Farewell to a bad year

Zuckerberg conceded there would be more ‘bad stuff’ on his sites. Here’s the latest.

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect Trump and his conservative allies.

The New York Times - 3h

Boeing Looks Back on a Turbulent Year

A year ago, a side panel on one of its 737 MAX planes blew off in midair, sending Boeing into a financial, industrial, and existential crisis.

Inc. - 23h

'Jeopardy!' player with bad blood over botched Taylor Swift question shakes it off for redemption

This "Jeopardy!" player thankfully didn't draw a blank space again when a Taylor Swift clue came on the board.

NBC News - 2h

‘I’ll be the bad guy if I reject their offer’: My son and his wife want to buy our rental for half the market value. Is that fair to our other children?

“We charge them $1,450 per month for rent. Both parents contributed to their $100,000 wedding.”

MarketWatch - 5h

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - 15h

Questions to ask yourself … to be healthier this year

Dr Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, lecturer and author of This Book May Save Your Life, on how to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. I’m not a believer in setting lofty targets or an ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why climate activists are becoming more radicalized (and why that’s not a bad thing)

So, how can we make sense of what comes next for the climate movement by looking back to the Civil Rights Movement?

The Hill - 1d

Bad Bunny Talks ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos,’ His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet

In an exclusive video interview, the world-conquering Latin superstar discusses why his new album is filled with traditional sounds and rhythms from his homeland.

The New York Times - 2d

Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?

Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

BBC News - 3d

Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the ‘Breaking Bad’ house

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The house made famous by the “Breaking Bad” TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerque’s older neighborhoods are hoping the ...

NBC News - 3d

What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual

Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.

MarketWatch - 3d

"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.

Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.

CBS News - 3d

Quit it! From vaping to doomscrolling, 10 bad habits and how to break them

Procrastinating? Online shopping too much? Always cancelling? These top tips from experts will help you change bad behaviour for the better. ‘Habit is a great deadener,” wrote Samuel Beckett. And ...

The Guardian - 3d

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - 3d

Investors can use these new services to branch out for good or bad in 2025

Also: Hindenburg’s report on Carvana, the Moneyist’s most popular articles, and stocks that appear to be better bargains even after beating the S&P 500 in 2024.

MarketWatch - 3d

Magic's Jalen Suggs leaves court in wheelchair, but the injury may not be as bad as it looked

A lot of fingers were crossed in Orlando after the way Suggs went down

CBS Sports - 3d

How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.

CBS News - 4d

Farewell to a bad year

The unexpected happened at home and abroad, auguring a new year of chaos and civil unrest.

The Hill - 4d

2025: Labour’s year of pain?

Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?

Financial Times - 4d

This will be the year of investing dangerously

Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually do

Financial Times - 4d

The path forward for Georgia after bad Sugar Bowl loss: Three fixes that don't require a big-name transfer QB

The parity sweeping through college football has finally hit the mighty Georgia Bulldogs

CBS Sports - 4d

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

While Americans might not mourn the loss of net neutrality, an appeals court’s ruling sets a troubling precedent for consumer protections in every industry.

Wired - 4d

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - 4d

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - 5d

The tricky year ahead for Labour

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

Financial Times - 5d

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired - 5d

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’

It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory

ABC News - 5d

The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.

Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

The New York Times - 5d

After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?

Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.

The New York Times - 6d

Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...

The Hill - 6d