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ABC News' 'The Year: 2024' reminds us of year's highs and lows
"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts leads ABC News correspondents in discussing 2024's most memorable stories and trends.ABC News - 2d -
West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow
Nine states from Washington to California to Colorado are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and high surf as new storms target the west.ABC News - 2d -
Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy
Pontiff opens sacred portal at Rebibbia jail outside Rome to show ‘hope does not disappoint’. Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy, opening a special “holy door” for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Year in News
An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.The New York Times - 2d -
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20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia
A look back at the horrible loss of life.The New York Times - 2d -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 2d -
Christmas? Hanukkah? This Year for Our Family, It’s Chrismukkah.
Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year.The New York Times - 2d -
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.CBS News - 2d -
An English City Dressed a Statue as Santa for Years. Then It Vanished.
The Old General watched over Nottingham, England, for more than a century of profound change before disappearing. This Christmas, he’s finally back.The New York Times - 3d -
What Happened in AI in 2024, And What Will the New Year Bring?
Perhaps more than any other technology, AI has dominated the headlines this year. For reasons good, bad, fascinating, and possibly a little terrifying. And we wonder: what world-changing advances ...Inc. - 3d -
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump brings Silicon Valley to Washington
Silicon Valley is coming to Washington in force, as tech leaders take on prominent roles — both official and unofficial — in President-elect Trump’s second term. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is ...The Hill - 3d -
Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
Starting Jan. 1, older adults on Medicare will spend no more than $2,000 a year on prescription drugs when a new price cap on out-of-pocket payments from the Inflation Reduction Act goes into effect.NBC News - 3d -
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The big sports quiz of the year 2024
How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
Year in a word: Bro-caster
The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocksFinancial Times - 3d -
Pope Francis kicks off Jubilee year
Pope Francis ushered in the start of a Jubilee year at St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve. The Vatican has spent years prepping for the once every quarter-century event. Chris Livesay has the ...CBS News - 4d -
Storms bring dangerous surf conditions on the West Coast
A wharf in Santa Cruz, California, partially collapsed Monday, sending three workers inspecting the wharf into the ocean. At least one person was killed in a separate incident and two others are ...CBS News - 4d -
Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.CBS News - 4d -
£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled
A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.BBC News - 4d -
Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome
The Eternal City has been given a facelift in preparation for the event, with monuments cleaned up and roads redesigned to improve the flow of traffic. Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St ...The Guardian - 4d -
Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year
For her impact on and off the court in both the NCAA and WNBA, Caitlin Clark was honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.ESPN - 4d -
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later
The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks".BBC News - 4d -
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.BBC News - 4d -
Revisiting ‘Knitting With Dog Hair’ 30 Years Later
“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.The New York Times - 4d -
WATCH: Adorable golden retriever therapy dog brings holiday cheer to Houston hospital
Annie and her handler help assist in therapy sessions with patients in TIRR Memorial Hospital in Houston, many of whom have enduring life-altering conditions. Now, she’s spreading holiday cheer.ABC News - 4d -
Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year
AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?Inc. - 4d -
The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs
Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.The New York Times - 4d -
"Club Cardio" brings hip-hop and step aerobics together for a viral workout experience
"Club Cardio" is a unique workout that blends hip-hop and step aerobics. The class has gone viral with millions of views on social media, and gained celebrity fans like Ciara. Michelle Miller has ...CBS News - 4d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 4d -
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UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
Year in a word: Slop
AI could build a better future — but not without proliferating spam-like, low-grade content firstFinancial Times - 4d -
EPA Administrator Michael Regan to depart at year’s end
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will leave the Biden administration at the end of this year — about a month before the presidency changes hands. While Regan could ...The Hill - 5d -
WNBA coaching tracker: Wings hire USC assistant Chris Koclanes, Fever bring back Stephanie White
Elsewhere, the Sky hired former Aces assistant Tyler Marsh, while the Dream added ex-FGCU coach Karl SmeskoCBS Sports - 5d -
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BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 5d -
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.Inc. - 5d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 5d