Jazz club Blue Note opens new Los Angeles venue and takes over Hollywood Bowl festival

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U.S. next year

ABC News - Dec. 5

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games

ABC News - Dec. 5

Messi’s Inter Miami to open 2025 Club World Cup as Man City drawn with Juventus

Draw for revamped competition held in Miami Kylian Mbappé and Neymar to meet in group stage Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open this year’s Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, as ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Chappell Roan to headline Reading and Leeds festival 2025

Reading and Leeds announces its first acts for 2025 including Chappell Roan and Travis Scott.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the FIFA Club World Cup against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 15

ABC News - Dec. 5

Our star-filled agenda — GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games on December 12 in LA

We're excited to unveil our agenda for our much-anticipated GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games conference.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Bayreuth trims 150th anniversary festival, citing budget cuts

The Bayreuth Festival has dropped four productions from its 150th anniversary season in 2026 because of budget cuts

ABC News - Dec. 5

For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job

A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Club World Cup schedule revealed: Messi, Inter Miami get winnable group, standalone opener

The 2025 Club World Cup draw took place Thursday in Miami. Two days later, FIFA released the full schedule — including dates, locations and kickoff times for all 63 games.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Under-fire Real Madrid star ‘takes FULL responsibility’ for Athletic Club defeat

Kylian Mbappe is currently going through a challenging period at Real Madrid. The French superstar, who arrived at the club with immense expectations, has found himself under scrutiny after missing ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

‘Climate bomb’ warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects

New liquefied natural gas projects could produce 10 gigatonnes of emissions by the end of the decade, close to the annual emissions of all coal plants. A $200bn wave of new gas projects could lead ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Official Fortnite Festival Controller With 5-Fret Attachment Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The Nintendo Switch doesn't have an officially licensed guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, but it is getting a spiritual successor to a controller that was once bundled with Guitar Hero: On ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

UFC 311 fight card: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili to defend titles in Los Angeles in January

Arman Tsarukyan and Umar Nurmagomedov will get their chances at the lightweight and bantamweight titles, respectively

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Heat vs. Lakers basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Clippers vs. Timberwolves basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets

Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratings

Financial Times - Dec. 4

CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Patch Notes Include New Maps, Modes, Weapons, And Buffs

Call of Duty's Season 1 Reloaded update arrives in Black Ops 6 and Warzone on December 5, and the patch notes reveal changes to multiplayer's Ranked Play, as well as some weapon balancing and ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Patriots unveil plans for all-new practice facility next to Gillette Stadium, set for spring 2026 opening

The new complex is set to more than double the club's current space

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

FBI investigating possible drones spotted over New Jersey

The FBI says it is investigating a series of possible drone flights that have been spotted across parts of New Jersey at night, dating back weeks. Local police say there's no immediate danger to ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian Jazz

It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro Freitas and more lovers of Brazilian rhythms.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Clippers vs. Trail Blazers basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Thunder beat Jazz 133-106 and advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals

Jalen Williams scored 28 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 133-106 on Tuesday night en route to the ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Campbell’s is getting a new CEO. Analysts say he could face these ‘uncertainties’ as Trump takes office.

Campbell’s Co. on Tuesday said its current chief executive would depart to take on a leadership role for the Washington Commanders NFL team, and the soup and snack maker reported mixed ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk

Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Zack Snyder Thinks Hollywood Needs to Get on Board With AI or Get Left Behind

Zack Snyder says he still questions “the why” of the technology when it comes to some aspects of filmmaking, but can definitely see the perks.

Wired - Dec. 3

Sean Penn accuses Academy Awards of cowardice at Marrakech Film Festival

Sean Penn has blasted the organizers of the Oscars of being cowards who, in effect, limit the kind of films that can be funded and made

ABC News - Dec. 3

‘You’re not American’: Racist rant caught on camera after flight to Los Angeles

An Indian American man recorded a woman’s verbal attack against him and his family after they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport and boarded a shuttle bus. Pervez Taufiq said the woman ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families

Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'

Oprah Winfrey has her next book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day

ABC News - Dec. 3

NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Player Pickups Dec. 3 - Blue Jackets Looking To Stay Hot; Suter, Spurgeon Find New Roles

The Jackets bring their red-hot offense into Calgary to play the Flames, while the Canucks' Pius Suter and Wild's Jared Spurgeon flourish in new roles.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike

Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

'I want you to be my agent.' What to know about Trump's ties with Hollywood power player Ari Emanuel

While Hollywood attempts to navigate the new Trump administration, Ari Emanuel appears well positioned to maneuver through the next four years thanks to his longtime close ties to Donald Trump and ...

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3