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…

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.

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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…

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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 …

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

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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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.

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.

⚽ 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…

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.

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…

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…

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

"The Greatest of All Time" submitted to Gunther to close his illustrious career in the ring on Saturday

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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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…

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…

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.

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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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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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…

Separately, an FBI agent said that the arrest occurred at a Hampton Inn hotel in Coventry, about 20 miles from Providence.

The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.

A string of incidents has targeted the Jewish community in recent months.

The case highlights a growing trend of physical attacks aimed at extracting access to crypto wallets, known as "wrench attacks."

Local officials are often viewed as relatively weak actors in China’s governance structure, largely implementing...
The post Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate policy appeared first on Carbon Brief.

A luxurious iced dessert stuffed full of boozy dried fruit, candied peel and frozen chestnut pureeThis festive, frozen chestnut puree dessert is often credited to the great 19th-century chef Antonin Carême, even though the man himself conceded that this luxurious creation was that of Monsieur Mony, …

The Netflix-Paramount bidding war puts the much-criticised CEO in line for a bumper payday

Maine Audubon said it estimated a population for the southern half of Maine of 3,174 adult loons and 568 chicks: "We're cautiously optimistic."

It's been 53 years since humans last set foot on the moon. The Apollo 17 astronauts left the lunar surface on December 14, 1972.
The post Apollo 17 – last human footsteps on the moon – 53 years ago first appeared on EarthSky.

As part of the celebration of Van Dyke's birthday, theaters are showing a new documentary about his life, “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration."

Exclusive: MP dismisses as ‘idle speculation’ reports he could resign as part of ‘coup’ against Keir StarmerThe former health minister Andrew Gwynne has dismissed as “idle speculation” reports he could resign his seat as part of an Andy Burnham “coup” against Keir Starmer.Allies of Burnham were repo…

The shooting at Bondi Beach declared as a 'terrorist incident' after at least 11 people killed and 29 injured.

Isaacman’s second confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee was a triumph.

The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide promotes products made in America – from cowboy hat racks produced in Wyoming, to giant stuffed animals from South Carolina. The list includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. Luke Burbank talks with some of the small business owners for whom being i…

The first rule of dark money is to quit blabbing about it. Did they think people would thank them for it?

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When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.

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For much of my career, I have been fascinated by the ways in which materials behave when we reduce their dimensions to the nanoscale. Over and over, I've learned that when we shrink a material down to just a few nanometers in thickness, the familiar textbook rules of physics begin to bend, stretch, …

In the Ukrainian city of Lviv, time literally stops as three fallen warriors are laid to rest. Holly Williams reports on how the city mourns its heroes – praising their sons' courage, while channeling their grief into Ukraine's ongoing defense against Vladimir Putin's invaders.

Impress your guests with interiors experts’ top tips for a stylish sleepoverWhen guests feel that they’ve been looked after with care, it sets the tone for a harmonious visit. Whether you have the luxury of a guest room, or a space that is somewhere between a home office and a laundry graveyard, the…

Spot trading volumes are cooling, and investor enthusiasm is fading amid a lack of structural growth drivers, analysts wrote in a new report.

Iowa raises about 23 million hogs each year. That many animals produce a lot of manure—some 110 billion pounds of it—but no one keeps track of where it goes. That’s a problem. Most manure from Iowa’s concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) gets spread as fertilizer across the state’s cropland…

From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET's Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.

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Investment Association, influential group of shareholders, urges pay committees to avoid ‘benchmarking’The UK’s largest listed companies have been warned against using “boilerplate” arguments to justify big executive pay increases by an influential group of shareholders.The Investment Association (I…

Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018Brown University shooting: what we know so farAs the deadly attack unfolded at Brown University, leaving students hiding under desks and reeling as gunshots rang out, the scene was eer…

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Dec. 14, 2025.

No tickets were able to match all six winning numbers drawn Saturday night, but seven tickets are now worth $1 million – or more.

Answers to each clue for the December 14, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The attacks further complicate President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.

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In a CBS News town hall, Erika Kirk fielded questions about faith, political violence and the American right, and she reflected on the stunning moment that she forgave her husband's accused killer. She takes more audience questions after the town hall moderated by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss…

In court and online, the line between content creators, independent journalists, and legacy media is increasingly blurry

As institutions are laying the groundwork for wider crypto adoption from the top down, it’s being met by rising interest from football fans from the ground up.

When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.

We set out to investigate worker abuse in Saudi Arabia. We found a system that begins exploiting them before they ever leave home.

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday said elected officials need to "calm down" on the political rhetoric and stop engaging with others while in "attack mode." "I just think, basically, we're in the most holiest of seasons right now, the blessed holidays that we're in, and I'm thanking everyb…

The global organization represents a branch of Hasidic Judaism. It is dedicated to strengthening Jewish life through educational, cultural and other services.

The widely-used FFmpeg open-source multimedia library has merged initial support for JPEG-XS...