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Koceila Chougar Layers Faces to Reconstruct Cultural IdentityEntertainment — 2hFranco-Algerian painter Koceila Chougar’s work blends figuration and abstraction to explore identity, spirituality, memory and belonging, drawing on Amazigh heritage and European modernism. His layered faces and symbols invite viewers to interpret the relationship between personal experience and collective memory.

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Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Services Worldwide — 2dA global Microsoft outage disrupted email, online forms and other systems at councils and public services in Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and Cambridge, delaying responses and making some services unavailable. Residents were advised to use phone contact for urgent matters and avoid affected online forms until services are restored.

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Nicole Hardy These Microsoft outages keep hitting essential council services and leave residents without online options when they need them most.

YouArt Launches Desktop AI Agent for Video Editing WorkflowsTech — 1dYouArt launched a Mac and PC AI video agent that works with local project files, turns Slack and Gmail feedback into project edits, and can operate popular creative apps such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and Blender. The company says it supports production from research through export, though independent hands-on reviews were not yet available at launch.

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Trump, Xi and Putin Set First Trilateral Summit — 6dPresident Trump is seeking nuclear arms-control discussions with China and Russia, arguing that China’s expanding arsenal must be part of future negotiations, though Beijing has resisted joining on equal terms. Separately, former U.S. official Kurt Campbell says North Korea’s reported demand for recognition as a nuclear-weapon state could make a Trump-Kim summit nearly impossible to advance beyond a symbolic meeting.

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Philippines-China South China Sea Rift DeepensWorld — 6hRepeated maritime confrontations—including disputed dangerous maneuvers, water-cannon incidents and allegations of ramming—have deepened tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. Manila has strengthened defense ties and held exercises with the United States and other partners as Beijing and Manila continue to contest activity around disputed waters.

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Chris Dalton Both governments need direct talks soon or these incidents will keep risking lives at sea.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Grizzlies miss key players against NetsSports — 1dZach Edey was ruled out of Memphis’s Saturday game against Brooklyn with left ankle injury management, joining Ty Jerome, Jerami Grant and several other unavailable Grizzlies. Brooklyn will be without Michael Porter Jr. for personal reasons, while the Nets enter at 3-8 against Memphis’s 8-4.

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Police Search for Suspect After Four Shot in Logan Circle — 2dAt least four people were shot Thursday morning in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House. Police described the scene as active and urged people to avoid the area near 15th and P streets; details about the victims and shooter were not immediately available.

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Tom Gallagher Shooting four people so close to the White House shows how bad the gun violence has gotten in DC.

Penn State Beats Minnesota 42-14 as Hansen Exits Injured — 9hPenn State beat Minnesota 42-14 as running back Carson Hansen rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries before leaving late in the first half with a lower-body injury. Coach Matt Campbell said he did not expect the injury to be significant, but Hansen’s availability for next week remained uncertain.

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Derek Foss Hansen's big first half carried them, but Minnesota's defense looked lost after he left.

Bomb Threat Emails Prompt Alerts at European Schools — 4dThreatening emails were sent to many schools in Northern Ireland and Ireland, prompting police inquiries and coordination with school authorities. Northern Ireland’s Education Authority said it knew of no evidence of a credible threat, and the messages resemble a previous hoax; schools were advised to remain vigilant.

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Jared Kim Police resources are stretched enough without chasing down the same old fake emails year after year.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Elect 2027-28 Session LeadersPolitics — 4dPennsylvania lawmakers elected leadership for the 2027–28 session as Democrats prepare to take a Senate majority: House Democrats kept their leadership team, while Republicans chose a new appropriations chair and caucus administrator. Regional House Democrats also selected Rep. Lindsay Powell to lead the Allegheny and Southwest delegation and Rep. Ben Waxman to chair the Philadelphia delegation.

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Cozy winter bars and Texas wines pair with holiday mealsLifestyle — 2dFood-and-drink guides spotlight cozy winter bars in Edinburgh, a community-focused cocktail lounge in Fresno, and holiday dining and nightlife in Philadelphia. Wine recommendations range from Texas bottles paired with Thanksgiving dishes to affordable picks for casual midweek meals.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

570 Rocky Fans Set Guinness World Record at Philadelphia MuseumEntertainment — 1dFive hundred seventy fans dressed as Rocky Balboa gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, setting a Guinness World Record as the city marked the film’s 50th anniversary. The gathering was part of a citywide celebration that included events at the famous steps and a planned Rocky Run.

