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Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.

The New York Times - 3d

NYC taxi driver hits multiple pedestrians, sending some to hospital

A taxi driver hit six pedestrians after jumping a curb in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, sending three people to the hospital for injuries, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department ...

The Hill - 3d

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 - 3d

‘Attention spans are short. People want that dopamine hit’: Jordan Adetunji, the Belfast boy gunning for Grammys glory

Competing against Beyoncé, Future and others in the melodic rap category, the open-minded young vocalist explains how he ‘manifested’ his success. From Belfast Recommended if you like Drake, ...

The Guardian - 3d

NYC taxi driver hits crowd outside Macy's on Christmas Day

A taxi driver lost control and drove into a crowd outside Macy's in New York City on Christmas Day, injuring six people, including a 9-year-old boy and his mother. Authorities believe the driver ...

CBS News - 3d

The Year in News

An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

The New York Times - 3d

The Year Villainy Won

Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.

Wired - 3d

Review: ‘Squid Game’ Hits a Red Light in Season 2

The second season of the Netflix smash delivers more stylized carnage, but the story stalls.

The New York Times - 3d

Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delaying flights during year-end holiday season

Japan Airlines has been hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to more than 20 domestic flights

ABC News - 3d

2024 Was a Bad Year for the World's Autocrats

Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Year in a word: War in the Middle East

From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflicts

Financial Times - 3d

UK Help to Grow SME productivity scheme hits 10,000 users

Milestone helps survival of scale-up programme for next 12 months but longer-term future is uncertain

Financial Times - 3d

Young boy among 6 hurt when taxi hits pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square

Six people were hurt including a young boy when a taxi hit pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square on Christmas Day.

CBS News - 3d

20 years on: 'My boat was metres from the shore when the Boxing Day tsunami hit'

A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

BBC News - 3d

Beyoncé performs 'Cowboy Carter' hits during Christmas NFL halftime show on Netflix

Beyoncé performed songs off her hit country album "Cowboy Carter" during the Houston Texans versus Baltimore Ravens game on Wednesday, which streamed on Netflix.

NBC News - 3d

Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation

Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and Estonia

ABC News - 3d

Chiefs' Christmas game vs. Steelers makes them first team in 97 years to be hit with bizarre scheduling quirk

Kansas City will have played on almost ever day of the week after their Christmas game against the Steelers

CBS Sports - 4d

Jared Goff Hit Rock Bottom. Then One Conversation Changed Everything.

The Lions quarterback braced for bad news when he walked into his coach’s office two years ago.

The New York Times - 4d

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people hit by car

Police say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition.

BBC News - 4d

Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident

The Finnish electricity grid’s head of operations says sabotage can’t be ruled out. An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down on Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said, the ...

The Guardian - 4d

Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End

Four people taken to hospital after incident, which police say was not terrorism-related, in early hours of Christmas Day . A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ...

The Guardian - 4d

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 - 4d

Year in a word: Bro-caster

The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocks

Financial Times - 4d

Berlin cries Kulturkrise as cuts hit arts scene

One of Europe’s most vibrant cultural capitals is reeling over plans to slash subsidies

Financial Times - 4d

Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

Hitmaking record producer Richard Perry has died at 82

ABC News - 4d

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 - 4d

10-year Treasury yield hits fresh 7-month high during holiday-shortened session

Treasury yields declined on Tuesday, reversing early gains after the 10-year briefly touched its highest intraday level in seven months during a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session.

MarketWatch - 5d

Arrest after man killed in alleged hit-and-run

Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.

BBC News - 5d

Two Former Blue Jackets Have Funny Social Media Exchange

Jakub Voracek & Mike Commodore have funny social media exchange

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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 - 5d

Green Bay Packers clinch playoff berth with 34-0 whitewash of injury-hit Saints

Packers clinch spot with first shutout in NFL this year New Orleans played without QB Carr and RB Kamara With a dominant defense leading the way, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth ...

The Guardian - 5d

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. - 5d

Myles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105

Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors ...

ABC News - 5d

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 - 5d

1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves

One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.

CBS News - 5d

‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form

With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...

The Guardian - 5d