Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 Include A Skateboarding Cat

NFL Week 17 betting: 7 best lines, props and more, including a Saturday tripleheader

Here's a look at Week 17 of the NFL season from a betting perspective.

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'Unreal': Lamar breaks Vick's QB rushing record

Ravens star Lamar Jackson overtook Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.

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Katt Williams, crypto and cat ladies: 2024 was the year of unexpected second chances

From comedy to courtroom drama, if you thought you’d seen it all before, that’s because this year … you had. If 2024 was defined by anything, it was a distinct feeling of deja vu. Donald Trump ran ...

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Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget

Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.

CNBC - 11h

2024 Was a Bad Year for the World's Autocrats

Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.

The Wall Street Journal - 13h

Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped

Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.

BBC News - 16h

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.

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It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?

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Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers

There have been more than 30,000 cases of whooping cough reported in the U.S. this year.

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NFL DFS, Seahawks vs. Bears: Top FanDuel, DraftKings daily Fantasy picks include Caleb Williams, DK Metcalf

DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL daily Fantasy football picks for Chicago vs. Seattle on Thursday Night Football

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Pet food recalled after cat death linked to bird flu contamination

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) alerted cat owners to throw out a brand of frozen food after it tested positive for bird flu. One house cat has already died due to the contamination. “We ...

The Hill - 4h

James sets Christmas Day record in Lakers win

LeBron James claims a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

BBC News - 7h

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part two

From those performing extraordinary acts in times of war to the woman changing views of children with disabilities, these people gave us hope in a tumultuous year. She strode across the border, ...

The Guardian - 8h

Derrick Henry TD sets single-season Ravens record on Christmas

Baltimore came out roaring, scoring on its first possession, a 75-yard drive against the Houston Texans.

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Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary

The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.

BBC News - 21h

2 Blackhawks Prospects To Watch At World Junior Championship

The Chicago Blackhawks have two prospects participating in the 2025 World Junior Championship.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Get ready for Christmas Day football: Previewing the games, including picks and matchup keys

We have top storylines, bold predictions, game-plan keys and fantasy X factors for the Christmas games and Week 17's Thursday night matchup.

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Buffs add record insurance coverage for star duo

Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to play in the Alamo Bowl.

ESPN - 23h

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 - 23h

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination after cat dies

Northwest Naturals voluntarily recalled a batch of raw frozen food after an indoor cat died of bird flu, Oregon officials said.

NBC News - 23h

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 - 1d

US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...

The Guardian - 1d

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for 2024 Christmas Day include Stephen Curry

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal Christmas Day NBA DFS lineup advice

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We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one

From an exuberant mountaineering woman to a boy representing unheard refugees, here are some of the brave individuals that gave us hope. Nine years ago, Cecilia Llusco was one of 11 Indigenous ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 ...

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Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve

President Biden spent Christmas Eve signing new bills into law approving everything from the country’s official bird to protections for children in youth care facilities. Here are a few of the ...

The Hill - 1d

Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82

Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business.

The New York Times - 1d

How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man

A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was. Hello, and welcome to Techscape. I’ve been ...

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Fantasy football waiver wire, Week 17 picks: Players to target include Marquise Brown and Gus Edwards

SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White reveals his top Week 17 Fantasy football waiver wire claims and free-agency additions as the Fantasy football playoffs conclude

CBS Sports - 2d

US chiefs are leaving the corner office in record numbers

Soaring stock markets have allowed company leaders to cash out rather than deal with turmoil in 2025

Financial Times - 2d

Dissecting the world’s rarest whale – in pictures

Conservationists and scientists in New Zealand were astonished to find the world’s rarest whale washed ashore in South Island in July. As only the seventh spade-toothed whale identified, and with ...

The Guardian - 2d

Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one

This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occur

CBS Sports - 2d

Crosby Ties Lemieux For Impressive Penguins Record

The current Penguins captain has tied the franchise legend atop impressive list

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - 2d

Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record

Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bosses

Financial Times - 2d

Probe Into Assassination Attempt on Uzbekistan’s Komil Allamjonov Widens to Include Russian Suspects with Chechen Ties

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NBA trade rumors roundup: Latest news including Wizards want to trade Kyle Kuzma, Kings looking to add

Also, more on the Suns and Jimmy Butler, which, to be honest, is little more than a clickbait story at this point.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.

CBS News - 3d

Mets Offseason Report Card: Grading free agent signings and trades, including Sean Manaea

As the Mets look to build upon their 2024 season, here are the grades for every signing and trade New York has made this offseason...

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Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 Include A Skateboarding Cat

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