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How to Automate Your Marketing to Achieve a Better ROI
Triggered direct mail can quickly turn your sales funnel from stagnant to stellar.Inc. - 50m -
Altadena comedy club PDA burned down, but owners say its love hasn't burned out
The 35-seat venue that was home to local comics and big acts, such as Maria Bamford, Alex Borstein and Fred Armisen, was destroyed in the Eaton fire. Owners already have plans to rebuild.Los Angeles Times - 1h -
Review: Two slackers are short on rent in 'One of Them Days,' an L.A. comedy with extra moxie
The Grammy-winning musician SZA makes her screen debut in this funny, shaggy comedy about two L.A. roommates and a bad boyfriend who absconds with their cash.Los Angeles Times - 2h -
Hamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victory
Hamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory.BBC News - 2h -
Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
Comedian and host Conan O’Brien is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedyABC News - 7h -
How is L.A. comedy trailblazer James Adomian facing 2025? With Amtrak travel and surprising optimism
Following Adomian's YouTube special "Path of Most Resistance," released in September, his North American tour concludes Sunday, January 19 at the Irvine Improv.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Conan O’Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize at Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O’Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Kennedy Center said in a press release Thursday. O’Brien, ...The Hill - 2h -
Going to 100 College Football Games Is a Lifetime Feat. He Did It in a Season.
The sport’s most well-traveled fan started his obsession by accident.The New York Times - 2d -
Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime
When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.CBS News - 3d -
TikTok ban could create a valuable prize: users’ brain space
For Mark Zuckerberg the biggest coup would be to buy the video app outrightFinancial Times - 3d -
The cravenness of Mark Zuckerberg
Changes to the fact-checking regime at Meta make it look like he’s caving in to TrumpFinancial Times - 3d -
Australian Open 2025: Day two match schedule, full draw details and prize money
Day two of the tournament sees defending champion Jannik Sinner return to Melbourne Park while Novak Djkovic begins his quest for a record 25th major title.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘I like to break the rules’: Björk on comedy, darkness and the most flamboyant tour of her career
The musician describes herself as many things: artist, introvert, activist, Scorpio, matriarch, punk, joker, optimist… We step inside the multiverse of the incomparable Björk. Björk is in Paris, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump receives no punishment in "hush money" case
A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to unconditional discharge Friday in his "hush money" case, meaning he will serve no jail time and receive no punishment for his conviction. ...CBS News - 5d -
Warwick Davis to receive prestigious Bafta Fellowship
The actor is known for appearing in the Star Wars and Harry Potter films and presents game show Tenable.BBC News - 6d -
Trump Received an Unconditional Discharge. What Does That Mean?
The rare and lenient sentence, which will spare President-elect Donald J. Trump jail time, was used to address his unusual status.The New York Times - 6d -
Jazz musician Dale Fielder loses home and lifetime of work in Eaton Fire
As the Eaton Fire displaces thousands across Southern California, jazz musician Dale Fielder loses his home and a lifetime of musical work. Tom Hanson reports from Altadena, where those who ...CBS News - 6d -
Crime, comedy and The Count of Monte-Cristo: French flock to cinemas … to watch homegrown films
Cinephiles and industry insiders explain why the most-watched films in 2024 were made in France. The most-watched films in French cinemas last year were a feelgood comedy featuring a cast of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump campaign worker won Musk’s $1mn election raffle prize
US swing state voters were told to sign petition ‘in support of the constitution’ to get awardsFinancial Times - 6d -
A Ballerina Prized for Her Musicality Deals With Hearing Loss
Sara Mearns, the New York City Ballet principal, announced her 10-year struggle on Instagram. She tested out her new hearing aids in “The Nutcracker.”The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Monster Hunter Wilds receives second beta test
The second beta test will include a new mission and will allow player character creation to carry over to the full release.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Classic Chris Farley Comedy Tommy Boy Getting A 4K Steelbook Blu-Ray Edition
Tommy Boy (4K steelbook) ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Families flee Palisades Fire with prized possessions and minutes to spare
With wildfires that exploded quickly and rapidly approached their homes, some California residents had only a few minutes to choose what possesions to save.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Received No Drilling Bids
No companies bid for the chance to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It was the second auction in four years that failed to draw strong interest.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta is ushering in a ‘world without facts’, says Nobel peace prize winner
Maria Ressa warns of ‘dangerous times’ for journalism and democracy after move to end factchecking in US. The Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has said Meta’s decision to end factchecking on ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece
The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit
The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
D.C. prepares to receive Jimmy Carter's casket
The nation's capital is preparing to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket travels from Georgia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How to achieve your financial goals in 2025
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares tips for saving, paying down debt and more in 2025 to help you achieve your financial goals.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
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The Key to Achieving Big Goals in 2025? Slowing Down in Q1
Sprinting through Q1 won’t help you make progress during other quarters. Use that time to set a solid foundation for the rest of the year.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
How a 17-year-old Darts Phenomenon Achieved Sporting Greatness
World champion, famous, a millionaire. What on earth is next for Luke Littler, other than impending adulthood?The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Viola Davis and Ted Danson celebrated for career achievements in film and TV at Golden Globes event
Viola Davis and Ted Danson have been celebrated for their career achievements in film and television during the Golden Gala: An Evening of ExcellenceABC News - Jan. 4 -
What Is the Most ‘Perfect’ Achievement in Sports?
From a hole-in-one to a soccer hat trick, every game has its own version of nirvana.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
House speaker election looks tricky. It may spark doubts over ‘whether Congress can achieve anything market-friendly.’
The U.S. House of Representatives may again struggle to pick a speaker, and one veteran analyst is warning that a protracted election process wouldn’t bode well for market-moving matters that ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
What Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias' love of wrestling taught him about building his brand in comedy
Ahead of the release of his new Netflix special, 'Legend of Fluffy,' the SoCal-bred comedian talks about his career, why he thinks he's had longevity and what comedy means to him.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Evolution of the NFL single-season rushing record: A look at which players held the historic achievement
The single-season rushing mark has been held by the greatest everCBS Sports - Jan. 2
