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5 major Alzheimer’s discoveries scientists made in 2024
As the year comes to a close, experts from the Alzheimer's Association reflect on some of the hopeful advances in diagnosis, treatment and risk management that have been made in 2024.
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Osamu Suzuki, who led automaker for more than four decades, dead at 94
Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan's Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.
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Ukraine Captures First North Korean Soldier
Ukrainian troops have captured a North Korean soldier and Russian materials in Kursk as the battle between the warring countries intensifies.
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China’s Xi orders a stop to a spree of mass killings known as ‘revenge on society crimes’
“Every person has a feeling of injustice,” Wu Qiang, a former political science professor, said. “They feel deeply that this society is very unfair and they can’t bear it anymore.”
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Armed for survival: How Oct 7 Hamas massacre transformed gun culture in Israel
In the wake of the unprecedented October. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks, Israelis are having to grapple with the new reality of firearm ownership in a country where owning guns was once uncommon.
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Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected
Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.
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Get off my lawn! 5 times squatters took advantage of unwitting homeowners in 2024
A string of high-profile squatter cases have pushed multiple states to pass legislation to protect homeowners this year.
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Dem senator reveals how she narrowly won key state that Trump flipped: ‘Be practical to find results'
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen talked to Fox News Digital about her recent narrow re-election win in Nevada in a year that saw Donald Trump win the Silver State.
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Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host cells.
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King Charles’ cancer, Kate Middleton photoshop drama: Top 10 royal bombshells of 2024
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, called 2024 "brutal" and the "hardest year of my life." Both King Charles and Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer.
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California's Soros-backed progressive experiment collapses after a decade
California law enforcement and business owners alike are cautiously optimistic that the overwhelming support for Prop 36 will mitigate crime and make communities safer.
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HGTV star in 'state of fear' over raising daughters with discipline without crushing spirit
Ben and Erin Napier have found balance raising two daughters while also working on their HGTV show "Home Town." Ben explained why he lives in a "state of fear" raising girls.
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'Greater reckoning': Obama's spot in the Democratic sun fading after Harris loss
Former President Barack Obama's credibility in center-left politics was hit hard by Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to President-elect Trump, a Democratic strategist tells Fox.
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Will Inflation Come Down in 2025? Experts Weigh In
With a new administration set to take power in 2025, the economy could change drastically over the next year.
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America's Shoplifting Problem
"Anything that makes people feel insecure in their ability to take care of their families...will impact shoplifting," one expert told Newsweek.
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SNAP Benefits: What to Expect in 2025
SNAP provides monthly benefits for tens of millions of recipients, but some changes are on the way in 2025.
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SpaceX to NASA: Space Projects Lifting Off in 2025
This array of missions from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin and partners for 2025 reflects a busy year—and a dynamic and collaborative era in space exploration.
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Dear Abby: Am I wrong for being mad at my husband over my poorly planned birthday vacation?
Dear Abby advises a woman who is upset that her husband didn't do anything on her birthday, even though they went on vacation a week prior.
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South Korea's acting president impeached by opposition lawmakers
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further deepening the country's political crisis.
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South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament votes to impeach acting president
The impeachments of the country's president and then acting-president worsen the nation's political turmoil, deepen its economic uncertainty and hurt its international image.
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South Korea Impeaches Second President in Two Weeks
The Asian country's acting president was impeached over his refusal to fill three places on South Korea's Constitutional Court.
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Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
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South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo
The assembly approved the impeachment motion in a 192-0 vote on Friday.
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Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion — is this the new normal?
Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, evoking headlines and likely luring more people to convenience stores with dreams of private spacewalks above the earth.
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Brooklyn homeless shelter worker stabbed to death by masked suspect
A Brooklyn homeless shelter employee was brutally stabbed to death on the premises of a hotel converted to house the homeless, in the Brownsville neighborhood.
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Oxford school shooter’s mom Jennifer Crumbley asks judge to release her from prison, says imprisonment is ‘unfair’
The shooting at Oxford High School killed Tate Myre, 16; Justin Shilling, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Madisyn Baldwin, 17, and injured seven others.
