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Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis
Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.CBS News - 17h -
In Australia, Two Tennis Magnets at Opposite Poles
Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur are the biggest names on the court in their homeland. They could not be less alike.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says
The comments highlighted rifts within the U.S. right wing and between two men who have been influential advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 NFL draft order: Top 21 picks are set
The Titans, Browns and Giants have the first three picks in the 2025 NFL draft, which begins April 24.ESPN - 1d -
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition that marks the end of the Christmas holiday ...ABC News - 2d -
Lauren Macuga earns first Alpine skiing World Cup win
Lauren Macuga became the youngest American to win a World Cup speed race in 18 years.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance
Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EU. Nearly 45 years ago, Iceland made ...The Guardian - 3d -
Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man
A woman in her 50s is being questioned about the death of William McNicholl.BBC News - 3d -
Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82
In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South.The New York Times - 3d -
DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...The Hill - 4d -
Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance
More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.The New York Times - 4d -
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.CBS News - 4d -
Park City Mountain ski patrol strike ends in Utah
The ski patrol strike at the Park City resort in Utah ended Thursday after the mountain's owners agreed to a wage hike of $2 an hour for 200 union employees.NBC News - 5d -
Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers
The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.The New York Times - 5d -
Spacecraft buzzes Mercury's north pole and beams back stunning photos
A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury's north poleABC News - 5d -
Jimmy Carter's personal pastor remembers former president
Tony Lowden served as former President Jimmy Carter's personal pastor. He joined CBS News to remember Carter's life.CBS News - 5d -
Wildfire destruction is highly personal for some reporting on it
With much of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles destroyed by a wildfire, NBC News' Jacob Soboroff surveys the destruction of the place where he grew up, including his childhood home.NBC News - 6d -
President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather
Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.The New York Times - 6d -
At the Movies, the ‘Older Woman’ Is Growing Up
She has been called “cougar,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “your mom.” Now she’s the protagonist, and one of film and television’s most compelling characters.The New York Times - 6d -
Skiers at Park City resort frustrated as ski patrol strike drags on
Minnesota resident Peter Nystrom saved for months to take his family on an unforgettable trip to the largest ski resort in America.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Are the new personal data rules workable?
Also in this newsletter: India’s forex reserves fall to an eight-month low and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s mantraFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement
Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
A Frigid First: Chile’s President Visits South Pole to Bolster Antarctic Claims
Gabriel Boric’s trip to the pole, which his office called the first by a Latin American president, comes amid rising competition for influence in Antarctica.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Bucs clinch South, help Evans reach 1K yards late
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title, and Mike Evans used a late catch to hit 1,000 yards receiving for an 11th straight season, ...ESPN - Jan. 5 -
WATCH: Ski boot rides down the hill without the skier
A skier in Finland got a cold foot from her ski boot after it came loose and slid down the hill without her.ABC News - Jan. 5 -
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Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Park City Ski Patrol Strike Against Vail Resorts Continues
Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole
Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Chilean president makes historic trip to south pole amid Antarctica sovereignty claim
Gabriel Boric is first Latin American leader to reach planet’s southernmost point, according to his office . Chile’s president Gabriel Boric has made a historic trip to the south pole to reaffirm ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Ohio State Makes Championship Statement With 41-21 Win Over Oregon
The Buckeyes, who started the Rose Bowl with 34 straight points, ended the Ducks’ undefeated season.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
LeBron James’ youngest son Bryce commits to Arizona
A 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Bryce James is rated as a four-star prospect out of Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California, in the 247 Sports composite.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Bryce James commits to Arizona: LeBron James' youngest son had offers from Ohio State and Duquesne
Bryce James is a three-star shooting guard in the 2025 class at California's Sierra CanyonCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Bryce James, youngest son of LeBron James, commits to Arizona
Notre Dame, Ohio State and Duquesne also made offers to Bryce James during his recruitment.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1
