Chelsea's Perfect Conference League Record Secures Round of 16 Berth
Chelsea defeated Shamrock Rovers 5-1 on Thursday, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League round of 16 with a perfect 6-0 record and 26 goals scored, the most among all teams; Shamrock Rovers finished 10th, the first Irish club to reach the knockout stage.
Chelsea's Perfect Conference League Record Secures Round of 16 Berth
Chelsea defeated Shamrock Rovers 5-1 on Thursday, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League round of 16 with a perfect 6-0 record and 26 goals scored, the most among all teams; Shamrock Rovers finished 10th, the first Irish club to reach the knockout stage.
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Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Dozens Dead
Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in Mayotte's history, hit the French island territory on Saturday, causing at least 31 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 in precarious situations. The storm damaged essential infrastructure including the hospital and disrupted wate...
Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Dozens Dead
Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in Mayotte's history, hit the French island territory on Saturday, causing at least 31 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 in precarious situations. The storm damaged essential infrastructure including the hospital and disrupted wate...
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Arizona Governor Calls for Repeal of Abortion Reporting Law
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is calling for the repeal of the state's annual abortion reporting law, citing patient privacy concerns, following the release of the 2023 report showing 12,700 abortions, a fluctuation from previous years reflecting Arizona's turbulent abortion access policy changes; th...
Arizona Governor Calls for Repeal of Abortion Reporting Law
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is calling for the repeal of the state's annual abortion reporting law, citing patient privacy concerns, following the release of the 2023 report showing 12,700 abortions, a fluctuation from previous years reflecting Arizona's turbulent abortion access policy changes; th...
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First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition due to bird flu, marking the first severe U.S. case linked to backyard birds; California declares a state of emergency due to a widespread bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, leading to a raw milk rec...
First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition due to bird flu, marking the first severe U.S. case linked to backyard birds; California declares a state of emergency due to a widespread bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, leading to a raw milk rec...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Immigration Plan: Expected Legal Challenges and Increased State/Local Enforcement
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, advising President-elect Trump's transition team, anticipates legal challenges to birthright citizenship and increased state/local law enforcement involvement in deportations, but not mass arrests at sensitive locations like schools or churches; he expects many u...
Trump's Immigration Plan: Expected Legal Challenges and Increased State/Local Enforcement
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, advising President-elect Trump's transition team, anticipates legal challenges to birthright citizenship and increased state/local law enforcement involvement in deportations, but not mass arrests at sensitive locations like schools or churches; he expects many u...
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IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Governance Reforms
Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe who suggests a unique shortened term, are competing for the IOC presidency, proposing increased member involvement in host city selection and potentially impacting athlete compensation and social media use, facing challenges such as climate change and a new ...
IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Governance Reforms
Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe who suggests a unique shortened term, are competing for the IOC presidency, proposing increased member involvement in host city selection and potentially impacting athlete compensation and social media use, facing challenges such as climate change and a new ...
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Penn State Rallies to Beat Nebraska, Advances to NCAA Volleyball Championship
In an NCAA women's volleyball semifinal, Penn State rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Nebraska 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 28-26, 15-13) in a record-setting match, advancing to the championship against Louisville.
Penn State Rallies to Beat Nebraska, Advances to NCAA Volleyball Championship
In an NCAA women's volleyball semifinal, Penn State rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Nebraska 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 28-26, 15-13) in a record-setting match, advancing to the championship against Louisville.
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
In response to a Houthi missile targeting Israel, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine in Yemen, hitting Houthi port and energy infrastructure in Sanaa and Hodeida early Thursday; this follows months of Houthi attacks on Israeli territory and Red Sea shipping.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
In response to a Houthi missile targeting Israel, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine in Yemen, hitting Houthi port and energy infrastructure in Sanaa and Hodeida early Thursday; this follows months of Houthi attacks on Israeli territory and Red Sea shipping.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Report: Inadequate Chip Export Controls Threaten National Security
A Senate subcommittee report criticizes the Commerce Department's insufficient efforts to restrict China and Russia's access to advanced U.S.-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding, weak enforcement, and reliance on voluntary compliance, enabling these countries to acquire chips for weapon...
Senate Report: Inadequate Chip Export Controls Threaten National Security
A Senate subcommittee report criticizes the Commerce Department's insufficient efforts to restrict China and Russia's access to advanced U.S.-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding, weak enforcement, and reliance on voluntary compliance, enabling these countries to acquire chips for weapon...
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Syrian Refugees Return to Aleppo Amidst Challenges
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad, over 7,600 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from Turkey since December 9th, 2023; however, Ahmed al-Kassem's family's experience highlights the challenges of resettlement, including destroyed homes and lack of basic services in Aleppo.
Syrian Refugees Return to Aleppo Amidst Challenges
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad, over 7,600 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from Turkey since December 9th, 2023; however, Ahmed al-Kassem's family's experience highlights the challenges of resettlement, including destroyed homes and lack of basic services in Aleppo.
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Golan Heights: Divided Sisters Reunite, Briefly, After Assad's Fall
Six Druze sisters, divided since 1967 by the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, are now able to see each other from across the border after the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime on December 8, 2023, reigniting a fragile hope for reunification.
Golan Heights: Divided Sisters Reunite, Briefly, After Assad's Fall
Six Druze sisters, divided since 1967 by the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, are now able to see each other from across the border after the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime on December 8, 2023, reigniting a fragile hope for reunification.
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Biden Expected to Visit Vatican for Final International Trip
President Joe Biden is expected to visit the Vatican in December to meet with Pope Francis, marking what could be his final international trip as president; the visit coincides with the Holy Year and is unusual for this stage of a presidency.
Biden Expected to Visit Vatican for Final International Trip
President Joe Biden is expected to visit the Vatican in December to meet with Pope Francis, marking what could be his final international trip as president; the visit coincides with the Holy Year and is unusual for this stage of a presidency.
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