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NFL MVP race: Bills' Josh Allen becomes first player in modern NFL history to accomplish this feat vs. Rams
The star QB nearly led a major comebackCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Paris’ Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago
PARIS — Notes boomed from the meticulously cleaned grand organ, the choir’s voices echoed off of walls scrubbed clean of scorch marks, and light shone through restored stained glass windows.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
McLaren Wins First Formula 1 Constructors’ Title in 26 Years
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris helped McLaren hold off Ferrari in the final race of the 2024 season.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
'I'm just a kid' - 16-year-old breaks 200m record in 20.04secs
Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout enters the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200 metres.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Notre Dame celebrates first mass in five years after devastating fire
Archbishop of Paris consecrates the cathedral’s new altar with perfumed oil to the sound of the restored organ. Parisians, the French and the world rediscovered the breathtaking beauty of the Notre ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Amber Glenn becomes first American to win figure skating's Grand Prix Final in 14 years
Glenn continued an excellent run of form in the 2024-25 campaignCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Galaxy's run to first MLS Cup in 10 years began with a boycott
Last season, fans boycotted games, demanding change in the front office. They got their wish, and now the Galaxy are in their first MLS Cup since 2014.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Ja'Marr Chase raises speculation about Bengals future: 'Who knows what will happen in the next year?'
Cincinnati is all but eliminated from playoff contentionCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Inside Iowa State's chase for its first conference title in 112 years
The Cyclones are 10-game winners for the first time and can earn a conference crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Amber Glenn becomes first US woman in 14 years to win figure skating Grand Prix Final
Amber Glenn has become the first American to win the women’s Grand Prix Final competition since Alissa Czisny 14 years agoABC News - Dec. 7 -
'This was preventable’: Corporate world shudders at new risks after slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats against corporations have been rising for years, fueled in part by the echo chamber of social media and an increasingly polarized political environment.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
World's oldest known wild bird lays her first egg in four years at age 74
The world's oldest known wild bird is hatching a plan to continue her legacy.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Lululemon’s stock soars as 16 banks hike their price targets. One bear says sell into the rally.
The athleisure-apparel company’s pivot to bright colors seems to be working.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
How Josh Allen's turnover-free, less-is-more approach is spearheading Bills QB's push for first MVP
This might be the best version of Josh Allen we've seen as he closes in on an NFL MVP awardCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
This market maven raised his S&P 500 target three times this year. Now he says there’s too many bulls
Contrarian indicators are making Ed Yardeni wary of a short-term pullback for stocksMarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
What you can do to prevent cervical cancer
After years of decline, cervical cancer rates are rising in some demographics in the United States — primarily low-income women and those in their 30s and 40s. If the disease spreads in the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison
The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029
Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Warcraft 2's First Balance Patch In Over 20 Years Nerfs Game's Most Overpowered Ability
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness , first released in 1995, just received its first balance update in over two decades, nerfing units like Ogre Mages and buffing Archers and Axe Throwers. Blizzard ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Disney raises its annual dividend by 33% following ‘highly successful year’
The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday raised its annual dividend by 33%, to $1 a share, after a year marked by increased streaming profits and blockbuster movies.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first
Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
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Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths
According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play
Javier Mascherano has arrived in Miami and is already at work as Inter Miami's new coachABC News - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani Is First Transgender Woman to Win Model of the Year
Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers
Frontier Airlines, one of the world’s biggest budget airlines, is adding first-class seats.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers
Frontier Airlines next year will retrofit its Airbus jetliners to include two rows of first-class seats.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Cervical cancer kills thousands of women each year. Stigma and silence are impeding efforts to prevent it.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. But the disease is shrouded in stigma and silence that could be ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
French bond yield spread to Germany near 12-year high a day ahead of vote on government
French sovereign bonds rose, though the yield spread with Germany still traded near the widest since the European debt crisisMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years
The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Appalachian State fires coach Shawn Clark after program's first losing season in 11 years
Clark went 40–24 in his five seasons at Appalachian State, including an upset of Texas A&M in 2022.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
AC/DC's Power Up tour, its first U.S. run in nine years, will stop at the Rose Bowl
AC/DC's Power Up tour will hit 13 stadiums in North America in the spring, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on April 18.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2
