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Andi Oliver: ‘Life’s too short to be appalling’
The TV personality, chef, musician and author has made her cultural mark, but has faced her fights – racism, violence, grief, poverty as a single mum. How did this nascent national treasure turn ...The Guardian - 3h -
5 Healthy Steps That Changed My Leadership and Life
How prioritizing my health led to a major shift in my role as CEO, husband, and father.Inc. - 20h -
Hire purchase gets a new lease of life
Technology’s biggest failure now is its propensity to be rendered inferior by successive versionsFinancial Times - 1d -
George Perez turned a painful life as an ex-con into laughs as a comedy veteran
Perez's material combines deeply personal narrative with sociopolitical insight. Before releasing his new special "Misunderstood," in 2025, he headlines New Year's Eve at the two-year-old Stand Up ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Ex-Oilers Coach Gets Surprising New Opportunity
Christmas came a day late for this former Edmonton Oilers coach.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.The New York Times - 1d -
California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles
Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.The New York Times - 2d -
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025
Weather forecasts will get smarter, EVs could get pricier, crypto will be for everyday investors and AI will be everywhereThe Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Under Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time
Even as Telegram faces legal scrutiny and grapples with billions in debt, it is set to be profitable for the first time as it tries cryptocurrencies, subscriptions and ads.The New York Times - 5d -
Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithmsABC News - 6d -
Congressman who saved a life on the job retires
A new Congress will begin in Washington this week, welcoming dozens of new faces as longtime leaders retire and head home. That includes one low-profile congressman from suburban Cincinnati. His ...CBS News - 14h -
Trump slams Harris's celebrity endorsements, calls Sharpton a ‘con man’
President-elect Trump fired off a Saturday post on Truth Social accusing Democrats of paying celebrities to publicly endorse Vice President Harris, including MSNBC host Al Sharpton. “Are the ...The Hill - 18h -
Are Steelers, George Pickens headed for a divorce?
Steelers receiver George Pickens has shown high-end ability during nearly three seasons in the NFL.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Hurts out with concussion; Eagles turn to Pickett
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol and has been ruled out. Kenny Pickett is in line to start against the Cowboys on Sunday.ESPN - 1d -
Modern life is drowning in a sea of verbiage
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Suzuki Motor ex-CEO Osamu Suzuki, who turned car maker into global player, dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has diedABC News - 1d -
Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.The New York Times - 1d -
The cafe helping prisoners escape a life of crime
Former prisoner Lee Jack says the cafe he worked at while on day release helped to turn his life around.BBC News - 2d -
Lions signing Teddy Bridgewater: Veteran QB coming out of retirement to rejoin Detroit for postseason run
Bridgewater was on the Lions in 2023CBS Sports - 2d -
Banbridge wins King George VI Chase while Constitution Hill takes Christmas Hurdle – as it happened
Banbridge overhauled Il Est Francais to claim a dramatic victory in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. 1 Leader In The Park 5-1 2 Asta La Pasta 15-8 fav 3 El Rio 11-1. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulderABC News - 2d -
Nuclear Weapons Are Not a Fact of Life
Like other weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons are not unsolvable problems.The New York Times - 3d -
A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion
Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.The New York Times - 3d -
Russians turn to ‘personal shoppers’ to smuggle luxury bags
Customs records show middlemen are keeping high-end fashion flowing to Moscow despite sanctionsFinancial Times - 3d -
Spillane's Tower heads King George line-up
Irish challenger Spillane's Tower heads the 11-strong field declared for Thursday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.BBC News - 3d -
‘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 - 3d -
Steelers injury report for NFL Christmas Day: George Pickens gets green light for matchup against Chiefs
Here's a look at the final Week 17 injury report for PittsburghCBS Sports - 3d -
Dancing Queen Gladys turns 108 on Christmas Day
The whole community has thrown a party for her every year since the Abba fan became a centenarian.BBC News - 4d -
The photo booth is turning 100 — meet the people keeping it alive
In 1925, Anatol Josepho invented the automated photo booth in New York City, originally calling it a photomaton.NBC News - 4d -
Agent's Take: Most disappointing veteran acquisitions of 2024; Kirk Cousins, Haason Reddick headline list
These players have not panned out on their new teams in 2024CBS Sports - 4d -
Texans claim veteran WR Johnson off waivers
The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers Monday.ESPN - 4d -
Blake Lively Turns the Shame Around
The actress’s lawsuit may prolong a humiliating episode for her. But the only way to end impunity is to speak up.The New York Times - 4d -
Grey Dawning bids to follow in Desert Orchid tradition for King George glory
The Dan Skelton-trained chaser is hoping to follow in the hoofprints of great greys at Kempton on Boxing Day. A bold-jumping grey in the King George at Kempton: for a dozen years from the ...The Guardian - 4d -
How F1 teams are turning to AI to improve performance on the track
Formula One teams are looking to artificial intelligence to optimize strategy and improve racing performance on tracks around the world.CNBC - 5d -
Assad’s Syrian stronghold prepares for life after the regime
At ‘settlement centres’, ex-soldiers hand in weapons and spit on pictures of former president amid fear of retributionFinancial Times - 5d -
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Aaron Rodgers says he's willing to take pay cut, mentor Jets rookie QB in 2025 if veteran returns to New York
The 41-year-old Rodgers, however, still hasn't decided if he will play in 2025 or notCBS Sports - 5d -
Georgia is turning to backup Gunner Stockton at quarterback in CFP quarterfinal against Irish
No. 2 Georgia is resting its national championship hopes on backup quarterback Gunner StocktonABC News - 5d -
How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy
Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and vacations. The money to sustain it did not exist.The New York Times - Dec. 17 -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13
