Government Shutdown and Travel What to Know about Flights Passports and More

Commentary: What 'Babygirl' gets right and wrong about kink, according to a sex expert

Warning: The following contains spoilers from the movie "Babygirl."

Los Angeles Times - 2h

Looking for Private Equity (or a Merger) in 2025? Here’s What You Should Know

Trump’s deregulatory push, interest rate cuts, and the PE ‘bullwhip effect’ are expected to influence M&A in 2025.

Inc. - 2h

Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz

From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom). Which country were these 2024 films and TV shows shot in? Half a point for each ...

The Guardian - 6h

UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister

Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft power

Financial Times - 8h

Five things you might not know about snow

Did you know that snow is not white? Or that it falls at three miles an hour? Sarah Keith-Lucas has these facts and more.

BBC News - 11h

Chelsea vs. Fulham prediction, pick, lineup, odds: Where to watch Premier League, live stream, what to know

The Blues look to rebound from the draw at Everton when they host Fulham on Boxing Day

CBS Sports - 13h

‘Squid Game’ returns. Here’s what else is worth streaming from Netflix, Disney and more in December 2024.

‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.

MarketWatch - 15h

Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Bondi’s career and how she might ...

NBC News - 15h

Bracketology: Trojans back to a No. 1 seed -- but what about UConn?

After losses to Notre Dame and USC, the Huskies' path to a 1-seed got a whole lot harder.

ESPN - 16h

Fantasy Football Playoffs Tight End Preview: Week 17 Streamers, numbers to know, and more

Everything you need to know about tight end in Week 17

CBS Sports - 16h

More than 900 American Airlines flights delayed after glitch briefly grounded planes

American Airlines briefly grounds flights nationwide citing a technical glitch.

CNBC - 17h

Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s pick for secretary of energy

President-elect Donald Trump announced Chris Wright, chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, as his choice to be his secretary of energy. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look into Wright’s ...

NBC News - 1d

Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn its two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. Here's what borrowers should know.

CNBC - 1d

Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know

Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas

ABC News - 1d

McConnell calls out holdouts on government funding, warns of "harmful" shutdown

Politico - 4d

Transition would be ‘restricted’ during a shutdown

Politico - 4d

NYC Subway Fire: What We Know About the Fatal Burning of a Woman

The woman, who has not been identified, died after a man set her on fire on an F train on Sunday morning. The police have charged a man from Guatemala with murder and arson.

The New York Times - 12h

We were warned: First term aides told us about Trump’s governing style

Trump's chaotic governing style, characterized by rapid turnover of aides, short attention span, and an inability to read briefing books, has been described as akin to a toddler's, and his ...

The Hill - 17h

What to know about FSA, HSA and maximizing contributions

Americans who still have money in their Flexible Spending Account have until Dec. 31 to spend it before they lose it. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses tips on contributing to an FSA and ...

CBS News - 17h

12:30 Report — Holiday travel hampered

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Merry Christmas Eve!! 🎄I hope you’re all having a fun, relaxing day. Before you get back to your festivities, here’s a quick primer of what’s happening in the world: American ...

The Hill - 19h

Weather and airport delays disrupt American Christmas travel

While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.

BBC News - 20h

Everything to know about platinum and palladium, the other precious metals

Platinum and palladium can be valuable alternative investments, but their volatility could make them more risky.

CBS News - 20h

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 - 21h

Eye Opener: Holiday travel disrupted by rough weather

Rough weather across the West and Northeast affects holiday travel plans. Also, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to charges in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO. All that and all that matters ...

CBS News - 1d

5 things to know about Trump's threats to retake the Panama Canal

President-elect Trump is sparking a new feud with Panama over an old topic: the vital maritime canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What Trump is proposing would be a massive shift in ...

The Hill - 1d

Premier League Christmas wishlist: Here's what Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more want from Santa Claus

As Santa makes his rounds, what would be at the top of the list for the 20 Premier League clubs?

CBS Sports - 1d

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know

The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.

BBC News - 1d

I’m ashamed of what I said about Blake Lively. Her allegations should shock us all | Laura Snapes

A complaint filed by the actor against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni paints a disturbing picture – and suggests the public is far too easily fooled . “She’s really giving throwback ...

The Guardian - 1d

What to know from every game: Big questions, key performances and what it all means

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 16.

ESPN - 1d

What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?

The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Here's what to know about the Corporate Transparency Act ruling

The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, requires businesses to register with FINCEN, or face fines. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 1d

Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds

A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.

CBS News - 1d

No Bevo: Texas mascot won't travel to Atlanta

Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas mascot.

ESPN - 1d

Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness.

NBC News - 1d

‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?

“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Government Shutdown and Travel What to Know about Flights Passports and More

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