Celebrates Five Years

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, dies at age 81

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet, author, educator and public speaker, was the subject of the award-winning documentary "Going to Mars."

CBS News - Dec. 10

The five-minute city: inside Denmark’s revolutionary neighbourhood

While ambitious urban planners try to make 15-minute cities a reality, the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen has gone one better. What’s life like when everything you need is just a stroll away?. ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Five things to look out for in the Welsh budget

Spending plans are to be unveiled by Mark Drakeford, but a deal needs to be struck to make them pass.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Syrians, in Shock and With Some Unease, Celebrate the Fall of al-Assad

A day after the regime of President Bashar al-Assad fell, civilians poured into the streets of Damascus, weeping in disbelief. Many sought word of relatives held in a notorious prison on the ...

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls

DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Signs of UK insider trading fell to five-year low in 2023, FCA says

Financial regulator finds suspicious stock market moves took place before 30% of takeover announcements

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 15-21

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 15-21 include singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, actor Brad Pitt and director Steven Spielberg

ABC News - Dec. 9

Syrians celebrate in the streets of Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime

NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Damascus, Syria, where celebrations have broken out following the fall of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad. Questions remain over how rebel factions will begin to ...

NBC News - Dec. 9

Five Quick Takes on Regime Change in Syria

Assad’s fall creates vast dangers and opportunities that everyone in the region will seize upon.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Celebration and uncertainty in Syria after rebels topple Assad dictatorship

Syrian rebels are rejoicing after seizing control of the government over the weekend, toppling the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad that had been responsible for brutal crimes against the Syrian ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

Eye Opener: Syrians celebrate the fall of Assad regime

Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime as rebels with ties to terrorism seize control. Police release new images of the possible killer of United Healthcare's CEO. ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

Syrians in New York City Celebrate the Fall of Assad

Syrian expatriates and their supporters beat drums and sang revolutionary songs in Arabic at a gathering in Washington Square Park.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family's 50 years of iron fist rule

After Syrian rebels seized Damascus, jubilant crowds took to the streets Sunday to celebrate the end of 50 years of the Assad dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist. NBC’s Richard Engel ...

NBC News - Dec. 9

I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner crowned after series finale

The ITV show has been on for three weeks and viewers have crowned their King or Queen of the Jungle.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Minnesota Vikings Celebration Dance Pays Homage to ‘White Chicks’

Not everyone loved the 2004 film “White Chicks.” But 20 years later, some N.F.L. players are paying homage to it in the end zone.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Syrian rebels celebrate fall of Assad regime

Syrian rebels celebrated the fall of President Bashar al-Assad following a swift offensive through the country. Imtiaz Tyab has more on what comes next.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Five Champions Cup learnings from round one

BBC Sport looks at five things we learned from the opening round of the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Syrians Mourn All They Have Lost, Even as They Celebrate

Thoughts of loved ones dead or missing complicate joyous relief at the prospect of Bashar al-Assad’s losing power.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Syrians abroad celebrate as rebels capture Damascus

Syrians from Beirut to Berlin are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime as rebel forced seize Damascus. Assad’s regime fell after Syrian rebels launched a lightning-fast ...

NBC News - Dec. 8

Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad after five decades of dynastic rule

Citizens dream of a better future but some are wary of Islamist groups claiming to represent them. The people of Syria have celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad and dared to dream of a better ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Paris’ Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago

PARIS — Notes boomed from the meticulously cleaned grand organ, the choir’s voices echoed off of walls scrubbed clean of scorch marks, and light shone through restored stained glass windows.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule

President Bashar Assad and other officials left Syria, their whereabouts unknown, after negotiations with rebel groups, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Notre Dame celebrates first mass in five years after devastating fire

Archbishop of Paris consecrates the cathedral’s new altar with perfumed oil to the sound of the restored organ. Parisians, the French and the world rediscovered the breathtaking beauty of the Notre ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Lord of the ringtones: Nokia celebrates pop-culture status by opening design archive

The mobile phones we loved then lost are honoured by an online archive which reveals history of bestselling brand. “Everyone remembers their first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the telecoms ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Cummins takes five as Australia demolish India

Pat Cummins takes 5-57 as Australia wrap up an emphatic 10-wicket victory over India on day three of the second Test to square the series at 1-1.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Celebrating the Christmas season on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx: ‘It’s amazing!’

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

Notre Dame reopens with grand ceremony five years after fire

Paris' famed cathedral will reopen five years after a fire tore through the Gothic landmark and almost destroyed it.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Eye on America: Celebrating 50 years of Miss Piggy, Catholic women push for female priests

In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral rises from the ashes with grand reopening, five years on from fire

Paris' iconic Notre-Dame cathedral will reopen, five years after a fire the storied medieval landmark will reopen its doors once again.

NBC News - Dec. 7

NBA returning to China more than five years after Daryl Morey Hong Kong tweet

The National Basketball Association (NBA) will return to China for two preseason games in 2025, more than five years after former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey spurred a break in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Semyon Bychkov conducts through pain in celebrating Year of Czech Music with North American tour

Celebrating the end of the 100th anniversary Year of Czech Music, an event held every decade in the year ending in 4, Semyon Bychkov is conducting through pain in leading the Czech Philharmonic on ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

Ranking the best five fights this weekend

Nick Parkinson ranks the best fights happening this weekend and shares his thoughts on each must-see matchup.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Jaylen expects to hear from NBA after throat-slash dunk celebration

Jaylen Brown admitted he got "caught up in the moment" after throwing down a massive dunk on Isaiah Stewart in Celtics-Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebrates its 92nd lighting ceremony

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit for the 2024 holiday season with a star-studded celebration. For the second year in a row, Kelly Clarkson hosted the special event.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearances

NBC News - Dec. 4

Sarah Silverman: 'No one' wants to hear from celebrities on politics

Comedian Sarah Silverman said she did not campaign during the 2024 election cycle because, in part, she sensed “no one” wanted to hear from celebrities. “I was on the road with this tour, for one ...

The Hill - Dec. 4