Can Trump hold his disparate coalition together?

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 - 4h

NBA Christmas 2024: Knicks hold off Wembanyama’s monster holiday debut

Bridges’ season-high 41 leads Knicks to 117-114 victory Wolves hold on to beat Mavs 105-99 after Dončić injury Embiid, Maxey power Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics Mikal Bridges scored a ...

The Guardian - 5h

Organizer of a Christmas fair in southern Mexico is assassinated at his holiday event

The organizer of a Christmas fair in southern Mexico has been assassinated at his city's holiday event

ABC News - 10h

‘Bad things can happen’: how will the world adjust to the Trump presidency?

Before he has taken a single executive decision, countries around the world are positioning themselves for his impact. “A revisionist state has arrived on the scene to contest the liberal ...

The Guardian - 11h

Sylvester Stallone wants to build an underwater barrier at his $35 million Palm Beach mansion; his neighbors were ‘blindsided’

Stallone has reportedly prompted outrage from neighbors with his plans to build an underwater barrier to keep boaters away.

MarketWatch - 15h

The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros—you can even use Venmo

Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it's within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.

CNBC - 1d

Why Harris Dickinson grappled with his 'Babygirl' character

A loose set led to explorations with co-star Nicole Kidman.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.

Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.

The New York Times - 1d

The Most Satisfying, Rewarding, and Fulfilling Thing Any Leader Can Ever Do

Aside from providing for yourself and the people you care about, of course.

Inc. - 1d

Pettersson scores twice 44 seconds apart and Canucks hold off Sharks 4-3

Elias Pettersson scored two goals 44 seconds apart in the second period to snap a seven-game scoring drought and the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3

ABC News - 1d

King Charles Addresses U.K. Riots and His Cancer in Christmas Speech

The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

The New York Times - 10h

The organizer of a Christmas fair in southern Mexico is assassinated at his holiday event

Yahoo News - 11h

How Trump can reset the US-Qatar relationship

When it comes to Qatar, Trump shouldn’t pick up where Biden left off.

The Hill - 11h

Patrik Laine Likes His New Team

Patrik Laine is regaining his old form.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey

Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Babbo Natale, Père Noël — whatever you call him, the man clad in red will be here soon.

The Hill - 1d

Playoff clinching scenarios: Who can secure a postseason berth, division title?

Here's what to know about the clinching scenarios for Week 17.

ESPN - 1d

Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts

Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

The Hill - 1d

Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease

UK government accused of ‘nitpicking about compensation’ after being told to pay more to retain military base. Mauritius is holding out over a deal to gain control of the Chagos Islands from the ...

The Guardian - 1d

NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: How Chiefs and Lions can clinch No. 1 seeds, secure first-round byes

Plus, five teams can clinch playoff berths

CBS Sports - 1d

"Club Cardio" brings hip-hop and step aerobics together for a viral workout experience

"Club Cardio" is a unique workout that blends hip-hop and step aerobics. The class has gone viral with millions of views on social media, and gained celebrity fans like Ciara. Michelle Miller has ...

CBS News - 1d

How Trump’s tariffs can generate both economic and political reform in China

If Trump is allowed by Elon Musk to stick to his guns, he can apply to China the principle he announced for his domestic opponents: “Success will be our retribution.”

The Hill - 1d

Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser

John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...

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

Can Trump hold his disparate coalition together?

A Catch-22 of politics is the fact that once you start governing and making decisions, you’re almost guaranteed to alienate some of the people who put you in office in the first place.

The Hill - 1d

What's open on Christmas Eve 2024? Stores you can visit today.

Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.

CBS News - 1d

My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?

“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker maps his Christmas flight

NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.

CBS News - 1d

Small retail investors hold about 9.5% of bitcoin. Here’s why that doesn’t tell the full story.

Here’s your comprehensive road map for tracking the footprint of retail investors across bitcoin’s $2 trillion market cap.

MarketWatch - 1d

You can keep your rigid Christmas traditions – I’ll be tucking into my Boxing Day carbonara | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

We’ve started building up our own yearly rituals, and asking what we really want to get out of the festive period. When people ask what I’m doing for Christmas this year, I’ve been replying, with ...

The Guardian - 1d

Brazil’s mysterious ‘man of the hole’ is dead. Should his land remain protected?

The death of Tanaru, the last member of an uncontacted group in the Amazon, raises questions about ethnic cleansing of Indigenous people, justice and the future of ancestral lands. Read more in ...

The Guardian - 1d

After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel

I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful. Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Waste of time’: how Starmer fumbled his first months of power

Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas break

Financial Times - 1d

Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...

The Hill - 1d

Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida

Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.

The New York Times - 1d

Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale

Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...

The Hill - 2d

Netanyahu wants to return Israel to Oct. 6 and his judicial coup

Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are steadily returning Israel to the Oct. 6, 2023 state of affairs, whereby Israel was in a state of near-civil war.

The Hill - 2d