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Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
A second Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a Friday ...The Hill - 4h -
Crypto boom draws in Wall Street banks
There has been a profound shift in thinking on capital raisingsFinancial Times - 7h -
An Unexpected Proposal, Then a First Date Days Later
When Cori Harris and Edgar Hayes met at a local supermarket checkout line, she thought he looked like a wizard from “The Lord of the Rings.” A mutual crush emerged.The New York Times - 8h -
Hail the broligarchy: why 2024 was the year of the bro | Arwa Mahdawi
They’ve been around for ever; now they’re running the US. And beneath all the podcasts and punching lie questions of grievance, self-ownership and self-expression. A creature of various talents, ...The Guardian - 11h -
Japan’s ‘cat island’ falls victim to demographic crisis
Famous for felines that outnumber its humans, Aoshima is also emblematic of a deeper trend afflicting the country’s rural and island communities. The reason for Aoshima’s nickname was clear before ...The Guardian - 15h -
Soccer's best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games, more
Luis Miguel Echegaray picks the best of soccer in 2024, including top players, best goals, games and much more.ESPN - 1d -
2024 Was a Bad Year for the World's Autocrats
Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
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 - 1d -
AI and crypto drove gains in this year's top 5 tech stocks
The promises of artificial intelligence and the rally in crypto prices were the main drivers of the best-performing tech stocks of 2024.CNBC - 2d -
What Happened in AI in 2024, And What Will the New Year Bring?
Perhaps more than any other technology, AI has dominated the headlines this year. For reasons good, bad, fascinating, and possibly a little terrifying. And we wonder: what world-changing advances ...Inc. - 2d -
News Review of the Year 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.BBC News - 3d -
College basketball 2024 in review: The 24 biggest stories in college basketball from the past year
Among the biggest headlines: UConn, John Calipari, NC State, Cooper Flagg, the SEC, major NIL deals and moreCBS Sports - 8h -
College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks to crown 2025 national champion
With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracketsCBS Sports - 9h -
No. 1 pick Caleb Williams thinks Bears' tumultuous 2024 season will 'be good for me' moving forward
The QB has been sacked close to 70 timesCBS Sports - 10h -
My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff
Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibility. Last Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, ...The Guardian - 13h -
2024 was reality TV’s queerest year yet
Big Brother saw its first lesbian winner, the BBC did female-only dating and even the Only Way is Essex branched out. This was the year reality TV proved it’s streaks ahead. The prediction, ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump’s crypto embrace overshadows new EU digital assets rules
US approach to digital currencies will draw business from Europe, industry executives sayFinancial Times - 20h -
Crypto readies its wish list for Trump
The cryptocurrency industry spent big in the 2024 election, and its investment is about to pay off in the incoming Congress and administration. For more than a decade, there was a lack of clarity ...The Hill - 1d -
Danaher had a disappointing 2024. Its path to success next year goes through Wall Street
A pickup in the initial public offering market would be a boon to Danaher.CNBC - 1d -
Why Warriors' second-unit puzzle will be difficult to solve
The Golden State Warriors must solve their second-unit rotation conundrum before it's too late, but there is no simple fix, Monte Poole writes.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
ABC News' 'The Year: 2024' reminds us of year's highs and lows
"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts leads ABC News correspondents in discussing 2024's most memorable stories and trends.ABC News - 1d -
Katt Williams, crypto and cat ladies: 2024 was the year of unexpected second chances
From comedy to courtroom drama, if you thought you’d seen it all before, that’s because this year … you had. If 2024 was defined by anything, it was a distinct feeling of deja vu. Donald Trump ran ...The Guardian - 1d -
Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2024
As the region awaits the return of Donald Trump to the White House and to a possible tumultuous Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar, we take a look at the year that was.CNBC - 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 - 2d -
Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state
Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination after cat dies
Northwest Naturals voluntarily recalled a batch of raw frozen food after an indoor cat died of bird flu, Oregon officials said.NBC News - 2d -
20 big cats die from bird flu at Washington wildlife sanctuary
Bird flu ripped through a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, killing 20 big cats, the center said in a Facebook post, calling the deaths a "significant loss."NBC News - 2d -
Before the algorithm, we watched ‘surprise TV’, and it can still offer unexpected delights | Emma Wilkins
Our family’s holiday tradition? We throw caution to the wind and surrender to the novelty of free-to-air television. I can see why kids who find themselves at a holiday shack where the only ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
The big sports quiz of the year 2024
How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary
More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.The New York Times - 2d -
How Well Do You Know Baseball? Here’s Your Chance to Test It.
To celebrate the sport, we present The Athletic’s 2024 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza.The New York Times - 3d -
From Moo Deng to Me Espresso: it’s the 2024 bumper pop culture quiz of the year
Do you know your hot rodent boyfriends, which celebrity is selling feet pics on OnlyFans and who fell off a stage this year? Then this is the quiz for you Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
Why 2024 was Prince William's 'annus horribilis'
From cancer battles to an ongoing family fallout, it was a testing year. But it also gave a telling glimpse into his approach to leadershipBBC News - 3d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 3d -
Playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.ESPN - 4d -
From Hail Marys to grand slams, college basketball to the WNBA, 2024 was a year of change and triumph in sports
If you took a nap this year, there’s a decent chance the sports world changed while you were asleep.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders
The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.Inc. - 4d -
Trump announces slate of tech appointments, 'crypto council'
President-elect Trump announced a slate of tech appointments in posts on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant Team that will be working in conjunction with ...The Hill - 4d
