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Texans' Dell hospitalized with 'significant' injury
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will remain hospitalized overnight with a "significant" knee injury sustained during the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Chiefs.ESPN - 1h -
Chicago elf brings comfort and joy to children in hospitals
The Chicago group Holiday Heroes seeks to bring joy and light to brave children at 18 different hospitals. Noel Brennan has more.CBS News - 10h -
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The Best Cookbooks of 2024: Big Dip Energy, Ottolenghi Comfort, and More
This year’s best cookbooks provide inventive, well-tested instructions for dips, barbecue, beans, and pasta. There’s even a book that tells you what the heck to do with celery root.Wired - 2d -
Gabriels bring tidings of joy to Arsenal in thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
This was almost the perfect way for Mikel Arteta to celebrate five years as Arsenal manager. Another two goals for Gabriel Jesus – his first in the Premier League since January – followed up his ...The Guardian - 17h -
The joy is gone: A liberal hate-fest for the holidays
It seems the joy, bipartisanship, and civility have all expired like last year's eggnog.The Hill - 21h -
Van Gerwen enjoys comfortable opening victory
Michael van Gerwen and Stephen Bunting both move into the third round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship with victories at Alexandra Palace on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Joy to the World | Sunday on 60 Minutes
At 25, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is being heralded as a once-in-a-generation talent. Sunday, 60 Minutes gets a front-row seat as she puts her own spin on the Christmas classics.CBS News - 1d -
'Elf' gets a Broadway makeover as a musical
Fans of the 2003 Christmas movie "Elf" can now follow the journey of Buddy on Broadway, where "Elf the Musical" is playing for a limited time.NBC News - 1d -
Watch live: Biden makes final pre-holiday trip to DC children's hospital as president
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are set to make their final pre-holiday visit to Children's National Hospital in Washington before they leave the White House. During the trip Friday ...The Hill - 1d -
Comfort meets style with "grandma heels"
Forget painful pumps. "Grandma heels" are making a comeback as the go-to choice for stylish comfort. Glamour's Samantha Barry joins us to discuss this new footwear trend.CBS News - 1d -
Club cricket in Shanghai: a familiar comfort in an unforgiving city
The simple pleasure of playing during a spell living in China was a glorious escape amid a vast bustling city. By Adam Hopkins for Wisden Cricket Monthly . “Xià yí zhàn: Shìjì Dàdào,” a robotic ...The Guardian - 3d -
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.CBS News - 4d -
Brazilian Santa swaps sleigh for Jet Ski to deliver toys — and joy — to disabled children in Rio
Dozens of children with disability gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach on Tuesday to receive presents — and joy — from the white-bearded man, a joint effort by the city’s firefighters and ...ABC News - 4d -
Revisiting the Seth Jones Trade to the Chicago Blackhawks
Looking back at the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Chicago BlackhawksYahoo Sports - 5d -
Discovering the Joys of Christmas Ornaments in a Blended Family
After I met my husband, I realized there was a whole little world inside these ornaments.The New York Times - 6d -
The best children’s and YA books of 2024
From a boy on a snowy midnight adventure to a gothic family caper via a young offender inspired by poetry, our critics pick their favourite titles of the year. The best books to give as gifts ...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon Is Impeached
“Long live South Korea!” demonstrators chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Assad’s fall brings joy and the call of home
Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diasporaFinancial Times - Dec. 14 -
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital
Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged giftsABC News - Dec. 13 -
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital
Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged giftsABC News - Dec. 13 -
Bringing hope and joy: superheroes for children with cancer in Kosovo
As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Bringing hope and joy: superheroes for children with cancer in Kosovo
As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling
Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adultsABC News - Dec. 13 -
Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling
Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adultsABC News - Dec. 13 -
Childish Literature — reflections on the joys and fears of parenting
Alejandro Zambra explores the ups and downs of fatherhood in this collection of essays, poems and storiesFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
In her post-tour era: Taylor Swift spotted spreading joy at Kansas City children's hospital
Days after she wrapped her Eras Tour in Vancouver, Taylor Swift spent time at a Kansas City children's hospital, visiting with young patients and hospital staff.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
No comfort and little shelter in Gaza as nightmare of winter sets in
Displaced residents face acute hardship, fleeing airstrikes and suffering from disease and hunger as temperatures plummet. Tens of thousands of people sheltering on Gaza’s exposed Mediterranean ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Can Postecoglou rediscover old comforts in Glasgow?
Ange Postecoglou is in stormy waters at Tottenham. But might a return to Glasgow in the Europa League restore some calm?BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup
Charlotte Hornets (7-17, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (10-15, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Juve pile pressure on Man City with comfortable 2-0 win
Second half goals from Dusan and Weston McKennie help Juventus secure a 2-0 win over Manchester City, leaving the Premier League champions in 22nd place in the Champions League group phase table ...BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Purdue's Caleb Furst reprises role as 'Elf' for Boilermakers' annual Food Drive game
Furst, who has dressed up as Buddy the Elf the last three seasons, has now helped provide more than 50,000 mealsCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
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'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines
A volunteer group is trying to fulfill the holiday dreams of thousands of children living near the frontlines in UkraineABC News - Dec. 8 -
A Framework for Keeping Technology for Children Safe
The key to balancing tech features and safety is this: Tech in Steps.Inc. - Dec. 7 -
‘We can’t give up on 1 million children’: the charity bringing psychological first aid to Gazans
In Gaza, Dr Yasser Abu Jamei offers hope and healing to families shattered by Israel’s war on the strip. A guide to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 charity appeal partners Donate to our ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
California police identify school shooter as two children critical in hospital
Officials decline to disclose name of gunman who wounded children at Oroville religious school before killing himself. Officials in northern California have identified the man who shot two ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
13+ impractical gifts to spark joy
We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Valerie Jarrett on "Democracy Forum" in Chicago
Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama who is now CEO of the Obama Foundation, discusses the Obama Foundation's Chicago event, "Democracy Forum."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
