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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler rents a $70,000-a-month Miami Beach mansion amid speculation of a trade
The NBA All-Star is currently living in a palatial property on Hibiscus Island, having sold his South Florida home for $8.3 million earlier this year.MarketWatch - 2d -
David Squires on … ‘must-have’ Christmas gifts for football fans
From Tickle Me ElMou to Tiny Tears, our cartoonist has you covered if you need a last-minute football-related present. Buy this cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...The Guardian - 2d -
'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror tradition
'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror traditionNBC News - 2d -
Have a bitcoin-obsessed brother-in-law? Here’s what to tell him this Christmas.
If you think booming bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, think again.MarketWatch - 2d -
Skiing, wool baubles, ice-cream: how Antarctic scientists celebrate Christmas
From the Flask glacier to King George Island, intrepid researchers expect good cheer, snow and penguins. Many of us will not get a white Christmas this year, but a group of scientists are ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘It cost €1bn and it’s a dog shelter’: red faces as Italy’s Albania migrant centres lie empty
With Giorgia Meloni’s plan in tatters, one centre is housing stray dogs adopted by bored Italian guards. When Italy opened migrant centres in Albania in October the plan was clear: 3,000 people a ...The Guardian - 2d -
What time are the NFL Christmas games and when does Beyoncé perform?
What time does it start? Why Netflix? And when does Beyoncé start? We (mostly) have the answers. The NFL Christmas games are taking place on, you guessed it, Christmas. And if you’re anything like ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some
For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
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The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'
Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.BBC News - 2d -
Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.BBC News - 2d -
Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 2d -
UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...The Guardian - 2d -
Warmth amid absence: life of Romanian children whose parents work abroad – photo essay
Alexandra Corcode documents daily life in Romania in this portrait of the trauma experienced by young people whose parent or parents work abroad. The project, which won a Tom Stoddart award for ...The Guardian - 2d -
There is a foolproof solution to avoiding conflict this Christmas | Fiona Katauskas
But you may need to consult an expert. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.CBS News - 2d -
WATCH: Santa Cruz wharf partially collapses amid high surf warning along California coast
Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday after being battered by waves amid a high surf warning along the California coast.ABC News - 2d -
'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'
A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.BBC News - 2d -
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Raiders coach Antonio Pierce doesn’t care about draft position amid struggles: ‘None of that s**t matters’
The Raiders are currently projected to have the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft next spring.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record
Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bossesFinancial Times - 2d -
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.CBS News - 2d -
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US Starbucks workers’ strike expands to 11 states as Christmas approaches
Walkouts have caused nearly 50 stores nationwide to close in five days, says Starbucks Workers United union. The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers’ union has grown to include locations ...The Guardian - 2d -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 3d -
What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day
Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.CBS News - 3d -
Apple to see strong Christmas iPhone sales that launch a ‘renaissance of growth’
Apple’s stock heads for another record as Wedbush sees strong holiday sales of new iPhones being the launching pad for a “renaissance of growth.”MarketWatch - 3d -
2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game
Here's how to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game on Christmas Day.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Watchdog calls for halt to energy loans amid insufficient conflict of interest controls
An internal government watchdog is calling on the Energy Department’s loan office to halt its financing for energy projects, saying there are insufficient controls in place to prevent conflicts of ...The Hill - 3d -
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Starbucks strike expands to more cities just days before Christmas
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.CBS News - 3d -
I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40
Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.CNBC - 3d -
Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know
Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on ChristmasABC News - 3d -
King's Christmas message to come from ornate former hospital chapel
This year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.BBC News - 3d -
Christmas Market Attack Suspect Left a Decadelong Trail of Red Flags
The suspect in the attack in Germany had history of threats and harassment though no record of violence and an ideology that didn’t fit familiar patterns.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week
A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...NBC News - 3d -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...CBS News - 4d -
The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.The New York Times - Dec. 19