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'Unreal': Lamar breaks Vick's QB rushing record
Ravens star Lamar Jackson overtook Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.ESPN - 2d -
Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight
The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after an aviation expert said evidence ...NBC News - 2d -
Russia accused of shooting down Azerbaijan passenger plane
US and regional officials and aviation experts suggest anti-aircraft fire could be to blame for crash in KazakhstanFinancial Times - 2d -
Fantasy Football Make or Break: How to approach volatility in Championship Week
Volatility isn't a fantasy manager's best friend — especially not in Championship Week. Tera Roberts is here to help us sort through which of the league's most volatile assets are worth a start.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Longtime Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larrañaga steps down
Larrañaga, 75, is in his 14th season at Miami.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024
This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.ABC News - 2d -
Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down
Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.The New York Times - 2d -
A Kidnapping Story Inspired Readers to Tell Their Stories of Trauma
It all started with the retelling of a 50-year-old kidnapping, but for readers, it was about them, too.The New York Times - 2d -
Gavin and Stacey grabs TV's biggest Christmas Day audience in 16 years
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.BBC News - 2d -
Trump's '5 percent down' plan for Europe
President-elect Donald Trump is signaling to NATO member-states that they must spend 5 percent of their GDP annually on defense if they want U.S. support, in order to prepare for a potential war ...The Hill - 2d -
‘I get spotted in the M&S knicker department’: Lorraine Ashbourne on her 2024 TV takeover
From Bridgerton to Sherwood and Alma’s Not Normal, the actor has lit up our screens all year – and her ‘victory lap’ is only just starting …. Lorraine Ashbourne has had a massive year. “I know! ...The Guardian - 2d -
The photographs that defined 2024 – and the stories behind them
As conflict dragged on in Gaza and Ukraine, violence dogged the US election; floods and fires raged, but bravery and humanity shone through. Photographers recall the moments when they took these ...The Guardian - 2d -
A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down
President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on ...The New York Times - 2d -
Ranking the 10 biggest portal announcements from Tuesday
Nebraska added a major offensive weapon.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...The Guardian - 3d -
2024's Hidden Gems: The Best Games You May Have Missed (Or Never Heard Of)
Odds are, you know the big games in a given year. If you regularly play games, it's hard not to at least hear the names of the latest releases from big publishers, which spend huge sums of money to ...GameSpot - 3d -
NBA on Christmas Day: Lakers down Warriors in thriller
The 76ers' Joel Embiid had an injury scare but is in the lineup against Boston. Get the updates here.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Aaron Rodgers Addresses Stories Regarding the Jets’ Ongoing Dysfunction
“What’s best for the Jets is not having these types of leaks all the time. When that gets figured out, it will be a little easier to win,” the New York quarterback said.The New York Times - 3d -
‘It changed my idea of what games can be’ – the 31 games readers couldn’t put down in 2024
From the grisly Space Marine 2 to the glorious Metaphor: ReFantazio, it’s time for Pushing Buttons subscribers to share their games of the year. Happy Christmas, Pushing Buttons readers! My sincere ...The Guardian - 3d -
Shaheen breaks glass ceiling on Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) insists the Senate can chart a bipartisan course on global challenges under President-elect Trump, despite the Republican leader demonstrating his disruptive influence ...The Hill - 3d -
De Beers amasses biggest diamond stockpile since 2008 financial crisis
Chinese demand has slumped as competition from lab-grown alternatives has increasedFinancial Times - 3d -
24 biggest soccer moments of 2024: USWNT win gold, Mauricio Pochettino to USMNT, Lionel Messi playoff flop
Christian Pulisic dominated in 2024, Champions League debuted a new format and the rest of the year's big momentsCBS Sports - 4d -
Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians
Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.The New York Times - 4d -
My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?
Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump is waging a legal war against press freedom
Lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive for defendants, even if there is no merit to them. Trump understands this.The Hill - 4d -
Biggest banks sue the Federal Reserve over annual stress tests
A group of banks and business groups are suing the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress tests, saying the current process falls short.CNBC - 4d -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’
To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.The New York Times - 4d -
Justin Baldoni’s publicist responds to Blake Lively’s legal complaint
A recent legal complaint says Justin Baldoni repeatedly sexually harassed Blake Lively and crossed boundaries during intimate scenes on the set of the film “It Ends with Us.” Now, one of Justin ...NBC News - 4d -
Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down
Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Breaking down the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz
On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican. Congressional investigators say they found substantial evidence President-elect Donald ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down
The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.Politico - 5d -
Gaetz's legal team slams 'unprecedented' release of ethics report, drops bid to block it
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) dropped his eleventh-hour lawsuit seeking to block the release of his House Ethics Committee report since the committee distributed it publicly. The report, ...The Hill - 5d -
Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The New York Times - 5d -
Oil prices begin the week on a down note
Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Breaking down NFL playoff picture, plus Week 16 grades for every team and Saints-Packers picks for 'MNF'
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 23CBS Sports - 5d -
Legal analysis of House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Among the findings is evidence that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and paid for sex with a 17-year-old. Gaetz has ...CBS News - 5d -
Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)
A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.Inc. - 5d -
Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs
Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costsABC News - 5d -
NFL Winners and Losers: The biggest takeaways from Sunday's games
If Chicago wants Detroit OC Ben Johnson to be its next head coach, he got an up-close and ugly view of the Bears on Sunday. Plus, Justin Jefferson goes Superman.Yahoo Sports - 6d
