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'Christmas is our day': NBA sends a much-needed statement
Christmas featured five classics, with epic performances from the biggest stars -- something the NBA needed.ESPN - 2h -
Haven't watched much NBA yet? Here are four of the biggest storylines so far
Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues around their superstars.ESPN - 2h -
Middle East latest: WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport as Israeli bombs fell nearby
The World Health Organization’s director-general said airstrikes on Yemen’s main airport occurred as he was about to board a flight in the Houthi rebel-held capital of SanaaABC News - 8h -
S. Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president
South Korea’s main opposition party has submitted a motion to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of ...ABC News - 19h -
Israelis See Chance to Remake Middle East in War's Wake
Despite criticism over its conduct of the war in Gaza, some see new diplomatic opportunities for Israel.The Wall Street Journal - 23h -
David Cronenberg is much more than a master of body horror, author argues
Violet Lucca, author of 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,' considers the filmmaker a moralist and social critic with a taste for bloodLos Angeles Times - 2d -
After Years of Going Big, American Car Buyers Are Downsizing
Sales of smaller cars and SUVs have been on the rise this year with more shoppers giving priority to affordability.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
How much should you deposit in a CD right now? Here's what experts say
The ideal CD deposit amount depends on your finances and goals.CBS News - 9h -
The reshaping of the Middle East
Israel has achieved military success, but only peace can guarantee its securityFinancial Times - 10h -
College basketball rankings: Tennessee remains No. 1 after surviving scare vs. Middle Tennessee
The Volunteers needed a late comeback vs. the Blue Raiders to stay undefeatedCBS Sports - 13h -
Alive in the Merciful Country by AL Kennedy – activism and betrayal
A primary school teacher navigates lockdown in an ambitious novel that asks potent questions about abuses of state and personal power. AL Kennedy has made no secret of her despair about post-Brexit ...The Guardian - 21h -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 23h -
NFL Christmas overreactions: Chiefs going back to Super Bowl? Russell Wilson one-and-done with Steelers?
Overreactions to the NFL slate of Christmas Day gamesCBS Sports - 1d -
Beyoncé NFL half-time show review – country ho-ho-ho-down live-streamed on Netflix is playful and infectious
Show livestreamed on Netflix is first live performance of material from country-themed album Cowboy Carter. Some of Beyoncé ’s most iconic moments have been on an American football field. Her ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump tells 37 people with sentences commuted by Biden to 'go to hell' in lengthy Christmas post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday used a lengthy Christmas Day social media post to tell the 37 people who had their death sentences commuted by President Biden to "go to hell." “Also, to the 37 ...The Hill - 1d -
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.BBC News - 1d -
Mozambique prison riot kills 33 as civil unrest grips the country
A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday.NBC News - 1d -
What Keeps Us Going
Times Opinion staffers share how they escaped it all this year.The New York Times - 1d -
And the 2024 Braddies go to … Peter Bradshaw’s film picks of the year
Now the Guardian’s Top 50 countdowns, as voted for by the whole film team, have announced their No 1s, here are our chief critic’s personal choices, in no particular order • The 50 best films of ...The Guardian - 1d -
It's going to be a wet Christmas for much of the middle of the country
Some residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions woke up to a White Christmas Eve on Tuesday morning, though a white Christmas Day seems unlikely.NBC News - 2d -
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 2d -
Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.MarketWatch - 2d -
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Cowboys' Jerry Jones wants NFL to continue playing on Christmas no matter the day: 'We're going to be there'
The NFL doesn't care what day Christmas is on; it will ensure its schedule lines up for there to be gamesCBS Sports - 2d -
If Netflix is going to play the Christmas Day game, the product better be good
The NFL gifted Netflix two playoff-implication games and a Beyoncé halftime show. Fans are hoping the streaming service doesn't deliver coal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - 2d -
Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?
With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban. Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Middle East crisis live: one child killed every hour in Gaza, UN says
UN agency for Palestine refugees said 14,500 Palestinian children killed since the start of the war last October. Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man in a dawn raid on a refugee camp near ...The Guardian - 2d -
Middle East latest: Israel intercepts projectile from Yemen. Former Israeli hostage dies
A septuagenarian Israeli woman who was taken hostage during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on 0ctABC News - 2d -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...MarketWatch - 2d -
If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It
Involvement in issues beyond the immediate scope of one’s personal life and work, undertaken for the greater good, is more important than ever.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025
Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.Inc. - 3d -
Latest news on Honda-Nissan merger, Party City going out of business
Honda and Nissan are aiming to merge into what would be a powerful presence in the car industry. This comes as news emerges of Party City going out of business. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 3d -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 3d -
A much-needed reality check on reality show labor rights
Reality television is about creating stories that resonate with audiences while offering contestants a chance to change their lives. The NLRB’s complaint risks undermining that balance by imposing ...The Hill - 3d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.CBS News - 3d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...NBC News - 3d -
There are only 200 analog photobooths left in the world. Will they go extinct?
The photobooth officially turns 100 in 2025. There are only about 200 working analog booths left in the world. And a century in, they are surging in popularity with Gen Z, who are specifically ...NBC News - 6d
