el cáncer, un bombero persevera por su hijo
Durante dos décadas, luchó contra incendios forestales para el gobierno de EE. UU. Ahora se enfrenta al cáncer, a las deudas y a la amenaza de separarse de su hijo de 11 años.
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Nicola Jennings on Trump and the Epstein files – cartoon
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Disciplinary confinement in prison does more harm than good
When prison inmates break the rules, they may be placed in solitary confinement—sometimes for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Although it is frequently criticized, disciplinary segregation is still widely used in Quebec's provincial jails.
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Hedge Fund Infini Buys Ruyi Shares, Avoids Penalty Deadline
Hedge fund firm Infini Capital Management Ltd. bought additional shares from China Ruyi Holdings Ltd. by a Friday deadline, escaping a HK$320 million ($41 million) penalty.
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Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.
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Pilot declared ‘Mayday’ after flying through Musk rocket explosion
The explosion of a SpaceX rocket earlier this year put multiple passenger planes and hundreds of people in danger, new documents reveal.
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Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate
The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down.
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Justice Department pulls down some Epstein files, says more could come down
At least 15 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein that were initially made public have been pulled from the Justice Department website. The agency says it will keep reviewing and redacting materials to "protect victims." Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Week in Politics: MAGA activists in Phoenix; Trump's address; Democrats face 2024 loss
MAGA activists meet in Phoenix, President Trump addresses the nation and his fans, and Democrats grapple with how they lost in 2024.
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Trump administration recalls nearly 30 career diplomats around world
Tenures end for mission chiefs in at least 29 countries, including 13 in Africa, as US reshapes its diplomatic postureThe Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the US diplomatic posture abroad with person…
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NFL round-up: Chiefs down to QB3 as Minshew injured in loss to Titans
Titans snap skid as Ward outshines reeling ChiefsMcCarthy hurt as Vikings hand Giants ninth straight lossChargers close on playoffs behind Herbert surgeCam Ward threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tennessee Titans snapped an 11-game home skid by beating the Kansas City Chiefs 26-9 on Sun…
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12 bodies found outside Guatemala City linked to gang violence, officials say
At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence.
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China Consumer Shares Hit Record Losing Streak on Weak Demand
Chinese consumer stocks are headed for their longest-ever stretch of annual underperformance, and analysts expect the trajectory to continue amid a sluggish economy and policy uncertainty.