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'Romance, valour and emotion' - Reddy gets to century
Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a superb first Test century to keep India in the fourth Test against Australia.BBC News - 21m -
‘I don’t want flowers, I want my Ukraine’: women’s acts of resistance against Russian occupation
Zla Mavka movement – meaning ‘wicked forest spirit’ – drops fake rouble notes bearing pro-Ukrainian images and shares messages of solidarity. On 8 March 2023, International Women’s Day, Russian ...The Guardian - 57m -
Hire purchase gets a new lease of life
Technology’s biggest failure now is its propensity to be rendered inferior by successive versionsFinancial Times - 3h -
Bruno Fernandes and the problem of being captain if you keep getting sent off | Simon Burnton
Manchester United midfielder is actually more disciplined this term but unique demands of job keep him in line of fire. Against Leicester on Boxing Day Virgil van Dijk took to 50 the number of ...The Guardian - 14h -
Judge denies Jay-Z’s efforts to dismiss case accusing him of raping girl, 13
Jane Doe alleges Shawn Carter and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexually assaulted her at a 2000 MTV awards afterparty. Jay-Z ’s legal efforts to dismiss a case accusing him of raping a 13-year-old girl in ...The Guardian - 15h -
There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic
By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time.Wired - 23h -
Science Says Don’t Try to Overcome Imposter Syndrome: How Embracing a Self-Perceived Inadequacy Can Make Your Life Better, Starting Today
Most experts say you should work to overcome imposter syndrome. Research says they’re wrong.Inc. - 2d -
You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time.Wired - 2d -
Athletics president Dave Kaval, team's public face of relocation efforts, leaves organization
Kaval, 49, 'will be staying in California to explore new opportunities'CBS Sports - 12h -
'Some progress' made in efforts to ID woman burned to death on subway
The Brooklyn district attorney said he's confident in the first-degree murder case against a man accused of setting a woman on fire as she slept on the subway.ABC News - 13h -
Ex-Oilers Coach Gets Surprising New Opportunity
Christmas came a day late for this former Edmonton Oilers coach.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
The best songs of 2024 … that you haven’t heard
From singing about a smoke break to an unusual tribute to John Grant, Guardian writers pick the greatest songs of the year with the smallest of followings. “Strumming in opposition to the towers” ...The Guardian - 20h -
Nickel Boys star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: ‘If we see something wrong and don’t say anything, we’re participants’
With a role in the Oscar-tipped reform school drama, the actor continues to pick parts that align with her activism. She recalls how the resilience of her grandmother – and the racism faced by her ...The Guardian - 21h -
Charities to get £15m to save surplus farm food
Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says.BBC News - 1d -
Trump's 'border czar' says family detention centers could play a role in deportation effort
Tom Homan, whom Donald Trump has chosen to oversee immigration and border security, said using detention centers for migrant families is still being discussed.NBC News - 1d -
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Should you bundle auto and home insurance?
Bundling auto and home insurance can pay off — but that's not always the case, experts say.CBS News - 1d -
Jobless claims show no rise in layoffs in 2024. Don’t expect the trend to end soon.
Businesses laid off workers at one of the lowest rates in decades in 2024 despite lingering inflation and the highest interest rates in years.MarketWatch - 1d -
A passive-income side hustle you can do from your couch—the demand is 'definitely going to grow': How to get started
If you have a flair for graphic design, consider designing and selling templates on sites like Etsy and Creative Market.CNBC - 1d -
Chief scout calls for workers to get volunteering leave
He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him.BBC News - 2d -
Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea
Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait. Russian scientists have criticised the effort to clean up oil ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in GazaABC News - 2d -
Packers get 'good news' on Watson's knee injury
Tests on Packers wide receiver Christian Watson's left knee showed no structural damage, coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday.ESPN - 2d -
Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market
Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and NintendoFinancial Times - 3d -
Five things you might not know about snow
Did you know that snow is not white? Or that it falls at three miles an hour? Sarah Keith-Lucas has these facts and more.BBC News - 3d -
How AM radio helped storm recovery efforts in North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, internet and cell phone service were spotty at best. But many were able to coordinate relief efforts and get crucial ...CBS News - 3d -
Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year
AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?Inc. - 3d -
‘I Don’t Digest Food Properly Now’: The Pressure of Managing a Soccer Team
Premier League managers have a hard time switching off. Some struggled to describe how they relax.The New York Times - 3d -
Are mince pies good for you?
It's worth remembering there are some health benefits to the food piled onto your festive plates.BBC News - 3d -
Quiz: Do You Speak 2024?
A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?The New York Times - 3d -
IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...The Hill - 3d -
This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: 'It just keeps getting better'
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli have been retired for over 30 years. Here's what financial independence means to them.CNBC - 3d -
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It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out
Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?Wired - 3d -
‘I don’t want a fight’: the Brazilian samba composer suing Adele for plagiarism
Toninho Geraes has alleged in a lawsuit the British pop star plagiarised his track Mulheres in her Million Years Ago song. The British pop superstar Adele is not on tour in Brazil at the moment, ...The Guardian - 3d -
The video games you may have missed in 2024
A returning classic, a Love Island send-up and an answer to the age-old question: can you fry eggs atop Mount Everest? The year’s best games that might have passed you by. • More on the best ...The Guardian - 4d -
Chicago man sells "hardest pizza to get" in alley and donates proceeds to charity
Once a month, a pie slinger in Chicago sells pizza out of a truck in an alley. His thin crust pizza is so popular, it usually sells out within minutes — raising plenty of dough for a good cause. ...CBS News - 4d -
Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.CBS News - 4d -
The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024
Diarra from Detroit, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh—these are the shows you might not have watched in 2024, but definitely still should.Wired - 4d -
Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year
The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.MarketWatch - 4d -
The 10 Best Movies You Missed in 2024
From The Bikeriders to The Order, these are the movies you should watch before the year is through.Wired - 4d
