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.

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Jupiter, ascending: See our solar system’s biggest planet at its brightest all year

Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be visible all night long.

NBC News - 4d

Katie Boulter: I was messaged at a tournament saying ‘I’m outside, I’m going to hurt you’

British No 1 Katie Boulter has revealed her experiences of being followed and threatened in recent years.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral rises from the ashes with grand reopening, five years on from fire

Paris' iconic Notre-Dame cathedral will reopen, five years after a fire the storied medieval landmark will reopen its doors once again.

NBC News - 4d

‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?

“Is the stock market reliable?”

MarketWatch - 5d

The Kennedy Center’s Chairman Won’t Depart After All

As the nation’s capital prepares for a second Trump administration, the performing arts center announced that its chairman would not step down in January as planned.

The New York Times - 5d

Roque on Barça spell: 'I wanted to go to my farm'

Vitor Roque has revealed he considered giving up and retreating to his small farm in Brazil during his difficult spell at Barcelona.

ESPN - 5d

‘It’s got everything you want, plus dragons’: Brandon Sanderson on the joy of writing fantasy

The hugely popular author reveals his excitement at the release of his latest Stormlight saga, how he extracted himself from Amazon and why JK Rowling should have stuck to novels. It’s 1pm in ...

The Guardian - 5d

I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe | Ask Annalisa

You’ve made a great start by seeking professional help, but before dating again you could try getting used to social interaction in a safe, group setting • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses ...

The Guardian - 5d

Keira Knightley says she was ‘stalked by men’ after Pirates of the Caribbean and told ‘you wanted this’

The actor said that her ‘jaw dropped at the time’ over how she was treated in public spaces and that ‘it was a very violent, misogynistic atmosphere’. Keira Knightley has spoken out about the ...

The Guardian - 5d

Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year

The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.

CBS News - 5d

What is mocha mousse, Pantone’s colour of the year, and do I eat it or wear it?

It might sound like a drink special at your local cafe but the trendy shade is set to be everywhere in 2025 – according to the company, that is. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email ...

The Guardian - 6d

Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This

Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.

Inc. - 6d

The near-perfect socks that I buy in bulk every year

I’ve worn Uniqlo’s Colorful 50 crew socks for over five years, and they’re still my most-reached-for pair of socks. . Here’s why they deliver on comfort, fit, affordability and more.

NBC News - 6d

Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?

You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.

CBS News - 6d

Saquon Barkley aware he's closing in on NFL rushing record: 'You want to leave a legacy on a franchise'

Barkley won't get caught up in a pursuit of the record

CBS Sports - 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

French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls

French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.

MarketWatch - 6d

I Flew Over an Erupting Icelandic Volcano in a Helicopter. Maybe You Can, Too

Volcanic eruptions are common in Iceland. Some helicopter tours allow visitors a close-up glimpse at the oozing magma.

Wired - 6d

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

BBC News - 6d

I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me

Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.

BBC News - Dec. 5

'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'

Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

CNBC - Dec. 3

He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too

When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.

Wired - Dec. 3

I understand why Joe Biden wants to protect his son Hunter. But it doesn't make it right | Arwa Mahdawi

This is another example of a two-tiered justice system that routinely shields the powerful – and punishes the powerless. ‘No one is above the law,” Joe Biden tweeted in May . He probably should ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all

Here's why the league should make it a five-round March Madness-style tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials after Gregg Wallace claims

The corporation had said on Monday that all MasterChef episodes filmed would be aired as planned.

BBC News - Dec. 3

‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

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