How ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ Became a Classic

How ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ Became a Hit

It started with a novelty songwriter stranded on a snowy night. Decades later, listeners still can’t get his tune out of their heads.

The New York Times - 12h

How Comedy Bang! Bang! became the 'SNL' of podcasts for funny performers who act on their feet

The podcast recently returned from a tour that took creator Scott Aukerman and guests around the country and to the U.K. Friday, the tour culminates in a show at the United Theater on Broadway.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Before Army-Navy, there's the Game Ball Run: How the two sides will combine to run over 350 miles in 2024

Navy and Army will run the game ball in from their respective campuses in a tradition that began 43 years ago.

CBS Sports - 6h

How Jalen Hurts feels about being the QB on a run-first team

Jalen Hurts on Wednesday explained his thoughts on the transformation of the Eagles' offense this season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How a Former N.F.L. Player Became a Viral Woodworking Sensation

In some ways, John Malecki can thank a cheap coffee table for his 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube.

The New York Times - 2d

‘A rapist can be in the family’: how Dominique Pelicot became one of the worst sexual predators in history

Gisèle Pelicot had no idea her husband of 50 years had been drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her. As one of the most horrific trials France has ever seen comes to a close, the world ...

The Guardian - 2d

'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare

Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.

NBC News - 3d

How TikTok Hopes to Run Out the Clock on a Looming Legal Ban

After its appeal was defeated last week, the social media platform seeks to delay enforcement of a federally ordered U.S. shutdown in hopes Donald Trump or the Supreme Court will overturn the law.

Inc. - 3d

How Utah's 'Silicon Slopes' tech sector is making a run at Silicon Valley

Technology companies, from giants like Microsoft, Adobe and Oracle to startups are transforming Utah into an economic and jobs rival to Silicon Valley.

CNBC - 3d

TV adaptations of classic Latin American books take over streaming — and defy stereotypes

"One Hundred Years of Solitude," "Like Water for Chocolate" and "Pedro Páramo" on Netflix and Max are lush, sweeping sagas and not common Latino portrayals of drugs and crime.

NBC News - 3d

How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream

Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.

The New York Times - 3d

Belichick details how he'd run UNC program if he lands coaching job

Bill Belichick gave an interesting answer to Pat McAfee about what the UNC football program might look like if he was the head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How Chelsea became unexpected Premier League title challengers | Jonathan Wilson

Enzo Maresca’s team started the season in chaos and uncertainty. But that was the case the last time they claimed the league crown. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Nobody saw ...

The Guardian - 4d

How Mexico's Soap-Opera Tycoons Became the Country's Trump Whisperers

A surprising surge of support from Hispanic voters bolstered the president-elect’s comeback.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker

John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.

The New York Times - 4d

From failed accountant to Marvel and Barbie star: Simu Liu shares how he got out of 'rock bottom'

Actor Simu Liu was fired from Deloitte before becoming an actor. He's now investing in Asian American businesses and is outspoken about tackling discrimination.

CNBC - 5d

Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic

Chamique Holdsclaw, Diamond DeShields, Rickea Jackson, Andraya Carter and Sue Bird were all in attendance at Barclays Center, sitting courtside along with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines

A volunteer group is trying to fulfill the holiday dreams of thousands of children living near the frontlines in Ukraine

ABC News - 5d

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

Yahoo News - 6d

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

BBC News - 6d

How SMU's first season in the ACC became a massive success

Rhett Lashlee's Mustangs have defied all expectations to get within a win of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN - 6d

Millennials are finally joining the 401(k) millionaires club. Here’s how they got here.

In the third quarter, the overall number of 401(k) millionaires rose by 9.5%. Here’s what they have in common.

MarketWatch - 6d

How Cooking With a 98-Year-Old Italian Grandma Helped Heal My Grief: 'I'm Your Nonna Now' (Exclusive)

Yahoo News - 6d

‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting

The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...

The Guardian - 6d

No. 24 Army wins AAC championship in first attempt as Daily runs for 4 TDs in 35-14 win over Tulane

Bryson Daily rushed for four touchdowns to tie the American Athletic Conference championship game record, and No. 24 Army completed a perfect first season in the league by beating Tulane 35-14

ABC News - Dec. 7

Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine

The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.

CBS News - Dec. 6

How USMNT fullback Antonee Robinson came into his own with Fulham and became the best left back in England

The American captained Fulham against Brighton and now faces a major test against Arsenal on Sunday

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

How an insurance CEO's killer became a symbol of American anger

People on social media have been celebrating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in an apparent premeditated attack.

The Hill - Dec. 6

Sudan documentary implores world to remember how a hopeful revolution became a forgotten war

A new documentary chronicles Sudan's 2019 revolution and the period of time immediately after the ouster of military dictator Omar Al-Bashir

ABC News - Dec. 6

Trump’s pick for IRS chief would lead an agency he once wanted to scrap. Here’s how he might run it.

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Internal Revenue Service under new management, and experts say change is coming. The question is how deep it will go.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

How a 63-year-old math teacher became a social media fashion influencer

After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.

CBS News - Dec. 5

How TwoSet Violin Won Fame by Poking Fun at Classical Music

After 11 years, Eddy Chen and Brett Yang are moving on from their beloved, enormously popular comedy duo TwoSet Violin.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

What Linda McMahon’s Business Background Reveals About How She Would Run Education

Linda McMahon’s experience running the WWE and the SBA offer a preview of the leadership style she would bring to the Department of Education.

Inc. - Dec. 5

How Syria’s rebels became makers of drones and guided missiles

What began as a band of a few dozen jihadis is now a disciplined force with units producing modern weaponry

Financial Times - Dec. 5

How an untested screenwriter became Luca Guadagnino's ace film collaborator

Playwright Justin Kuritzkes won Italian director Luca Guadagnino over with his 'Challengers' script and proceeded to collaborate with him again on 'Queer.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm

A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investment

Financial Times - Dec. 3

‘All he needs is a bit of daylight’: how Saquon Barkley became the NFL’s most dangerous weapon

The running back could end up setting the single-season rushing record as the Eagles start to take shape as a Super Bowl contender. Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones dropped the fabulous ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3