After Years of Going Big, American Car Buyers Are Downsizing
Sales of smaller cars and SUVs have been on the rise this year with more shoppers giving priority to affordability.
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51-year-old man missing after going overboard during Caribbean cruise
A 51-year-old man went overboard from a Norwegian cruise ship Thursday during a trip to the Caribbean, and, despite an extensive search, he has not been found. Norwegian Cruise Line said the man ...NBC News - 9h -
10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.The New York Times - 10h -
Raptors coach Darko Rajaković ejected after going berserk on officials
Rajaković certainly got his money's worth.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help
The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.CNBC - 1d -
WATCH: Mailman receives special sendoff after nearly 40 years of service
Charlie Seefeldt has been a letter carrier with USPS since 1985.ABC News - 1d -
American Airlines Says Flights Resuming After Technical Issue
The carrier had briefly halted all flights on a high-pressure day for holiday travel.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Fetterman: Patel pledged to not go after political enemies
Sen-elect John Curtis said he also talked with the FBI pick on the subject.Politico - 5d -
10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.The New York Times - 14h -
Man charged after car hit four people in London
One victim remains in a critical condition after four people were hit by a car in central London.BBC News - 18h -
Treasury yields erase early gains after blockbuster 7-year auction
Treasury yields ended little-changed on Thursday after a blockbuster auction for freshly-issued seven-year notes helped revive demand for U.S. government bonds in afternoon trading.MarketWatch - 1d -
‘Wherever he sends us, we’re willing to go’: Annie and the Caldwells on God, gospel and a debut album 40 years in the making
Fearing pop would lead them to the devil, Annie Caldwell recruited her daughters into her band. They’re now sending audiences into ecstasy with disco-tinged soul gospel. From West Point, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.15 billion after no big winner Christmas Eve
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history, after no winning ticket was drawn on Christmas Eve. Four players across the U.S. won over $1 ...CBS News - 1d -
Rushdie’s Satanic Verses returns to Indian bookshops after 36 years
Book banned since 1988 is ‘selling out’ after import bar was overturned due to missing paperwork. Salman Rushdie’s 1988 novel The Satanic Verses – which led to a fatwa threatening his life, forcing ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘I need the money’: Jim Carrey finally finds a buyer for his $20 million L.A. mansion
“The Grinch” star Jim Carrey may have found the answer to at least some of his recent money struggles after finally landing a buyer.MarketWatch - 1d -
China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west
Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targetsFinancial Times - 2d -
Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years
Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.BBC News - 2d -
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.BBC News - 2d -
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people hit by car
Police say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition.BBC News - 2d -
Hundreds of American Airlines flights delayed after glitch briefly grounded planes
American Airlines briefly grounds flights nationwide citing a technical glitch.CNBC - 2d -
Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End
Four people taken to hospital after incident, which police say was not terrorism-related, in early hours of Christmas Day . A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ...The Guardian - 2d -
What Keeps Us Going
Times Opinion staffers share how they escaped it all this year.The New York Times - 2d -
And the 2024 Braddies go to … Peter Bradshaw’s film picks of the year
Now the Guardian’s Top 50 countdowns, as voted for by the whole film team, have announced their No 1s, here are our chief critic’s personal choices, in no particular order • The 50 best films of ...The Guardian - 2d -
The big sports quiz of the year 2024
How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Coronation Street's Gail bids farewell after 50 years
A look back at some of Gail's highlights as the longstanding character leaves the cobbles.BBC News - 3d -
American Airlines Says Flights Resuming After Technical Issue
The carrier had briefly halted all flights on a high-pressure day for holiday travel.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
American Airlines flights resume with some delays after ground stop due to "technical issue"
Some travelers are dealing with delays after American Airlines issued a ground stop for all U.S. flights due to a "technical issue" on Christmas Eve. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ...CBS News - 3d -
As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move
"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.CNBC - 3d -
After Years of Rumors and Drama, an N.B.A. Star Finally Found a ‘Sense of Peace’
Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell has led the charge to the Cavaliers’ league-best record, at 26-4. But he of all people knows how fleeting it can be.The New York Times - 3d -
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.BBC News - 3d -
Both sides of Amazon scored big wins this year that should carry over into 2025
A fast-growing advertising business was the icing on the cake in 2024.CNBC - 3d -
American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide 'technical issue'
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.ABC News - 3d -
American Airlines lifts ground stop of all US flights after technical issue
Ground stop, ahead of the busy Christmas travel, had threatened the holiday plans of thousands. American Airlines on Tuesday lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights in the US due to an ...The Guardian - 3d -
How a proposed Honda-Nissan merger could impact car buyers
As Honda and Nissan move toward a potential merger, the auto industry's shift away from gas-powered vehicles could significantly impact your next car purchase. Kelly O'Grady explains what this ...CBS News - 3d -
Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.NBC News - 3d -
'Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year
After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.CNBC - 3d -
American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"
Russian-born U.S. citizen Gene Spector, who is already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction, has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian media reports.CBS News - 3d -
American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reportedABC News - 3d -
Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.BBC News - 3d -
Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa is deported to Colombia and walks free after 20 years in US prisons
One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the ...ABC News - 4d
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