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Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big dealABC News - 4h -
‘I’m betting on another 22 spins around the sun’: I’m 65 and have $3.9 million. How much should I realistically spend on a house?
“I have zero debt, no upcoming tax liabilities and no inheritance on the horizon.”MarketWatch - 13h -
Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’
In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.The New York Times - 19h -
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 - 22h -
The Stock Market is Entering its Best Stretch of the Year
The Santa Rally could push the S&P 500 to its best return of the last 20 years.Inc. - 23h -
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 - 1d -
Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year
AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?Inc. - 2d -
The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs
Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.The New York Times - 2d -
News Review of the Year 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.BBC News - 3d -
Democratic Sen. Fetterman: ‘I’m not rooting against’ Trump
“If you're rooting against the president, you are rooting against the nation,” the Pennsylvania Democratic senator told ABC “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl.ABC News - 4d -
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‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.
“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”MarketWatch - 13h -
ABC News' 'The Year: 2024' reminds us of year's highs and lows
"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts leads ABC News correspondents in discussing 2024's most memorable stories and trends.ABC News - 18h -
The Year in News
An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.The New York Times - 21h -
I’m 12 years from retirement, the future looks like a ‘train wreck’ and I want out of the market. Should I sell?
Don’t ignore your feelings, don’t do anything rash, and take these three pieces of adviceMarketWatch - 22h -
20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia
A look back at the horrible loss of life.The New York Times - 1d -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 1d -
An English City Dressed a Statue as Santa for Years. Then It Vanished.
The Old General watched over Nottingham, England, for more than a century of profound change before disappearing. This Christmas, he’s finally back.The New York Times - 1d -
I spent a week working, exercising and relaxing in virtual reality. I’m shocked to say it finally works | Ed Newton-Rex
Bar some glitches, I think a tipping point has been reached – except when it comes to virtual gigs. I’m writing this from a room that’s slowly orbiting the Earth. Behind the floating screen in ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Katherine Parkinson on Rivals: ‘I’m just a normal 47-year-old woman who has breastfed two girls’
Her dynamite romance with Danny Dyer in the raunchy Jilly Cooper hit is the living definition of screen chemistry. The actor opens up about booze, being sexual – and why the porn generation have ...The Guardian - 2d -
Year in a word: Bro-caster
The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocksFinancial Times - 2d -
‘I’m always working’: Italy’s centenarian barista on her longevity
For Anna Possi, serving customers at her bar in northern Italy and being in the company of others is key . Anna Possi answers the phone in the cafe but immediately asks to call her back. “I have a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pope Francis kicks off Jubilee year
Pope Francis ushered in the start of a Jubilee year at St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve. The Vatican has spent years prepping for the once every quarter-century event. Chris Livesay has the ...CBS News - 2d -
Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.CBS News - 2d -
£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled
A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.BBC News - 2d -
Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year
For her impact on and off the court in both the NCAA and WNBA, Caitlin Clark was honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.ESPN - 2d -
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later
The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks".BBC News - 2d -
‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”MarketWatch - 2d -
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. - 3d -
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‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some
For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
I’m ashamed of what I said about Blake Lively. Her allegations should shock us all | Laura Snapes
A complaint filed by the actor against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni paints a disturbing picture – and suggests the public is far too easily fooled . “She’s really giving throwback ...The Guardian - 3d -
Year in a word: Slop
AI could build a better future — but not without proliferating spam-like, low-grade content firstFinancial Times - 3d -
EPA Administrator Michael Regan to depart at year’s end
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will leave the Biden administration at the end of this year — about a month before the presidency changes hands. While Regan could ...The Hill - 3d -
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BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 3d -
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.Inc. - 3d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 3d
