Has Seattle’s ‘Belltown Hellcat’ Lost Its Fearsome Roar?

India roars ahead of China to top Asian IPO rankings

Fast-growing Indian market behind only the US in money raised by company listings

Financial Times - 1h

Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France

It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.

BBC News - 3h

Inside how the Capitol Police has changed since Jan. 6, 2021

It's a completely different department since the attack, adding intelligence gathering and threat assessment divisions that have driven up the USCP budget.

Politico - 12h

Jeremiyah Love gives Notre Dame's offense its punch and a few bonus hurdles

The highlights have included long runs, towering leaps and big scores. Can Love now lead the Fighting Irish to their first title since 1988?

ESPN - 12h

The Fall of ESPN’s ‘Golden Boy’ and the Network’s Reckoning With Its Past

Before Lee Fitting was terminated in 2023, women who worked with the former executive say his behavior toward them went unchecked for years.

The New York Times - 14h

King Charles III Has Special Christmas Message for Health Care Workers

King Charles’ Christmas remarks were recorded at Fitzrovia Chapel in London.

Inc. - 14h

Gary Player is 89 and has a new girlfriend. Nelly Korda has dog sledding in her holiday plans

Gary Player is constantly preaching the value of love in society

ABC News - 1d

Kosovo's ethnic Serb party says its ban from a parliamentary election is 'political violence'

Kosovo’s main ethnic Serb party says its ban from taking part in the upcoming parliamentary election is political and institutional violence against the ethnic minority

ABC News - 1d

Nike has had a rocky year — here's why a comeback will take time

Nike is the world’s largest sportswear brand but the company has struggled this year. Can Nike's new CEO Elliot Hill turn things around for the company?

CNBC - 1d

Marv From ‘Home Alone’ Has a New Calling Card: Tangerines and Sculpture

Daniel Stern has built a social media following by documenting daily life on his family’s farm. “What a crazy way to walk through life,” he said, “to be a little part of people’s lives.”

The New York Times - 1d

How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.

The New York Times - 2d

Netflix's Boxing Match Was a Glitchy Mess. The Stakes for Its Christmas NFL Games Are Even Higher.

The broadcasts, which include a Beyoncé performance, follow problems with a heavily watched boxing showcase and represent a major live-event test for the streaming giant.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

A Couture Trunk Maker Marks Its 20th Anniversary

Pinel & Pinel, which completed its first trunk in 2004, has celebrated by producing a series of six-foot speakers and throwing a “village carnival.”

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon

Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 12h

Trump’s Plans to Scrap Climate Policies Has Unnerved Green Energy Investors

President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to roll back many of the rules and subsidies that have attracted billions of dollars from the private sector to renewable energy and electric vehicles.

The New York Times - 15h

Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows

Despite newer artists having viral moments, app users also enjoyed old school acts including Bronski Beat and Sade . This was the year that gen Z had their “ Brat summer ”, or so we were led to ...

The Guardian - 16h

What in Me Is Dark by Orlando Reade review – the afterlife of Paradise Lost

The writers, philosophers and politicians who have raided Milton’s epic poem for inspiration. In 1818 Mary Shelley published Frankenstein, the story of a man who trespasses on God’s turf by ...

The Guardian - 22h

Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers

An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.

The New York Times - 1d

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch who was charged with sex trafficking, has dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, his legal team said in newly filed court documents.

NBC News - 1d

Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

Netflix will air two marquee NFL events on Christmas Day, a key test of its technological ability as it doubles down on live event programming.

NBC News - 1d

Ex-Abercrombie CEO has dementia and may not be fit for trial, lawyers say

The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.

BBC News - 1d

Neo-Ottoman Turkey’s triumph over its regional rivals

Turkey’s success in post-Assad Syria stems from its multifaceted strategy combining military strength, economic investment and ideological appeal.

The Hill - 1d

Hyatt likely to flip Playa resort properties with its ‘asset-light’ play book: analyst

Hyatt Hotels is in talks to spend around $1.5 billion to buy publicly-traded Playa Hotels, but will likely sell them as part of its asset-light business model.

MarketWatch - 1d

US wins its GMO corn case against Mexico, but in front of the wrong court

Last Friday, a dispute settlement panel convened under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement ruled in favor of the U.S. on two Mexican measures blocking imports of genetically modified corn. The U.S. ...

The Hill - 1d

Has Seattle’s ‘Belltown Hellcat’ Lost Its Fearsome Roar?

A modified Dodge Charger that blasted neighbors out of their sleep appears to have gone quiet, at least downtown, as its owner deals with legal problems.

The New York Times - 1d

Your financial adviser has a plan for your money. But what if it’s their plan too?

To get you to follow their advice, your adviser says, “I do this for myself.” Is that good enough?

MarketWatch - 1d

This home builder issued its third profit warning in three months. Its stock is tanking.

Britain’s Vistry Group on Tuesday issued its third profit warning in as many months, sending its already-battered stock spiraling lower.

MarketWatch - 1d

Justin Baldoni has women's award revoked after Blake Lively claims

Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.

BBC News - 1d

Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas

The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.

BBC News - 2d

Jimmy Barnes reveals relationship with long-lost adult daughter: ‘Katy is a wonderful woman’

The singer said his daughter came into his life five years ago, and said she wanted to keep her family life private. Jimmy Barnes has publicly acknowledged the existence of an eighth child, his ...

The Guardian - 2d

How Israel pulled of its exploding pagers plot against Hezbollah

CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members ...

CBS News - 2d

Gaetz 'has a real problem here,' former Ethics chairman says

Lawmakers and officials react to Gaetz ethics report release

ABC News - 2d

Texans WR Dell has torn ACL, dislocated kneecap

Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a torn ACL and dislocated kneecap in Saturday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday.

ESPN - 2d

McDaniel has oddly specific message for Bosa after 49ers-Dolphins game

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel shared an oddly specific parting message to Nick Bosa after the San Francisco 49ers' loss to Miami.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died

Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.

NBC News - 2d

AI Search Makes Inroads as Expert Says Google Has ‘Plateaued’

As AI-powered search options grow and get used more often, the change may have stark effects on the search ad industry, and change how millions of businesses market themselves.

Inc. - 2d

Watch: Cargo ship tips on its side in Turkey

A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.

BBC News - 2d

Lego is reinventing its iconic brick sets and keeping the toy industry afloat

The toy industry is headed for its second consecutive annual sales decline, but it’s got one thing propping it up: colorful, interlocking plastic bricks.

NBC News - 2d

Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years

The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.

CNBC - 2d

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...

The Guardian - 2d

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