More than 20,000 dead in Gaza, a historic human toll (www.washingtonpost.com)
More than 20,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Gaza Health Ministry....
Seattle Children’s sues Texas AG after request for gender care records (www.seattletimes.com)
A new lawsuit by Seattle Children’s pits the hospital against the Texas Attorney General’s office, amid a national fight over privacy for children seeking gender-affirming care....
Trump advisers and Colorado Republicans huddle after shock ruling (www.politico.com)
Republicans in the state are hoping the ex-president will make a swing through in a show of support....
Orlando newspaper publishes spread of 673 books banned in Florida county in 2023 (thehill.com)
The Orlando Sentinel published a two-page print spread Thursday listing 673 books that have been removed from classrooms in Orange County in 2023 due to fears they violate the state’s new laws banning “sexual conduct” from public schools....
Trump recorded pressuring Wayne County canvassers not to certify 2020 vote (www.detroitnews.com)
Then-President Donald Trump personally pressured two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers not to sign the certification of the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings reviewed by The Detroit News and revealed publicly for the first time....
More couples are choosing a ‘dual income, no kids’ lifestyle (www.cnbc.com)
U.S. and Europe Eye Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine as Funding Dries Up (www.nytimes.com)
The Biden administration is quietly signaling new support for seizing more than $300 billion in Russian central bank assets stashed in Western nations, and has begun urgent discussions with allies about using the funds to aid Ukraine’s war effort at a moment when financial support is waning, according to senior American and...
A white couple who burned a cross in their yard facing Black neighbors' home are investigated by FBI (apnews.com)
'Cashing in on Genocide': Israeli Firm Pitches Beachfront Real Estate in Leveled Gaza (www.commondreams.org)
Leonard Bernstein : The best top 10 Unknown Facts about Leonard Bernstein (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
In this article, we will explore ten intriguing and often overlooked facts about Leonard Bernstein, shedding light on his remarkable journey and providing new insights into the man behind the music. Full article from Here:
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia (www.seattletimes.com)
The new law, which will come into effect in six months’ time and which also allows cannabis to be used for scientific and industrial ends, passed by 248 votes in the 401-seat parliament in Kyiv. A full breakdown of the vote wasn’t immediately available. The law was proposed by Prime Minister Denys Smyhal....
Teen GTA VI hacker sentenced to life in a secure hospital (www.theverge.com)
The 18-year-old Lapsus$ hacker who played a critical role in leaking Grand Theft Auto VI footage has been sentenced to life inside a hospital prison, according to a report from the BBC. A British judge ruled on Thursday that Arion Kurtaj is a high risk to the public because he still wants to commit cybercrimes....
US Media Suppressed Their Government’s Role in Ousting Brazil’s Government (fair.org)
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NO OUTCRY OVER RISHI SUNAK’S FAMILY INVESTMENTS IN ISRAEL (www.declassifieduk.org)
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The NRA Is at Rock Bottom—And 15 Years of Tax Filings Tell the Story (www.thedailybeast.com)
Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter (apnews.com)
A Demographic Time Bomb Is About to Hit the Beef Industry (www.wired.com)
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148M defamation judgment (abcnews.go.com)
John Schneider (Dukes of Hazard, Smallville) calls for Joe Biden to be executed (www.newsweek.com)
Mass shooting in the center of Prague: 15 deaths confirmed (www.telegraph.co.uk)
International traveler tests positive for measles after arriving in Colorado, visiting several counties (www.cbsnews.com)
An international traveler to Colorado has tested positive for measles. The adolescent arrived at Denver International Airport on Dec. 13 and visited several counties in the state in the past week....
Scientists successfully replicate historic nuclear fusion breakthrough three times (www.cnn.com)
Scientists in California shooting nearly 200 lasers at a cylinder holding a fuel capsule the size of a peppercorn have taken another step in the quest for fusion energy, which, if mastered, could provide the world with a near-limitless source of clean power....
Wayfair CEO sends a harsh wake-up call to employees (www.thestreet.com)
The CEO recently informed employees that further blurring the line between work and life is the recipe for success and is pushing for staff to put in more overtime, according to an email Shah wrote to his employees, which was obtained by Business Insider last week....
Gunman kills 10 people in Prague university shooting (www.reuters.com)
Obamacare Enrollment Sets Another Record Even As Trump Threatens The Law Yet Again (www.forbes.com)
A record 19 million Americans are expected to purchase individual coverage, also known as Obamacare, via the health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act for the 2024 coverage year....