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Maryland wacko allegedly pours whiskey in holy water at church on Christmas Eve, pelts parishioner with tangerines
Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz was medically evaluated and then officially arrested on Thursday.
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‘Cosby Show’ actor Geoffrey Owens still ‘struggling’ to make ends meet after he quit Trader Joe’s gig over ‘attack on my privacy’
Owens was impacted financially when “Cosby Show” was pulled from syndication.
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Nets trying to save Dorian Finney-Smith ‘from himself’ after ankle sprain turned into calf injury
Dorian Finney-Smith’s calf contusion is directly related to his earlier sprained ankle, an injury he admitted he made worse by pushing through it.
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Families fight outside Vegas court after murder hearing for felon accused of gunning down girlfriend
As the the courthouse emptied out, the two families met again outside and a second argument broke out, but the second altercation did not turn physical.
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Chipotle customer attacks employee behind counter over order — then allegedly threatened to ‘stab’ him in online rant
“Yesterday, she was saying, ‘I’m going to come back and stab them and take their life.’”
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Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B, but critics say customers will really foot the tab
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will issue assessments to energy firms operating in New York; funds will be used for climate mitigation.
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An Eight-Day Space Mission Turned Into Six Months. Astronauts Are Built Different.
Astronauts are made of different stuff from you and me.
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Virginia hospital halts NICU admissions after babies found with ‘unexplainable fractures’
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond paused all admissions to its NICU and initiated an internal investigation after medical officials made the disturbing discovery in late November and December.
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Two sailors die in separate accidents as tragedy strikes annual Sydney to Hobart race
Two sailors on separate boats have been killed in boom accidents two hours apart on a storm-ravaged first night of the annual Sydney to Hobart race.
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Corbin Burnes Has Contract Offer, But Seeks More Than $245 Million: Report
The needle hasn't moved much this month for Corbin Burnes, the best pitcher on the major league free agent market, but he reportedly at least has one offer.
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Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal
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Esto es lo que hizo a Manny Pacquiao en un campeón de boxeo único en su especie
La prolífica carrera de Manny Pacquiao le convirtió en una elección fácil para su inclusión en el Salón de la Fama del boxeo, aunque su única debilidad fuera saber cuándo parar.
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12/26: CBS Evening News
Severe weather hits Texas, Pacific Northwest with flash flooding, power outages; Virginia toy library offers an eco-friendly solution to a common problem
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'Wordle' Today #1,287 Hints, Clues and Answer for Friday, December 27
If you're still recovering from festive celebrations, Newsweek has provided some hints and tips for Friday's "Wordle" puzzle.
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'Connections' December 27: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #565
Stuck on Friday's "Connections" puzzle? Newsweek has your back with another round of handy hints.
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Why 2024 Was the Year of the Viral Animal
From baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng to Pesto the penguin, here’s why cute creatures attracted so much attention in 2024.
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Miss Manners: People take advantage of my kindness and cooking skills
Letter writer wishes guests would offer to help when they are come over for meals.
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Asking Eric: What do I say to my friend about his angry outbursts?
A friend’s anger issues lead to stressful driving experiences and uncomfortable interactions with service workers.
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Carolyn Hax: ‘Anti-marriage’ ex got engaged less than a year after their breakup
How does this letter writer get over the fact that they split because he didn’t believe in marriage, and now he’s engaged?
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Green anota 30 y lidera a los Rockets en victoria sobre los Pelicans
Jalen Green anotó 30 puntos en menos de 30 minutos en la duela, y los Rockets de Houston se impusieron con facilidad por 128-111 sobre los desafortunados Pelicans de Nueva Orleans, plagados de lesiones, el jueves por la noche.
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Grizzlies establecen récord de puntos del equipo con una victoria sobre Raptors
Jaren Jackson Jr. logró 21 puntos, 11 rebotes y tres bloqueos, Zach Edey también anotó 21 puntos y capturó 16 rebotes, y los Grizzlies de Memphis establecieron un récord de puntos de la franquicia al aplastar 155-126 el jueves a los Raptors de Toronto.
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