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Shopkeeper tracks down mum who stole Jellycat toys to sell on Vinted
Retailers estimate three in five shoplifted items end up being sold online.BBC News - 3h -
Best of 2024: Our picks for the top TV shows, movies, music, books, art and theater
"Dune: Part Two" and "Anora." Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. "The Vince Staples Show" and "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin." "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Waiting for ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
10 artworks that stole the show at L.A. museums in 2024
'Adam and Eve,' Ed Ruscha, Mickalene Thomas, Judithe Hernández and Olafur Eliasson lead our art critic's list of standout art in 2024.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Theater in 2024 — the silver lining of a challenging year
The Times' theater critic selects his top SoCal stage productions for 2024, including 'Funny Girl,' 'Fat Ham,' 'Primary Trust,' 'Pacific Overtures,' 'The Brothers Size' and 'Company.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Community rallies to help storm-hit football club
The club's chairman is asking for volunteers to help the club clear up the storm damage.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
A real-life 'Grinch' stole a theater's 'Nutcracker' props — and the community rallied to save the show
Local authorities are searching for the person responsible for stealing a trailer filled with thousands of dollars worth of props and set pieces for a community production of Tchaikovsky’s “The ...NBC News - 9h -
I’m a 59-year-old recluse with PTSD, a cancer diagnosis and no living relatives. What should I do with my $900,000 life savings?
“I have a large bank as trustee, and it will take a large chunk to distribute my estate.”MarketWatch - 14h -
Rugby community rallies as search for star goes on
Police fear Tom Voyce has died after trying to cross a Northumberland ford flooded by Storm Darragh.BBC News - 18h -
Woman who stole £86,000 from best friend's charity must repay it
Lindsay MacCallum stole £86,000 from Rainbow Valley, set up in memory of her friend's daughter who died of cancer.BBC News - 20h -
Magic's narrow NBA Cup loss to Bucks shows they will be a tough out when the real tournament begins
Without Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Magic took the Bucks to the wireCBS Sports - 1d -
Bellingham gives Atalanta too much to do as Real Madrid show they are back
Rumours of Real Madrid’s imminent Champions League demise had, it turns out, been exaggerated. So had suggestions Kylian Mbappé makes a poor fit for Carlo Ancelotti’s side if an emphatic opening ...The Guardian - 1d -
Best Theater of 2024
Broadway roared back, but the kitties were downtown and the prayer service was in Brooklyn.The New York Times - 1d -
9 Best Theater Moments of 2024
“The Outsiders,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Ragtime” were among the productions with stage moments that stood out this year.The New York Times - 1d -
Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' court battle against his children
The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.BBC News - 2d -
The Mets Stole Juan Soto From the Yankees. Who’s the Big Spender Now?
The Yankees didn’t just lose a superstar; they lost him to the Mets. Is the balance of power shifting in New York?The New York Times - 2d -
The Apollo Theater at 90
Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and Melba Moore discuss the history of the Harlem landmark "where stars are born and legends are made."CBS News - 3d -
A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save It
When Pfizer moved to a new building in Manhattan last year, it left behind artwork that had hung in its lobby for 63 years. Not everyone was pleased.The New York Times - 3d -
3 Principles to Build a Brand Community
When you create a space that is valuable, authentic, and vulnerably human, it becomes a catalyst for connections beyond business.Inc. - 4d -
Lodi community gathers to remembers salon owner killed
A deadly shooting in Woodbridge took the life of a beloved Lodi salon owner. Her friends and family are grappling with the devastating loss.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life
Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Review: A real-life incident of white-power terrorism is told with chilling clarity in 'The Order'
Directed by Justin Kurzel and co-starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult in revelatory turns, the film chronicles the rise of a hate group in the Pacific Northwest.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life
With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.CNBC - 5d -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - 5d -
'I know how dramatic it was in real life': Michael Mann chats about 'The Insider'
Director Michael Mann spoke between a double feature of 'The Insider' and 'Heat,' kicking off a new screening series hosted by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Video shows Illinois deputy save pregnant woman in runaway car after brakes fail
Illinois deputies helped avert disaster early Monday morning, preventing a pregnant woman whose brakes failed from plunging into a bitingly cold lake.NBC News - 6d -
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...ABC News - 6d -
I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life
In this week’s Feast newsletter: Everything about the holidays makes me happy, even light-up earrings. But my favourite thing is whipping up treats for loved ones. • Sign up here for our weekly ...The Guardian - 6d -
Xbox May Have Saved This Guy's Life After He Was Hit By A Truck
An Xbox fan has shared a harrowing story of how they were hit by a truck and dragged under it, and how the Xbox in his backpack helped prevent his head from pounding the pavement.. Brandon J on ...GameSpot - 6d -
Master the Art of Definitive Communication
You might think you’re being diplomatic when you’re actually just being vague.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Tim Cook Wants Apple to Literally Save Your Life
Much as the CEO seems awestruck by AI and his just-released Apple Intelligence, he’s more convinced that the tech giant’s health apps will define the company’s legacy.Wired - Dec. 4 -
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LeBron James, mired in shooting slump, is finally showing real signs of decline as he nears his 40th birthday
LeBron James has missed all 19 of his 3-point attempts over his last four gamesCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.
A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
