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Marathon man Gary McKee starts 365th run of year in £1m charity bid

Gary McKee is bidding to raise £1m for charity having run 26.2 miles every day this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rJnhw2N

Winter set to be worst ever for A&E waits, health leaders warn

Demand for hospitals driven by winter illness means the NHS is being "pressurised like never before". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RlumIcd

West Cowick woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing

Teresa Hanson, 53, is due to appear in court in Hull charged with killing Paul Hanson, 54. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JrBtA5X

Benedict: The Pope who resigned from the papacy

Obituary of Benedict XVI, a conservative figure who became the first pope to stand down in 600 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4c0rJBk

2023 sporting calendar: The year's main events from Women's World Cup football to Ashes series and men's rugby union World Cup

The 2023 sporting calendar features World Cups in women's football and men's rugby union as well as men's and women's Ashes cricket series and the Ryder Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q9NdmXM

The full lyrics to 'Auld Lang Syne' so you don't mumble your way through it

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing "Auld Lang Syne" to say goodbye to the passing year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ZImxQ8g

Will rain ruin fireworks? Your New Year's Eve forecast

Planning to go out to see in the New Year? Matt Taylor has the all-important forecast for Saturday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kHv9lOt

Darwin Nunez: Are Liverpool striker's missed chances a blip or cause for concern?

After missing more chances against Leicester on Friday, is Darwin Nunez's struggles in front of goal a cause for concern or just a blip? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P36aW4i

Dania Akeel: Meet the Saudi woman taking on one of the world's toughest motor races

Her head cradled in a crash helmet, Dania Akeel's voice crackles through the intercom above the roar of the engine and the rush of wind through the windowless cabin of her rugged, black UTV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/G2zTp37

Oldest Holocaust memorial in US gets federal protection amid rise of antisemitism

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The memorial includes a crypt holding the remains of people murdered by Nazis. It is believed to be the oldest Holocaust memorial in the U.S.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/78Xb4EM

India cricket star Rishabh Pant injured in car accident

India international cricketer Rishabh Pant has been hospitalized after he was injured in a car accident in the northern state of Uttarakhand on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KTus3rA

Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn

Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tE0SoH5

Dak Prescott needs to solve turnover issues for Cowboys to be legit playoff threat | Opinion

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Dak Prescott's turnovers derailed the Cowboys early against the Titans, and while Dallas got the W, those mistakes won't cut it in the playoffs.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/YelKfXg

As temperatures warm in Buffalo following a deadly winter storm, melting snow and rain could cause minor flooding

After tremendous efforts to recover from a deadly winter storm, officials in Buffalo, New York, are preparing for the threat of minor flooding in the days to come as warming temperatures and rain melt the heavy snowpack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/6yipXY8

Avatar: The Way Of Water passes $1bn at box office

James Cameron's long-delayed sequel is only the third movie to hit the $1bn milestone this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VqYe6HE

Chinese travelers are ready to go overseas again. Some countries are hesitant

China announced it will drop quarantine requirements for international arrivals, effectively resuming outbound travel for Chinese citizens. But the announcement sparked concern among some overseas governments as China's Covid cases skyrocket. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/yOzrIBm

Wallasey pub shooting: Third arrest over Christmas Eve attack

A 31-year-old man is held after Elle Edwards was killed and four men were injured on Merseyside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mexr2Xj

One of the world's most congested cities just opened its first metro line

Bangladesh on Wednesday launched its first metro rail service in the capital Dhaka, with officials and commuters hopeful it will help ease traffic in one of the world's most densely populated and congested cities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/7CEaf4g

Cost of Living: Upcycling comeback amid money-saving drive

Upcycler Eleri fitted a new kitchen for her friend using £300 worth of upcycled materials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zRZh6ru

Riverboat Ron's gamble on Commanders QB Carson Wentz is a desperate move that he had to make | Opinion

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With the possibility of snagging the NFC's final playoff spot, Commanders coach Ron Rivera is re-inserting Carson Wentz as his starting quarterback.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/mH4OhMd

