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UK footwear chain Shoe Zone blames Budget for shop closures
Shares plunge 40 per cent after retailer halves profit forecast and suspends dividendFinancial Times - 6h -
Inaugural Marta Award goes to, who else, Marta
Marta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women's soccer -- named after the Brazil great herself.ESPN - 5h -
Where the US-China trade war meets AI hype
Semiconductor toolmaking is a great business, but the geopolitics are dauntingFinancial Times - 1d -
Price goes through while tearful Menzies beaten
Former champion Gerwyn Price begins his bid to regain the world darts title with a 3-0 win over Keane Barry.BBC News - 2d -
Hallmark’s First ‘Mr. Christmas’ Goes Home for the Holidays
And he’s single.The New York Times - 2d -
OpenAI Dispute Over AI ‘Dictatorship’ Goes to Court
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have had an ongoing rivalry about the future of OpenAI.Inc. - 3d -
'The award goes to...' - England Test team's year in gongs
Who are the winners and losers in Stephan Shemilt's just-for-fun awards to the England men's Test team?BBC News - 5d -
As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global
The white supremacist Robert Rundo faces years in prison. But the “Active Club” network he helped create has proliferated in countries around the world, from Eastern Europe to South America.Wired - 5d -
'Postecoglou's trial goes on as Spurs held at Rangers'
Tottenham weren't ready for what Rangers threw at them but got out of jail with their Europa League equaliser, writes Tom English.BBC News - 6d -
Rookie report: Which first-year NFL players are living up to the hype?
While there certainly are standout NFL freshmen, a handful of high draft picks have yet to make their mark truly felt on the league. Who falls into which category?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India's central bank has a new governor. Three experts reveal what they'd do in his shoes
The move to replace Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das with Sanjay Malhotra appears a calculated way to address the weakness in India's economy.CNBC - 6d -
Mephisto, the Maker of Grandpa Shoes, Is Suddenly Cool
With a zesty collaboration arriving this week, the French shoemaker Mephisto is suddenly something it never dreamed of being before: cool.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Rugby community rallies as search for star goes on
Police fear Tom Voyce has died after trying to cross a Northumberland ford flooded by Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Oracle’s roaring stock rally cools as latest results fail to live up to the hype
Given the big run-up in Oracle shares this year, roughly in-line results don’t seem to be enough for Wall Street.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
France’s First Big #MeToo Case Goes to Trial
The actress Adèle Haenel has accused the director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in prison.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Aaron Rodgers's first audition game for 2025 goes well
Aaron Rodgers can say whatever he wants about playing all 17 games this season with the Jets.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Hunter goes free — Trump to go wild?
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has been criticized as a moral compromise that undermines faith in the nation's justice system and could be used by Trump to target ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
UConn star Paige Bueckers and teammates make history wearing her Nike signature shoe against Louisville
Bueckers is the first NIL athlete to launch a Nike Player Edition shoeCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Fortnite goes first person with Ballistic, a 5v5 tactical shooter
Epic Games announced that Fortnite is going first person with Fortnite Ballistic, a 5v5 multiplayer tactical shooter game. The title launches into early access on December 11 with ranked and ...VentureBeat - Dec. 7 -
Scottie Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas and leads by 2
Scottie Scheffler used a big run of birdies to take a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge in the BahamasABC News - Dec. 6 -
Did Big Baller Brand shoes contribute to Lonzo Ball's knee issues? He says it's a 'possibility'
Ball wore a version of the shoe through his rookie season, when he had his first meniscus issue.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Lonzo Ball wonders if his father's Big Baller Brand shoes caused his career-threatening knee injuries
Ball wore the shoes, which were the creation of his father, LaVar Ball, during his rookie seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
My Son Is Gone. Our Conversation Goes On.
Three days before my child unexpectedly died, he primed me to keep living.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
GameStop Jumps After Cryptic Post From ‘Roaring Kitty’ Boosts Retail Hype
GameStop’s stock is up around 76 percent so far this year.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
As manhunt goes on, new images of person of interest in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The manhunt continued in New York for the man wanted in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. New images emerged of a person of interest, who authorities say spent time at a hostile ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Lonzo Ball thinks father's Big Baller Brand shoes possibly to blame for injury woes: 'They were like kickball shoes'
Big Baller Brand got an "F" from both the Better Business Bureau and Lonzo Ball.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Toronto goes with Tempo for WNBA team's name
The WNBA's newest team, to begin play in 2026, will be called the Toronto Tempo, with the franchise pointing to the city's "feel" and "energy" as inspiration.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Phil Knight spares no NIL deal in thirst for Oregon national title: 'He's gonna help me make my shoe'
Most people assume the Nike co-founder's involvement in Oregon's recruiting operation, but the level of specificity uncovered Wednesday is noteworthyCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Was Never Going To Live Up To Fan Hype, Dev Says
After a nearly 10-year gap between games, Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally arrived at the end of October. While the previous game, Dragon Age: Inquisition , is now regarded as a classic in the ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Salesforce earnings spur a big stock rally. Is the AI hype justified?
Wall Street seems excited about early momentum for Salesforce’s Agentforce AI product, but some analysts are skeptical about the monetization potential.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
The UConn Star Paige Bueckers Breaks New Ground With Signature Shoe
Bueckers is the first name, image and likeness athlete to design a shoe with Nike.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Arts Galas Show That Extravagance Never Goes Out of Style
They are costly, labor-intensive and seemingly dated, but cultural organizations say black-tie dinners remain essential to pleasing donors and paying the bills.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Transgender care for minors goes before SCOTUS
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender care for minors On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur
The artist, who has supported the protests against the Tate group of museums, won the prestigious British award for an installation that includes a car covered by a giant doily.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
He’s 16 and hyped as Usain Bolt’s successor – but Australia’s Gout Gout is keeping his feet on the ground
The schoolboy’s rapid rise has drawn inevitable comparisons with the Jamaican, but the sprint great’s heir apparent is taking it all in his stride. It’s tricky being the next big thing . There’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire
Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak
Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than traditional Jag owners. Jaguar unveiled its much-hyped electric concept car in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ilona Maher goes from 'Dancing With the Stars' to playing rugby in the U.K.
Ilona Maher, America's biggest rugby star and "Dancing With the Stars" runner-up, has waltzed herself over to the United Kingdom to play for the Bristol Bears.NBC News - Dec. 2
