21 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2024): Vitamix, Cookbooks

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

The New York Times - 5m

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has an NBA-inspired idea for how to celebrate wins in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A's should do the same

CBS Sports - 11m

Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book

In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...

CBS News - 1h

Tibet earthquake: scores dead and hundreds of homes damaged

Quake damaged buildings in Shigatse and could be felt hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal and the Indian state of Bihar. A strong earthquake has struck near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest ...

The Guardian - 8h

Op-ed: Here’s why estate planning is a gift for your family

Estate planning isn't about focusing on your demise, one advisor says; it's about taking control and making decisions that ensure your loved ones are cared for.

CNBC - 1h

Harris on certifying the 2024 election results

Vice President Kamala Harris commented on the 2024 election certification process in Congress four years after the Capitol attack. Harris carried out her duty presiding over a joint session of ...

CBS News - 19h

Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on teaching kids to organize

The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.

CBS News - 1d

The big idea: can what you eat change your mind?

From designer drinks to dodgy leftovers, our brain responds to food in surprising ways. Probiotic drinks, brain-boosting superfoods, gut-healthy snack bars: every day we’re bombarded with ...

The Guardian - 1d

Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024

Yahoo News - 1d

What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.

BBC News - 1d

Chef Clare de Boer’s top New York restaurants

An eclectic tour of the Big Apple’s world of flavours, from Lebanese and Italian in Brooklyn to Korean in Midtown and an old-school NYC lunch counter in Flatiron

Financial Times - 1d

Congestion pricing is a New York idea.

A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.

The New York Times - 2d

Anatomy of a birdie: Collin Morikawa, caddie prove why on-course mics are great idea

Morikawa and his caddie, J.J. Jakovac, had an interesting back-and-forth while sizing up an approach shot Saturday at The Sentry – and it led to a birdie.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How a chef's unconventional career led him to culinary stardom

A.J. Capella has spent years as a silent creative, developing some of the top menus in New Jersey for over a decade. Now, at 35 years old, he's making a name for himself.

CBS News - 2d

John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

Wisconsin finished 40 of 61 from the field (65.6%), including 21 of 31 from 3-point range.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering

Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are over

ABC News - 3d

Why Apple TV+ Will Gift a Free Binge-Watching Weekend

Executives at Apple TV+ are gambling on getting viewers hooked with this promo.

Inc. - 3d

Tech breakthroughs of 2024

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How tech breakthroughs are changing health The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in ...

The Hill - 3d

Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home

Uptick in break-ins rattles players and causes leagues to scramble for help.

ESPN - 4d

2024 Fantasy Football Award Winners

It's time to look back at who got us here. Scott Pianowski and Andy Behrens hand out some fantasy football hardware as the 2024 regular season nears its end.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - 4d

Jill Biden got most expensive gift from a foreign leader in 2023. Here's what it was

President Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, according to an annual accounting published by the State Department on Thursday, ...

The Hill - 4d

Jill Biden got the priciest gift from a foreign leader in 2023 — a $20,000 diamond

A spokesperson for the first lady said the diamond will be turned over to the National Archives after President Joe Biden leaves office on Jan. 20.

NBC News - 4d

Jill Biden received $20,000 diamond from Indian PM in 2023, among other gifts

Annual report details gifts given to first family by foreign leaders, most of which are transferred to National Archives. Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ohio State Makes Championship Statement With 41-21 Win Over Oregon

The Buckeyes, who started the Rose Bowl with 34 straight points, ended the Ducks’ undefeated season.

The New York Times - 4d

These airlines were the most on time in 2024

Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.

CNBC - 5d

What will happen to home equity levels in 2025?

Home equity levels will likely continue to rise in 2025, but at a slower pace than we've previously seen.

CBS News - 5d

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.

CNBC - 5d

The source of 2024’s returns

Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate

Financial Times - 5d

No. 6 Ohio State routs top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, advances to CFP semifinals

No. 6 Ohio State roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon in the 111th Rose Bowl

ABC News - 5d

The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...

The Hill - 6d

The biggest political winners and losers of 2024

A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to ...