Air Balloon: Landmark pub to close forever on New Year's Eve

The Air Balloon in Birdlip is being demolished to make way for a major road upgrade on the A417. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gWIfoJZ

North Korea has launched at least 84 missiles in 2022, more than in any other year

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In growing hostility to US-South Korea military exercises, North Korea's missiles have escalated tension and raised fears of another nuclear test           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/s76pM5e

Irish tourist dies after falling from moving train in Thailand

A 45-year-old Irish tourist died in Thailand on Tuesday after falling from a moving train, Thai police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/eifRuY9

Bristol's van dwellers suffer as cost of living bites

The low-cost way of life is not immune to the rising cost of items like fuel and food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B7UqgVY

Russia's war in Ukraine

Heavy fighting continues in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kreminna, a Ukrainian official said, as Russia brings in large numbers of troops to bolster its forces there. Follow for the latest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/jkQCepd

Irish state papers: Ahern rejected Trimble's Irish arms inquiry request

Irish state papers from 1997 and 1998 detail the Republic of Ireland's arms crisis in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nhJubW0

Taiwan extends mandatory military service period to counter China threat

Taiwan will extend the period of mandatory military service for all eligible men from four months to a year amid rising threats from China, President Tsai Ing-wen said at a news conference in Taipei on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/B7LmP1g

Redefining the 'corner-office philosophy': Why GM's renovated offices include pool table, game areas, treadmills

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When GM's salaried workforce returns to the office, many will see new spaces that GM spent billions on. GM's factories are getting the same upgrades.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/AFc6q10

Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83

Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, has died at the age of 83, the Ladies Professional Golf Association announced on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/S87sGz4

Detectorist finds Roman gold treasure in field

A battered little piece of jewellery found in a Norfolk field is much older than first thought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VxR7Mz9

Families rejoice after years of separation as China ends inbound quarantine

China's partial reopening has been met with an outpouring of joy and relief from citizens -- both the hundreds of millions isolated inside the country for the past three years and those overseas separated from their loved ones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/y98qHUF

Beijing to distribute Pfizer antiviral drug as Covid wave strains health system

Beijing will begin distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the city's community health centers in the coming days, state media reported Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/yWvjqUJ

China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says

More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EVnZHx8

How three Ohio moms helped save a 'dying' girl

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A trio of moms, in their own ways, helped authorities during investigation that led to child endangering conviction in Munchausen by proxy case.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/keQtbIf

Three Russian servicemen killed after drone shot down at air base inside Russia

Three Russian servicemen were killed Monday after a Ukrainian drone was shot down by air defenses as it approached a military airfield in Saratov Oblast, deep inside Russian territory, according to Russian state news agencies, citing the defense ministry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/LdJeH8t

Shoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales

The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DHkzdLt

Winter storm leaves at least 37 dead nationwide as residents in western New York remain trapped under feet of snow

As a massive winter storm continues to blast much of the US with brutal winter weather -- leading to at least 37 deaths nationwide -- parts of western New York have been buried by up to 43 inches of snow, leaving vehicles stuck and power out for thousands during the Christmas weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/acoxDHl

Bus accident in British Columbia hospitalizes more than 50 people, officials say

A bus accident in southern British Columbia, Canada, on Christmas Eve has left more than 50 people hospitalized, officials say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/XnOtKyb

Would you carry someone else's baby? Why this Iowa woman is doing it for the third time

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Surrogate Ashley Greene loves the joy of carrying a child for another family, but she says the overturning of Roe creates serious complications.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/tZcL10i

Archbishop of Canterbury remembers Queen's example in Christmas message

The Archbishop will remember the late monarch's ability to put her own interest after those she served. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ce3mtDl

A (model train) Christmas story: The holiday tale behind a 100-year-old tradition

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Railroad displays at Christmastime evoke an American era in which trains brought relatives, holiday gifts and childhood memories to town.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/iVlEL8k