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Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - 1d -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - 1d -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - 1d -
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this yearABC News - 4h -
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...CBS News - 1d -
New women's baseball league names 97-year-old AAGPBL alum honorary chair on advisory board
Former baseball pitcher Maybelle Blair will be an honorary chair on the advisory board of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, which last month announced plans to launch in 2026 as a six-team ...ABC News - 23h -
UCF football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, news, names to watch from Knights insiders
The Knights247 team just revealed their top candidates to replace Gus Malzahn as Central Florida football head coachCBS Sports - 1h -
Brunson, Wemby lead trending dog names of 2024; Bronny, Messi among others
NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.ESPN - 7h -
North Carolina football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from UNC experts
The InsideCarolina team just revealed their top candidates to replace Mack Brown for the North Carolina Tar HeelsCBS Sports - 1h -
West Virginia football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, news, names to watch by WVU insiders
The EerSports team just revealed their top candidates to replace Neal Brown for the West Virginia MountaineersCBS Sports - 1h -
Purdue football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, news, names to watch by Boilermakers insiders
The Boiler Sports Report team just revealed their top candidates to replace Ryan Walters for the Purdue BoilermakersCBS Sports - 1h -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. It was a good year for música Mexicana
To many, Spotify Wrapped Day is a holiday in itself. And as the yearly music data roundup is revealed, música Mexicana had an exceptional 2024.Los Angeles Times - 6h -
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.BBC News - 13h -
Signing Day arrives early in 2024 as a juggling act of epic proportions: Why it is different this year
Before the transfer portal opens, an earlier-than-ever Signing Day beginsCBS Sports - 1d -
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
Did you have a “Brat summer” this yearABC News - 1d -
Campari Names New CEO
The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.The Wall Street Journal - 10h -
Jason Laks Named President of Broadway League
The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. “I think our mission has to be more than to make it 2019 again,” Laks said.The New York Times - 2d -
Luka Doncic returns to red-hot Mavericks & Giannis gets the Bucks back on track | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tim Cato discuss the Mavericks and Bucks, who have gone 8-1 in their last 9 games, and what's leading to a youth revolution in the Western Conference.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing
Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury marketABC News - 1d -
Intel CEO Gelsinger Retires as Chipmaker Names Interim Co-CEOs
David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus were named interim co-leaders after the boomerang executive, who returned to the company in 2021, left the top job.Inc. - 2d -
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut named Golden Globe presenters
"CBS Mornings" reveals Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut as the presenters for this year's Golden Globe nominations. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, airs Jan. 5 on CBS and Paramount+.CBS News - 1d -
AWS and Riot Games name winner of Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon
AWS and Riot Games have revealed the winners of their Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge.VentureBeat - 23h -
B.C. Lions name former quarterback Buck Pierce as head coach
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have named Buck Pierce as their new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Beyoncé named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard
Beyoncé has officially been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. The music industry magazine made the announcement on Tuesday as part of its ongoing series highlighting the ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees
Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mnFinancial Times - 20h -
Exxon Mobil Names Ammann Upstream President as Mallon Retires
The head of Exxon Mobil’s massive exploration and production arm is retiring after more than three decades with the energy giant and will be replaced by a former General Motors executive.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Marvell’s stock skyrockets as it’s dubbed the next hot AI chip name
Wall Street is excited about Marvell’s traction in custom offerings and partnership with Amazon’s AWS.MarketWatch - 3h -
Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a book
Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of Hov” in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book sold nationwideABC News - 1d -
The best TV shows of 2024
In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
The 10 Best Books of 2024
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.The New York Times - 20h -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - 1d -
Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract
After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...ESPN - 1d -
Alex Consani Is First Transgender Woman to Win Model of the Year
Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.The New York Times - 22h -
Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans
Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.BBC News - 6h -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - 7h
