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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 - Dec. 11 -
Raymond Chandler's L.A. comes alive at auction, but 'crown jewel' fails to sell
Fans and collectors sought to connect with the hard-boiled detective writer's vision of Los Angeles in a recent auction of his personal items, including never-before-published writings.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
How to win New York’s festive season
Insider tips on how to keep the magic alive — and avoid the crowds, the cost and the coldFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Inside the Los Angeles film critics vote that gave 'Anora' best picture
Times columnist Glenn Whipp and film editor Joshua Rothkopf break down the winners and less fortunate in this year's Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. vote.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Everton reward young fan who flew from Australia for postponed Merseyside derby
Mackenzie Kinsella meets players at training ground James Tarkowski offers teenager tickets for Arsenal game It was not the final league derby at Goodison Park but Everton have ensured the young ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Macy’s shareholders clamor for retailer to squeeze value from its real estate, among other changes
Two investors launched a campaign Monday seeking changes at Macy’s that would boost profitability and returns.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Ranking every college football bowl game from worst to best
Eight-two teams made the postseason at the end of the 2024 season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
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 - Dec. 9 -
Chiefs remain NFL's best escape artists, plus incredible games from Josh Allen and Sam Darnold
The Chiefs clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West division title and continue to control their path to the AFC’s top playoff seed.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
How one of gaming's best-known actors took on one of film's biggest roles
He's played some of the biggest roles in gaming, but Troy Baker confesses his latest scared even him.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Cal to face off against UNLV in the L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium
UNLV, which fell short of a dream College Football Playoff bid, will face off against Cal in the L.A. Bowl hosted by Rob Gronkowski at SoFi Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Fans Bring Inflatable Palm Trees to Games After Executive’s Comments on Buffalo
The Sabres’ general manager said the team had trouble attracting free agents because of its location: “We don’t have palm trees. We have high taxes.”The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending Emilia Pérez wins best film at European Film Awards
Musical also claims prizes for best director, screenplay, editing and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón. All-dancing, all-singing musical Emilia Pérez has twirled itself into contention for ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Marrakech Film Festival bestows Palestinian film 'Happy Holidays' with top award
The Marrakech International Film Festival has bestowed its top prize on “Happy Holidays,” a Palestinian drama set in Israel whose screenplay won an award at the Venice Film Festival in SeptemberABC News - Dec. 7 -
Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game
College football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple timesABC News - Dec. 7 -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Save Up To 50% On Pokemon TCG Packs, Lego Sets, And Other Collectibles At Best Buy This Weekend
Best Buy's Black Friday Sale may be over, but the retailer still has plenty of holiday deals to take advantage of, including a three-day Doorbuster sale that sees up to 50% off select toys, ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Bucks vs. Celtics odds, line, prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Dec. 6 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics 10,000 times and revealed its picks for FridayCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
L.A. Times Owner Plans ‘Bias Meter’ Next to Coverage
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong said that he planned to introduce the tool, which he said would appear next to the paper’s news articles and opinion pieces, in January.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Family bought an abandoned train car from 1909 for $3,000 and turned it into an Airbnb that brings in over $90,000 a year—take a look inside
Isaac French and his family converted a 100-year-old train car into an Airbnb that's projected to earn over $100,000 in 2024.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NBA picks, Dec. 5 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets game 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for ThursdayCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
MLB’s Winter Meetings begin Sunday: What should fans expect from the annual baseball gathering?
Consensus around baseball is that the meetings won’t end with Juan Soto still on the open market.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Chappell Roan to headline Reading and Leeds festival 2025
Reading and Leeds announces its first acts for 2025 including Chappell Roan and Travis Scott.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Disneyland's holiday fest dazzles with Latin traditions and a candlelit 'Silent Night'
Disney California Adventure's Festival of Holidays is a 'tapestry of diversity,' focusing on the cultures that inspired Disney films.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Lakers vs. Heat odds, line, prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Dec. 4 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers 10,000 times and revealed its picks for WednesdayCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
The N.F.L.’s Best Athlete Is a 335-Pound Offensive Lineman From Samoa
As a child, Penei Sewell and his brothers used a water bottle filled with sand and water for a football.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
'Wicked' named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
The National Board of Review put its full support behind Jon MABC News - Dec. 4 -
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
Break out your “Dune” popcorn bucket: It's time for the best movies of the yearABC News - Dec. 4 -
Clippers vs. Timberwolves odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Dec. 4 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers on WednesdayCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
'No Other Land,' from an Israeli-Palestinian alliance, looks at West Bank destruction
Filmmakers overcame assault and lost equipment to finish 'No Other Land,' a documentary about the West Bank. But while it's eligible for an Oscar, it still does not have U.S. distribution.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Lee Ramer, champion of the Hammer Museum and other L.A. arts groups, dies at 90
Lee Ramer's long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Mavericks vs. Grizzlies odds, line, prediction, time: 2024 NBA Cup picks, Dec. 3 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks 10,000 times and revealed its 2024 NBA Cup picks for TuesdayCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival
Sean Penn has blasted the organizers of the Oscars of being cowards who, in effect, limit the kind of films that can be funded and madeABC News - Dec. 3 -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts
What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Alberta Clipper expected to bring more winter weather as Great Lakes region digs out from storm
An Alberta Clipper system is forecasted to bring snow and cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast this week as folks in states surrounding the Great Lakes continue to clean up from last weekend's ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Jon M. Chu on bringing "Wicked" from Broadway to the big screen
Jon M. Chu, the director behind the smash-hit "Wicked," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he turned the beloved Broadway musical into a record-breaking blockbuster that has earned over $360 ...CBS 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 -
The 45 Best Cyber Monday Deals From Best Buy (2024)
Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals take up to 40 percent off—grab that iPad Mini or the TV you've been eyeing all year before time runs out.Wired - Dec. 2
