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Barcelona set to finally register Dani Olmo after agreeing VIP seating deal
Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s future Barça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 December FC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell ...The Guardian - 1h -
More than 90% of 401(k) plans now offer Roth contributions – but only 21% of workers take advantage
The share of employers that offer a Roth 401(k) option has increased a lot over the years. A 2022 law will make it nearly ubiquitous among plan sponsors.CNBC - 2d -
Transfers a hit for No. 8 Maryland, which brings an unbeaten record into matchup with Michigan State
For Brenda Frese and her unbeaten Maryland team, the word “chemistry” is an important one.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Welcome to the hot seat, Brent Venables: Oklahoma coach at crossroads after bowl loss and second losing season
Venables has two losing seasons in three years; Oklahoma last had one in 1998 under John BlakeCBS Sports - 19h -
What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.CBS News - 23h -
$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?
While every player is vying for the same record-setting prize, a winner's payout would vary by state.The Hill - 1d -
Toilet seat and burial plot: 21% of Britons given unwanted Christmas gifts, Which? finds
Secondhand tumble dryer and roast beef for vegetarian also in ‘worst present ever received’ poll. A burial plot and a toilet seat top the list of the nation’s all-time worst Christmas gifts, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hawks stun Bulls with historic 50-point fourth quarter to complete 21-point comeback
In their win over Chicago, the Hawks accomplished something never before seen during the play-by-play eraCBS Sports - 1d -
Which free agent would you rather have: Teoscar Hernández or Anthony Santander? Justin Verlander or Max Scherzer?
Our experts weigh some of the options still available for MLB teams in the infield, outfield and starting rotation.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Which concerns are real for Celtics amid their first rough patch?
What's plaguing the Celtics amid their recent skid, and are those issues easily fixable? Chris Forsberg breaks out his "concern meter."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bills' Josh Allen has a great reaction to a Christmas gift from his offensive linemen
The o-line is getting a bit ahead of themselvesCBS Sports - 2d -
Batting Around: Which team needs Corbin Burnes the most in MLB free agency?
The right-hander remains on the market as the calendar gets ready to flip to 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers
Russia’s top security agency says that it has arrested several suspects accused of involvement in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officersABC News - 2d -
20 years after a devastating tsunami, a survivor celebrates what the disaster has given him
The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami began with a 9.3-magnitude earthquake. A series of waves devastated coastal communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand.NBC News - 2d -
2m x 6m with a composting toilet: New Zealand embraces tiny home living
Housing affordability and desire for a movable home among the reasons growing numbers are opting for petite dwellings across New Zealand. Two years ago, when New Zealand school teacher Liberty Van ...The Guardian - 2d -
Patrick Mahomes wanted to give his wife this football-related Christmas gift, delivered with win over Steelers
His wife asked him to secure the AFC's No. 1 seed, and he came through on Christmas DayCBS Sports - 2d -
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families
The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.MarketWatch - 3d -
LOOK: Steelers QB Russell Wilson goes all out with Christmas gifts for his O-linemen
Wilson was in the Christmas spiritCBS Sports - 3d -
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The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas
Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.The New York Times - 3d -
Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.BBC News - 3d -
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.The New York Times - 3d -
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 ...ABC News - 3d -
Evening Report — Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat With less than one month until President-elect Trump returns to the Oval Office, he's already calling the shots and ...The Hill - 3d -
Q&A: Mina Kimes' 'Christmas gift' is talking NFL all day on Netflix — and hopefully no glitching
Mina Kimes will be a studio analyst for Netflix's two NFL games on Christmas Day. She's hopeful the streamer has fixed its technical glitches from the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
WATCH: Family unexpectedly finds a ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree
What they thought was the perfect Christmas tree in the woods turned out to look a little bit different when they got it home.ABC News - 4d -
Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans
Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.BBC News - 4d -
American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"
Russian-born U.S. citizen Gene Spector, who is already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction, has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian media reports.CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
He Inherited a Seat in the House of Lords. The UK Government Says He Will Lose It in 2025.
The U.K. government has pledged to remove hereditary peers from Parliament in 2025. For Lord Cromwell and 87 others, it is a wistful departure.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Bollywood is losing the plot
Also in this newsletter: Nandan Nilekani’s productivity tip, and my favourites from 2024Financial Times - 4d -
How Israel pulled of its exploding pagers plot against Hezbollah
CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members ...CBS News - 4d -
Last-minute holiday gift ideas
The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.CBS News - 4d -
Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts
India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.BBC News - 4d -
Lamar’s 5 TDs, Kyle’s Career Season, NFL Christmas Gifts & Week 17 Predictions | McCoy & Van Noy
6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy recap the Ravens’ dominant Week 15 win over the Steelers, featuring Lamar Jackson’s 5-TD game and Kyle’s milestone 10.5-sack ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho likely to gain House seats after 2030 census
Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho are likely to gain House seats after the 2030 census, according to consulting firm Election Data Services. A gain of two congressional seats would be seen in Texas ...The Hill - 4d -
2024 NFL Christmas wish list: Here's the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season
What does your favorite franchise need most for the holidays? Here's an ideaCBS Sports - 4d -
Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...The Hill - 5d -
Jenny Lewis Holiday Gifts
The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service singer says that her “philosophy in life is ‘one up from the cheapest.’”The New York Times - 6d
