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Torrential rain floods San Francisco roads

Heavy rains and severe flooding caused road closures in northern California on Saturday, December 31st. This video from Twitter user @kidneywiki shows drivers moving slowly through floodwaters on Interstate 80 in San Francisco, near the Mission District and Potrero Hill. Flood watch was on until Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Credit: @kidneywiki

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‘Dark Month’: Spain’s homicide rate hits 20-year high

This December was Spain’s worst month for gender-based violence in 20 years, with 13 women killed in 28 days and another case still being investigated by police. At least six incidents occurred after complaints had already been filed. The Spanish government is increasingly concerned about the worsening situation – indeed, this is the highest number

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Entretenimiento

Fantastic smartphone pens: PopSockets Dimensional Star Wars

PopSockets Dimensional Star Wars Collection is a new series of pop sockets for smartphones that highlight the sci-fi aesthetic for hardcore fans. The grips are available in two styles, including Stormtrooper and Darth Vader, which are shaped like the respective character’s helmet. These accessories sit flush with the device until they pop out to provide

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