Coronation Street's Gail bids farewell after 50 years

Boxing Day bargain hunters shunning shopping centres and high streets

Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows.

BBC News - 31m

The Year in News

An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1h

The Year Villainy Won

Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.

Wired - 1h

Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’

In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.

The New York Times - 3h

20 years after a devastating tsunami, a survivor celebrates what the disaster has given him

The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami began with a 9.3-magnitude earthquake. A series of waves devastated coastal communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand.

NBC News - 6h

8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters

The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.

CBS News - 9h

As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note

The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.

Inc. - 22h

Sephora Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50%

Find best-selling cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty products for up to half the price at Sephora.

Wired - 1d

O'Jays singer Eddie Levert's youngest child Ryan dies at 22, years after brothers' deaths

The family of O'Jays lead vocalist Eddie Levert is mourning the loss of Ryan Levert, the singer's youngest child. She died at age 22.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

CBS News - 1d

'Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year

After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

CNBC - 2d

Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown

It's been nearly five years since the coronavirus broke out in the U.S., but digital health companies are still reeling.

CNBC - 2d

For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird

The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.

Inc. - 2d

After Years of Going Big, American Car Buyers Are Downsizing

Sales of smaller cars and SUVs have been on the rise this year with more shoppers giving priority to affordability.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years

Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.

BBC News - 16h

Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.

BBC News - 21h

‘You learn to live with the pain’: 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami, Australian couple remember son Paul

Joe and Evanna Giardina treasure memories of the affectionate 16-year-old they dubbed the ‘love machine’, who died in the 2004 disaster. At first, there seemed nothing to be afraid of. Joe ...

The Guardian - 23h

C of E must ‘kneel in penitence’ after difficult year, says archbishop of York

Stephen Cottrell delivers Christmas sermon in place of Justin Welby, who will step down as de facto head of church. The archbishop of York has highlighted the need for actions more than words in ...

The Guardian - 1d

Year in a word: Bro-caster

The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocks

Financial Times - 1d

Private equity payouts fell 50% short in 2024

Value of investments cashed out lingers well below historic average for third consecutive year

Financial Times - 1d

Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve

President Biden spent Christmas Eve signing new bills into law approving everything from the country’s official bird to protections for children in youth care facilities. Here are a few of the ...

The Hill - 1d

Coronation Street's Gail bids farewell after 50 years

A look back at some of Gail's highlights as the longstanding character leaves the cobbles.

BBC News - 1d

Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown

If the Covid era marked a boom time for digital health companies, 2024 was the reckoning.

NBC News - 1d

Ex-drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons

Victims of Medellín cartel demand justice as some express dismay former mob boss faces no charges in Colombia. The return of former drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia following his deportation ...

The Guardian - 1d

Lumps of coal for Wall Street money managers — again

Once again, you were better off buying the assets on Wall Street that were the most hated by the big-money crowd than the assets that were most loved.

MarketWatch - 1d

After Years of Rumors and Drama, an N.B.A. Star Finally Found a ‘Sense of Peace’

Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell has led the charge to the Cavaliers’ league-best record, at 26-4. But he of all people knows how fleeting it can be.

The New York Times - 1d

For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it | Mohammed Hirmoge

The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyrics. The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali ...

The Guardian - 1d

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