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Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at 26
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, the Swiss-Ski federation said Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82
Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business.The New York Times - 1d -
DJ Alfredo, icon of Ibiza’s dance music scene, dies aged 71
DJ whose anything-goes spirit had a huge influence on British club culture had suffered a stroke in 2021. DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance ...The Guardian - 1d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche
Hediger competed for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing OlympicsCBS Sports - 1d -
How to Track Santa: NORAD’s Radars Are on the Case
Children and the young at heart can see where in the world Santa is and how many gifts have been delivered.The New York Times - 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 -
Playoff clinching scenarios: Who can secure a postseason berth, division title?
Here's what to know about the clinching scenarios for Week 17.ESPN - 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 -
How to find the most affordable car insurance
Auto insurance costs are rising, but drivers can still find affordable car insurance with the help of these tips.CBS 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 -
How to shop a humidifier — plus how often you should clean it
Find the best humidifiers to relieve allergies and dry skin. Shop humidifiers from brands like Honeywell, Levoit, Vicks and more.NBC 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 -
Middle East latest: Israel intercepts projectile from Yemen. Former Israeli hostage dies
A septuagenarian Israeli woman who was taken hostage during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on 0ctABC News - 1d -
Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas from alleged drug dealers
The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.NBC News - 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 -
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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 -
How we fell out of love with dating apps
The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meetsFinancial 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 -
How Multifamily Investors Can Beat the Odds in 2025
Thrive amid high interest rates with these five real estate investing techniques.Inc. - 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 -
Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China
Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...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 -
Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?
US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...The Guardian - 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 -
How podcasts are taking over your TV screen
People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.NBC News - 3d -
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
