‘Guayaquil Four’ boys missing in Ecuador pose challenge to president

State of the Group of 5: The challenges facing smaller conferences

While Boise State made this year's playoff, the challenges the Group of 5 faces are bigger than ever.

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Boys held in murder probe after man, 18, stabbed

Four boys, all 17, are arrested with three others held on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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Where will Kings turn for their next head coach? Four names to watch.

It may be tough to get a veteran head coach to step into an organization generally viewed as unstable.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

A year of extreme weather that challenged billions

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.

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Giant waves kill at least 1 in Ecuador, close ports in Peru

Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until Jan. 1, authorities said.

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Court rejects Starbucks’ challenge to US labor board ruling that it illegally fired baristas

Judge says coffee giant has no standing in appeal of NRLP finding it illegally fired two workers for trying to unionize. A federal appeals court has largely rejected Starbucks ’ appeal of a ...

The Guardian - 23h

Four-try Leinster too good for Munster in derby

Leinster's winning run to start the season reaches 11 games in all competitions with a bonus-point victory over fierce rivals Munster in Thomond Park.

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‘Guayaquil Four’ boys missing in Ecuador pose challenge to president

Protests have erupted nationwide after disappearance of boys not seen since they were approached by soldiers. The disappearance of four boys in Ecuador after they came into contact with the armed ...

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Man charged after car hit four people in London

One victim remains in a critical condition after four people were hit by a car in central London.

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Pound-for-pound rankings: Usyk still No. 1; who can challenge him?

The heavyweight champion solidified his No. 1 spot, but who else is on the list? Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.

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Nickel Boys star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: ‘If we see something wrong and don’t say anything, we’re participants’

With a role in the Oscar-tipped reform school drama, the actor continues to pick parts that align with her activism. She recalls how the resilience of her grandmother – and the racism faced by her ...

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Sailors killed in double Sydney to Hobart tragedy named ahead of ‘challenging night in the Bass Strait’

Roy Quaden, 55, and Nick Smith, 65, dead after being struck by booms on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two sailors on ...

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Four AI predictions for 2025

While the momentum behind the development of large models might fade, there will be other advances

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Four in New Hampshire found dead on Christmas of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

Four people were found dead in a New Hampshire home on Christmas Day of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said.

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Arne Slot warns of ‘many challenges still ahead’ after Liverpool extend lead

Too early to celebrate says coach after win over Leicester Jones thanks Klopp for 100th-game reminder Arne Slot said it was far too early for Liverpool to be celebrating a 20th league title ...

The Guardian - 2d

Deadly Ambush, Protests Challenge Syrian Leaders' New Power

After a period of celebration over the fall of the Assad regime, old sectarian and political divisions have reasserted themselves.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

‘Attention spans are short. People want that dopamine hit’: Jordan Adetunji, the Belfast boy gunning for Grammys glory

Competing against Beyoncé, Future and others in the melodic rap category, the open-minded young vocalist explains how he ‘manifested’ his success. From Belfast Recommended if you like Drake, ...

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RMDs are due in a week. There are valid reasons to procrastinate — but they pose big risks.

Haven’t taken your RMD for 2024 yet? The deadline is Dec. 31.

MarketWatch - 3d

Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President?

Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.

The New York Times - 3d

Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.

Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.

The New York Times - 3d

Young boy among 6 hurt when taxi hits pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square

Six people were hurt including a young boy when a taxi hit pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square on Christmas Day.

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EU faces challenges amid German and French instability

Political instability in Germany and France, combined with the return of Donald Trump in 2025, threatens to undermine the EU's ability to shape responses to the Ukraine war and other geopolitical ...

The Hill - 3d

The Fall of ESPN’s ‘Golden Boy’ and the Network’s Reckoning With Its Past

Before Lee Fitting was terminated in 2023, women who worked with the former executive say his behavior toward them went unchecked for years.

The New York Times - 3d

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people hit by car

Police say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition.

BBC News - 3d

All I want for Christmas is ... these four additional PGA Tour changes

So much is changing on the PGA Tour, and yet there remains so much potential. Here's a wish list for what else I'd like to see the PGA Tour change.

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Yellow notice issued for two Irish boys being held in Egypt

Interpol has issued a yellow notice for two boys being held in Egypt by their father.

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Staying in office is the main challenge for troubled France's new government

France’s president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays

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Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans

Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

BBC News - 5d

Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz

The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs.

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The video games you may have missed in 2024

A returning classic, a Love Island send-up and an answer to the age-old question: can you fry eggs atop Mount Everest? The year’s best games that might have passed you by. • More on the best ...

The Guardian - 5d

Ex-D.C. police intel chief found guilty of tipping off Proud Boys leader ahead of Jan. 6 attack

Shane Lamond, the former D.C. Metropolitan Police intelligence unit head who was indicted last year for feeding information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, was found guilty on Monday.

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Shanahan frustrated by 49ers penalties, Moody's missed kick

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expressed his frustrations with his team's self-inflicted wounds in the loss to the Miami Dolphins.

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Boy seriously injured by falling drone at Florida light show

A holiday light show in Florida went horribly wrong when several drones crashed to the ground, with one of them seriously injuring a small boy. The NTSB and FAA are investigating. Cristian ...

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Former DC police officer convicted over leaks to Proud Boys leader

Former Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted Monday of obstructing an investigation into the former Proud Boys national chair, Enrique Tarrio, just weeks before the ...

The Hill - 5d

DC police officer convicted of tipping off Proud Boys leader before Capitol attack

Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking to Enrique Tarrio that a warrant was out for his arrest before January 6. The former head of the Metropolitan police intelligence unit in Washington DC has ...

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Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show

The FAA is now investigating.

The Hill - 5d

Ex-D.C. police officer convicted of lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader

A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.

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