Sonic 3 Bests Mufasa the Lion King at the Box Office

Fresh off HS title, Bridgewater returning to Lions

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement and signed with the Lions, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday.

ESPN - 1h

Murder investigation after Boxing Day death in Newtownards

Two women, aged 58 and 33, and a 36-year-old man have been arrested over the death of a 50-year-old man.

BBC News - 7h

Soccer's best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games, more

Luis Miguel Echegaray picks the best of soccer in 2024, including top players, best goals, games and much more.

ESPN - 11h

In Some Doctors’ Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required

It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients away from care.

The New York Times - 20h

King Charles III Has Special Christmas Message for Health Care Workers

King Charles’ Christmas remarks were recorded at Fitzrovia Chapel in London.

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King Charles Addresses U.K. Riots and His Cancer in Christmas Speech

The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

The New York Times - 1d

10 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.

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‘Sonic’ Beats ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the Box Office

“Mufasa: The Lion King” sputtered in second place at theaters in the United States and Canada. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” was No. 1.

The New York Times - 4d

Lions signing Teddy Bridgewater: Veteran QB coming out of retirement to rejoin Detroit for postseason run

Bridgewater was on the Lions in 2023

CBS Sports - 11h

Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips

Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.

BBC News - 16h

In Some Doctors’ Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required

It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients away from care.

The New York Times - 20h

Boxing Day Tsunami: An elephant took me to safety

Yahoo News - 1d

Campbell explains why Lions won't rest any starters vs. beat-up 49ers

Dan Campbell explained why he won't rest any Lions starters for Detroit's "Monday Night Football" matchup with the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Spillane's Tower heads King George line-up

Irish challenger Spillane's Tower heads the 11-strong field declared for Thursday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.

BBC News - 1d

King Charles uses Christmas address to thank medical workers

King Charles III used his annual Christmas address to thank the medical workers who have provided care for the royal family and hailed the humanitarian workers “tirelessly” providing aid to those ...

The Hill - 1d

Cancer survivor wishes King and Kate well at Sandringham service

The Christmas service is a big event in the royal calendar, bringing together the Royal Family for a public appearance.

BBC News - 1d

King praises health workers and calls for unity after riots

His Christmas Day message follows a year that saw him and the Princess of Wales treated for cancer.

BBC News - 1d

A Dutch man jailed for 3 years Russia for punching a police officer

A Russian court has sentenced a Dutch citizen to three years in prison after he was found guilty of punching a police officer

ABC News - 1d

Kent sends 56,000 gift boxes to children globally

Yahoo News - 1d

King Charles set to focus on healthcare workers in traditional Christmas message

King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer

ABC News - 2d

Met Office forecasts a 'green Christmas' in the UK

A meteorologist says no snow or frost is expected in the UK and instead it will be dry.

BBC News - 2d

The Best Bakeries in America

In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.

The New York Times - 2d

Lions cut LB David Long

The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Chargers cover as road favorites vs. Patriots; Lions thrash 49ers in prime time

Here's how Week 17 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 season

CBS Sports - 2d

The Best Boss Fights Of 2024

2024 saw players battling everything from smoky-headed world-enders to really, really big snakes. 2024 has seen the release of several classic game remakes, along with some incredible DLC ...

GameSpot - 2d

NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: How Chiefs and Lions can clinch No. 1 seeds, secure first-round byes

Plus, five teams can clinch playoff berths

CBS Sports - 2d

Grey Dawning bids to follow in Desert Orchid tradition for King George glory

The Dan Skelton-trained chaser is hoping to follow in the hoofprints of great greys at Kempton on Boxing Day. A bold-jumping grey in the King George at Kempton: for a dozen years from the ...

The Guardian - 2d

The 20 best podcasts of 2024

Is Avril Lavigne really dead? Can Michael Sheen save us from chemical poisoning? And exactly how X-rated does Lily Allen get? Here are our top picks of the year’s hottest podcasts. It’s almost 40 ...

The Guardian - 2d

The best of the long read in 2024

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.

BBC News - 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 - 3d

California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean

Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California wharf partially collapsed.

NBC News - 3d

Officer killed after responding to supermarket: 'We are heartbroken'

A police officer was fatally shot while responding to a report of a person with a firearm inside a North Carolina supermarket, authorities said.

ABC News - 3d

Sabrina Ionescu is joining Unrivaled as the upstart 3-on-3 league’s final player

Liberty star joins 3-on-3 league due to start in January Ionescu helped New York to first WNBA title in October Sabrina Ionescu is joining Unrivaled as the new 3-on-3 league’s final player for ...

The Guardian - 3d

Sabrina Ionescu is joining Unrivaled as the new 3-on-3 league's final player

Sabrina Ionescu is joining Unrivaled as the new league’s final player for this season

ABC News - 3d

Liberty's Ionescu joins Unrivaled 3-on-3 league

WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu has signed a deal with Unrivaled that "puts her in a category of her own" among those playing in the 3-on-3 league, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.

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