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Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

I Toured European Christmas Markets for 7 Days. Here’s The Gear That Kept Me Warm, And The Bag That Fit It All

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Raheem Morris: Kirk Cousins gave me a hug, said he'll talk to me soon

The Falcons will ostensibly be moving on from Kirk Cousins this offseason after benching him for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in December.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book

In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Amanda Gorman on why new book is a tribute to women's impact and resilience

Poet Amanda Gorman shares her new children's book, "Girls on the Rise," celebrating women's achievements and encouraging young girls to embrace their power to change the world.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"

Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.

CBS News - Jan. 7

How my grandmother's injury showed me the way to 'All We Imagine as Light'

Aspects from lived lives, fantasies, folk stories and mundane tragedies wove themselves into the script, writer-director Payal Kapadia says in her essay.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

She’s a Rugby Sensation, and Her Team Had to Find Her a Bigger Stadium

With over eight million social media followers and a Reese Witherspoon production capturing her moves, Ilona Maher has a global audience.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Paco Ignacio Taibo II: A book-reading advocate in the era of TikTok

The acclaimed novelist and historian runs Mexican government publishing house El Fondo de Cultura Económica.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

How to Tell Stories Like Steve Jobs

A professor came up with four principles that anyone can use to make messaging more memorable.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Trump: Biden ‘doing everything possible’ to make transition difficult

President-elect Trump on Monday accused President Biden of making the presidential transition difficult, citing recent executive orders on climate and other official acts Biden has taken in his ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

HTML Is Actually a Programming Language. Fight Me

In fact, HTML is the most significant computing language ever developed. Underestimate it at your peril.

Wired - Jan. 6

Book Review: ‘Golden Years,’ by James Chappel

A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings

Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global trade

Financial Times - Jan. 6

All five living US presidents expected to come together to mourn Jimmy Carter

Biden set to lead tributes at funeral service but cameras likely to be trained on Trump. Americans are hoping for a rare moment of political unity this week when all five living presidents – ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK

Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought widespread disruption across the U.K. with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many roads in the north of England unnavigable

ABC News - Jan. 5

'Welsh culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books'

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Harper Steele of ‘Will and Harper’ and Her Matriarchal Jewelry

Family heirlooms remind the co-star of the documentary “Will and Harper” about new connections and the way she now walks through the world.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

The Electron That Softened Her View on Marriage

Laurie Stone, a feminist and writer, has always believed that the institution of marriage “has not been a good thing for women.” Then she met Richard Toon.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Sassy Chap Games on launching Date Everything into tricky market

Date Everything is one of 2025's most unusual titles. Sassy Chap's Robbie Daymond speaks about the game's creation and launch.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Are PFAS in everything? What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’

Reducing exposure to the toxic blend of chemicals in everyday items is difficult – but possible. PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says

According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion investigators piece together suspect's final hours

Matthew Livelsberger -- the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Las Vegas Hotel -- died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Three sentences from Trump — on, of all things, the North Sea — tie together many of his strongest-held views

To understand President-elect Donald Trump’s latest social-media post, it helps to note his ownership of a Scottish golf course.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

He Wasn’t a ‘Bot,’ but Quickly Became Her Partner

Veronica Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fay met through the dating app Hinge in November 2022, and less than a year later, they became engaged.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Why It’s OK for Fans to Boo Their Favorite Teams

Spectators pay to sit in their seats and have the right to express their frustration, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

My friend has left her husband for a man I detest. Should I tell her how I feel? | Leading questions

Criticising a person’s partner is a pretty good way to strain a friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. There’s no benefit in keeping the moral score. Read more Leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2