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Libya looks to its past to build a new future as national museum reopens

It is hoped the institution can help foster new bonds in a fractured nation, but such optimism will be a stretch for someIt was a night at the museum like no other. As the staccato sound of firecrackers and explosions rang out across Martyr’s Square in the heart of Tripoli, for once it was not Libya…

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I opened a bookshop. It was the best, worst thing I’ve ever done

Chloe Fox shares the hopes and heartache of fulfilling a life-long dream

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BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack

Crowds of people have left flowers and candles as a tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the attack in Sydney.

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Joe Ely, Pioneer of Texas’ Progressive Country Sound, Dies at 78

Ely blended genres and opened for The Clash and Rolling Stones.

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At a Dark Moment, Jews in New York Celebrate the Festival of Lights

After the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, Jewish New Yorkers said they felt the need to stand up for their community.

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New research shows it's never too late to help students learn to read—even in high school

Learning to read is a complex process. It requires children to master and integrate multiple skills, from mapping abstract symbols to the right speech sounds to understanding what all the words mean. This is why reading is one of the first and most important things children are taught in the early y…

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At Fort Worth Zoo, scientists gather to fight deadly elephant herpesvirus

On a cool December afternoon at the Fort Worth Zoo, Lady Bird splashes her tiny trunk in a watering hole while her mother, Bluebonnet, and honorary aunt Angel flank her like bodyguards. To zoogoers watching the fuzzy, 3-foot-tall and over 650-pound elephant calf, she's a pure delight.

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Are Online Casinos Legal in Switzerland? Understanding the Current Regulatory Framework

For years, Switzerland maintained a somewhat grey area regarding online gambling. However, the landscape shifted dramatically in 2019 with the enactment of the Federal Act on Money Games (BGS). For expatriates, tourists, and Swiss residents alike, the question remains frequent and pressing: Is onlin…

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How I beat my hospital phobia to become a midwife

Two women share how they overcame their fear of hospitals and now help others do the same.

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Amazon's Buy 1, Get 1 Half off Book Sale Is Back in Time for Last-Minute Christmas Gift Shopping

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5 ways to disinvite plastic from your holidays

The season of giving doesn’t have to be giving plastic disaster. Here are 5 ways to beat those consumption blues.

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From Smart Guitars to Personalized Merch: Here’s 25 Foolproof Christmas Gifts to Give This Year

These gift ideas are at once unique and unexpected.

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UK government launches Women in Tech Taskforce

To help increase the number of women in technology, and prevent those already in the industry from leaving, the UK government has launched a Women in Tech Taskforce

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Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality

Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.

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Warren Haynes’ North Carolina Christmas Jam Returns to Heal After Hurricane Helene

The guitarist enlisted Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman, Daniel Donato, Maggie Rose, and more onstage in Asheville, North Carolina, a year after the region was flooded

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The 12 best last-minute Christmas gifts for 2025 that will arrive by December 24

The holidays are nearly here and if you’re a bit behind on your gift shopping, you’re not alone. The holidays can truly sneak up on you, and this year that’s been more true than ever. Between wrapping things up at work before some well-deserved time off and making sure you have everything you need t…

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