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      4 December

      Starbucks to pay USD 35 million to NYC workers as strike draws political support

      Starbucks will pay USD 35 million to over 15,000 New York City workers for violating scheduling laws, as political leaders Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking baristas. The settlement mandates compliance with Fair Workweek rules and offers reinstatement for laid-off staff. New York: Starbucks will pay about USD 35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday, hours before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders visited striking baristas on a picket line. The development came amid a continuing strike by Starbucks’ union that began last month at dozens of locations around the country. The workers want better hours and increased…

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    • 4 December

      ‘Rage bait’ named Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025

      Oxford University Press has named “rage bait” as its Word of the Year 2025. The term describes online content deliberately designed to provoke anger and engagement, reflecting the growing awareness of digital manipulation and polarisation in modern internet culture New Delhi: “Rage bait”, defined as “online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative or offensive, typically posted in order to increase traffic or engagement with a particular web page or social media account”, has been named as word of the year for 2025 by Oxford University Press (OUP). According to officials, the word was chosen following a public vote that saw more than 30,000 people worldwide have their say over three days. The top three contenders…

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    • 4 December

      Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire rises to 151

      Hong Kong authorities confirmed the death toll from the apartment complex fire has climbed to 151 after additional bodies were recovered. Search teams continue operations, with 104 people still missing after the massive blaze that burned from Wednesday until Friday morning Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities on Monday said the death toll from a deadly apartment complex blaze has risen to 151 after more bodies were found. Tsang Shuk-yin, the head of Hong Kong police’s casualty enquiry unit, told reporters at the scene that teams had located another five bodies during searches throughout the day. They also recovered the bodies of three people who had already been found by firefighters but could not immediately be retrieved. The blaze broke out on…

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    • 3 December

      Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law

      As Princess Aiko turns 24, her rising popularity intensifies calls to end Japan’s male-only imperial succession. Supporters fear the monarchy’s extinction as only one young male heir remains, while conservatives resist reforms despite public admiration for Aiko’s growing role and service Tokyo: Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents. As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change Japan’s male-only succession law, which prohibits Aiko, the emperor’s only child, from becoming monarch. Along with frustration that the discussion on succession rules has stalled, there’s a sense of…

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    • 3 December

      A long-lost Rubens painting depicting Jesus’ Crucifixion sells for US$ 2.7 million

      A long-hidden Rubens Crucifixion painting, mis-attributed for centuries and valued at only US$10,000, was authenticated by experts and sold in Versailles for US$2.3 million after scientific analysis confirmed pigments and provenance tracing back to William Bouguereau’s collection Versailles: A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, which was hidden for more than four centuries, sold at 2.3 million euros (US$ 2.7 million) at an auction in Versailles. The painting was recently found in a private townhouse in Paris. It depicts the Crucifixion ofJesus Christ. It was part of a French collection and was initially thought to be from one of the many Rubens workshops that existed at the time. The artwork was rarely valued at more than 10,000 euros (USD…

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    • 3 December

      Trump invites families of slain and injured National Guard members to White House

      President Donald Trump said he has invited the families of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was fatally shot in Washington, DC, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who remains critical. Vigils were held in West Virginia as authorities pursue charges against a 29-year-old Afghan national. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House, saying he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated.” US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died after the Wednesday shooting in Washington, DC, while her seriously injured colleague, US Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, remained in critical condition. The president said he’s discussed a White House visit for the parents of both…

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    • 3 December

      Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s death toll climbs to 334

      At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across Sri Lanka. Rescue efforts are hampered by communication breakdowns, while President Dissanayake calls it the country’s worst disaster and pledges full state support for recovery. Colombo: At least 334 people have lost their lives, and 370 others are still missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, local media reported, quoting the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The worst-hit district is Kandy, where 88 deaths and 150 missing persons have been recorded. In Badulla, 71 people died, 68 in Nuwara Eliya and 23 in Matale. According to the DMC, the disaster has affected 1,118,929 people from 309,607 families across the country, reports leading Lankan…

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    • 3 December

      “America has been an immense beneficiary of talent from India”: Elon Musk

      Tesla CEO Elon Musk has strongly defended the H-1B visa programme, highlighting how the US economy benefits from Indian immigrants and stressing the need for high-skill talent. Speaking on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Musk acknowledged misuse of the system by outsourcing firms but urged reforms instead of shutting it down. Washington: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has defended the H-1B visa programme, saying that the US economy has “benefited immensely” from Indian immigrants. He made the comments in a podcast conversation with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. Speaking on the “WTF is?” podcast, released on Sunday, Musk argued that America needs high-skill workers from India now more than ever, while also calling out misuse of the visa system by some outsourcing firms. “America has been an immense beneficiary of…

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    • 3 December

      4 dead, 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in California

      A shooting at a Stockton banquet hall during a family gathering left four people dead and ten injured, including children. Authorities believe the attack may have been targeted, though the motive remains unknown as detectives continue investigating Stockton: Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff’s officials said on Saturday. Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, said the victims included both children and adults. Early indications “suggest this may have been a targeted incident,” Brent said during a news conference at the scene. The shooting occurred inside the banquet hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses. Detectives were still working to…

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    • 2 December

      Several injured in Stockton shooting; investigation underway

      Several people were injured in a shooting in Stockton, California, on Saturday night. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said multiple victims were taken to hospitals, with the area remaining an active crime scene as investigations continue. Stockton: Several people were injured in a shooting incident in Stockton, authorities said Saturday night. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were investigating and several victims were taken to hospitals. Authorities provided no further details or information about the condition of the victims. Officials said the area remained an active scene, and investigators were working to gather additional information.

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