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Pope urges 'hope and kindness' in Thought for the Day message
The Pope used his message to encourage "hope and kindness" and emphasised the importance of humility.BBC News - 1h -
Are modern sports stars still cut out for pantomime season? Oh yes they are | Emma John
Strictly Come Dancing has hit participation but the gymnast Louis Smith is still flying the flag for sporting heroes on stage. Merry Betwixtmas, everybody! I’ve a great fondness for this final ...The Guardian - 1h -
Reddy's first Test ton gives India hope in Australia
Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a superb first Test century to keep India in the fourth Test - but Australia remain in a strong position at the end of day three.BBC News - 2h -
'Plain-wrapper guy' Gunner Stockton suddenly carrying Georgia's CFP hopes
Quarterback Gunner Stockton might not have the flash of Carson Beck, but he has a Bulldogs' pedigree.ESPN - 4h -
Power Rankings: USC rises and Tennessee enters
The undefeated Vols make their way into our top 16, while JuJu Watkins and USC are in the top five.ESPN - 11h -
10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.The New York Times - 12h -
In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan
American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand.The New York Times - 17h -
Remembering Kevin Brennan: teenage master of Bondi’s waves but a drug-fuelled disaster on land
‘Kev the Head’ won two state surfing titles on the same day in 1965 at the tender age of 15. But fame and drugs dragged him into a maelstrom he never escaped. More summer essentials He was the ...The Guardian - 19h -
Pereira hopes rejuvenated Wolves can cling on to ‘special player’ Cunha
Head coach has enjoyed an immediate impact but knows the importance of leading attacker staying put in January. As Wolves were on Friday night breathing a sigh of relief that Matheus Cunha is set ...The Guardian - 11h -
Modern life is drowning in a sea of verbiage
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentationsFinancial Times - 15h -
10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.The New York Times - 17h -
U.S. trade deficit is rising again. Can Trump do anything about it?
U.S. reliance on imports puts trade gap near all-time highMarketWatch - 20h -
Joe Rogan, ‘Hawk Tuah’ and the rise of conservative-leaning online spaces in 2024
Joe Rogan, ‘Hawk Tuah’ and the rise of conservative-leaning online spaces in 2024NBC News - 23h -
European markets rise; Novo Nordisk shares up 3.5%
European stocks were higher on Friday, as markets in the region reopened following a closure for the Christmas holiday.CNBC - 1d -
How Christmas Day games impacted AFC playoff picture: Steelers down but not out; Bengals hopes take a hit
Things are looking more clear following Wednesday's gamesCBS Sports - 1d -
How a Mao-era system creates second-class citizens in modern China
Calls grow to scrap hukou household registration system to unleash pent-up consumptionFinancial Times - 1d -
‘We have to try’: Pep Guardiola hoping for January reinforcements at City
‘Even the players think we have to add’ Kyle Walker missed Everton draw with illness Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City board will discuss new signings for the January transfer window this ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison
Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prisonABC News - 1d -
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'Modern-day gladiator' - the rapid rise of teenage heavyweight hope Moses Itauma
Rising heavyweight hope Moses Itauma reflects on his journey from a small Slovakian town to being tipped for boxing greatness.BBC News - 2d -
Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget
Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.CNBC - 2d -
Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use
Reports that psilocybin can help some mental health conditions has led to increase in recreational use, which carries risks. Magic mushrooms are rapidly growing in popularity, sparking a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Bill Belichick Abandoned the Hope of Landing an N.F.L. Job
Belichick, the most prepared figure in the league for so long, had to recognize a chilling reality.The New York Times - 2d -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Slam success & ranking rises - how British tennis thrived in 2024
The retirement of long-time talisman Andy Murray this year gave an opportunity for other British players to step into the limelight - and here's who impressed.BBC News - 2d -
Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ an Anthem of Hope, Was Born of a Contentious Friendship
How a contentious friendship between political rivals led to the creation of a classic Christmas anthem of hope.The New York Times - 2d -
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 ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Still so relatable’: how teenage discovery of the Brontës fostered career in literature
Lucy Powrie was 15 when she read Agnes Grey. Ten years on she is chair of the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Lucy Powrie was 15 years old when she first read Anne Brontë ’s 1847 novel Agnes Grey and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.BBC News - 3d -
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Oil prices rise in pre-holiday bounce
Oil futures ended higher in thin holiday trading conditions Tuesday, with support tied in part to lingering geopolitical worries around Russia and the Middle East, though upside remains capped by ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Rodgers muses on 'being released by a teenager'
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, whose football future remains a mystery, suggested Monday that he could be released at the end of the season.ESPN - 3d -
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Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.BBC News - 4d -
Aaron Rodgers muses about being released "by a teenager"
With Tuesday being Christmas Eve, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his weekly visit with Pat McAfee and company a day earlier than usual.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers contemplates ‘being released by a teenager’
Rodgers, 41, acknowledges New York could release him Quarterback makes light of situation on McAfee show Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating his playing future. The star quarterback knows if he ...The Guardian - 4d -
French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote
Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Guardian view on the tenacity of hope: a necessary virtue in troubled times | Editorial
At a moment of the year associated with renewal and new birth, reflection on inspiring acts of solidarity and courage can point the way to a better future. In the introduction to a new, seasonal ...The Guardian - 4d -
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.The New York Times - 4d
