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The 2025 Tennis Season Is Here. In 2024.

Who will rise this year, and how will the political machinations at the top of the sport play out?

The New York Times - 21h

Here Comes the Bride (Just Not to That Song)

More couples are skipping the traditional processional to Richard Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus.”

The New York Times - Dec. 14

What to wear for a New Year’s Eve party

Staying in or going out, it’s always nice to make a bit of an effort. And you can’t go wrong with a little black dress, little black boots, a velvet suit or simply a red lip Continue reading...

The Guardian - 9h

Final year for the current New Year's Eve ball in Times Square

The New Year's Eve ball that will usher in 2025 for the thousands celebrating in New York City's Times Square will be retired after January 1. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.

CBS News - 18h

Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.

Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.

CBS News - 1d

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, here are some of the highlights

President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including one that formally makes the bald eagle the country's official bird. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump is right on tariffs, here's why

The Theory of Second Best suggests that introducing new distortions in an imperfect economy can offset existing distortions. Tariffs on Chinese tractors could be beneficial in preserving American ...

The Hill - 2d

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.15 billion after no big winner Christmas Eve

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history, after no winning ticket was drawn on Christmas Eve. Four players across the U.S. won over $1 ...

CBS News - 2d

Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relatives. Becca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement ...

The Guardian - 2d

Dead body discovered in airplane wheel well on Christmas Eve

United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.

ABC News - 2d

FirstFT: China’s EV sales zoom past western rivals

Also in today’s newsletter, deal drought squeezes private equity payouts and why Canadians are steering clear of ice hockey

Financial Times - 2d

China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west

Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targets

Financial Times - 2d

Man shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve

West Mercia Police refers itself to the policing watchdog after a man was shot in Redditch.

BBC News - 2d

Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here's what's open and closed.

Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.

CBS News - 2d

Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion

No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.

NBC News - 3d

American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue

Bad weather made delays worse after problems with systems used to release flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

The New York Times - 3d

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.

CBS News - 3d

Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve

President Biden spent Christmas Eve signing new bills into law approving everything from the country’s official bird to protections for children in youth care facilities. Here are a few of the ...

The Hill - 3d

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

Yahoo News - 3d

Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times in 2024, the fewest wins in a single year since the game began.

The Hill - 3d

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

CBS News - 3d

NASA probe attempts historic Christmas Eve approach to the sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a historic attempt to circle the sun at 6:53 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, which, if successful, would be the closest-ever attempt to do so. The agency will ...

The Hill - 3d

Starbucks Strike to Affect to Over 300 stores on Christmas Eve, Union Says

The five-day labor action is expected to involve more than 5,000 U.S. employees in the largest-ever labor action against the coffee chain.

Inc. - 3d

The 2025 Tennis Season Is Here. In 2024.

Who will rise this year, and how will the political machinations at the top of the sport play out?

The New York Times - 3d

American Airlines nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve is lifted

The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights the morning of Christmas Eve, as the airline said a "technical issue" was affecting ...

NBC News - 4d

Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.

MarketWatch - 4d

Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns

With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...

CBS News - 4d

Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

CBS News - 4d

American Airlines lifts ground stop on Christmas Eve flights

American Airlines flights were briefly grounded Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the ground stop was lifted by about 8 a.m. EST. The FAA ...

The Hill - 4d