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The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected
Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world.Wired - 1h -
Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped
Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.BBC News - 10h -
Orca who carried her dead newborn 1,000 miles gives birth to another new calf
The killer whale who captured hearts across the world in 2018 for refusing to let go of her dead calf has given birth to her second baby in the last four years.NBC News - 14h -
The birth of Jesus would probably have been forgotten – if it wasn’t for a plague | Jonathan Kennedy
When a terrifying Ebola-like pandemic struck the Roman empire, Christianity offered solutions that the old ways didn’t. In our Christmas imagery, ancient symbols such as fir trees, mistletoe, holly ...The Guardian - 1d -
NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit LionsABC News - 1d -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’
To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Ethics report says Matt Gaetz may have paid for sex, drugs
The House Ethics Committee released its report on former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz which found “substantial evidence” that he engaged in conduct that broke House rules and may have even broken ...NBC News - 1d -
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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 - 2d -
Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Alive in the Merciful Country by AL Kennedy – activism and betrayal
A primary school teacher navigates lockdown in an ambitious novel that asks potent questions about abuses of state and personal power. AL Kennedy has made no secret of her despair about post-Brexit ...The Guardian - 4h -
My friend has a dependent son, 32, who drives without car insurance. Would his parents be criminally liable if he has an accident?
“They declare him as a dependent for tax purposes.”MarketWatch - 19h -
‘I’ve always been very good with money’: Should I put my wife on the title of my home, investment property and my late father’s house?
“If I die and she sells the properties, would she have to pay a lot of capital-gains taxes, especially on the houses we don’t live in?”MarketWatch - 19h -
Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows
Despite newer artists having viral moments, app users also enjoyed old school acts including Bronski Beat and Sade . This was the year that gen Z had their “ Brat summer ”, or so we were led to ...The Guardian - 22h -
China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - 1d -
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.BBC News - 1d -
What it would cost to live like the 'Home Alone' family today, according to financial advisors
The classic Christmas movie “Home Alone” tells the improbable tale of a family who leaves their 8-year-old son home when they embark on a vacation.NBC News - 1d -
Biden takes heat for vetoing bill that would add new judgeships
Federal judiciary leadership and some lawmakers are criticizing President Biden for vetoing a bill that would’ve added 66 new federal judgeships amid growing caseloads. Biden on Monday made good ...The Hill - 1d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 1d -
All Sports Stars Have Rookie Trading Cards. But Does Santa Claus?
The world of Christmas-themed trading cards is a bigger niche than you might think.The New York Times - 1d -
What it would cost to live like the 'Home Alone' family today, according to financial advisors
The Christmas movie "Home Alone" often prompts questions about the McCallister family's finances. What advisors say it takes to maintain their level of wealth.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Jonathan Kuminga: 'A lot of people that are playing ... if they were in my shoes, they'll quit basketball'
Kuminga is back coming off the bench for the Warriors after six straight starts, but he had a team-high 26 in loss to Pacers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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Biden administration withdraws birth control rules
The Biden administration is withdrawing a set of proposed rules aimed at expanding access to contraception that would have made it more difficult for employer-sponsored health plans and insurers to ...The Hill - 1d -
Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won’t stop
Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change. Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego detests the thought of the number of times he’s had ...The Guardian - 2d -
David Squires on … ‘must-have’ Christmas gifts for football fans
From Tickle Me ElMou to Tiny Tears, our cartoonist has you covered if you need a last-minute football-related present. Buy this cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...The Guardian - 2d -
Have a bitcoin-obsessed brother-in-law? Here’s what to tell him this Christmas.
If you think booming bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, think again.MarketWatch - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one
This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occurCBS Sports - 2d -
Which teams have made the NFL playoffs so far? And who's been eliminated?
Nine teams are officially playoff-bound so far, and an even larger number of squads have been eliminated from postseason contention.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It
The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.Inc. - 2d -
5 Must-Have Technologies for Entrepreneurs in 2025
Drive your business development further with tech solutions.Inc. - 2d -
5 can’t-miss personal-tech devices that would even keep Santa at home
A laptop you can repair yourself — and other smart tech gifts for the holidays.MarketWatch - 2d -
House Ethics report says Matt Gaetz may have violated state laws on prostitution, statutory rape
The House Ethics Committee released the report summarizing the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who vacated his seat in November.NBC News - 2d -
A Pro-Trump Group’s Risky Bet on Infrequent Voters Seems to Have Paid Off
Turning Point Action devoted much of its attention to less reliable voters. New data in Arizona showing a sizable Republican edge among them suggests that the strategy succeeded.The New York Times - 2d -
The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix
It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.Inc. - 2d -
Everybody seems to be having an off-day when they play against Liverpool
Liverpool keep doing Liverpool things. The Premier League is now theirs to lose, and for a manager in his first season in England, that is a remarkable achievement. Sign up to Soccer with ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.The New York Times - 6d
