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China to punish internet users for 'liking' posts in crackdown after zero-Covid protests

Internet users in China will soon be held liable for liking posts deemed illegal or harmful, sparking fears that the world's second largest economy plans to control social media like never before. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/J0RvCsi

Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support as divorce settled

The rapper will pay $200,000 a month, while both parents will have custody of the children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fGdhSIr

Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2022: How much money was spent and what shoppers bought

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Shoppers spent $9 billion on Black Friday and $11 billion on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe Analytics. Shoppers were lured in by deals online and in stores.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/gZF385W

Russia's war in Ukraine

A recent barrage of Russian strikes has devastated energy supplies in Ukraine with winter around the corner. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/6tOo82L

Newcastle: Father's ashes thrown out in flat clearance blunder

Warren Dodds came back from holiday to find his flat had been emptied and all his belongings gone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sXA9kye

Alleged Iowa serial killer preyed on women 'who wouldn't be missed,' daughter says

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Families with missing relatives have reached out to alleged serial killer's daughter to see if there's a connection to Donald 'Dean' Studey, her father.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/fqANvKg

Teen who allegedly confessed on Instagram video chat to killing girl told police it was an 'accident,' complaint says

The 16-year-old Pennsylvania boy who allegedly confessed over Instagram video chat to killing a young girl told police when he was taken into custody that "it was an accident," according to a criminal complaint. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/2sPdVqf

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HCYDt9V

Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online

Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LMkQwtq

Mauna Loa's eruption in Hawaii creates rare dual-eruption event with nearby volcano that's been erupting since 2021

As the sun rose Monday on the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the sky was ablaze with the glow of two erupting volcanoes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/i85kaLY

Green Sprouts stainless steel baby bottles and sippy cups recalled over lead poisoning hazard

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Green Sprouts' recalled stainless steel cups and bottles contain a lead poisoning hazard. The cups were sold at Whole Foods, Amazon and other stores.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8NP9Rmu

World Cup news and highlights

Brazil will play Switzerland on Monday in a clash atop the Group G standings, and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will face Uruguay. Follow live updates and highlights from the 2022 World Cup. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/RgwVMbz

How many Covid cases does China have and what are its rules?

Covid-19 is flaring up in China, despite it having some of the toughest lockdown rules in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zXQEvxh

BBC journalist 'beaten and kicked by the police' as protests spread across China

Edward Lawrence, a journalist at the BBC, was arrested by police in Shanghai at the scene of protests on Sunday night, according to the BBC and as captured on what appears to be mobile phone footage of the arrest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NXtdvgu

Covid: Blood thinner ineffective for patients, trial finds

A possible treatment for Covid "puts patients at risk for no clear benefit", a drug trial finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YtcZgDX

DeSantis, Republicans win big: How Florida went from swing state to red state — in visuals

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republicans won big in the state's midterm elections, flipping even the Democratic stronghold of Miami-Dade County.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8cJWFOR

Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UKjm2MA

World Cup live scores, updates: Spain vs. Germany meet in matchup of European heavyweights

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While Germany faces a desperate situation against Spain, Canada - in its first World Cup since 1986 - returns to action against Croatia.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/DEwqhxK

2 injured in a drive-by shooting after a funeral service at a Nashville church

Nashville authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting after a funeral service at a church Saturday that left two people wounded, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ptJm6wc

North Korea plans 'world's most powerful' nuclear force, Kim Jong Un says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is planning to build "the world's most powerful" nuclear force, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/RCcTvdV

USC's transformation into College Football Playoff contender 'not a vision anymore'

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Southern California moved one win away from a likely College Football Playoff berth with a defeat of Notre Dame led by Caleb Williams.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/xPEuRSW

Anya Taylor-Joy got upstaged by her cat on 'Mad Max' prequel 'Furiosa': 'I was not the rock star'

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Anya Taylor-Joy has the keys to the War Rig in "Mad Max" prequel "Furiosa," stepping into the role made famous by Charlize Theron.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/Oet1cWz

Why war correspondent Sebastian Junger feels gratitude for his near-death experience

Inspired by his own near-death experience requiring blood donations, author and war correspondent Sebastian Junger now advocates for blood donation to help save other people's lives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uzAFXvO

China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire

Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QuCbp0x

World Cup live scores, updates: Argentina needs rebound vs. Mexico; Lewandowski searches for first goal

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Lionel Messi and Argentina face a match against Mexico that feels more like a "final." Polands's Robert Lewandowski searches for first World Cup goal.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/8hmnURg