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Tom Gallagher The planned Rocky Run afterward sounds like a smart way to keep everyone moving instead of just standing around the steps.

LeBron James Out Against Raptors With Back Issues — 4dThe Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101, as LeBron James managed 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists while shooting 4-for-12, including 1-for-6 from three-point range. Boston’s strong perimeter shooting compounded Philadelphia’s offensive struggles, including a difficult night for Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.

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Kreider Exits Bruins Game Unable to Bear Weight — 2dCanadiens forward Chris Kreider left Thursday’s 5-2 win over Boston after an apparently accidental collision with Bruins forward Michael Eyssimont, exiting with a suspected left leg or knee injury and unable to put weight on it. Montreal had no immediate update on the 35-year-old’s condition, leaving his availability for Saturday’s game against Colorado uncertain.

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Cargo Ship Strike Closes Tacony-Palmyra BridgeWorld — 2dA cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey, leaving it closed to road and pedestrian traffic while officials assess the damage. No injuries have been reported, and travelers are being urged to use alternate routes as delays mount at other river crossings; reopening timing is unknown.

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Tom Gallagher Glad nobody got hurt but the unknown reopening time leaves commuters in a real bind.

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Etienne Activated, Questionable for Saints-Panthers — 4dSaints running back Travis Etienne returned to practice after a hamstring injury landed him on injured reserve, and New Orleans designated him to return, opening a three-week activation window. His availability for Sunday remains uncertain; with center Erik McCoy sidelined, Cesar Ruiz is set to start at center and rookie Jeremiah Wright at right guard.

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Celtics Beat 76ers 123-101 — 6dThe 76ers’ strong start set up a high-profile clash with the Celtics, a matchup intensified by Boston’s acquisition of Paul George and the reported tension between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Philadelphia was also favored against a struggling Bulls team, whose poor defense and losing streak contrasted sharply with the Sixers’ place near the top of the East.

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Colombia bus crash toll varies from six to eight amid probeWorld — 17hA passenger bus traveling from Florencia to Bogotá overturned on a highway in Colombia’s Huila department, killing at least six people—with early reports putting the toll as high as eight—and injuring at least 11. Authorities are investigating; police say the driver may have briefly fallen asleep at the wheel.

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Winter's Regional Effects Span Tourism, Snow, ColdWeather — 5dGeorgia is bracing for a sharp weekend cold snap, with likely frost and freezes but little chance of snow. Separate reports highlight how snowfall totals can vary widely between communities in North Carolina and Massachusetts, even with similar moisture.

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Celtics Beat 76ers in George’s Return — 6dPaul George scored 27 points as Boston rallied from an early deficit to beat Milwaukee 117-97, extending the Celtics’ record to 8-2. His strong start in Boston has helped keep the team in contention, with a highly anticipated matchup against his former team, Philadelphia, and Jaylen Brown next.

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Sino Biological launches 4RISE service to validate AI protein bindersTech — 2dSino Biological launched 4RISE, a wet-lab validation service for AI-designed protein binders that combines rapid protein expression with binding and kinetic testing, with AI-ready results available in as little as three days through an API. The service also offers developability and functional assays to help researchers evaluate candidates, though the company disclosed no pricing or expected revenue contribution.

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Multiple Injured in Washington Fitness Center Shooting — 2dMultiple people were shot at and near Vida Fitness in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House, prompting a major police response and calls for the public to avoid the area. Police were searching for a suspect; reports said at least four people were shot, with further details not immediately available.

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Elena Vasquez Police should focus on finding that suspect fast so the area can get back to normal without more injuries.

Nikola Topic Makes 2026-27 Thunder DebutSports — 1dNikola Topic returned for his 2026–27 debut after recovering from back surgery, adding rebounds, assists and steals despite scoring no points in Oklahoma City’s narrow loss to the Clippers. The Thunder welcomed the 21-year-old back after a series of serious health setbacks, as injuries have increased the team’s need for available players.

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UAB, Temple Set for Philadelphia Football GameSports — 1dUAB visits Temple in college football, with betting coverage highlighting UAB’s strong run of low-scoring games and a posted total of 47.5. Temple enters on a four-game losing streak after a high-scoring loss to Navy.

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Derek Foss I think UAB wins this but it stays well under the posted total given their recent form.