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Deciding to read a book a week was the best new year resolution I ever made | Katie Cunningham
I read 52 books that year and I’ve kept the habit up in the years that followed, the routine now firmly established. More summer essentials I’ve always been a reader. In primary school, I’d ...The Guardian - 2d -
New York City braces for chaotic mayor's race
New York City is bracing for a chaotic mayoral race next year, with the sitting mayor facing a criminal indictment and an increasing number of candidates throwing their hat in the ring to challenge ...The Hill - 2d -
Flossing, saving money and eating more donuts: new year resolutions that actually stuck
What separates a good resolution from a bad one? Guardian readers agree: it has to be something you care about. For some, new year resolutions are an opportunity to grow. For others, they’re a ...The Guardian - 2d -
ABC News' 'The Year: 2024' reminds us of year's highs and lows
"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts leads ABC News correspondents in discussing 2024's most memorable stories and trends.ABC News - 3d -
See how these 24-year-olds spend their 6-figure incomes in New York, California and Bali
Everyone spends money differently, even if they earn similar amounts. Here's how three 24-year-olds spend their six-figure salaries in various locations.CNBC - 3d -
Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’
In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.The New York Times - 3d -
The Year in News
An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.The New York Times - 3d -
The Year Villainy Won
Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.Wired - 3d -
Ange: New UCL format makes transfers harder
Ange Postecoglou has suggested the extended format of European competitions will make signing players in the January transfer window more difficult.ESPN - 3d -
12/25: CBS Evening News
Dozens killed in Kazakhstan plane crash, but some survive; Atlanta academy teaches students the art of playing SantaCBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 3d -
LIVE: ABC News Live
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News - 3d -
What Happened in AI in 2024, And What Will the New Year Bring?
Perhaps more than any other technology, AI has dominated the headlines this year. For reasons good, bad, fascinating, and possibly a little terrifying. And we wonder: what world-changing advances ...Inc. - 3d -
Packers get 'good news' on Watson's knee injury
Tests on Packers wide receiver Christian Watson's left knee showed no structural damage, coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday.ESPN - 4d -
America's Christmas tree farms face new perils
Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.NBC News - 4d -
Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss
La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach.BBC News - 4d -
12/24: CBS Evening News
Who will see snow on Christmas day?; Mall Santas provide special service for kids with sensory issuesCBS News - 4d -
The big sports quiz of the year 2024
How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
Year in a word: Bro-caster
The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocksFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal, Malta
President-elect Trump announced two new foreign ambassadors on Tuesday in a Truth Social post. “It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will serve as the next United States Ambassador to ...The Hill - 4d -
Patrik Laine Likes His New Team
Patrik Laine is regaining his old form.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New Before It Was New: Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere Was A Pioneer For The Modern Defenseman
The so-called ‘modern’ defenseman can now be found on almost every team. But when Shayne Gostisbehere broke in, his swashbuckling style ruffled some feathers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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.CBS News - 5d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 5d -
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 reportedABC News - 5d -
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.NBC News - 5d -
12/23: CBS Evening News
CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in New York state case; Chicago man sells "hardest pizza to get" in alley and donates proceeds to charityCBS News - 5d -
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
News Review of the Year 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.BBC News - 5d -
What Hun Manet Is Like as Cambodia’s New Leader
Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years.The New York Times - 5d -
Year in a word: Slop
AI could build a better future — but not without proliferating spam-like, low-grade content firstFinancial Times - 5d -
New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled
On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third ...ESPN - 5d -
MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.ESPN - 5d -
In a Surprise, the SBA Grants 4 New SBLC Licenses
It’s the second year in a row that the agency has expanded its roster of small business lenders.Inc. - 5d -
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth
Yahoo News - 5d -
BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 5d -
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.Inc. - 6d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 6d -
Good News Year-Ender: A look back at inspiring stories from 2024
Throughout the year, there were many special moments that united us during difficult times. As 2024 comes to a close, NBC News’ José Díaz-Balart and Hallie Jackson take a look back at some of the ...NBC News - Dec. 22