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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Expect delays in Northeast
As Americans are setting off on holiday trips this week, they may be facing dangerous winter weather in the Northeast that could delay their travel. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Monday ...The Hill - 18m -
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 - 1h -
MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.ESPN - 1h -
Pack clinch, but 'some concern' over Watson injury
On a night when they authored the first shutout of the NFL season -- 34-0 over the Saints -- and clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year, about the only problem the Packers endured ...ESPN - 1h -
‘I Don’t Digest Food Properly Now’: The Pressure of Managing a Soccer Team
Premier League managers have a hard time switching off. Some struggled to describe how they relax.The New York Times - 1h -
'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'
The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.BBC News - 1h -
The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros—you can even use Venmo
Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it's within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.CNBC - 3h -
‘I don’t want a fight’: the Brazilian samba composer suing Adele for plagiarism
Toninho Geraes has alleged in a lawsuit the British pop star plagiarised his track Mulheres in her Million Years Ago song. The British pop superstar Adele is not on tour in Brazil at the moment, ...The Guardian - 7h -
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 - 11h -
What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
I plan to keep a property in the UKFinancial Times - 12h -
'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'
A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.BBC News - 15h -
Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline
Pledging to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by any means necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said, “I don’t know how long it will take.”The New York Times - 17h -
Reassessing Red Sox rotation after Crochet, Buehler moves
The Red Sox' starting rotation suddenly looks formidable following their offseason acquisitions of Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler. Here's a look at the group heading into 2025.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 20h -
5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls
Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.Inc. - 22h -
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 - 23h -
Like it or not, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is gaining ground for a contract extension from Jerry Jones
Though playoff hopes are gone, four wins in five games has changed the outlook on McCarthy's future in Dallas. It's a complicated situation that both coach and owner helped create.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Remembering Rickey Henderson, first basemen on the move, Phillies are active | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the passing of baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the hot first-base market, the Phillies making a trade for pitching and catch you up on all the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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2024 Week 17 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This 5-way football parlay would pay out 25-1
SportsLine's Model reveals its top Week 17 NFL picks, NFL best bets, NFL parlay picks, NFL parlay card, NFL predictions, and 25-1 football parlayCBS Sports - 4h -
Spencer Rattler: Embarrassing loss, I put it on myself
A Monday night game at Lambeau Field against a playoff-bound Packers team would be a tough gig for most quarterbacks and it's an especially difficult one for a rookie quarterback leading an offense ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Holiday tips are topping out at pandemic-era levels
Many people are tipping their babysitters, housekeepers and teachers this holiday season, but often by the same amounts as three years ago.NBC News - 7h -
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The Falcons Replaced Kirk Cousins and Renewed Their Playoff Dreams
Michael Penix Jr.’s first career start for Atlanta was “nearly flawless,” Coach Raheem Morris said.The New York Times - 9h -
After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel
I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful. Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment ...The Guardian - 10h -
How we fell out of love with dating apps
The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meetsFinancial Times - 12h -
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Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds
Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.BBC News - 17h -
Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull
Studying medicine is not an identity – and self-care should be considered a matter of medical ethics rather than an indulgence. After four long years of study, I wrapped up a medical degree this ...The Guardian - 18h -
Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Do the Heat even have to move him before the deadline?
Miami is reportedly confident that Butler will need to figure out a sign-and-trade in the summer anywayCBS Sports - 21h -
Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring
England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.BBC News - 21h -
‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?
“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”MarketWatch - 21h -
JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn
The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Asked & Answered, Week 16: It’s time for Vikings fans to believe
The Vikings are contenders to claim their first Super Bowl victory.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
College basketball rankings: Duke continues to rise in Coaches Poll, undefeated Oklahoma moves up
Undefeated Tennessee remains No. 1 in this week's Coaches PollCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 1d -
Reseeding the College Football Playoff bracket: Ohio State moves to No. 2 seed entering quarterfinals
The Buckeyes tick up in the CFP field after the blowout win over Tennessee in the first roundCBS Sports - 1d -
I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40
Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Why Does RFK Jr. Work Out in Jeans?
Frequent images of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others lifting weights in jeans and boots raise the question of what can be classified as proper gym attire.The New York Times - 3d