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BBCBoxing Day Tsunami: An elephant took me to safety
Amber Mason says she was caught up in the Thailand tsunami 20 years ago, aged eight.
- Yahoo Sports
NBA on Christmas Day live results, updates, highlights, analysis: Lakers win a wild one
The NBA's annual Christmas Day slate is a holiday in itself, and many still view it as the unofficial start of the season.
- Associated Press Finance
Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delaying flights during year-end holiday season
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said there was no impact on flight safety. JAL said the problem started Thursday morning when the company's network connecting internal and external systems began malfunctioning. The airline said the cyberattack had delayed 24 domestic flights for more than 30 minutes, and the impact could expand later in the day.
- The Canadian Press
Man arrested in Christmas Eve attack on 2 people at Manhattan's Grand Central
NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of using a knife to slash a man and a woman in Manhattan's Grand Central subway station faced assault and menacing charges Wednesday.
- The Canadian Press
Flooding took away the love of his life after 35 years without a day spent apart
ERWIN, Tenn. (AP) — Jerry and Sibrina Barrett never spent a day apart over 35 years. They worked long hours, never took vacations, and liked to relax with their son at home. They had no idea that a hurricane could reach them in the mountains of East Tennessee.
- The Canadian Press
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it
For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as “rineanswsaurs” or sarcastic as “srkastik.”
- The Canadian Press
Israel's plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights is met with conflicting emotions
EIN ZIVAN, Golan Heights (AP) — A dry mountain wind whipped through a cluster of Israeli flags at the entrance of a kibbutz in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, where the tranquility belies the tumultuous events unfolding nearby.
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin
At least one person killed and six wounded as Putin launches more than 70 missiles at Ukraine on Christmas Day
- Simply Wall St.
Several Insiders Invested In Mach7 Technologies Flagging Positive News
When a single insider purchases stock, it is typically not a major deal. However, when multiple insiders purchase...
- The Canadian Press
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Pope calls for nations to overcome divisions in Christmas address as communities celebrate worldwide
- Reuters
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh. The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, according to an estimate provided by the Power Construction Corp of China in 2020. That would more than triple the 88.2 billion kWh designed capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the world's largest, in central China.
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Sacred to Indigenous people, peyote is threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
Peyote, a cactus containing mescaline, is sacred to many Indigenous people. It's being threatened by over harvesting, drug decriminalization laws and psychedelic use. Members of the Native American Church agree the plant must be protected, but differ on how to accomplish this. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski)
- The Canadian Press
Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 to clinch the championship of the Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) — Brice Williams scored 11 of his 25 points in the final six minutes and Nebraska closed on a 6-0 run to beat Oregon State 78-66 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic.
- Simply Wall St.
3 Growth Companies Insiders Are Betting On
In the current global market landscape, marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and broad-based declines in U.S. stocks, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst uncertainty. With central banks around the world adjusting their monetary policies and economic data presenting a mixed picture, insider ownership can serve as a strong indicator of confidence in a company's growth potential.
- The Independent
Beyoncé shines in NFL halftime show with daughter Blue Ivy and surprise Post Malone duet: Live updates
Pop superstar performed at Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show in her hometown of Houston
- FTW Outdoors
Wordle hint today: Clues for December 26 2024 NYT puzzle #1286
WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE DECEMBER 26, 2024 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK. We've seen some hard Wordle words over the years and if you’re here, you’re proba
- The Guardian
Calls for Labour to honour pledge to toughen anti-hunt laws
Government urged to ban trail hunting as data suggests illegal foxhunting is still widespread in England and Wales
- The Guardian
They lived through the ice age. Can the mighty musk ox survive the heat?
Rising temperatures are pushing these Arctic mammals ever farther into Greenland’s north. But eventually there will be nowhere left for them to go
- The Guardian
The photographs that defined 2024 – and the stories behind them
It was a year of Olympic celebration but continued conflict across Gaza and Ukraine. Some even said the images of Donald Trump raising a defiant fist following an assassination attempt could have won him the election. From photos of nature in flux to the frontlines of war, here are the shots that resonated across the world
- The Guardian
Squid Game season two review – TV that will make you uncomfortably bloodthirsty indeed
When we get into the actual games, the smash-kit K-drama finds its feet. But it spends far too many episodes dragging its heels extremely painfully. Series three must do better