How far Gavin & Stacey stars went to keep finale a surprise

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - 9m

Why Cavaliers vs. Thunder is historic matchup, and how a win can finally get Cleveland the respect it deserves

The Cavs, at 31-4, are on pace for 73 wins -- but many still aren't taking them all that seriously

CBS Sports - 22m

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - 3h

From stolen babies to dog murder: the TV shows that went way too far

ITV’s controversial child-swap thriller Playing Nice has proved too triggering for some viewers. But it’s the tip of the iceberg when it comes to television crossing a line. With controversial ITV ...

The Guardian - 3h

Column: How the stars of 'It Ends With Us' spawned a universe of legal and PR battles

Actors and producers Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have traded accusations of sexual misconduct, smear tactics and more. But the film is doing quite well.

Los Angeles Times - 5h

How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s President Yoon From Detention

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships.

The New York Times - 8h

What does the Gavin Lux trade mean for the Dodgers and Reds in 2025?

Lux adds an above-average lefty bat to a Cincinnati lineup that needed a boost and clears some room in the Los Angeles infield.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

How One Pastor Is Helping Struggling Churches Keep Their Doors Open

Thousands of churches around the country close every year. In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.

The New York Times - 1d

Fantasy Baseball Today: How Fantasy stars like Shohei Ohtani and other first-rounders could bite you

Plus, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to ascend, but his steal totals remain underwhelming

CBS Sports - 3h

Identifying what went wrong for 49ers in disastrous 2024 season

Matt Maiocco identifies the reasons, for which there were many, as to what went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

How Black musicians have reinterpreted ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ during times of change

One of the first musicians to interpret the “Star Spangled Banner” in a way that displayed a Black consciousness was the piano prodigy known as “Blind Tom.”

The Hill - 23h

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - 1d

Demi Moore’s stellar second act: how the star was finally given her due at 62

Body-horror movie The Substance has finally given Moore the acclaim she has worked for – after 45 years of being recognised for anything but her acting. Maybe she was just acting, but Demi Moore ...

The Guardian - 1d

Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to Cincinnati Reds in wake of Hyeseong Kim signing

Days after signing Hyeseong Kim, the Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a competitive balance pick and prospect Mike Sorota.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Reds land infielder Gavin Lux in deal with Dodgers

Gavin Lux is fresh off a World Series run with the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Trump is responding to some of Biden's final moves

President-elect Donald Trump may try to undo some of President Biden's final moves while in the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro breaks down what to expect from the incoming administration.

CBS News - 1d

Gavin & Stacey attracts 19.1 million viewers

The Christmas Day episode figures make it one of the most watched scripted TV shows of the century.

BBC News - 1d

How Austria’s embrace of the far right could fracture the EU centre

Also in this newsletter: The next EU leaders’ meeting searches for a venue

Financial Times - 2d

How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag

The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.

BBC News - 2d

Italy's Meloni makes surprise Mar-a-Lago visit to meet with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump on Saturday. They were joined by a number of Trump’s expected nominees for his ...

The Hill - 2d

USMNT, Milan star Christian Pulisic has chance to do something he's never done in Supercoppa Italiana final

Pulisic scored in Friday's semifinal win against Juventus, and he can reach quite the achievement on Monday in the final

CBS Sports - 2d

What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.

CNBC - 3d

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - 3d

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - 3d

2025 NFL playoff picture: How Bengals or Dolphins can still steal AFC's final postseason spot from Broncos

There's only one playoff spot up for grabs in the AFC

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 The Sentry: Tee times, groupings and how to watch the final round

Tee times and groupings for the final round of The Sentry at Kapalua.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tim Dowling: I went out to walk the dog and came home a hero

My wife asked me to do the afternoon dog walk. I begrudgingly acquiesced, with no idea of the drama that lay ahead. It is a bleak and featureless afternoon; the bottom of the year’s trough. I don’t ...

The Guardian - 4d

USMNT star Christian Pulisic scores vs. Juventus, helps secure Milan Derby showdown in Italian Supercup final

AC Milan will face Inter on Monday in the Supercoppa Italiana final in Saudi Arabia

CBS Sports - 4d

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - 5d

How far Gavin & Stacey stars went to keep finale a surprise

BBC News - 5d

Boeing Adds More Surprise Quality Checks in Its Factories

The jet manufacturer outlines more than a dozen steps it has taken in recent months to address concerns about production issues.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

It Took 11 Seasons, but This N.F.L. Player Is Finally Becoming a Star

Kyle Van Noy has had fractured ribs, a herniated disc, and a fractured orbital socket during his career. It has all made him more resilient.

The New York Times - 5d

How a German Proverb Explains a Golf Star’s Long-Awaited Breakthrough

From the onset of Xander Schauffele’s relationship with golf, motivational allegories and philosophical adages were fed into his psyche.

The New York Times - 5d

Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results

Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.

The New York Times - 6d

How far will Philomena Cunk go to get a laugh? 'If he breaks my nose, it'll heal'

Diane Morgan, the actor who plays know-nothing TV pundit Philomena Cunk, explains how series like 'Cunk on Life,' premiering on Netflix Thursday, come together.

Los Angeles Times - 6d