S.M.U. Found Itself on the Big Stage for the First Time and Didn’t Deliver

On display was the difference between being a College Football Playoff darling, a fun story, and a contender, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 12h

A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time

On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.

Wired - 1d

Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.

BBC News - 2d

First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu is Found; California Declares Health Emergency

A Louisiana resident is hospitalized with a serious case of the H5N1 virus, a development that pushes California to intensify monitoring and response efforts should the epidemic worsen. At least 60 ...

Inc. - 2d

Corporate Japan is steeling itself for hostile interest

The volume of shareholder activism and dealmaking by private equity has mushroomed

Financial Times - 3d

New Zealand v Australia: first women’s one-day international washed out – as it didn’t happen

The first of three ODIs abandoned due to rain in Wellington Second match scheduled to be played on Saturday at same venue We’re due that updates in a few minutes’ time. No news at this point, ...

The Guardian - 3d

One big advantage for all eight teams in first round of College Football Playoff

Gauging the swing factors for the first four CFP games.

CBS Sports - 3d

Big Time Studios launches $150M Open Loot Fund for Web3 gaming

Big Time Studios announces a $150 million Open Loot Fund to propel Web3 Gaming on the Open Loot platform.

VentureBeat - 4d

U.S. Ryder Cup golfers to be paid for first time

The PGA of America has approved a payment of a $200K stipend for each U.S. Ryder Cup team member in addition to $300K to distribute to charity.

ESPN - 5d

Guillaume Diop, Paris Opera Ballet’s First Black Etoile, Is Lighting Up the Stage

Guillaume Diop has reached the highest level in the Paris Opera Ballet. He has also become a fashion-world darling and a symbol of a more diverse France.

The New York Times - 6d

Vietnam Won Big in Donald Trump's First Trade War. Now, It's a Target.

The incoming administration has signaled that a backdoor that lets manufacturers avoid China tariffs could slam shut.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

'I want to bring big-time boxing back to Wales' - Price

WBA welterweight world champion Lauren Price says she wants to "bring big-time boxing back to Wales" after her devastating win over Bexcy Mateus.

BBC News - Dec. 15

The Major Bill Belichick Twist That Didn’t Come to Fruition

Belichick took great pleasure in torturing the New York Jets over his years as the Patriots coach. But his deal with U.N.C. takes the cake.

The New York Times - Dec. 15

Bill Belichick's first game at North Carolina to come against TCU, which is well-versed in big debuts

After squaring off with Deion Sanders in his FBS debut in 2023, TCU's Sonny Dykes must now prepare for another NFL legend

CBS Sports - Dec. 13

WATCH: Baby sees clearly for the first time

Kasen had an emotional reaction after trying on new glasses.

ABC News - Dec. 12

Starmer's plan to solve housing crisis faces first big test

Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?

BBC News - Dec. 12

UEFA Champions League scores, highlights: Jhon Duran delivers, Kylian Mbappe injury, Brest's big moment

Here's the best of the best from Tuesday's UCL action

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Five MLB teams who need to deliver at the Winter Meetings: Why it's time for Red Sox, Yankees, more to step up

This week isn't the last chance to make a move, but the clock is ticking for several clubs

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

How Hamlet found a virtual stage in Grand Theft Auto

New documentary Grand Theft Hamlet follows actors attempting Shakespeare inside GTA during lockdown.

BBC News - Dec. 10

France’s First Big #MeToo Case Goes to Trial

The actress Adèle Haenel has accused the director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in prison.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

LeBron (sore foot) sits for first time this season

Lakers star LeBron James missed his first game of the season Sunday night against Portland because of left foot soreness.

ESPN - Dec. 9

76ers beat Bulls in first complete game out of Big Three, but Philadelphia still has a long way to go

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George actually finished a game together on Sunday

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

USC will close it season in the same venue it kicked off, taking on Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Disney Gift Idea: Sorcerer Mickey Lego Diorama Gets First Big Discount

Magic of Disney Lego Set (1,103 Pieces) $80 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 7

Trump’s tariffs didn’t spark inflation last time? Here’s the trouble with that defense.

When allies of President-elect Donald Trump address one big criticism of his tariff plans — that the levies would boost inflation at time when Americans are already frustrated with elevated prices ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

U2 bassist Adam Clayton: ‘When I was drinking, there were many times when I was out for the night and didn’t come back for a week’

The musician on kissing Diana Ross, hating his rugby-player thighs, and wanting to say sorry to Naomi Campbell. Born in Oxfordshire and raised in Ireland, Adam Clayton, 64, co-founded U2 in 1976. ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

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