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Patient Endured 9 Years of Chemotherapy for Cancer He Never Had
This is a MedPage Today story. This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive ...ABC News - 1h -
How the Stock Market Defied Expectations in 2024, by the Numbers
The stock market had a surprisingly good year.Inc. - 7h -
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison
Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prisonABC News - 9h -
The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected
Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world.Wired - 13h -
What to expect in 2025
After the turbulence of 2024, what are the prospects for a peaceful new year?Financial Times - 19h -
Beyoncé brings 'Cowboy Carter' to the NFL on Netflix
The pop superstar performed songs from her Grammy-nominated 'Cowboy Carter' album at halftime of an NFL game streamed on Netflix from Houston's NRG Stadium.Los Angeles Times - 23h -
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. - 1d -
King Charles Addresses U.K. Riots and His Cancer in Christmas Speech
The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.The New York Times - 1d -
FDA says the Zepbound shortage is over. Here’s what that means for compounding pharmacies, patients who used off-brand versions
The decision will largely prevent compounding pharmacies from making and selling compounded versions of the drug in the next two to three months.CNBC - 2d -
Red Wings fire coach Lalonde, bring in McLellan
The Red Wings have fired coach Derek Lalonde and named Todd McLellan as his replacement.ESPN - 4h -
With questions at quarterback, Eagles bring back a familiar face
With Jalen Hurts in concussion protocol and Kenny Pickett dealing with a rib injury, the Eagles on Thursday re-signed quarterback Ian Book.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
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West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow
Nine states from Washington to California to Colorado are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and high surf as new storms target the west.ABC News - 10h -
Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer
Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Ex-Eagles LB Bergey dies at 79 after cancer battle
Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79.ESPN - 23h -
Maresca: Mudryk to 'disconnect' amid drug probe
Enzo Maresca has said Mykhailo Mudryk needs to "disconnect" from Chelsea as he awaits the outcome of a Football Association (FA) investigation into a failed drugs test.ESPN - 1d -
Cancer survivor wishes King and Kate well at Sandringham service
The Christmas service is a big event in the royal calendar, bringing together the Royal Family for a public appearance.BBC News - 1d -
Russia launches major Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s energy system
Zelenskyy describes cruise and ballistic missile strikes, which caused blackouts in several regions, as ‘inhuman’. Russia-Ukraine war live – follow the latest updates . Christmas morning in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump brings Silicon Valley to Washington
Silicon Valley is coming to Washington in force, as tech leaders take on prominent roles — both official and unofficial — in President-elect Trump’s second term. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is ...The Hill - 1d -
Putin 'deliberately chose Christmas' for major Ukraine missile attack, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas Day morning.ABC News - 1d -
Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
Starting Jan. 1, older adults on Medicare will spend no more than $2,000 a year on prescription drugs when a new price cap on out-of-pocket payments from the Inflation Reduction Act goes into effect.NBC News - 1d -
The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas
Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.The New York Times - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops yet to make major impact on fighting, says Ukraine military intelligence
Missile strike targets residential building in Kryvyi Rih; Christmas celebrations across Ukraine shrouded in grief. What we know on day 1,036. See all our Ukraine war coverage A ballistic ...The Guardian - 1d -
Storms bring dangerous surf conditions on the West Coast
A wharf in Santa Cruz, California, partially collapsed Monday, sending three workers inspecting the wharf into the ocean. At least one person was killed in a separate incident and two others are ...CBS News - 2d -
Red Sox acquire relief pitcher Jovani Morán in trade with Twins
The Red Sox have bolstered their bullpen in a trade with the Twins.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled
A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.BBC News - 2d -
Virginia Democrats see next month's special elections as first major test of 2025
Democrats are gearing up for two northern Virginia-area special elections in the state Senate and House of Delegates next month that could set the tone for what is expected to be a consequential ...The Hill - 2d -
Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome
The Eternal City has been given a facelift in preparation for the event, with monuments cleaned up and roads redesigned to improve the flow of traffic. Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Expect Eaton to keep profiting from AI's spiraling demand for computing power
A big backlog of projects should keep the company busy for the foreseeable future.CNBC - 2d -
White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected
Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.ABC News - 2d -
The best massage guns for muscle relief, according to experts
A massage gun can relieve tension and relax sore muscles. Experts recommend the best massage guns from brands like Therabody, Hypervolt and Wahl.NBC News - 2d -
Christmas Forecast: Where to Expect Snow and Rain
Also, where you’ll find warmer temperatures. Here’s a day-by-day forecast.The New York Times - 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 -
Broncos’ Ezra Mam expected to be suspended for nine games by NRL
Player sent breach notice for bringing game into disrepute Mam was fined for drug driving and driving without a licence Brisbane star Ezra Mam is set for a nine-game suspension after being sent ...The Guardian - 3d -
Donor Expected to Admit to Making Illegal Contributions to Adams
Federal prosecutors said they planned to charge a businessman who has close ties to New York’s Turkish community with conspiracy to commit fraud.The New York Times - 3d -
Eagles' Kenny Pickett comes up just short in relief of injured Jalen Hurts: 'I think he settled in well'
Eagles' players went to bat for Kenny Pickett after the lossCBS Sports - 3d -
Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season
More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.CBS News - 3d -
Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week
A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...NBC News - 3d
