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Fire evacuations, floods and possible snow: Australia’s wild weather in the lead-up to Christmas
Residents near Grampians fire urged to evacuate, while BoM forecasts possible snow in alpine regions Monday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia is being ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lizzo denies sexual harassment allegations from ex-dancers: 'I did nothing wrong'
Lizzo tells Keke Palmer she was 'blindsided' by sexual harassment lawsuits, gives a different version of a burlesque-club outing where impropriety was alleged.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
‘Nutcracker’ Is a Casualty of a ‘Quarantine’ of Russian Culture in Lithuania
Lithuania’s national opera house had stopped showing Tchaikovsky’s 1892 masterpiece in solidarity with Ukraine over the war with Russia. Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Russian ...The New York Times - 7h -
The young dancers bringing a holiday classic to life
The New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" began in 1954 and has remained one of the most enduring shows at Lincoln Center. Two young dancers taking the stage this year opened up ...CBS News - 17h -
A unique spin on the classic holiday eggnog
It's the time of year when we indulge in some favorite holiday treats and drinks like eggnog. Chef JJ Johnson, the founder of fast-casual restaurant Field Trip NYC, joins CBS News to showcase ...CBS News - 1d -
Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa's top shots
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States, cities gear up to take lead on climate as Trump returns
States and municipalities are preparing to take the lead on climate action in a second Trump term as they brace for an administration likely to be less climate-focused and sometimes antagonistic to ...The Hill - 3d -
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star takes step toward return but won't be back until after Christmas
Leonard took contact in a 5-on-5 scrimmage, but his season debut will be Dec. 27 at the earliestCBS Sports - 3d -
Will it be a White Christmas?
Join BBC Weather presenters, along with famous faces, to explore our obsession with snow.BBC News - 3d -
Hornets apologize after pretending to gift young fan a PS5 before taking it away during timeout skit
The incident occurred during Monday's game against the SixersCBS Sports - 3d -
CD Projekt Red Recast The Witcher 4's Leading Role
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt marked the first appearance of Princess Ciri of Cintra in the game series that was inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy novels. Ciri had a big role role in the third ...GameSpot - 4d -
'I'm going to take the high road': Quinn's note on clock pause leads Week 15 quips
Kyren Williams and the Rams claimed the upper hand in the Rams-49ers rivalry, among other top Week 15 remarks.ESPN - 6d -
UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas
Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions. Unions have accused high-street retailers of ...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
Doughnuts, drones and a dancer: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
TikTok-owner ByteDance takes lead in race to capitalise on AI in China
Beijing-based company has lured top AI talent from local rivals while becoming China’s biggest buyer of Nvidia chipsFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets
South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
A real-life 'Grinch' stole a theater's 'Nutcracker' props — and the community rallied to save the show
Local authorities are searching for the person responsible for stealing a trailer filled with thousands of dollars worth of props and set pieces for a community production of Tchaikovsky’s “The ...NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Taking on the GCHQ Christmas challenge? These experts can help
This year's challenge once again requires a mix of puzzle-solving techniques.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
TV adaptations of classic Latin American books take over streaming — and defy stereotypes
"One Hundred Years of Solitude," "Like Water for Chocolate" and "Pedro Páramo" on Netflix and Max are lush, sweeping sagas and not common Latino portrayals of drugs and crime.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Sri Batchu Is Not Your Classic Marketer
After spending time at Opendoor and Instacart, Batchu has landed at the RealReal during a challenging time for luxury retail.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
WATCH: Young siblings light up seeing Christmas tree lit for the 1st time this year
Blake and Kane are seeing the holiday magic!ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Purdue hires Barry Odom: UNLV coach takes same role with Boilermakers after guiding Rebels to MWC title game
Odom led the Runnin' Rebels to a program record 19 wins in two seasonsCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Strong, Fudd lead No. 2 UConn to 85-52 rout of No. 22 Louisville in Women’s Champions Classic
Paige Bueckers, who came into the night averaging 20.4 points per game, finished with eight. She also had 10 rebounds and six assists.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Justin Thomas with big drives and a few big putts takes 1-shot lead over Scheffler in the Bahamas
Justin Thomas has a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler going into the final round of the Hero World Challenge in the BahamasABC News - Dec. 7 -
Creighton loses second-leading scorer Pop Isaacs to hip issue; Texas Tech transfer will take medical redshirt
Isaacs is coming off a season-high 27 points in Creighton's win over Kansas earlier this weekCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role
As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Cameron Young leads Hero; new driver for Justin Thomas; new grip for Scottie Scheffler
NASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler brought a new putting grip to the Hero World Challenge and felt enough improvement to be satisfied with the result, a 5-under 67 that left him three shots behind ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Young takes two-shot lead at Hero World Challenge
American Cameron Young leads by two shots after the opening round at the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods in the Bahamas.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Amber Glenn takes the lead in Grand Prix Final figure skating after Kaori Sakamoto falls
Amber Glenn of the United States has continued her breakout season in figure skating by taking the lead in the short program at the Grand Prix Final as world champion Kaori Sakamoto fellABC News - Dec. 5 -
2024 Hero World Challenge scores, takeaways: Scottie Scheffler reworks putter as Cameron Young leads Round 1
Young tops a crowded leaderboard featuring some of the best in the game after Round 1 in Tiger's tournamentCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
After arrest in killing of Arizona dancer found in burning car, her family still has many questions
Following an arrest in the 2023 killing of Mercedes Vega, her mother still remains far from understanding the grim circumstances surrounding the slaying.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
LPGA, USGA update gender role policies for competition eligibility set to take effect in 2025 season
Each organization will construct a committee to apply the guidelines ahead of next yearCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 in women’s friendly at AAMI Park Tash Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry score first international goals It wasn’t the regulation result the Matildas had probably ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The dominance of young Derrick Henry
Before he became a generational star, Derrick Henry was trying to convince the world he could play running back.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
‘A dancer dances, even with replaced hips and scoliosis’: only one actor can play Liza Minnelli
Despite Minnelli’s memoir not being finished and a queue of ‘Academy award, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winners excited to talk’, the star of the upcoming biopic is already obvious. As the repeatedly ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years
The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
2025 Pro Bowl: Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lead fan voting; Saquon Barkley takes third spot
Here's a complete look at who is leading the voting so farCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to step down from role after leading tour's significant growth
Marcoux Samaan served as the league's ninth commissionerCBS Sports - Dec. 2