For A Happier New Year Focus on Your Loved Ones

In a life of ups and downs, we have come to cherish our dog’s uncomplicated love | Ranjana Srivastava

Every day, we walk Odie along the same paths. He eats the same food at the same time. And yet, for him our bounties feel limitless. The last patient on my rounds is elderly, cognitively impaired ...

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Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

Pontiff opens sacred portal at Rebibbia jail outside Rome to show ‘hope does not disappoint’. Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy, opening a special “holy door” for the ...

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The Year in News

An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

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Your financial adviser has a plan for your money. But what if it’s their plan too?

To get you to follow their advice, your adviser says, “I do this for myself.” Is that good enough?

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Sam Konstas makes debut to remember as Australia edge India on day one

Fourth Test, day one: Australia 311-6 Teenager makes fearless 60 but Bumrah strikes late It has been a tour of polygraphic variation for India’s Test team. Down and out to begin in Perth, ...

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Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024

As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.

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Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

The teenage debutant Sam Konstas made an audacious 60 to help Australia reach 311 for 6 on the first day of the Boxing Day Test. 1st over: Australia 0-0 (Konstas 0, Khawaja 0) There’s a real good ...

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The Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform'

Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.

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Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster

A rise in the number of remarriages and a baby boom in the years since 2004 gave hope to survivors and helped them cope with the tragedy. It was Mahyuddin’s mother who had pestered him to go out on ...

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'One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips

After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.

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Devils Have One Big Trade Wish For Christmas

The Devils should have this wish for Christmas.

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How your favorite celebrities are celebrating Christmas

From matching pajamas to a baby's first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday.

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After a Family Tragedy, an N.B.A. Star Is Learning to Love Basketball Again

Andrew Wiggins felt helpless watching his father suffer, but he has rediscovered his spirit and found reconnection in his memory.

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Jared Goff Hit Rock Bottom. Then One Conversation Changed Everything.

The Lions quarterback braced for bad news when he walked into his coach’s office two years ago.

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These 4 Americans moved abroad—and don't plan on coming back anytime soon: 'I'm happier here'

Living abroad is a dream for many Americans. These expats actually did it and aren't looking to move back to the States any time soon.

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At 94, She Had One of Her Best Years (and Made Sure Her Friend Did, Too)

Betty Gordon enjoyed reconnecting with a famous former paramour. But her favorite part of 2024 was helping out a friend in trouble.

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The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother

The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...

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Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health.

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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

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NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus

Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions

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Could This 20-Year-Old Be One of the Democrats’ Bro Whisperers?

Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.

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Jordan Love says 'there's a lot more points out there for us' after dropping 34 in 'MNF' destruction of Saints

Green Bay could have been even better offensively, according to its quarterback

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’

To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.

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Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic

Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.

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American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"

Russian-born U.S. citizen Gene Spector, who is already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction, has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian media reports.

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How a Skeptical Critic Came to Love Hallmark Christmas Movies

Hallmark Christmas movies are corny, predictable and just what our critic needed to embrace the holiday spirit.

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Want to Boost Your Happiness, Improve Your Wellbeing, and Be More Productive? Science Swears by These 5 Strategies

Start 2025 with these strategies for a better, more productive life.

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American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported

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Russian court jails U.S. citizen Eugene Spector for 15 years in espionage case, state news reports

A Russian court has sentenced U.S. citizen Eugene Spector to 15 years in jail for espionage, Russia’s RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.

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Ripley to The Rings of Power: your top TV of 2024

Who is a god of TV? Who has magical chemistry? And who deserves to be lightning-bolted for bad behaviour? Here are Guardian readers’ best shows of the year. (Netflix) My favourite show of 2024. It ...

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9 Books Recommended by Positive Psychologists for a Happier, Healthier, Less Stressed 2025

Burnt out by 2024? Then pick up these positive psychology books to reset your brain and your life for a happier, more hopeful 2025.

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How we fell out of love with dating apps

The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meets

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'#CarspiracyTheory'? Jordan Love dons Toyotathon holiday sweater

The Packers quarterback's play has peaked around Toyotathon over the past couple of seasons.

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Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts

Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...

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Here’s Why Gen-Z Loves Kylie Jenner

My latest “five whys” analysis.

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U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders

The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.

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The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix

It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.

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