Inside Assad’s luxury palace, a modernist sanctuary from the Syria he tore apart

Money may be green, but the color of luxury is 'Mocha Mousse'

A rich color is having a moment with shoppers — and it shouldn't come as a surprise.

CNBC - 6d

Family bought an abandoned train car from 1909 for $3,000 and turned it into an Airbnb that brings in over $90,000 a year—take a look inside

Isaac French and his family converted a 100-year-old train car into an Airbnb that's projected to earn over $100,000 in 2024.

CNBC - 6d

Trump isn't president yet, but that hasn't stopped him from starting to act like he is

Trump won't be president for another 45 days, but the president-in-waiting isn't shying away from acting like the president-in-reality.

NBC News - 6d

Inside the Sprawling Military Zone Israel Uses to Control Gaza From Within

The Netzarim corridor and other zones help Israel keep control of Gaza indefinitely, raising concerns about occupation.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall

Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

UCF football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, news, names to watch from Knights insiders

The Knights247 team just revealed their top candidates to replace Gus Malzahn as Central Florida football head coach

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Ear Piercings Have Become ‘an Affordable Luxury’

As one expert said, multiple piercings and jewelry styles are “a way to switch up your aesthetic.”

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Bengals' Joe Burrow reveals he purchased Batmobile from 'Dark Knight' series

Cincinnati might have its own nocturnal vigilante soon

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Inside Mohammad Rasoulof's harrowing escape from Iran for 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'

The filmmaker knew he would likely be sentenced to prison again. So he fled to Europe in time for the Cannes premiere of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' shot covertly in Iran.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Randy Newman on why he sold his publishing and what he learned from his biography

The 81-year-old songwriter and composer is the subject of a new biography by former Times pop music critic Robert Hilburn.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

The big flaw with ‘Real Housewives’ producer Andy Cohen’s dream New York apartment and why he’s selling it

Cohen spent more than two decades and millions of dollars assembling, designing, and decorating the incredible West Village home.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Cowboys' Dak Prescott reveals targeted return date from injury, why he's going to bat for Mike McCarthy, more

Prescott spoke to CBS Sports about a wide array of topics including his recovery, all things Cowboys and more

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

South Korean stocks rebound from lows in chaotic trading as president says he's lifting martial law

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, at one point tumbled to a 52-week low.

CNBC - Dec. 3

He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too

When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.

Wired - Dec. 3

Michigan football National Signing Day 2024: Recruiting updates, predictions from Wolverines insiders

The Michigan Insider 247 team looks ahead to Early National Signing Day 2024, Bryce Underwood and the rest of Sherrone Moore's Class of 2025

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office

Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

FA to remind Guehi & Palace about religious messaging

The Football Association is to remind Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and the Selhurst Park club that religious messaging on their kit is banned.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

BBC News - Dec. 3

Over-60s who live apart from partners have better wellbeing, study finds

Enjoying a romantic relationship without cohabiting, or ‘living apart, together’, found to be a popular arrangement. It’s known as living apart, together. Being in a serious relationship while ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister

Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...