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Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state
Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...The Guardian - 1d -
20 big cats die from bird flu at Washington wildlife sanctuary
Bird flu ripped through a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, killing 20 big cats, the center said in a Facebook post, calling the deaths a "significant loss."NBC News - 1d -
Analyzing the Golden At-Bat, a Rule Change That Could Revolutionize Baseball
Would fan interest grow if teams could manipulate their lineups to send superstars to hit with a game on the line?The New York Times - 1d -
Jared Goff Hit Rock Bottom. Then One Conversation Changed Everything.
The Lions quarterback braced for bad news when he walked into his coach’s office two years ago.The New York Times - 1d -
Church must 'be changed' after abuse scandals, Archbishop says
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has faced calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest.BBC News - 1d -
Inside Windsor Castle's history of Christmas traditions
Get an exclusive inside look into Windsor Castle to see how the British royal family played a large role in shaping Christmas traditions under Queen Victoria, including Christmas trees and holiday ...NBC News - 1d -
Morning Report: Trump's big immigration plans face big roadblocks
In today’s issue: President-elect Trump’s ambitious immigration agenda faces significant roadblocks. Trump wants to close the southern border, carry out the largest deportation effort in history ...The Hill - 1d -
The big sports quiz of the year 2024
How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft powerFinancial Times - 1d -
The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex
Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...The Guardian - 1d -
How climate change is making white Christmas a rare event
The idea of a white Christmas is becoming rarer with climate change on the rise. NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer reports.NBC News - 1d -
History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve
Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.The New York Times - 2d -
Pro-Palestinian Activists Removed From Michigan’s Student Government
The president and vice president of the University of Michigan’s student assembly were impeached after they demanded divestment and stopped funding campus activities.The New York Times - 2d -
Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals
Penn State doesn’t want to be the next team Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty posterizes with jukes and spin moves.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
All I want for Christmas is ... these four additional PGA Tour changes
So much is changing on the PGA Tour, and yet there remains so much potential. Here's a wish list for what else I'd like to see the PGA Tour change.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Both sides of Amazon scored big wins this year that should carry over into 2025
A fast-growing advertising business was the icing on the cake in 2024.CNBC - 2d -
Ranking top-5 NFL rookie pass-catchers: Brock Bowers on verge of history; Marvin Harrison Jr. misses cut
The best first-year pass-catchers in the NFLCBS Sports - 2d -
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Big Island
Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.The New York Times - 2d -
Killing remote work could kill government efficiency in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has threatened to veto any state budget that contains return-to-office mandates for state employees, citing the benefits of remote work in terms of productivity, ...The Hill - 2d -
Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.NBC News - 2d -
Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.CBS News - 2d -
Trump is poised to achieve a historic tech legacy
The incoming administration has the influence, momentum and wherewithal to lead a historic tech transformation that will benefit generations of Americans.The Hill - 2d -
Staying in office is the main challenge for troubled France's new government
France’s president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidaysABC News - 2d -
Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down
Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.MarketWatch - 2d -
Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in electionsABC News - 2d -
Wemby’s MVP stretch, Fox’s future, MPJ trades & more NBA Christmas wishes with Big Wos | Kevin O'Connor Show
In this festive episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Self-doubt, errors & big changes' - inside the crisis at Man City
As Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's current crisis continues, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look at their issues - and potential solutions.BBC News - 2d -
These Students Ousted Bangladesh’s Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy.
It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening.The New York Times - 2d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 2d -
Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister
The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to know from every game: Big questions, key performances and what it all means
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 16.ESPN - 2d -
WATCH: Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
Scientists are monitoring air quality after Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday, sending plumes of smoke and lava into the sky.ABC News - 2d -
Fed says it is weighing changes to bank tests for systemic risk
Overhaul could alter the models for hypothetical losses, averaging results over two years to cut results’ volatilityFinancial Times - 2d -
French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote
Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts
Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...The Guardian - 2d -
Highest-paid player in college football history? Transfer QB Darian Mensah's Duke deal is sign of times
$5 million budgets become $15 million and $10 million become $25 million in a market rife with NIL inflationCBS Sports - 2d -
Dairy farmers struggle to cover expenses as American appetites change
The work never ends on a dairy farm. The job is "rewarding spiritually, not always financially," New York farmer Nate Chittenden says.CBS News - 3d -
Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside
Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinetABC News - 3d -
How will history remember Biden's presidency?
What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?ABC News - 3d
