Opinion: People thought 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' would fail. Sincerity powered its success

Executives thought the 'Peanuts' special with no laugh track, lo-fi animation and a Bible passage was too slow and too serious. But audiences were craving an honest, heartfelt message.

Los Angeles Times - 11h

Werner Herzog's ‘Theater of Thought’ Explores the Mysteries of the Brain

In “Theater of Thought,” he talks to scientists and other experts about consciousness, quantum computing and whether parrots understand human speech.

The New York Times - 12h

Move Over, Charlie Brown: Lessons From ‘The Boondocks’ Christmas Special

With “A Huey Freeman Christmas,” the show continued what “A Charlie Brown Christmas” began: acknowledging the weight of the holiday.

The New York Times - 17h

It would be nice if Frank gave us Christmas off - Damsgaard

Mikkel Damsgaard talks to BBC Sport's Glenn Murray about life with Brentford, which team he supported as a child and his football IQ.

BBC News - 12h

Los Angeles Times Owner Wades Deeper Into Opinion Section

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s public comments and actions, including recently blocking an editorial weighing in on President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks, have concerned many staff members.

The New York Times - 1d

King joins star Raye on Christmas visit to Battersea Power Station

King Charles appeared recharged and in a festive mood visiting a Christmas market at Battersea Power Station.

BBC News - 1d

What Eagles teammates thought of perceived drama surrounding Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown

Jordan Mailata and Landon Dickerson were having none of it

CBS Sports - 1d

3 tips for fantasy football playoff success

As most managers start the fantasy playoffs, Andy Behrens has a few key strategic reminders.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘They thought this would never happen here’: attack on Melbourne synagogue revives memories of past atrocities

Torah rescued from destroyed synagogue in second world war was brought to safety in Australia – only to be pulled from firebombed Adass Israel synagogue this week. Follow our Australia news live ...

The Guardian - 1d

German election opinion polls – who’s leading for 2025

The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has announced fresh elections to the Bundestag for February 2025, after the collapse of his SPD-led coalition. Find out which parties are polling best today. ...

The Guardian - 1d

OPINION: Devils Had Correct Response To Pacioretty Hit On Hughes

Max Pacioretty delivered a freight train of a hit to Jack Hughes in the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

This Ohio-Hating Michigan Democrat Has Thoughts on Why Her Party Lost

Kristen McDonald Rivet won a tough House race in a heavily white, working-class area even as many Democrats in such places lost. In an interview, she warned against a “tone-deaf” economic message.

The New York Times - 2d

The astonishing success of Eurozone bailouts

As Greek borrowing costs fall to French levels, the bloc’s ‘periphery’ shows the value of steady reform

Financial Times - 2d

Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says

Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.

BBC News - 3d

Tiger Woods will play at PNC Championship with son Charlie

Tiger and Charlie Woods have played together at the PNC Championship each year since 2020.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Field, format, TV times for PNC, featuring Tiger and Charlie Woods

Here's the field, format, prize money and TV times for the PNC Championship.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

4 thoughts on the NBA Cup, including predictions for the winner

The knockout stage has arrived, with one-and-done fates hanging over the eight remaining teams in the quarterfinals and beyond. Our NBA experts weigh in.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’

Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...

The Guardian - 3d

Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people

The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.

The Hill - 4d

Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

The just-released "ultimate remix" of Band Aid's celebrity charity single still makes Africa a caricature of despair for Western audiences.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Haley on Biden's pardon reversal: 'He thought he was going to be president again

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) recently weighed in on the reason behind President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, pointing to the twists and turns of the presidential election ...

The Hill - 6d

A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else

Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.

CBS News - 6d

'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.

BBC News - 6d

Suspect in UnitedHealth shooting thought to have left New York

Search by investigators for man alleged to have killed top US insurance executive stretches into third day

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Fantasy Football: Advice for a successful playoff run

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski outlines his approach to a successful playoff run.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Marc Lore’s Guide to Making a Successful Exit

The four-time founder shares his biggest lessons from building and exiting companies.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebrates its 92nd lighting ceremony

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit for the 2024 holiday season with a star-studded celebration. For the second year in a row, Kelly Clarkson hosted the special event.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Disney raises its annual dividend by 33% following ‘highly successful year’

The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday raised its annual dividend by 33%, to $1 a share, after a year marked by increased streaming profits and blockbuster movies.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Rescuers search for Pennsylvania woman thought to have fallen into sinkhole

Searchers in Pennsylvania turned their effort to find a grandmother whom authorities believe fell into a sinkhole from a rescue effort to a recovery operation. NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Best Albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Mk.gee, MJ Lenderman and More

Charli XCX, Mk.gee and MJ Lenderman top our pop music critics’ lists this year.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

14 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers

You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.

Wired - Dec. 4

Monster Hunter Wilds: Our Thoughts After 6 Hours…

We had the chance to play Monster Hunter Wilds for six hours earlier this month, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting games of 2025.

GameSpot - Dec. 3

WATCH: Crowd reacts to hilarious Christmas tree lighting fail at Dublin's Trinity College

After an enthusiastic countdown, the crowd looked around in confusion as the tree remained unlit.

ABC News - Dec. 3

The new weapons and neuroscience of Trump’s success

Social media and AI are particularly well-suited to inciting emotion, especially if they use distortions and lies, and have thus radically transformed American politics.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy

Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar's new concept car divides opinion

The carmaker's new look is praised as "exciting" but others say it should "go back to the drawing board"

BBC News - Dec. 3

AC/DC's Power Up tour, its first U.S. run in nine years, will stop at the Rose Bowl

AC/DC's Power Up tour will hit 13 stadiums in North America in the spring, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on April 18.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2

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