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Eurostar security made us leave our e-bike battery behind in Paris
We travelled with our folding e-bike for a cycling holiday in France with no problems on the way out, but on return it was not allowed on the train. At the end of August my partner and I went on a ...The Guardian - 2h -
Your money habits trace back to childhood, financial psychotherapist says. Here's how to fix them
Your relationship with money offers clues about your childhood, one expert says — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits.CNBC - 2h -
Macau’s big money days are behind it
Gambling crimes bill would be highly effective in enforcing Beijing’s crackdown on illicit capital outflows from ChinaFinancial Times - 4h -
Who Are the Houthis and Why Is the U.S. and Israel Attacking Them?
The Iranian-backed militia has launched attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and against Israel.The New York Times - 5h -
A behind-the-scenes look at how shippers handle the rush of holiday gift returns
At a FedEx shipping hub in Anchorage, Alaska, employees can sort up to 80,000 packages a day during the holidays. And as they're dealing with a last wave of Christmas gifts getting ready to ship ...CBS News - 8h -
Call the Midwife creator: 'People tell me birth stories in the supermarket'
Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas on how fans accost her in public to tell her their private stories.BBC News - 8h -
Breaking down 2024's biggest legal stories
There were some major legal headlines in 2024, from the Supreme Court granting President-elect Donald Trump presidential immunity, to the arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex ...CBS News - 9h -
The Stark Change Behind a College Football Coach Suddenly Speaking Up
Georgia’s Kirby Smart has tried to avoid making headlines for years. This season, he’s been willing to light a fuse.The New York Times - 17h -
The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024
This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.ABC News - 18h -
Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People---and Making Them Pay
The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.The Wall Street Journal - 22h -
If Syrian Chemical Weapons Were Found, the U.S. Army Could Safely Destroy Them
A civilian team at a base in Maryland disposed of Syrian toxins a decade ago after hundreds of people were killed in a nerve agent attack.The New York Times - 1d -
Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82
Hitmaking record producer Richard Perry has died at 82ABC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Mel Robbins and ‘The Let Them Theory’
The self-help phenom’s new book is all about letting others do as they may. Can she follow her own advice?The New York Times - 2d -
Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their petsABC News - 9h -
Behind Trump's latest comments on Canada, the Panama Canal and Biden
President-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada and taking on Greenland and the Panama Canal are reverberating across the world. On social media, Trump also denounced President ...CBS News - 14h -
Manmohan Singh, Indian Premier Behind Economic Changes, Dies at 92
The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse. He signed a nuclear deal with Washington and sought reconciliation with ...The New York Times - 14h -
Ravens demolish Texans on Christmas behind Derrick Henry, Jackson
The Texans had zero answers on either side of the ball against Jackson and the Ravens' defense.ESPN - 16h -
The Kurds are America’s allies — the US must defend them
To secure U.S. interests and reputation, Washington must deter Turkey’s aggression.The Hill - 17h -
A Kidnapping Story Inspired Readers to Tell Their Stories of Trauma
It all started with the retelling of a 50-year-old kidnapping, but for readers, it was about them, too.The New York Times - 18h -
The photographs that defined 2024 – and the stories behind them
As conflict dragged on in Gaza and Ukraine, violence dogged the US election; floods and fires raged, but bravery and humanity shone through. Photographers recall the moments when they took these ...The Guardian - 1d -
Chiefs' Christmas game vs. Steelers makes them first team in 97 years to be hit with bizarre scheduling quirk
Kansas City will have played on almost ever day of the week after their Christmas game against the SteelersCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump’s Re-election Defines a New Era of American Politics
The Obama-Romney race in 2012 was the last in a familiar pattern in U.S. politics, which has since become defined by Donald Trump’s conservative populism.The New York Times - 1d -
Aaron Rodgers Addresses Stories Regarding the Jets’ Ongoing Dysfunction
“What’s best for the Jets is not having these types of leaks all the time. When that gets figured out, it will be a little easier to win,” the New York quarterback said.The New York Times - 1d -
The China-India rivalry will define the future of Asia
In recent years, India is tasting the bitter fruits of Modi’s initial efforts to appease China.The Hill - 1d -
Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.BBC News - 2d -
Small retail investors hold about 9.5% of bitcoin. Here’s why that doesn’t tell the full story.
Here’s your comprehensive road map for tracking the footprint of retail investors across bitcoin’s $2 trillion market cap.MarketWatch - 2d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 2d -
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
The best of the long read in 2024
Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...The Guardian - 3d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 3d -
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Gavin & Stacey finale
BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final episode and speaks to the whole cast.BBC News - 3d -
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $75,000 for 'public criticism' of referees, calling them 'f***ing terrible'
Edwards has been fined three times in the past five weeks, totaling $135,000.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rangers Disrespect Kreider, Lose 5-0 As Devils Mock Them. Was That Worth It?
The New York Rangers made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch Monday in a blowout loss to the Devils, and Adam Proteau says the team erred significantly by disrespecting Kreider.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.NBC News - 3d -
Study: Remote Work Policies Are Leaving Lower-Paid Workers Behind
Recent data shows that higher-income workers are holding on to remote work privileges more than their lower-paid counterparts.Inc. - 3d -
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.The New York Times - 3d -
Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)
A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.Inc. - 3d -
Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows
This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.CBS News - 3d -
More than 100 journalists were killed this year – over half of them in Palestine
Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows. Worldwide, 104 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024 – and more ...The Guardian - 3d
