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Are we becoming a post-literate society?
Technology has changed the way many of us consume information, from complex pieces of writing to short video clipsFinancial Times - 1h -
Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2024
As the region awaits the return of Donald Trump to the White House and to a possible tumultuous Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar, we take a look at the year that was.CNBC - 10h -
William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97
He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.The New York Times - 15h -
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 - 17h -
Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79
Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79ABC News - 18h -
James Beckum, Who Taught Thousands of Kids Baseball and Discipline, Dies at 95
A former Negro Leagues player, Beckum started a Little League in one of Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged areas.The Wall Street Journal - 19h -
Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds becomes symbol of sacrifice
An Israeli soldier who died more than 400 days after being wounded in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza now symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen fightersABC News - 1d -
Wendy Williams is 'sober and wants to come home' from treatment facility, son reveals
Wendy Williams' son says his family is working to get the TV host back home from her treatment facility, where 'isolation is killing her faster than anything else.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90
Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Who's who in the 'It Ends With Us' controversy
Inside Blake Lively's legal complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni: Who's who and what you need to know.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
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Who is the best Christmas movie character of all time?
Slash Film has released a list of the best Christmas movie characters of all time, including the Grinch, Kevin McCallister, and more. See who tops the list!NBC News - 22h -
Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche
A member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.ESPN - 1d -
Who’s Who in the Bob Dylan Biopic, ‘A Complete Unkown’
The biopic, with Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, is peppered with figures from the folk world and beyond. These are some of them.The New York Times - 1d -
Better Man review – Robbie Williams becomes CGI chimp in surreal biopic
A candid look at the toxic force of envy that drove his musical career but turned a talented musician into a deeply unhappy man. But why the CGI?. Robbie Williams – only he is a chimp! This is a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Who will see snow on Christmas Day?
Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.CBS News - 1d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.CBS News - 1d -
Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 16: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams shine in losses
Two of the first three quarterbacks selected in April had quality performances in Week 16CBS Sports - 1d -
NFL Week 16 rookie rankings: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels lead strong week from quarterbacks
Kris Abrams-Drain logs first career interception against division rival.CBS Sports - 1d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resortABC News - 1d -
Swiss snowboarder Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche
Switzerland's Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday.BBC News - 1d -
Shyam Benegal, influential director of India’s ‘parallel cinema’, dies aged 90
The film-maker challenged mainstream Bollywood and pioneered a new wave cinema movement in the 1970s that tackled social issues. Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian film-maker known for pioneering a ...The Guardian - 1d -
India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney diseaseABC News - 2d -
Why 2024 was Prince William's 'annus horribilis'
From cancer battles to an ongoing family fallout, it was a testing year. But it also gave a telling glimpse into his approach to leadershipBBC News - 2d -
Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.BBC News - 2d -
The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 2d -
No mains power or mobile signal: The valley 'on edge of society'
After a 50-year campaign, families are celebrating their last Christmas relying on generators.BBC News - 2d -
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. - 2d -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trends Shaping E-Commerce as We Leave 2024
Three things retailers should watch this holiday season.Inc. - 2d -
Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed
Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot.BBC News - 2d -
Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died
Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.NBC News - 2d -
Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.CBS News - 2d -
AP poll takeaways: Who's on the 'nice' list for the holidays?
Who will be UConn's third option? Is South Carolina a contender again? There were plenty of big questions ahead of this season. Some have already been answered; others remain a quandary.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Woman found on fire aboard subway dies, person of interest in custody: NYPD
Police said the woman's clothing “became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds.”The Hill - 2d -
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Jameson Williams reacts to Antwaan Randle El's reaction to his TD 'GMFB'
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reacts to wide receiver coach Antwaan Randle El's reaction to his TD.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Son Who Couldn’t Leave
Paul Barreto’s father, Mickey, lived at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan for five years, paying only $200.57. Paul was desperate to escape.The New York Times - 2d -
As Drug Culture Becomes Mainstream, Our Language Needs To Evolve.
We need a new language to talk about the chemicals and plants that change our consciousness.The New York Times - 3d -
Baseball legend Henderson dies aged 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's record holder for stolen bases and runs, dies at the age of 65.Yahoo Sports - 4d
