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As department stores lose their grip on the middle class, Macy’s is betting on becoming the “center” again, with CEO Tony Spring reshaping the iconic brand. Retail historian Michael Lisicky and former Sears executive Mark Cohen explain what it takes to matter to shoppers now. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.

Campaigners call for quarterly data to be published in line with other departments instead of FoI routeHuman rights and refugee campaigners are calling on the Home Office to be transparent about the numbers of asylum seekers who die in its care by publishing quarterly data as other government depart…

The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.

A few times in the past few months, Elon Musk has said that Tesla would remove its human safety monitors in some robotaxis by the end of this year. This is the biggie. Or one of the biggies. It’s one thing to have ~30 robotaxis driving around Austin and San ... [continued]
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When you care deeply about coral reefs and want your impact to endure beyond your lifetime, planned giving provides a powerful and flexible way to leave a legacy. At the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), planned gifts help secure long-term resources for reef protection, resilience, and adaptation. To mak…

If you think coral reef monitoring is just swimming with fish and snapping pretty underwater pictures, well, you’re only half right. Behind the scenes, it’s an adventure that starts with spreadsheets and ends with salt-crusted gear and happy exhaustion. I was extremely lucky to meet Gabriela Ugarte …

In an economy that rewards confession and self-labeling, pain is no longer something to survive – but something to brand, sell, and curateIn March 2023, Dr Gabor Maté, a retired family physician and among the most respected trauma experts in the world, boldly diagnosed Prince Harry with Attention De…

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⚽ Updates from 4.30pm (GMT) kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Clockwatch liveFour changes for Brentford from the defeat at Spurs last weekend. Aaron Hickey, Vitaly Janelt, Keane Lewis-Potter and Mathias Jenson replace Kristoffer Ajer, Yehor Yarmolyuk, Mikkel Damsgaard and the unavailable Kevin Schade.…

In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.

In Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado's first U.S. interview since winning the honor, she says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" in her home country of Venezuela as his administration has increased its pressure campaign to remove President Nicolas Maduro.

Jamaica forward third in WSL all-time top scorers listChelsea still six points behind with 3-0 win at BrightonKhadija Shaw’s phenomenal goalscoring record for Manchester City was extended to 103 goals in all competitions, thanks to a stunning four goals in the league leaders’ 5-1 defeat of Aston Vil…

Pool 3: Harlequins 68-14 BayonneTreadwell scores two tries in Pool 3 victoryChristmas is a time for giving and Bayonne presented this game to Harlequins by selecting an inexperienced side who realistically stood no chance. Manu Tuilagi and Gareth Anscombe were listed as injured, along with several o…

For years it’s been predicted that the market for male ‘support garments’ will take off … but it hasn’t quite happened. Now M&S is trying againThere is a moment – just seconds into getting dressed – when I think I might panic. The hem of my stretchy top has got rolled up round my ribs before my head…

Forskolin, a plant-derived compound, shows surprising potential against one of the most aggressive forms of leukemia. Researchers discovered that it not only stops cancer cells from growing but also makes them far more vulnerable to chemotherapy by preventing them from pumping out the drugs meant to…

Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy. These molecules change depending on diet, genetics, and shifts in the microbiome. Some even improved insulin response in liver cells when tested in the lab. The findings could …

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado gives her first U.S. interview since winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Plus, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner also join.

Data: National Council on Problem Gambling and the Economist. Chart: Axios VisualsTwo charts are going up and to the right at the same time: States are raking in tax revenue from sports betting and online casinos, and calls to the National Problem Gambling Helpline are on the rise.Why it matters: Th…

A collision between AI data centers being built—in the current AI bubble and with full throated support by the Trump Administration—and aluminum smelters for electricity is no longer theoretical. Utilities across the United States are facing binding constraints on generation and transmission. When p…

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They condemned the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach and pledged to stand with Jews during a period of rising antisemitism around the world.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed his support for the Jewish community in remarks following the fatal shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities say the attack targeted the Jewish community.

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Johansson may wind up playing someone most people wouldn't have guessed (or known) for 'The Batman Part II.'

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday expressed cautious optimism about a bipartisan compromise on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for a select group of Americans before the tax credits expire at the end of the year. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the chair of th…

New observations suggest that the relationship between light emitted by quasars has changed over cosmic time, hinting that the structure around supermassive black holes may not be as universal as once thought. Astronomers from around the world have uncovered strong evidence suggesting that the mater…

Carl Sagan famously said that “We’re all made of star-stuff”. But he didn’t elaborate on how that actually happened. Yes, many of the molecules in our bodies could only have been created in massive supernovae explosions - hence the saying. Scientists have long thought they had the mechanism for how …

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Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.

