Trump buoyant as big business and former foes fall in line
Many of the president-elect’s former critics and adversaries have made overtures since his election victory.
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Orrin H. Pilkey, Geologist Who Fought to Save Beaches, Dies at 90
He argued against putting condos, hotels and other heavy infrastructure on vulnerable coastal landscapes. Environmentalists applauded; many others didn’t.
Canada’s finance minister quits over Trump tariff dispute with Trudeau
Chrystia Freeland says Canada faces a “grave challenge” from incoming US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
FBI informant who lied about Biden ‘bribes’ pleads guilty
Alexander Smirnov will likely spend four to six years in prison for making up a story which sparked impeachment hearings.
Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds
The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report “isn’t grounded in reality”.
Drone detection system deployed to New York after mystery sightings
The state governor has asked for more federal support as questions grow over objects spotted in the skies.
Uber intercity rides see record-breaking growth in 2024 amid travel boom
The rise in intercity mobility was underpinned by expanded national highway networks and expressways, which have made long-distance journeys smoother and more time-efficient. According to the data, Sundays emerged as the most popular day for trips, followed by Saturdays and Fridays, signaling a clear preference for weekend travel. Reserve bookings more than doubled in 2024,…
Winter Skye: the snow, wind and rain made our trip to Scotland a euphoric experience
Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the ‘bad’ elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshine It had been hard to judge the wind’s strength. On the Isle of Skye there aren’t many trees to bend, and despite the low temperatures the chimneys of the few…
Two arrested after ‘hazardous drone operation’ near Boston airport
The flying objects were spotted flying “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport, said police.
Jamie Foxx injured in altercation at his birthday dinner
A representative said he “had to get stitches and is recovering” after the incident at a Chinese restaurant.