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Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.
Gig workers’ strike in India spurs debate on human cost of delivery race

Gig workers’ strike in India spurs debate on human cost of delivery race

A New Year’s Eve flash strike by gig workers in India who provide commerce connectivity, such as through 10-minute doorstep deliveries, has drawn attention to their welfare, including the risk of accidents amid physical exhaustion. More than 200,000 gig workers staged protests across major Indian cities during the peak delivery period to highlight their demands for legislative protection, social security benefits and better wages, according to the Indian Federation of App Based Transport...

Lavish ball caps Mary Sheffield’s inaugural celebration

All proceeds from Sheffield's ball, which cost $100 for admission, were donated to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit.

Detroit assessor earns council praise for ethics violations

The Board of Ethics determined that Deputy CFO/Assessor Alvin Horhn violated two sections of the Detroit City Code: Willful neglect of duty and improper use of official position. Council members say Horhn violated the rules for good reason.
Japan’s ‘genius’ chimpanzee Ai, who mastered Chinese characters, dies at 49

Japan’s ‘genius’ chimpanzee Ai, who mastered Chinese characters, dies at 49

Ai, a “genius” chimpanzee who could recognise more than 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has died aged 49, Japanese researchers said. Ai, which means love in Japanese, took part in studies on perception, learning and memory that advanced our understanding of primate intelligence, the Centre for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behaviour at Kyoto University said in a statement. She died on Friday from multiple organ failure and ailments related to old age, the school said. Aside...
'I know the pain': ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief

'I know the pain': ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief

Barham Salih has known torture and the wrenching loss of exile. Four decades after his own ordeal, he has taken the helm of the UN refugee agency as it grapples with a funding shortfall and ever-rising needs.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds

Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds

Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

Eagles' season-long issues apparent in playoff loss to 49ers, sideline spat between Sirianni, Brown

The Eagles were ultimately doomed in a championship repeat bid by another uninspired offensive output - the drops piled while the total yards failed to reach explosive heights - and they lost 23-19 to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC wild card game Sunday.

Irán moviliza a decenas de miles de manifestantes progobierno en una demostración de poder tras las protestas

DUBÁI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AP) — Irán moviliza a decenas de miles de manifestantes progobierno en una demostración de poder tras las protestas.
Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales

Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales

Dog and cat plushies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help double sales, according to manufacturers at Asia’s largest toy fair in Hong Kong, while some buyers have expressed concerns about using the technology in play items for children. These hi-tech dolls were among the highlights at the 52nd edition of the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, which runs alongside several other trade shows until Thursday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Vegas Yeung, owner of...