Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

CBS News - 21m

Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...

The Guardian - 6h

20 big cats die from bird flu at Washington wildlife sanctuary

Bird flu ripped through a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, killing 20 big cats, the center said in a Facebook post, calling the deaths a "significant loss."

NBC News - 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 - 20h

Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market

Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and Nintendo

Financial Times - 20h

20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary

More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.

The New York Times - 20h

Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year

AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Inc. - 1d

WNBA coaching offseason hires complete with Washington and Dallas both finding new head coaches

The WNBA now has all of its head coaching spots filled after there were a record seven open positions this offseason

ABC News - 1d

This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: 'It just keeps getting better'

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli have been retired for over 30 years. Here's what financial independence means to them.

CNBC - 1d

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas

Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.

The New York Times - 1d

In a Surprise, the SBA Grants 4 New SBLC Licenses

It’s the second year in a row that the agency has expanded its roster of small business lenders.

Inc. - 2d

Chiefs are No. 1: KC blasts Steelers, gets AFC's top seed

Patrick Mahomes has three TD passes as Kansas City knocked off Pittsburgh in impressive fashion.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Diontae Johnson likely won't get chance to exact revenge vs. Ravens

Diontae Johnson won't make his Texans debut on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows

Despite newer artists having viral moments, app users also enjoyed old school acts including Bronski Beat and Sade . This was the year that gen Z had their “ Brat summer ”, or so we were led to ...

The Guardian - 11h

Packers get 'good news' on Watson's knee injury

Tests on Packers wide receiver Christian Watson's left knee showed no structural damage, coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday.

ESPN - 11h

Church must 'be changed' after abuse scandals, Archbishop says

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has faced calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest.

BBC News - 12h

Get an inside look at the 2024 White House Christmas decorations

2024 marks the last year of President Biden in the White House and the Christmas decorations this year are inspired by the peace and light of the holiday season. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell shares a ...

NBC News - 13h

Germany's ex-finance minister calls for Syrians to return home

Yahoo News - 14h

Trump brings Silicon Valley to Washington

Silicon Valley is coming to Washington in force, as tech leaders take on prominent roles — both official and unofficial — in President-elect Trump’s second term. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is ...

The Hill - 14h

An A.I. Boom Makes Electricians Flock to Central Washington

The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply.

The New York Times - 15h

St. Peter's Basilica restored for Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year

Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican's traditional Christmas Eve midnight mass in a newly restored St. Peter's Basilica. It's one of a series of projects in Rome as the city prepares to usher in ...

CBS News - 1d

IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...

The Hill - 1d

Clubbing has changed dramatically in the past 25 years: is the party over, or just getting started?

When the millennium dawned Britain’s nightlife was as strong as it had ever been. Now, 25 years later the situation is very different – but not all change has been bad, DJs and promoters say. It’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month

Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister

ABC News - 1d

South Korean opposition plans to impeach prime minister

Yahoo News - 1d

We should all sing the praises of City of London churches

These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for many

Financial Times - 1d

Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister

The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...

The Guardian - 1d

NFL Week 16 grades: Packers earn A+ for NFL's first shutout win of season, Commanders get B+ for upset victory

Here are the grades for every team that played in Week 16

CBS Sports - 1d

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Thunder vs. Wizards basketball game

CBS Sports - 1d

Chicago man sells "hardest pizza to get" in alley and donates proceeds to charity

Once a month, a pie slinger in Chicago sells pizza out of a truck in an alley. His thin crust pizza is so popular, it usually sells out within minutes — raising plenty of dough for a good cause. ...

CBS News - 1d

Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

Yahoo News - 2d

France’s new premier selects Eric Lombard as finance minister

François Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budget

Financial Times - 2d

Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals

Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.

NBC News - 2d

Bangladesh asks India for extradition of former prime minister

Yahoo News - 2d

NFL schedule change: Vikings vs. Packers rematch gets bigger audience; Eagles vs. Cowboys bumped to new slot

A couple of pivotal NFC matchups get new times

CBS Sports - 2d

Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)

A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.

Inc. - 2d

Baseball Hall of Fame: Why Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Omar Vizquel will never get voted into Cooperstown

Let's examine three players whose on-field contributions don't much matter at all

CBS Sports - 2d

Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.

MarketWatch - 2d

Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party agree prime minister should resign

Core of the Liberals have abandoned Canada’s prime minister after last week’s resignation of his deputy. Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party have now agreed that Canada’s embattled ...

The Guardian - 2d

Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church

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