Churches across the U.S. and abroad are quietly experimenting with AI-generated Christmas content, from Nativity visuals and kids' lessons to full Christmas Eve sermons.Why it matters: Christmas services draw some of the year's largest crowds, and churches' growing reliance on AI raises questions ab…

With cheap drinks and friendly locals, Jimmy’s Corner is a New York institution. But a real-estate developer has ordered its closure – can it survive?Founded by Jimmy Glenn, a former boxer turned trainer, in 1971, Jimmy’s Corner has stood, defiantly unchanged, as Times Square has boomed around it.Th…

The potential demand that visitors to the US hand over their social media records, or even their phones, opens up a world of embarrassmentAs someone with a child in the US, this new Trump threat to scrutinise tourists’ social media is concerning. Providing my user name would be OK – the authorities …

In less than a year, Kennedy, who has made baseless claims about the dangers posed by vaccines for decades, turned the CDC, once considered the global “gold standard” of public health agencies, into what Demetre Daskalakis, the former director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory …

Hundreds of sausage dogs gather for annual festive parade that organiser started to help her puppy socialiseThe pitter-patter of tiny paws has brought joy – and more than a little chaos – to Hyde Park in London as hundreds of dachshunds and their owners gathered for the annual sausage dog Christmas …

It's one of the 21st century's best sci-fi shows. If only "The Expanse" had found the audience it deserved.

Police not looking for anyone else over the shooting that wounded nine people at Ivy League school in northeastern US.

Quote from: VSECOTSPE on 11/05/2025 03:39 pmProbably not.  Isaacman wants nuclear electric propulsion.  DRACO was nuke thermal.An expert report by the National Research Council a few years ago argued that NASA needs...

In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.

Because we so often talk about finding an Earth 2.0, I’m reminded that the discipline of astrobiology all too easily falls prey to an earthly assumption: Intelligent beings elsewhere must take forms compatible with our planet. Thus the recent post on SETI and fireflies, one I enjoyed writing because…

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed (D) said Sunday that the deadly shooting at Brown University “shook” his state.  At least two students died and nine were injured in the Saturday shooting at the Providence, R.I., university, according to authorities. Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said at a press co…

In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators who sang as Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. Jackman reveals to Tracy Smith how he "discovered" his co-star (watching her sing on "CBS Sunday Morning"!) and their shared …

At least 11 people were killed and more than two dozen injured, including a child, according to police.

⚽ Premier League updates from the 2pm GMT kick-offs⚽ Live scores | Table | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DanielIf I was a rich club looking for a midfielder, I’d be very interested in Noah Sadiki, who has a bit of everything. My guess is Sunderland look to run Newcastle off the pitch in midfield – not…

A 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man, in his 60s, was taken to hospital.

Alphabet Inc. is set to book another sizable paper gain after SpaceX completes a tender offer that effectively values the closely held company at about $800 billion.

Researchers used a deep learning AI model to uncover the first imaging-based biomarker of chronic stress by measuring adrenal gland volume on routine CT scans. This new metric, the Adrenal Volume Index, correlates strongly with cortisol levels, allostatic load, perceived stress, and even long-term c…

Home Office figures show 737 people arrived in Dover on 11 boats after a four-week gap in crossings.

Webb’s latest observations reveal a hellish world cloaked in an unexpected atmosphere: TOI-561 b, an ultra-hot rocky planet racing around its star in under 11 hours. Despite being blasted by intense radiation that should strip it bare, the planet appears to host a thick layer of gases above a global…

Twenty years ago, when Kansas City musician Billy Brimblecom Jr. was diagnosed with cancer, he went through 13 rounds of chemotherapy, and ultimately lost a leg. One of his oldest friends, former "SNL" and "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis, rallied to his cause, helping raise funds to pay for a prosth…

Police say 12 people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to a hospital - including a child.

Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, a portion of which airs on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Dec. 14.

Aerial footage appears to show a gunman firing from a bridge in a nearby carpark.

The protocol automates yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols, factoring in risk, and offers access to various assets.

December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

Enduring romances such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma" made the British writer one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of her birth.

The killing of the commander, Raed Saad, on Saturday was the highest-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since a cease-fire came into force two months ago.

Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

Electron current profit margin is about 35% which means a $8.5m launch costs RL $5.95m. Assume LV HW  is going be $4m. Booster would be $3m. Add $500k-1m for recovery equipment, chartering recovery ship and refurbishing booster. Should save $2-2.5m a ...

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket successfully launched a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA Dec. 13 as the company reshuffles its launch manifest.
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Several people were killed at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire, an incident the Australian prime minister called a “targeted attack” on the Jewish community.

