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On the hunt for mystery drones
The search for answers grows as more mystery drones are spotted over New Jersey, New York, and a handful of other states. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports.NBC News - 4h -
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory.Wired - 1d -
Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y
Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to followABC News - 1d -
Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?
This week on Uncanny Valley, we debate which social media apps are still worth the scroll.Wired - 2d -
European football: Bayern Munich slip up at Mainz as Leverkusen close gap
Leverkusen four points behind after win at Augsburg Atalanta edge Cagliari for 10th straight league victory Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as Mainz stunned Bayern Munich 2-1 on ...The Guardian - 8h -
The mysterious origins of Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog
Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell and the iconic statue of Rocky Balboa, but it's also the birthplace of the popular holiday drink Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog. The drink is made in ...CBS News - 12h -
‘It can feel quite mysterious’: Alan Garner on writing, folklore and experiencing time slips in the Pennines
At 90, the author reflects on his friendship with Alan Turing, quantum realities and how his grandfather inspired his latest book. Alan Garner is a few days from his 90th birthday when we meet, and ...The Guardian - 20h -
I was a long-haired teenage boy in the 1960s. Why did everyone hate us so much? | Alan Clayson
It wasn’t always clear why our buzz-cut parents felt so threatened by our cascading locks – but guys like me needed to express ourselves. Throughout the mid-to-late 60s, I had to fight every ...The Guardian - 1d -
Consumers feeling inflation pinch this holiday shopping season
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November. The news comes as consumers do their holiday shopping and the Federal Reserve weighs its final ...CBS News - 2d -
Mahomes on upcoming sked: 'Not a good feeling'
Count Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes among those who are not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the ...ESPN - 3d -
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on having to play 3 times in an 11-day span: 'It's not a good feeling'
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeksABC News - 3d -
Generative AI Is My Research and Writing Partner. Should I Disclose It?
In this installment of WIRED’s AI advice column, “The Prompt,” we answer questions about giving AI tools proper attribution and teaching future generations how to interact with chatbots.Wired - 3d -
TUI Shares Slip on Slower Growth Expectations
The travel operator guided for a lower rate of growth in the current fiscal year, despite posting a jump in profit for fiscal 2024 on strong demand.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
How writing 'My Old Ass' made me learn to appreciate change
Megan Park got inspired to write 'My Old Ass' when she was a new mom, sleeping in her childhood bedroom. The experience helped her make peace with the passage of time.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Bedbound patient facing delay feels 'buried alive'
Deborah Seymour says she has "lost everything" through her declining health.BBC News - 3d -
CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed
Luigi Mangione yelled to the press about "an insult to the intelligence of the American people" as he was physically dragged into a Pennsylvania courthouse.ABC News - 4d -
You can judge someone by their enemies. I write for the Guardian because it has all the right ones | Arwa Mahdawi
Please support what Elon Musk calls our ‘laboriously vile propaganda machine’ as we try to reach our year-end fundraising goal. We welcome all contributions here . The year is 2050. The US ...The Guardian - 4d -
Chelsea rout Spurs, Man United's Ashworth mess, Barca slip: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Chelsea took advantage of Spurs for a big win, but they're not title contenders yet. PLUS: What we can learn from Man United's Ashworth mess and Barcelona drop more points.ESPN - 5d -
Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously
Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interestingABC News - 5d -
Rivals won't slip up like Cucurella - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are ahead of where he expected, and does not think they are ready to be title contenders.BBC News - 6d -
‘I can breathe for the first time’: euphoria sweeps through Damascus
But joy is tempered by chaos as people overrun symbols of the former regimeFinancial Times - 6d -
After years on the rise, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ listenership is slipping
Mariah Carey’s unavoidable pop gem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” doesn’t have the hold on the fall months it once had, according to new data from Last.fm.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Moana Lego Sets Get Limited-Time Discounts, And Hey, You Can Preorder Heihei
Lego currently has three playsets based on Moana 2 in the pipeline, which is good news for fans of Disney's new smash hit. The bad news is these sets won't be available until after the holidays, so ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Civil servants’ union boss writes to Starmer over ‘frankly insulting’ criticism
Exclusive: FDA general secretary urges PM to rethink ‘Trumpian’ language about Whitehall. The head of the senior civil servants’ union has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his “frankly ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Ali Wong’s new show uses Chinese folklore demons to show how scary adolescence is
Ali Wong's new Netflix show, “Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld,” revolves around Chinese American teen Jentry Chau, who’s learning how to wield her fire-starting powers, while trying to fit in at her ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Can a Player Sneakily Become an All-Time Great? This N.B.A. Star Is on His Way.
In a league that loves showcasing its prolific offensive players, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is unique among the game’s best.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Justin Welby to miss Christmas services before quitting
The leader of the Church of England announced in November that he would resign over the Church's handling of an abuse scandal.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
US students' math performance slips compared to other countries
U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic. Fourth graders' math scores are 18 points behind those ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Guéhi writes 'Jesus' on armband despite warning
Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi wrote "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband on Tuesday despite a reminder from the FA about religious messages.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.
After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler says he has experienced memory loss following two concussions this season
Ekeler is still dealing with symptoms following his most recent concussionCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Alan Wake 2's Deluxe Edition Is $50 At Walmart For PS5 And Xbox Series X
Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition $50 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Guehi writes on rainbow armband despite FA reminder
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi writes 'Jesus loves you' on his rainbow captain's armband for Tuesday's match at Ipswich Town.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Top chef's 2,500 pies 'a write off' after van theft
The van owned by chef Tommy Banks contained "nearly a tonne" of pies when it was stolen.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits
Andrew RT Davies resigns for second time after months of pressure and a narrow confidence vote win.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Feel festive with December's finest drops, exhibitions and events
From Doug Aitken's "Lightscape" to D.S. & Durga's new store in Silver Lake, this list will keep you merrily busy.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
You can feel how game has grown since Euros win - Earps
Goalkeeper Mary Earps says she can "feel how much the game has grown" since England won Euro 2022 and discusses how women's football can improve in the future.BBC News - Dec. 3
