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The making of a year-round modern home in the Alps

As more international ‘digital nomads’ contemplate turning a ski-holiday retreat into four-season mountain living, resorts and architects are stepping up to meet new expectations

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Pharmacist Betty, 91, retires after 59 years

Betty Pritchard began work at the pharmacy in 1965 but had worked at another for 13 years previous.

20 Years of Orcs, Guilds and Memes in World of Warcraft

The online role-playing game is more than just a game. It changed how we talk, love, grieve, spend money and hang out.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

TNT's 'Inside the NBA' will move to ESPN next year

The fan-favorite studio show survives as part of Warner Bros. Discovery's legal settlement with the NBA.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 17

Wisconsin fires offensive coordinator after 2 years

Wisconsin fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo on Sunday, a day after the Badgers' 16-13 home loss to No. 1 Oregon.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Tyson-Paul was most heavily bet fight in years

The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match set betting records at sportsbooks, becoming the most heavily wagered upon fight in years.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

Fast-Food Franchisees Hope for a Turnaround Year in 2025

Signs an inflation-driven slump in 2024 is slowly turning into a rebound include stable pricing and increased sales.

Business - Inc. - November 18

Pirates' Skenes, Yanks' Gil named Rookies of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out a loaded field that included Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio, and New York Yankees ...

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion

Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial.

WATCH: National Geographic's pictures of the year revealed

"GMA" showcases some of the top picks and the stories behind them.

Lee to lead Senate Energy committee next year

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) will lead the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year. He’ll take over for the panel’s current top Republican, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who will become ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

SpaceX completes sixth Starship flight, splashes down both booster and spacecraft

SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight to date on Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Guardiola agrees one-year extension at Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola agrees a one-year contract extension to take his stay at the club to 10 seasons.

Vogt, Murphy win top managers in first year on job

The Brewers' Pat Murphy and Guardians' Stephen Vogt were named Managers of the Year on Tuesday after leading their teams to the playoffs in their first full seasons managing.

Sports - ESPN - November 20

Celebrities make ‘manifest’ appear as 2024 word of the year

Cambridge Dictionary opts for word now used as a verb meaning to will something into existence . “Manifest”, meaning to dream or will something into existence, has been named the word of 2024 by ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on

BBC World Service's World Football has been uncovering the story behind the iconic photo of Brandi Chastain and the impact it had on women's football.

Target's big discounting effort falls short as consumers spend less on some goods

Target reported earnings Wednesday that came in far below Wall Street's expectations, something the big-box retailer attributed to slower than expected demand.

Archbishop of Canterbury to remain in post until new year

Justin Welby will conduct few public engagements before completing his official duties in January.

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former Wall Street trader was convicted of fraud and manipulation in scheme that resulted in big losses for banks

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Thanksgiving dinner costs dip for second year

Thanksgiving dinner costs dipped for a second year in a row, according to a survey published Wednesday, though they remain at elevated levels. The annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years

Mr. Hwang was convicted in July for his role in the collapse of his investment firm that caused roughly $10 billion in losses for several Wall Street banks.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Former Wall Street investor sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Could this be a historic year for trans representation at the Oscars?

Films like Emilia Pérez and Will & Harper make for vastly different yet similarly unprecedented awards contenders. Strangely, improbably, as we move toward Oscar season, there are two trans films ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

🎥 Barcelona legends roll back the years in Brazil

Barcelona's legends team are proof that class is permanent.A side comprising of former Blaugrana players took on the Seleção Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Legends in Brazil and came away with a 2-1 victor...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

Icelandic volcano erupts for seventh time in a year

A volcano near Iceland’s capital erupted late on Wednesday for the seventh time in a year, spewing fountains of lava and smoke.

Which major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving this year?

You'll have to wait until Black Friday to shop these stores.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Morgan Wallen Wins CMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award

The singer, who is among the most popular artists in music, won country’s top prize in absentia, three years after being rebuked by the genre’s gatekeepers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years

Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.

Daisy The AI Granny Is Probably This Year’s Best AI

AI use cases matter, and If you’re looking for one to learn from, look no further

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

'Baller' Bethune caps rookie year with 2nd award

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune capped off an incredible first year as a professional player with another award when the 23-year-old was named the first recipient of the NWSL Midfielder ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Iceland volcano erupts for 7th time in a year

"The electrical supply has been destroyed": For the seventh time in a year, a volcano has erupted in Iceland, spewing hot lava that has melted power lines and left Grindavik without electricity. ...

What to expect for Thanksgiving food prices this year

The American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey found a difference between 2024 and 2023 Thanksgiving dinner prices. Business Insider senior personal finance reporter Jennifer Streaks discusses ...

Rodman looks to cap golden year with NWSL title

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman said Thursday that a new team-first mentality has been a major factor in her development as she looks to cap a memorable year with another National Women's ...