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Starbucks strike impacts less than 200 locations, coffee chain contends
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.CBS News - 14m -
76ers win after livid Embiid ejected in chaotic half
Philadelphia's Joel Embiid was ejected for arguing with officials after a charging foul and had to be restrained by coaches in a chaotic first half Monday night against the Spurs that also saw ...ESPN - 1h -
Chiefs' Christmas game will make them first NFL team in 97 years to be hit with this bizarre scheduling quirk
The Chiefs will have played on almost ever day of the week after their Christmas game against the SteelersCBS Sports - 1h -
Starbucks barista strike expands to more than 300 stores in 45 states
A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at more than 300 stores in 45 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins.NBC News - 1h -
Paris was the Dude: 2024 Olympics were right Games at perfect time
The French capital overcame issues including an opening ceremony deluge to deliver 17 days of joyous madness. Four months after Paris 2024’s spectacular finale, starring Tom Cruise abseiling off ...The Guardian - 2h -
For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it | Mohammed Hirmoge
The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyrics. The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali ...The Guardian - 3h -
Quiz: Do You Know the Words That Were Popular in 2024?
A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?The New York Times - 3h -
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran
Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.NBC News - 6h -
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 - 7h -
Israeli tech CEO who was severely wounded in Gaza sells startup for about $100 million
Less than a year after being wounded in Gaza, Itamar Ben Hemo sold software startup Rivery last week to Pennsylvania-based Boomi.CNBC - 20h -
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks miffed they were left off NBA's Christmas Day slate: 'I'm pissed'
It's fair for the Bucks to feel snubbed. Then again, there are worse things in the world than having Christmas off from work.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Hundreds march in Croatia for safer schools after a student is killed in a knife attack
Hundreds walked in silence in Croatia’s capital on Monday, seeking action after a pupil was killed and three other children were wounded in a knife attack at a school in ZagrebABC News - 23h -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 1d -
Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president
As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.NBC News - 1d -
Were Bumper Stickers Always This Kooky?
Gone are the days of “Coexist” or “This car climbed Mt. Washington.” Bumper stickers have lately gotten a lot weirder, and much more niche.The New York Times - 1d -
Both sides of Amazon scored big wins this year that should carry over into 2025
A fast-growing advertising business was the icing on the cake in 2024.CNBC - 2h -
Killing remote work could kill government efficiency in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has threatened to veto any state budget that contains return-to-office mandates for state employees, citing the benefits of remote work in terms of productivity, ...The Hill - 4h -
Clubbing has changed dramatically in the past 25 years: is the party over, or just getting started?
When the millennium dawned Britain’s nightlife was as strong as it had ever been. Now, 25 years later the situation is very different – but not all change has been bad, DJs and promoters say. It’s ...The Guardian - 7h -
Blast kills 12 people at explosives factory in Turkey
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.NBC News - 8h -
‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house
Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.MarketWatch - 8h -
How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.The New York Times - 8h -
Mel Robbins and ‘The Let Them Theory’
The self-help phenom’s new book is all about letting others do as they may. Can she follow her own advice?The New York Times - 8h -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 8h -
Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal
Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.CNBC - 16h -
Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy
Ukraine president criticises world leaders for doing ‘almost nothing’ to counteract Moscow’s military cooperation with Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,035. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that more ...The Guardian - 16h -
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Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.CBS News - 19h -
Officer killed after responding to supermarket: 'We are heartbroken'
A police officer was fatally shot while responding to a report of a person with a firearm inside a North Carolina supermarket, authorities said.ABC News - 19h -
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $75,000 for 'public criticism' of referees, calling them 'f***ing terrible'
Edwards has been fined three times in the past five weeks, totaling $135,000.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Rangers Disrespect Kreider, Lose 5-0 As Devils Mock Them. Was That Worth It?
The New York Rangers made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch Monday in a blowout loss to the Devils, and Adam Proteau says the team erred significantly by disrespecting Kreider.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
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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 - 22h -
Why some people are spending the holidays sans family: ‘My friends are more fun than my relatives’
Not everyone can – or wants to – celebrate with family. Some choose traditions with friends and neighbors instead. The holidays are often thought of as a time for family – a time to pack bags and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Eli Lilly looks to extend its winning streak over the broader market to 6 years
The drugmaker's ability to further expand available supply of its obesity and weight loss drugs is crucial.CNBC - 1d -
Children among 58 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics
Victims reported to include six people escorting aid convoy, and eight in tent encampment in humanitarian zone. . Health authorities in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pilot killed in light aircraft crash near airport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident where a 50-year-old man died.BBC News - 1d -
The peaceful transfer of power is rarer than Americans might think
Remembering that history makes the peaceful transfer of power that Biden is promising seems less a rote exercise than a commitment that must be revived after every election and celebrated whenever ...The Hill - 1d -
These 3 federal death row inmates were not on Biden's commutation list
President Biden gave commutations of sentences to 37 people on federal death row Monday. Those who received the Monday commutations of their sentences saw them go from execution to life with no ...The Hill - 1d -
More than 100 journalists were killed this year – over half of them in Palestine
Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows. Worldwide, 104 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024 – and more ...The Guardian - 1d -
With Jalen Hurts’ health in question, Eagles need to worry about more than passing game
“A lot of things we do in our run game is designed with Jalen,” Saquon Barkley said. “It’s kind of hard to continue to run the same stuff when he’s not in there."Yahoo Sports - 1d
