Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

https://ift.tt/0UvdfAE than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

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5 Takeaways From The Times’s Coverage of Shen Yun

https://ift.tt/uIFYdpo dance group has exploited its young performers while amassing huge wealth for the Falun Gong religious movement — and getting a publicity boost from The Epoch Times.

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Banned driver hit garden wall after 90mph chase

https://ift.tt/YUkgibq Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit.

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Nigeria celebrates 'Africa's biggest street party'

https://ift.tt/rkEHdVb of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

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Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights

https://ift.tt/2H7kgUO is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.

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How TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant Seeded a Tiny Taipei in the Desert

https://ift.tt/raxMvCd Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund.

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Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course

https://ift.tt/mZHl2TU the Premier League table adopts a retro feel, BBC Sport looks at five reasons Nottingham Forest can finish in the top four.

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Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

https://ift.tt/L4QzZkh 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

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Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity

https://ift.tt/GakyVfp leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.

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Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

https://ift.tt/cfByS7U Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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The Cultural Contradictions of Trumpism

https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngIt’s what happens when a free-market party confronts reactionary protectionism.

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'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'

https://ift.tt/4NxwtzF manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea.

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A Look at Presidential Christmas Messages After Trump’s Holiday Post

https://ift.tt/4LnXsyt U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to overlook their differences and face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea.

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Mozambique Unrest: What to Know

https://ift.tt/635FeVZ than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.

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NYC Subway Fire: What We Know About the Fatal Burning of a Woman

https://ift.tt/tJHwIrB woman, who has not been identified, died after a man set her on fire on an F train on Sunday morning. The police have charged a man from Guatemala with murder and arson.

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Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

https://ift.tt/NQUlCh0 his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.

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New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

https://ift.tt/n0iOS27. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

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Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

https://ift.tt/Kgqw9Sn pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

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The Golden Age of American Bakeries Is Upon Us. Here’s Why.

https://ift.tt/WjTpRHB combination of economics, taste and the post-Covid restaurant landscape is making this a great time for craft carbs in America.

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Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

https://ift.tt/yxDp7Yj has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

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French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints New Cabinet After Previous Government’s Collapse

https://ift.tt/K4OPd5u Emmanuel Macron named the choices less than three weeks after the previous government collapsed. He had already picked François Bayrou as prime minister.

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Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/e6ac/live/33762130-c157-11ef-b200-e594162e2327.jpg"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

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Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

https://ift.tt/87wXB3b United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge".

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A 1,000-Year-Old Seed Grows in Israel

https://ift.tt/UmYb8NM 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart.

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'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

https://ift.tt/3FNYDQS Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool.

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Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

https://ift.tt/mc4XVLT footage shows an officer from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky detain the woman, who gave birth later that day.

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Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.

https://ift.tt/jJBfi9e latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.

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'This is the time right now' – Why January is huge for Arsenal

https://ift.tt/9hUnNbk Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal in this season’s title race.

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Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

https://ift.tt/60HvZBw freshman at George Mason University, who is a citizen of Egypt, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of planning an attack.

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Wham are Christmas number one for a second time

https://ift.tt/u7K5OGl Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

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Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says

https://ift.tt/L1X8fsM, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.

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Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to three years in extortion case

https://ift.tt/rEYL64R other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer.

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Met Office defends Storm Bert weather warning

https://ift.tt/CioeI8M agency says assessments before last month's storm did not suggest the severe floods coming.

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Perez and Red Bull agree to end contract early

https://ift.tt/WYa9nCX Perez is to leave Red Bull with two years left on his contract, after reaching a termination agreement with the team.

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Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year

https://ift.tt/x6HCj47 midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row.

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Wade beaten by Wattimena at World Championship

https://ift.tt/sfx3lNm world number two James Wade is knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship by Jermaine Wattimena.

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At Least 11 Dead in Mayotte After Tropical Cyclone Chido Strikes

https://ift.tt/tS1weuB prefect of Mayotte said the death toll could climb. The storm, the equivalent of a Category 3, made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday.

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Edinburgh flights grounded for hours over IT issue

https://ift.tt/sLVrGMS flights are able to take off or land at the airport while engineers work to resolve the problem.

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'Redemption for mighty Bouchier but Knight's form a concern'

https://ift.tt/tce6xap opener Maia Bouchier shows her character with a sublime century on Test debut, two months on from her World Cup disappointment.

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Where It Isn’t Christmas Until the City Shoots Lasers at 20,000 Crows

https://ift.tt/ponGsz6 Rochester, N.Y., every year in early December thousands of crows descend on the city, which tries to shoo them away with loud noises and bright lights.

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Founder of fashion chain Mango dies in accident aged 71

https://ift.tt/Gd72VhI company's CEO says its founder Isak Andic died in an accident on Saturday.

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Tracing the powerful family roots of suspected killer Luigi Mangione

https://ift.tt/tUECJaM his home city, the accused shooter's family name has meant wealth, power, prominence and philanthropy for decades.

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Liverpool performance 'impressive' with ten men - Slot

https://ift.tt/0bokh7Q head coach Arne Slot says his side's performance in their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League was "impressive" after playing the majoring of the game with ten men.

