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Congressman who saved a life on the job retires
A new Congress will begin in Washington this week, welcoming dozens of new faces as longtime leaders retire and head home. That includes one low-profile congressman from suburban Cincinnati. His ...CBS News - 48m -
More than 1,300 tiny snails reintroduced to remote Atlantic island
The Desertas Island land snails have been set free to roam on the uninhabited island of Bugio, near Madeira. More than 1,300 tiny, critically endangered snails have been set free to roam on an ...The Guardian - 2h -
WATCH: Drone owner helps save dog from frozen lake
Kishan Patel stepped into action, helping police in Parsippany, New Jersey, rescue a 20-month-old sheepadoodle from a snow-covered frozen lake.ABC News - 20h -
19 Anthony Bourdain Quotes That Can Make You a Better Leader
“You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.”Inc. - 22h -
Nothing Had Me Feeling Better In 2024 Than Saving Astro Bot's Big Brother
A giant robotic frown is the first thing you see while flying behind Astro Bot into a droopy, rain-stricken tropical island. A handful of glowing purple locks hold the colossal metal creature to ...GameSpot - 1d -
Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection
A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.The New York Times - 2d -
How Rebelstork Built a Platform to Save Millions of Pounds of Baby Gear From Landfills
Most returned baby gear gets thrown away. Rebelstork founder Emily Hosie is leveraging technology to change that.Inc. - 2d -
Saka faces 'more than two months' out after surgery - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka is likely to be out for "more than two months" after having surgery on his injured hamstring.BBC News - 14h -
Cristiano Ronaldo claims the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1, backs Vini Jr for Ballon d'Or over Rodri
The Globe Soccer Awards were the venues for some spicy comments from RonaldoCBS Sports - 15h -
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can 'negotiate a resolution to save the platform'
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the deadline for a potential TikTok ban, which is slated for the day before his inauguration. The court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge ...The Hill - 16h -
Democrats must make working Americans a better offer
Democrats must change direction dramatically to regain their competitiveness and offer concrete remedies to the problems working families define as urgent, rather than the post-material ...The Hill - 21h -
Libraries across the U.S. offer more than books with new services
Many local libraries are expanding beyond books to offer music classes, food assistance, and even hand tools. Meg Oliver reports on how libraries are becoming hubs of innovation and community support.CBS News - 22h -
Telehealth Technology Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor
I was once intensely skeptical that telehealth could offer good medicine. I was wrong.The New York Times - 1d -
Charities to get £15m to save surplus farm food
Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says.BBC News - 1d -
The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made | Editorial
Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital media. In November ...The Guardian - 1d -
3 ways a home equity loan could save you money in 2025
If you need cash in the new year, a home equity loan may be your best bet.CBS News - 1d -
Flossing, saving money and eating more donuts: new year resolutions that actually stuck
What separates a good resolution from a bad one? Guardian readers agree: it has to be something you care about. For some, new year resolutions are an opportunity to grow. For others, they’re a ...The Guardian - 1d -
More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing
A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.BBC News - 2d -
Pep: City must use struggling Haaland better
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended star striker Erling Haaland and said the team must "use him better" to help fix his form slump.ESPN - 2d -
Utah man saves brother buried in avalanche
A Utah trip to enjoy the snow nearly ended in tragedy Tuesday when an avalanche struck a snowmobiler on a backcountry hillside — but his younger brother rushed to his aid and saved him.NBC News - 2d -
Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota womanABC News - 2d -
Undocumented immigrants pay more than their fair share of taxes
When measured as a share of their income, undocumented immigrants paid an average effective state and local tax rate of 8.9 percent.The Hill - 2d -
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.CBS News - 2d -
Save those holiday-gift lottery tickets: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1bn
Odds of winning jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, compared with 1 in 24 for any Mega Millions prize, and tickets cost $2. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1bn after no ticket matched all six ...The Guardian - 2d -
Never Stop Learning. It’s the Most Vital Skill, and It’s Easier Than Ever
The most valuable skill you can work on is the one that allows you to continue to learn new skills.Inc. - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Sephora Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50%
Find best-selling cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty products for up to half the price at Sephora.Wired - 3d -
How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.The New York Times - 3d -
GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...The Hill - 3d -
Starbucks strike impacts less than 200 locations, coffee chain contends
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.CBS News - 3d -
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 3d -
Is a high-yield savings account still worth it? Here's why it may be, according to experts.
A high-yield savings account may be worth it for savers — especially those with short-term savings goals.CBS News - 3d -
If Netflix is going to play the Christmas Day game, the product better be good
The NFL gifted Netflix two playoff-implication games and a Beyoncé halftime show. Fans are hoping the streaming service doesn't deliver coal.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: 'It just keeps getting better'
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli have been retired for over 30 years. Here's what financial independence means to them.CNBC - 4d -
Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions
Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...CBS News - 4d -
David Cronenberg is much more than a master of body horror, author argues
Violet Lucca, author of 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,' considers the filmmaker a moralist and social critic with a taste for bloodLos Angeles Times - 4d -
Review: Giddy, imaginative 'Better Man' is the next evolution of the music biopic
This stunner of a profile from Michael Gracey, the director of "The Greatest Showman," might finally get Americans to tune into the British pop star's hits.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
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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 - 4d -
The peaceful transfer of power is rarer than Americans might think
Remembering that history makes the peaceful transfer of power that Biden is promising seems less a rote exercise than a commitment that must be revived after every election and celebrated whenever ...The Hill - 4d
