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- Business Insider
AT&T follows Amazon in cracking down on remote work with 5-days-in-office mandate
AT&T is requiring office employees to work on-site five days a week starting in January, effectively eliminating a recent hybrid option.
- The Independent
Jean Adamson, children’s author known for Topsy And Tim series dies aged 96
Adamson‘s Topsy and Tim series has spawned more than 150 books since 1960
- The Independent
Dean McCullough opens up about ‘drink and drug’ use while homeless
‘Housemates of mine were using drugs and alcohol, and I got caught up in that world as well,’ admits the star
- BBC
Vehicles speeding through village tops 3,000 - report
More than 100 people petitioned for a speed limit change on Waltham road in Barnoldby-le-Beck.
- Storyful
Adorable Baby Koala Makes Its First Attempt at Climbing
A rescued baby koala named Louise has been winning hearts this December thanks to a super cute video of her first climbing attempts.According to Shelley Robinson, who captured the footage, Louise arrived at the Koalas of Raymond Island shelter alongside her mother, Thelma, “who could not be saved.”In the video, Louise is seen attempting to climb a scratching pole, with a caretaker holding some leaves on top to encourage her.“This is a small step for Louise as she learns to climb and move into branches,” the rescue shelter wrote. “One giant step for one tiny koala.” Credit: Shelley Robinson via Storyful
- BBC
UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months
Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut on Thursday.
- The Guardian
The Swedish sobriety secret: dry December – and off-licences shut on a Saturday night
For decades, the authorities in Sweden have encouraged people to drink responsibly – and with a state alcohol monopoly, strict rules and growing abstinence, they seem to be succeeding
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of an offensive
The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area, even as Israel and the militant group Hamas appeared to inch closer to a ceasefire in the 14-month war.
- BBC
Town's car-cruising ban renewed for three years
Drivers "who speed, race, drive in convoys and make excessive noise" will face action, say police.
- The Canadian Press
Georgia's outgoing president urges EU to use more leverage to back protesters
BRUSSELS (AP) — Georgia’s outgoing president on Wednesday appealed to the European Union to press her country’s pro-Russia government to hold a new election amid a police crackdown on peaceful opposition protesters.
- BBC
Father of teen who died in Laos poisonings: She was full of life
Shaun Bowles tells the BBC his daughter was having "so much fun" before drinking tainted alcohol.
- BBC
Dáil meeting for first time since Irish elections
Politicians in the Republic of Ireland are to vote for a new Ceann Comhairle (speaker) position on Wednesday.
- The Telegraph
Andrew Flintoff picks son, Rocky, and Shoaib Bashir for England Lions tour to Australia
Coach Andrew Flintoff has selected his 16-year-old son Rocky for a tough England Lions tour of Australia next month that will serve as key Ashes preparation for Test spinner Shoaib Bashir.
- The Telegraph
Christmas parcels won’t get delivered amid Holyhead Port closure
Christmas parcels will not be delivered in time for Christmas after the closure of Holyhead port, haulage bosses have said, amid warnings many customers will be left disappointed as dozens of trailers have been left stranded in Anglesey, north Wales.
- HuffPost
The Best And Worst Of 'The Real Housewives' Of 2024
Mary Cosby got vulnerable, Potomac's overhaul actually worked and one "friend of" cast member was the cringiest of them all.
- HuffPost
Democrats’ Wisconsin Model Is On The Ballot In The DNC Chair Race
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, wants to go national with what has worked in his state.
- The Independent
Fury vs Usyk 2 fight time: When is heavyweight boxing rematch, what time are the ring walks?
The heavyweights run it back after Usyk handed Fury his first professional loss to become the undisputed champion in Riyadh
- INSIDER
New satellite images show the Russians packing up their stuff amid a flurry of activity at a key airbase in Syria
The images show new activity at the Hmeimim Air Base over the past few days as Russia's military footprint in Syria remains in limbo.
- The Guardian
Brothers cleared of Cornwall double murder after spending 20 years in prison
Robert and Lee Firkins have convictions quashed after being jailed in 2006 for murders of Carol and Graham Fisher
- BBC
Chancellor defends Waspi pensions decision after backlash
Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation.