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

As Retailers Offered Holiday Discounts, Shoppers Showed Up

Total spending from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 rose 3.8 percent, data released by Mastercard SpendingPulse showed.

The New York Times - 1h

Sensual surrealism, Kiefer’s delights and Gehry’s Guggenheim: the best art and architecture shows to visit in 2025

Anselm Kiefer’s homage to Van Gogh, Ithell Colquhoun’s seaside of surrealism and Gilbert & George fill the galleries, while the V&A opens its archives at the illustrious new East Storehouse • More ...

The Guardian - 2h

Are we becoming a post-literate society?

Technology has changed the way many of us consume information, from complex pieces of writing to short video clips

Financial Times - 2h

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part two

From those performing extraordinary acts in times of war to the woman changing views of children with disabilities, these people gave us hope in a tumultuous year. She strode across the border, ...

The Guardian - 3h

Where to watch NBA Christmas games: Nuggets vs. Suns TV channel, live stream online, picks, odds

NBA's star-studded Christmas slate has arrived

CBS Sports - 7h

Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Suns vs. Nuggets basketball game

CBS Sports - 8h

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers basketball game

CBS Sports - 10h

New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs basketball game

CBS Sports - 18h

Watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers basketball game

CBS Sports - 19h

The Surprising Leaders in the Battle for the N.B.A.’s Most Coveted Awards

A player taken with the 39th overall pick in the draft is the early leader in the Rookie of the Year race.

The New York Times - 21h

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 - 23h

The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024

Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.

The New York Times - 1d

WATCH: Girl who prayed for a puppy everyday surprised with a new friend

Tabitha Grayson surprised her daughter, Georgia, with an adorable puppy while picking her up from school.

ABC News - 1d

'Squid Game' was a surprise global smash. Will Season 2 be even bigger for Netflix?

The first season of 'Squid Game' remains Netflix's most popular show, with more than 330 million views on the streaming service. Will Season 2 top that?

Los Angeles Times - 1d

In a Surprise, the SBA Grants 4 New SBLC Licenses

It’s the second year in a row that the agency has expanded its roster of small business lenders.

Inc. - 2d

20 Years Ago a Tsunami Killed 230,000 People. We Can Do Better Now.

With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.

The New York Times - 7h

I Never Felt Like This in China Before

America must compete with China, but there’s also a complicated reality that both countries have to face.

The New York Times - 16h

Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves basketball game

CBS Sports - 22h

How to watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Oregon State Beavers: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time

How to watch Nebraska vs. Oregon State basketball game

CBS Sports - 23h

How to watch Hawaii Warriors vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Hawaii vs. Oakland basketball game

CBS Sports - 23h

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one

From an exuberant mountaineering woman to a boy representing unheard refugees, here are some of the brave individuals that gave us hope. Nine years ago, Cecilia Llusco was one of 11 Indigenous ...

The Guardian - 1d

How you can watch the Beyoncé halftime show on Christmas

Beyoncé is set to take the stage live on Netflix on Christmas Day during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game. For those who may be busy opening presents, the game will be available on Netflix until ...

NBC News - 1d

Golden State Warriors vs. Indiana Pacers: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Warriors vs. Pacers basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Watch Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Nuggets vs. Suns basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Hawaii Warriors vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Hawaii vs. Nebraska basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Bulls vs. Bucks basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Thunder vs. Wizards basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Knicks vs. Raptors basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

How to watch Heat vs. Nets basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NBA on TV, stream online

How to watch Hawks vs. Timberwolves basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Utah Jazz: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Jazz basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

N. Dak. State Bison vs. Cal-Baker. Roadrunners live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online

How to watch North Dakota State vs. Cal State Bakersfield basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Charlotte 49ers vs. Murray State Racers: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Charlotte vs. Murray State basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'

Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.

CNBC - 2d

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

Topics