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The U.S. Constitution is more than two centuries old. It hasn’t been amended for three decades. Is it finally time for a rewrite? Some Republicans have been pushing for a new constitutional convention for “more than a decade,” said NC …

‘Why a ‘third life’ is the answer to America’s loneliness epidemic’ Adam Chandler at Time The “role of coffee shops and bars, libraries and community centers, civic clubs and houses of worship, have faded as the creep of work and …

A mass escape of 80,000 farmed salmon off the coast of Scotland, which was kept from the public for two years, has increased concerns over the environmental impact of salmon farms. In February 2023, the young fish were being transported …

“Welcome to Meghan Markle’s influencer era,” said The Independent. The Duchess of Sussex has launched a new Instagram account with a “straightforward but somehow slightly grandiose mononymic username, @meghan”, that will take us “behind the scenes” of her life with …

The government has announced its first steps towards tackling the adult social care crisis in England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that an independent commission “will work to build a national consensus around a new National Care Service able to …

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What happened Law enforcement officials said Thursday that a highly decorated Army Green Beret shot himself in the head right before a rented Tesla Cybertruck he drove from Colorado exploded in the valet lane of the Trump International Hotel in …

What happened President Joe Biden has decided to block the $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, The Washington Post and The New York Times said Friday morning. Who said what Biden’s move …

What happened The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a decisive blow to net neutrality Thursday, ruling that the Federal Communications Commission lacked the authority to regulate internet providers like a public utility. The FCC first required broadband providers …

The Japanese car industry was once ascendant. Now it appears ready to consolidate in the face of challenges from Chinese EV makers like BYD: Nissan and Honda are in talks for a possible merger. The two companies are looking to …

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters publicly argued over the merits of the H-1B visa program and the thousands of people from overseas who have benefited from it. The debate devolved into a very public civil war within Trump’s …

After closing enrollment in July, the Department of Education has now reopened two of its income-driven repayment plans: Paye as You Earn and Income-Contingent Repayment. As of Dec. 16, 2024, borrowers can once again enroll in these plans, which allow …

This winter’s comedy line-up is a who’s who of reliable favorites, including Lewis Black, Sarah Silverman and Kumail Nanjiani. Whether you want bawdy humor or contemplative musings, there is nearly a something for everyone. Stay warm by laughing it up …

Anti-corruption officials have suspended their attempt to arrest South Korea’s “embattled” President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges after a “dramatic” hours-long stand-off with his security forces, said CNN. Eighty police officers and investigators from the country’s anti-corruption agency entered …

Ukraine has pledged its support for the interim government in Syria after Kyiv’s foreign minister met with his new Syrian counterpart during a visit to Damascus. The talks between Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (pictured …

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President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights is an attorney, conservative activist and Fox News personality who raised her national profile during the Covid-19 pandemic by challenging stay-at-home, quarantine and mandatory face mask policies. …

A massive trove of historic World War II documents has been unveiled, and it strikes at the heart of a generational issue in the Netherlands. On Jan. 2, the Dutch Central Archives of the Special Jurisdiction was publicly opened under …

Private nuclear bunkers, “from small metal boxes to crawl inside of to extravagant underground mansions”, are in high demand and the market is increasing, said The Associated Press. In 2023, countries with nuclear weapons spent a combined $91.4 billion (£72.7 …

What happened A man identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans’ French Quarter early Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 30 others. Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S.-born …

The United States and Canada have the longest undefended border in the world. Relations between the two countries are usually placid. A second Donald Trump presidency could change that. Trump “appears interested in adding a 51st star to the American …

What happened Russia ceased sending natural gas to Europe through pipelines in Ukraine Wednesday, after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar transit contract with Russia’s state-owned Gazprom. Who said what The closure of the Soviet-era pipelines effectively ends “decades of …

What happened Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts released his annual end-of-year report on the judiciary Tuesday, warning that judges are facing increasing threats of violence and intimidation as public officials threaten to ignore lawful court rulings. Who said what …

‘Food tourism is dead, but something more interesting is emerging’ Brian Lee at The New York Times People can now “observe food cultures develop in real-time, shaped by migration and internet connectivity,” says Brian Lee. The “old model of chasing …

Annuities are a financial product commonly associated with retirement planning due to their ability to provide reliable payments over time. But lately, thanks in large part to their potentially higher yields and tax advantages, annuities are starting to gain more …

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The rise of Afghanistan’s men’s team has been “one of the great cricket stories of this century”, said The Telegraph. The national side has secured high-profile victories against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka over the past few years, and against …

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Fifteen people were killed, and more than 30 injured, when a man drove a pick-up truck at high speed through crowds of people in the streets of New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The attack in …

Season three of “The Traitors” kicks off with an “utterly gutting twist”, said Rachel Aroesti in The Guardian. As the new group of contestants “merrily bond” on a steam train bound for the Scottish Highlands, Claudia Winkleman makes the shock …

At least 12 people have been killed and 15 more were wounded in an Israeli air strike on the al-Mawasi “safe zone” in southern Gaza. The victims included women and children, as well as its intended targets, Hamas police chief …

Mirror bacteria and microbes are synthetic lifeforms made to reflect existing life on Earth. They could serve as tools to treat diseases, but some scientists are concerned about potentially catastrophic public health consequences. While the optimal creation of mirror bacteria …

As the new year begins, we could be one step closer to peak population. According to the UN’s latest projections, the global population is expected to peak at around 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s, earlier than previously predicted. It is …

Take to the slopes in lesser-known locations, in Europe and further afield. Skiing in Crete Think of Crete, and chances are that “idyllic beaches and charming seaside villages” will come to mind. Visit from late February to April, however, and …

From the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad through the highs and lows of the Paris Olympics to Donald Trump pulling off an electoral upset for the history books, 2024 was a rollercoaster of triumph and tragedy alike. But how …

America’s population is getting older — which means more people are collecting Social Security benefits than ever. Some politicians say that means it is time to consider changing how the system works. The Social Security program is “scheduled to run …

‘This New Year’s Eve, take a moment to appreciate your regrets’ Ryan Teague Beckwith at MSNBC New Year’s Eve “may as well be the day of regrets,” as we’ve been “conditioned to look back on our actions and wonder what …