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Wife of former England player Voyce 'heartbroken' over death

https://ift.tt/Ek0zrP2 believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a ford in Northumberland flooded by Storm Darragh.

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King recharged by Christmas market at London's Battersea Power Station

https://ift.tt/Vw1fsHG Charles has been in a festive mood visiting a Christmas market at Battersea Power Station.

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Dinosaur skeletons fetch £12.4m at auction

https://ift.tt/7inEjLK skeletons - two Allosaurus and one Stegosaurus - date back approximately 150 million years.

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Comic Duncan Norvelle, famed for 'chase me' catchphrase, dies

https://ift.tt/UVT4rbR familiar face on 80s TV, he was on shows such as Surprise Surprise, Wogan and the Keith Harris Show.

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Trump rings bell on record stock market - but will it last?

https://ift.tt/61uWzXq US president-elect comes into office with a strong economy, but investors hope for more and current highs may be difficult to sustain.

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Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

https://ift.tt/AJtZgdp 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.

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Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

https://ift.tt/46anftQ was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.

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Democratic Governors See Room for Compromise With Trump on Immigration

https://ift.tt/3ns25HF interviews, a range of Democratic governors expressed some defiance toward the president-elect’s expected crackdown, but also showed a surprising willingness to work with him.

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McDonalds customer recounts moment CEO shooting suspect spotted

https://ift.tt/neTmGbu customer at the fast-food outlet thought his friends were kidding when they pointed out the likeness between a patron and the shooting suspect.

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What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild

https://ift.tt/wzB3nMc. sanctions policy in the country must change.

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Judge Denies Nadine Menendez’s Request to Postpone Trial Further

https://ift.tt/v1VJwD4. Menendez, the wife of New Jersey’s former senator, is scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 21, eight days before her husband is expected to be sentenced for taking bribes.

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Who are the rebels in Syria?

https://ift.tt/rebLO0Y Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.

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Husband 'got back into' strangled Harshita Brella's life after arrest

https://ift.tt/NxIt3Xp Brella's sister says Pankaj Lamba worked himself back into his wife's life after he was arrested.

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Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat

https://ift.tt/K1QEa3n Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

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Pubs warn Guinness being limited could 'cripple' their business

https://ift.tt/JAXqFtg say they're trying to find alternative stouts as wholesalers put limits on how much Guinness they can get.

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Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

https://ift.tt/BH7einr Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.

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Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks

https://ift.tt/SkQdj6T Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.

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Boy, 15, crowned Britain's top young strongman

https://ift.tt/xgMhJto Pearson, 15, from Flimby, weightlifts his way to national glory despite being a novice.

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Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura

https://ift.tt/ktJWnUa Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.

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The Rage and Glee That Followed a C.E.O.’s Killing Should Ring All Alarms

https://ift.tt/jRXBnqI echoes another era of extreme inequality and extreme violence.

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University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements

https://ift.tt/eioBKmO school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies.

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Chris Mason: Prime minister seeks to take control after bumpy start

https://ift.tt/DEOtqL2 was not a relaunch - so why did the PM's big speech feel like the launch of a new manifesto?

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The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

https://ift.tt/S3t9DZx Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

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Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)

https://ift.tt/kARK5Ph was in the Prime Minister’s ‘Plan for Change’?

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Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama

https://ift.tt/LOdDfvc government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.

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'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'

https://ift.tt/q1OHf9v McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.

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World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74

https://ift.tt/RSliGLM albatross Wisdom was spotted with her new partner and egg at a Pacific Ocean refuge.

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GB's Pidcock to leave Ineos Grenadiers team

https://ift.tt/j2ArHnB Britain's Tom Pidcock is to leave the Ineos Grendiers team at the end of the season despite having three years left on his five-year contract.

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'It feels like a coup d'état' - people in Seoul share their fears

https://ift.tt/TxlSyc8 Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".

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Michelin chef 'gutted' at theft 'of nearly a tonne' of pies

https://ift.tt/RkGAQn0 Banks says "nearly a tonne" of pies worth a total of £25,000 were due to be delivered to a Christmas market.

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Joe Biden pardoned his son?

https://ift.tt/vAhMcBW Biden faced up to 17 years in prison on federal tax charges

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Monday Night Club

https://ift.tt/XGQwsI1 Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East

https://ift.tt/xwYfEQA anything, old conflicts are heating up.

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Fiorentina v Inter suspended after Bove collapse

https://ift.tt/iM9Q5OI midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed and taken to hospital as a Serie A match against Inter Milan was suspended on Sunday.

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Trump leads Hawkins 5-3 in UK Championship final

https://ift.tt/cT9Kozu Trump is on course to claim a second UK Championship title as he establishes a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in the first session of Sunday’s final at the Barbican in York.

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'Atmosphere speaks for itself' - Amorim restores feel-good factor

https://ift.tt/WiJCUTh United are unbeaten under Ruben Amorim, so has the Portuguese boss brought back the feel-good factor at Old Trafford?

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Carse joins pace party and repays England faith

https://ift.tt/ecbVSFW looked after Brydon Carse during his betting ban, now Carse is looking after England with wickets, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

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