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Wired - 1d

CBS Sports' 24 most impactful stories of 2024: Kansas City Chiefs, Caitlin Clark, 12-team CFP vie for No. 1

Simone Biles, Freddie Freeman and LeBron (and Bronny) James all contributed memorable moments

CBS Sports - 8h

How climate change impacted 2024

From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent ...

CBS News - 1d

North Carolina's Christmas trees impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene may have hurt some of North Carolina's Christmas trees grown for Americans across the U.S. Justin Whitehill, an associate professor at North Carolina State University, joins CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

The health stories that shaped 2024

2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.

CBS News - 1d

Patrick Mahomes’s Ankle Injury Overshadows Kansas City’s Win

Even a comfortable win on the scoreboard wasn’t comfortable for the back-to-back Super Bowl champions.

The New York Times - 2d

Author Emily Oster on sugar and its impact on kids

Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.

CBS News - 2d

Polly Mellen, Fashion’s Storied Cheerleader, Dies at 100

With photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Bert Stern and others, the veteran editor created some of the most indelible images of modern fashion.

The New York Times - 3d

Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital

Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts

ABC News - 5d

Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital

Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts

ABC News - 5d

Arteta: Edu departure won't impact January plans

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal's January transfer plans will not be affected by the absence of a permanent sporting director following Edu Gaspar's sudden departure.

ESPN - 5d

Beaded Patterns That Help Tell the Story of a Culture

In Singapore, women in the Peranakan community have revived the art of creating figures and geometric designs on their slippers.

The New York Times - 5d

Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Can’t Keep Getting Away With This. Can They?

The team’s 15-game win streak in one-score games is a clear statistical outlier, but that doesn’t mean it’s driven by good fortune.

The New York Times - 5d

Jeff Grimes hired as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator following one season at Kansas

Jeff Grimes replaces Phil Longo, who was fired.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

How AI could impact medicine

Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine. AI is being used for things like interpreting imaging, flagging ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

The Far-Reaching Impact of a Soccer Scandal That Led to Relegation

In 2006, Juventus was relegated and stripped of titles. This week, it will play Manchester City, which faces 115 charges from the Premier League.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Economists need to get their story straight on immigration

Focusing on the impact on the wages or employment levels of native workers is too narrow

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Kansas City Is a High-Wire Circus Act That Can’t Stop Winning

The team has successfully executed the magic trick of winning one-score games this season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Missouri hands No. 1 Kansas second straight loss

Missouri beat No. 1 Kansas 76-67 on Sunday for the Tigers' first win over the Jayhawks in more than 10 years.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Mizz-erable: No. 1 Kansas loses to Missouri for 2nd straight defeat

It was Kansas' second loss to an unranked opponent this week, bringing the team to 7-2 and putting their AP ranking in jeopardy.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Must I Share My Story?

A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Norris hails title-chasing McLaren's 'incredible story'

Lando Norris pays tribute to McLaren as the team look to secure their first constructors' championship in 26 years.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Kansas QB Daniels to return to Jayhawks for '25

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has agreed to a new deal to stay with the Jayhawks for 2025, his final season of eligibility, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story

Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

The Real Story of “The Order”

The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.

Wired - Dec. 6

The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence

Apple’s leaders claim the company wasn’t late to generative AI, but instead following what has become its familiar playbook: try to be the best, not the first.

Wired - Dec. 6

A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story

These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Unranked Creighton storms past No. 1 Kansas

Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Maximize the impact of your donations

Jill Schlesinger shares tips on how to give back during the season of giving while ensuring your donations have the biggest impact.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Creighton upsets No. 1 Kansas

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63 on Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Creighton stuns Hunter Dickinson, No. 1 Kansas in dominant 13-point win

Kansas trailed the entire way on Wednesday night en route to its first loss of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring

General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Surrendered and Played Along’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact your wallet

Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

How holiday drinking habits could impact your health

From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Eye Opener: Millions of Americans impacted by massive winter storm

Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow, with more to come. Also, President Biden is criticized by both parties for pardoning his son Hunter Biden. All that and all that matters ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Men: How did Feast Week impact the top five?

The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.

ESPN - Dec. 2

UConn drops 23 spots in AP poll; Kansas No. 1

Kansas held off Auburn for the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll Monday as SEC teams grabbed three of the top four spots and two-time reigning national ...

ESPN - Dec. 2

Ex-Kansas Police Detective Found Dead on First Day of His Trial

Roger Golubski, who had been accused of raping and terrorizing Black women, was found dead on his back porch on Monday as his federal trial was set to begin.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Bipartisan bill would study AI's impact on banking, housing

A new bill with bipartisan support would commission studies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking and housing sectors, where lawmakers have been sounding an alarm about ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

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