An Unexpected Proposal, Then a First Date Days Later

Blind date: ‘The glare of the Christmas lights made his eyes look really beautiful and I just had to tell him’

Ash, 38, a photographer, meets Darren, 39, a TV producer. What were you hoping for? To meet someone intelligent that I could have good conversation and a laugh with. Continue reading...

The Guardian - 7h

How America First will transform the world in 2025

In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo

Financial Times - 19h

Sharing the Spotlight on Their Wedding Day

Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt weren’t the center of attention at their wedding. Instead, they shared the day with Ms. Morrison’s beloved aunt, who suffers from a rare condition.

The New York Times - 20h

A Summer Beach Encounter Leads to a Seaside Proposal

Kim Mannino and Glenn Alterman met in the Hamptons in July 2020, and by Labor Day knew their connection was more than a passing flirtation.

The New York Times - 20h

An Unexpected Proposal, Then a First Date Days Later

When Cori Harris and Edgar Hayes met at a local supermarket checkout line, she thought he looked like a wizard from “The Lord of the Rings.” A mutual crush emerged.

The New York Times - 20h

Holiday Briefing: A Day to Celebrate

A special edition for a special day.

The New York Times - 1d

2024-25 college football bowl schedule, scores, games, TV channels, dates, kickoff times, locations

The full schedule, scores for the 2024-25 college football bowl season

CBS Sports - 8h

College Football Playoff bracket, scores: Schedule, bowl games, championship dates, quarterfinal kickoff times

Everything you need to know to follow along with the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket

CBS Sports - 14h

11 Illinois teens charged with felonies after men lured and beaten using dating apps

Eleven Illinois teenagers were charged with felony crimes after two men using dating apps were allegedly lured and beaten during the summer, according to police.

NBC News - 16h

Proposal could let Army, Navy play 13th regular season game to fortify future College Football Playoff hopes

The NCAA would need to change its rules that hold teams to 12 regular-season games

CBS Sports - 16h

2025 WNBA free agency, explained: Key dates, types of free agents, core players

Teams can begin talking to players on Jan. 21, though no deals can be signed until Feb. 1

CBS Sports - 21h

When does the transfer window open? Key dates, everything to know about January 2025's winter transfer window

It is almost time for the midseason business period to open for European soccer clubs

CBS Sports - 1d

Watch Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures.

BBC News - 1d

FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos

ABC News - 1d

Chelsea's Boxing Day spoiled by Fulham as Blues lose at home to Cottagers for first time in 45 years

With Antonee Robinson playing a big part, Fulham once again showed their true potential

CBS Sports - 1d

'I had a life to live': Survivors recall tsunami 20 years later

It has been 20 years since the deadliest tsunami ever recorded, one that devastated communities around the Indian ocean and killed more than 200,000 people. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with ...

NBC News - 1d

Which concerns are real for Celtics amid their first rough patch?

What's plaguing the Celtics amid their recent skid, and are those issues easily fixable? Chris Forsberg breaks out his "concern meter."

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Britney Spears reunited with son Jayden for first time in 2 years on Christmas

Britney Spears was certainly "Lucky" this Christmas.

NBC News - 1d

Turkey cuts rates for first time in 22 months with jumbo reduction

Central bank slashes borrowing costs by 250bp as consumer demand slows

Financial Times - 1d

Katt Williams, crypto and cat ladies: 2024 was the year of unexpected second chances

From comedy to courtroom drama, if you thought you’d seen it all before, that’s because this year … you had. If 2024 was defined by anything, it was a distinct feeling of deja vu. Donald Trump ran ...

The Guardian - 1d

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

Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.

Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.

The New York Times - 2d

Celebrating first night of Hanukkah in Wilkes-Barre

Yahoo News - 2d

NFL to Stream Christmas Day Games on Netflix for the First Time

“NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” starts Christmas morning.

Inc. - 2d

Before the algorithm, we watched ‘surprise TV’, and it can still offer unexpected delights | Emma Wilkins

Our family’s holiday tradition? We throw caution to the wind and surrender to the novelty of free-to-air television. I can see why kids who find themselves at a holiday shack where the only ...

The Guardian - 2d

China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth

Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis

Financial Times - 3d

How the Las Vegas Jewish community is celebrating Hanukkah amidst Hamas attacks 1 year later

Yahoo News - 3d

Federal Reserve proposes more transparency in bank stress tests, but banks still sue

Trade groups representing the largest U.S. banks on Tuesday filed suit in federal court to force more transparency in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s bank stress tests imposed after the 2008 global ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later

The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks".

BBC News - 3d

Revisiting ‘Knitting With Dog Hair’ 30 Years Later

“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.

The New York Times - 3d

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Battle for No. 1

The playoff picture is coming into focus, but plenty of questions remain as the slate turns to Week 17.

The New York Times - 3d

St. Peter's Basilica restoration reveals centuries-old details for the first time

Chris Livesay visited St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to see the newly restored historical features. These features are now fully visible for the first time in generations as part of major ...

CBS News - 3d

How a proposed Honda-Nissan merger could impact car buyers

As Honda and Nissan move toward a potential merger, the auto industry's shift away from gas-powered vehicles could significantly impact your next car purchase. Kelly O'Grady explains what this ...

CBS News - 3d

A Day for Games

Here are a few you can play during the holidays.

The New York Times - 4d

Strictly to feature first drag queen competitor

Already a Ru Paul's Drag Race UK finalist, Tayce from Newport is now chasing a glitterball trophy.

BBC News - 4d

It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?

Wired - 4d