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Group asks Keir Starmer for help to persuade Ghanaian government to pay backlog of tuition fees and living allowancesStudents from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported after being stranded by their own government without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments.The …

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said the community of Providence, R.I., will never recover after the shooting at Brown University on Saturday. Murphy — who emerged as a leading gun reform advocate in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in his state in 2012 — drew on his own experi…

You’re reluctant to discuss this with your parents – but doing so might help you shake off the feeling of injusticeI am struggling with the different way my parents have treated me and my brother. My dad started a business when I was five. Now it’s worth several million. My brother was invited by my…

COKEVILLE, Wyo.—Tim Teichert and Jason Thornock want the sun to help them survive as ranchers in Cokeville, Wyoming. On an overcast May day, the two drove around the one-restaurant town, lamenting high electricity prices and restrictive Wyoming laws that they say have thrown an unnecessary burden on…

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Created in France in the late nineteenth century, Bûche de Noël is a favorite Christmas delicacy: a rolled chocolate cake that is a little piece of art. Alina Cho talks with food historian Loïc Bienassis about the dessert's origins, while pastry chef Mickaël Marsollier discusses variations on the tr…

Quote from: Nighthawk117 on Today at 05:02 amGuys, prove me wrong.Otherwise, your just speaking BS.The Russian manned space program is going down in 2028.Prove me wrong with FACTS.It is assumed that if ...

By studying faint distortions in galaxy shapes across a vast region of sky, scientists probed the hidden structure of the universe. In the standard picture of the universe, nearly everything is hidden from view. About 95 percent of the cosmos consists of dark matter and dark energy, substances that …

MOCHI uses microscopic, air-filled channels to stop heat in its tracks while remaining nearly crystal clear. If scaled up, it could transform windows into powerful energy savers and solar harvesters.

The Groypers, a right-wing movement, are disillusioned with the Republican Party's failure to deliver on its promises and are seeking a more authentic form of renewal, which has led them to embrace Nick Fuentes, a 27-year-old firebrand offering what they see as authenticity.

More than 20 states will see their minimum hourly rate increase next year.

A man who disarmed a gunman during a deadly attack at Australia’s famous Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a “genuine hero” by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns

While acting on your moral convictions can be risky, it can also feel profoundly goodIn the eleven months since Donald Trump took office – during which he has unleashed unprecedented assaults on the checks and balances of American democracy – there has been a wave of warnings and advice from activis…

The following is the transcript of the full interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.

No update on Artemis II preps / schedule, more SLS tank watching, Isaacman one step from NASA admin - December 14, 2025QuoteDec 14, 2025NASA Exploration Ground Systems has maybe five weeks left to get the Artemis II vehicle ready to rollout...

ATLANTA, Georgia — An hour before hearing testimony from the public and advocacy groups, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) posted a settlement agreement approving Georgia Power’s plan to build the most expensive gas plants in the country, leaving Georgians to foot the bill. The settlement,…

Quote from: rpapo on 12/13/2025 09:56 pmSo we have only one company actually making money from reusing their boosters.  We have another company that has succeeded in the first major step: recovering a booster.  We ha...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials will hold a series of meetings.

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A mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach has killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.

Civil defence crews in Gaza try to rescue people trapped under war-damaged buildings that have collapsed from heavy rain

Officials, social media users hail bystander who disarms gunman as a hero who potentially saves numerous lives.

From Elon Musk’s Grok declaring itself ‘MechaHitler’ to ChatGPT users spiraling into dangerous delusions, this technology overwhelmed us at last

Donald Trump has vowed retaliation against ISIL after an ambush near Palmyra in central Syria killed three US citizens.

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MADISON, Wisconsin – A new toolkit is available to help Wisconsinites take action to protect their communities as Big Tech companies continue to look to build energy-hungry hyperscale data centers in the state. “Hyperscale Data Centers in Wisconsin: Big Tech Unchecked” provides information for peopl…

Hawai‘i’s wastewater crisis has long posed a serious threat to our coral reefs, coastal ecosystems, and community health. But in the past year, thanks to focused coordination, strategic advocacy, and deep relationship-building, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and partners helped turn the page on fra…

Video shows the man rushing one of the alleged gunman who shot dozens of people on Sunday eveningBondi mass shooting: full reportWhat we know so far about the attackA bystander tackled and wrestled a gun from one of the two alleged gunman during the Bondi beach mass shooting in which at least 12 peo…

By the Waymo Team Earlier this week in San Francisco, a mother in labor hailed a Waymo to the hospital and ended up with an extra surprise: her baby delivered in the backseat. Some people just can’t wait for their first Waymo ride. In 2025, people in cities across the ... [continued]
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A tragic irony.

It would most likely take many years for what's left of the particles to reach the destination.

USGS scientists determine the extent of deposits from episode 38 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit, which occurred on December 6, 2025.

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Mary-Ann Stephenson says official guidance will not usher in ‘toilet police’ in businesses and public places UK politics live – latest updates“Nobody is expecting a toilet police” but people should follow the rules when guidance is finally issued on single-sex spaces, the chair of the equalities wat…