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Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”The New York Times - 13m -
Cannabis sector limps into 2025 because ‘the gold rush is over’
Investors owning cannabis stocks will no doubt hope for a reversal of fortunes in 2025 after a year of bruising losses in equity prices tied to the business of legalized marijuana in the U.S.MarketWatch - 1h -
What It Would Take to Get Me to Fly for Fun Again
The aviation industry should get serious about direct air capture so that its emissions never reach the atmosphere.The New York Times - 2h -
An Old Mining Town in Montana Finds New Gold in Film
There was a healthy dose of skepticism in Butte, Mont., when Hollywood producers began showing up to shoot their shows. Now, many say the industry’s arrival has been a boon for the city.The New York Times - 4h -
A New Coach, Olympic Gold and Retirements: the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2024
It was a year of change, a year of goodbyes and a year of re-establishing the team on the world stage, columnists for The Athletic write.The New York Times - 20h -
Here are 12 climate resolutions to take with you into the new year
These small but meaningful changes can have a big impact when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint in 2025. Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump takes aim at Canada, Panama Canal, Greenland in posts
After President-elect Trump fired off a series of social media posts on Christmas Day suggesting the United States should expand into Canada and Greenland and take control of the Panama Canal, some ...NBC News - 2d -
Ukraine Slows Missile Fire Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office
The long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain were used to strike inside Russian territory, despite concerns that their use would escalate the conflict. Kyiv’s stockpiles are ...The New York Times - 22h -
What is gold's relationship to the U.S. dollar?
The dollar doesn't have an official relationship with gold, but it's one of many factors influencing the price.CBS News - 23h -
Take a walk on the wild side with the environment quiz of 2024
From a ‘holy grail’ discovery to the return of a Dartmoor dweller, test your knowledge of this year’s biggest stories Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Jim Larranaga stepping down at Miami, Bill Courtney to take over
Jim Larranaga is stepping down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately, according to a report.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Is gold jewelry considered an investment? Experts weigh in
Gold jewelry can be an investment with careful buying strategies and realistic expectations, experts say.CBS News - 1d -
Chiefs and Ravens take home wins in Christmas Day NFL games
The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC's top seed for the playoffs on Christmas Day as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. Ted Nguyen, NFL staff writer for The Athletic, joined CBS News to ...CBS News - 1d -
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.CBS News - 1d -
An Olympic Gold Medalist Takes On the Tour de France of Skiing
The Tour de Ski’s final climb has a 28 percent gradient, which is like skiing up a challenging downhill run.The New York Times - 1d -
Hard-Right Freedom Caucus Takes Power in Wyoming
A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”The New York Times - 2d -
The South African gold mines taken over by criminal gangs
Authorities have resorted to siege tactics to ‘smoke out’ thousands of miners trapped undergroundFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump takes aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in Christmas Day posts
President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in a series of Christmas Day social media posts that suggested the United States could take control of all three.NBC News - 2d -
Wemby is ready to take over — if the NBA will let him
There has never been a player like Victor Wembanyama, but is the league ready to abandon its tried-and-true playbook and forge a new path to success?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘Babygirl’ Review: Nicole Kidman Takes Control
Nicole Kidman bares body and some soul in a story about a married woman who enters a dominant-submissive affair with a younger man.The New York Times - 2d -
“Nosferatu” Review: Robert Eggers Takes on Dracula
The director Robert Eggers dares you to feel seduced in his take on the classic vampire tale, starring Bill Skarsgard and Lily Rose Depp.The New York Times - 2d -
Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip
Sharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England.BBC News - 3d -
Take a look back at some of the most iconic Christmas TV episodes
Entertainment Weekly has named the 30 best TV Christmas episodes, including “The Office,” “30 Rock,” "The Bear" and more!NBC News - 3d -
Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questionsABC News - 3d -
Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz
We've built five unique quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all.BBC News - 3d -
Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal unless it cuts the price it charges for ships to pass through the key shipping lane. Trump is also again floating the idea ...CBS News - 3d -
Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.BBC News - 3d -
24 biggest soccer moments of 2024: USWNT win gold, Mauricio Pochettino to USMNT, Lionel Messi playoff flop
Christian Pulisic dominated in 2024, Champions League debuted a new format and the rest of the year's big momentsCBS Sports - 3d -
Evening Report — Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat With less than one month until President-elect Trump returns to the Oval Office, he's already calling the shots and ...The Hill - 3d -
Biden takes heat for vetoing bill that would add new judgeships
Federal judiciary leadership and some lawmakers are criticizing President Biden for vetoing a bill that would’ve added 66 new federal judgeships amid growing caseloads. Biden on Monday made good ...The Hill - 3d -
Agent's Take: Most disappointing veteran acquisitions of 2024; Kirk Cousins, Haason Reddick headline list
These players have not panned out on their new teams in 2024CBS Sports - 3d -
Nike has had a rocky year — here's why a comeback will take time
Nike is the world’s largest sportswear brand but the company has struggled this year. Can Nike's new CEO Elliot Hill turn things around for the company?CNBC - 4d -
Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach
President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as president, while Joe Biden, in many ways, has kept a lower profile during ...The Hill - 4d -
A New Way to Shrink Class Sizes: Let Schools Take Charge
This year, schools were encouraged to come up with their own plans to lower their class sizes and apply to the Department of Education for funding.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...CBS News - 4d -
As Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni, collaborators take her side
Stars including America Ferrera and Amber Heard speak out after Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassmentLos Angeles Times - 4d -
Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump made comments threatening to take back the Panama Canal based on what he said were high costs that ships are encountering. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.CBS News - 4d -
Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025
Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.CNBC - 4d -
Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private
The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
How podcasts are taking over your TV screen
People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.NBC News - 5d
