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Observer sale to Tortoise to proceed after late-night agreement

Scott Trust backs deal with digital start-up after conditions introduced to address fears among newspaper’s staff

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 price an "enormous inflection point," says Coinbase executive

The price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, surged above $100,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday night. Faryar Shirzad, the chief policy officer at Coinbase, the largest ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Lions defeat Packers 34-31 in thriller on 'Thursday Night Football'

'Thursday Night Football': Packers face Lions in Detroit

NBC News - Dec. 5

Are the Lakers still a championship contender? All signs point to no

There was hope when the Los Angeles Lakers hired a new coach — former sharpshooter J.J.

NBC News - Dec. 5

James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision will make exclusive 3D entertainment on Meta Quest

James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision will create new 3D entertainment experiences exclusively on Meta Quest's mixed reality hardware.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

LeBron James, J.J. Redick, and Magic Johnson All Used the Same Word to Describe the Lakers’ Recent Blowout Losses. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)

Negative emotions are unpleasant to experience, but they can be useful—if channeled in the right way.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Mental health low points still affect me - Marler

Former England prop Joe Marler says the ups and downs of being a Test rugby player continued to affect his mental health right up until his retirement last month.

BBC News - Dec. 5

USWNT-Netherlands talking points: Naeher shines in send-off

In Alyssa Naeher's final match, the USWNT came from behind to win.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Disneyland's holiday fest dazzles with Latin traditions and a candlelit 'Silent Night'

Disney California Adventure's Festival of Holidays is a 'tapestry of diversity,' focusing on the cultures that inspired Disney films.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Late Night Weighs In on Pete Hegseth’s ‘Teetering’ Nomination Prospects

Hosts riff on Trump’s possible swap of his secretary of defense nominee amid excessive-drinking claims against Hegseth.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota

With Norman Powell joining the injured Kawhi Leonard on the bench, the Clippers couldn't overcome their shooting woes in a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

LeBron James calls Lakers' 41-point loss to Heat 'embarrassing,' but this is far from a one-game problem

The underlying numbers suggest that the Lakers are in worse shape than we thought

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday

ABC News - 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

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Each year, Spotify Wrapped is the confronting report card that reminds me of how uncool I am | James Colley

For those of us with unflattering music taste, this can be a difficult time of year. This should not matter. It is a marketing ploy. It’s the insidious work of a massive company that has throttled ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

What LeBron James' potential decline means for Lakers, and what they need to balance the roster

The Lakers are built around two superstars, but LeBron has merely been good and not great recently

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Scammer helped speeding drivers dodge penalty points

Khuram Yaqoob raked in thousands of pounds as he gave the authorities fictitious names.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum

To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin

Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

“Camera Girl” Features Steamy Nights Preserved on Polaroid Film

Polaroid photos capturing the fugitive spirit and some famous faces of New York’s 1980s club scene are the focus of a new book, “Camera Girl.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Late Night Razzes Trump’s Upcoming Visit to Notre-Dame

“If all goes according to plan, he would like to buy it and turn it into a casino,” Jimmy Kimmel said of the Paris cathedral on Tuesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - Dec. 4

LeBron James, mired in shooting slump, is finally showing real signs of decline as he nears his 40th birthday

LeBron James has missed all 19 of his 3-point attempts over his last four games

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.

BBC News - Dec. 3

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI crash that killed bride on her wedding night

A drunk driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a car crash that killed a bride on her wedding night in South Carolina in 2023. Investigators say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

LeBron James, Lakers rethinking 82-game goal: 'Don't know that's in the best interest of him and us'

James, who is just weeks away from his 40th birthday, has not missed a game yet this season

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Live, the cast from 'Saturday Night'

'Saturday Night,' the film, envisions the whirl of chaos that took hold in the 90 minutes before 'NBC's Saturday Night,' the show, premiered.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

‘Harm to children was part of the point’: a harrowing film on US family separations

Errol Morris’s bleak documentary Separated has gained in relevance since it premiered with more ‘state-created orphans’ to come under a second Trump administration. He thought he was working in the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'

The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Much colder, some accumulating snow inland Wednesday night/Thursday!

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves

LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Woman gets 25 years for DUI crash that killed bride on wedding night

A South Carolina woman who admitted to driving drunk and speeding was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the death of a bride on her wedding night. Skyler Henry has details.

CBS News - Dec. 2

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.

The Hill - Dec. 2