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Explosion hits packed mosque in Nigeria's Maiduguri
A number of people are feared to have been killed and injured in Nigeria after an explosion in a mosque in Borno state. Eyewitnesses said…
Susan Darwin
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Europe slams U.S. visa bans for targeting allies over ‘censorship’
The European Union, France, and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on five Europeans combating online hate and disinformation on Wednesday,…
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NORAD live tracker 2025: How to follow Santa Claus in real-time as he delivers Christmas gifts around the world
Bruce Springsteen said it best: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.” While the rest of us are wrapping up work, Santa Claus is in the midst of…
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The case against eminent domain
In many states, you can get kicked out of your home if the local government thinks someone else will generate more tax revenue. The…
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France’s postal service was hit by a major cyberattck right before Christmas. Here are the hackers who did it
A pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack that halted package deliveries by France’s national postal…
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Jethro Tull founding member Mick Abrahams dies aged 82
Mick Abrahams, a founding member of rock band Jethro Tull, has died at the age of 82. Posting on the band's official website, lead singer…
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Why TikTok’s ‘For You’ page is so valuable and what’s to change for U.S. users
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has signed an agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.…
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Key workforce trends to watch in 2026
As 2026 begins, the workplace is rapidly changing due to technological advances, shifting labor dynamics, and evolving employee…
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Brands: Stay true to your core to win
I didn’t set out to found a tech company, much less a brand that would redefine the standard for outdoor cellular cameras. Tactacam…
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James Bord: Ex-poker player chosen as Sheffield Wednesday preferred bidder
Former professional poker player James Bord has been chosen as the preferred bidder to take over Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can…
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Markets hover near record levels as Wall Street prepares to close early for Christmas holiday
Wall Street was largely unchanged early Wednesday as markets hovered near record levels on a holiday-shortened trading day. The Dow Jones…
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Colorado woman accused of killing her children extradited from UK to US
A Colorado mother who is accused of murdering two of her children has been extradited from the UK to the US, authorities say. Kimberlee…
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UK campaigners among five denied US visas
Two British social media campaigners are among five people denied US visas after the State Department accused them of seeking to "coerce"…
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Nike shares are up after Apple CEO Tim Cook buys $3 million in stock
Nike shares ticked up 2% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Apple CEO Tim Cook bought nearly $3 million worth of the sportswear…
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Holiday treats recalled from stores nationwide: Don’t let these mislabeled products spoil your Christmas party
During the week of Christmas, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced food recalls for several holiday treats. Before you…
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How a ’60 Minutes’ segment on Trump immigration policy accidentally aired online
A news segment about the Trump administration’s immigration policy that was abruptly pulled from “60 Minutes” was mistakenly aired on a TV…
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The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes says this is toughest time as England captain amid drinking reports
Writing in his column for the Telegraph, external, former England captain Michael Vaughan said "there is no way in a million years that we…
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Boat stranded on edge of giant hole in Whitchurch canal pulled to safety
Chloe HughesWest Midlands A narrowboat that was left teetering on the edge of a giant hole after part of a canal in Shropshire collapsed…
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Antoine Semenyo: Why Man City want to sign Bournemouth's 'extraordinary' forward
Semenyo's profile is a unique one and at the reported price point, it feels like a no-brainer. Stylistically we have seen City lean into…
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4 clever games you’ll want to play over the holidays
You came, you ate, you sat through Uncle Bob’s crass jokes. You’ve earned yourself some alone time. If the holidays prompt you to research…
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What stores are open on Christmas Eve 2025? Holiday hours for Walmart, Target, CVS, and more
The holiday season is merry, bright, and hectic. It’s hard to cram every moment of cheer into just four weeks and keep your sanity. If you…
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Four bright spots in climate news in 2025
Back in 2015, the battery storage industry had installed only a fraction of a gigawatt of battery storage capacity across the US. That…
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Meet the man hunting the spies in your smartphone
In April 2025, Ronald Deibert left all electronic devices at home in Toronto and boarded a plane. When he landed in Illinois, he took a…
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How the Nex Playground game system became the holiday’s hottest toy
The best-selling video game console this Black Friday was the PlayStation 5. That surprised no one. The number-two spot went to the…