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Fanatical's Winter Sale Is Absolutely Stacked With Awesome PC Game Deals

Fanatical's Winter Sale event is here, bringing huge discounts to hundreds of PC games, and offering special deals that can get you free bonus Steam keys, coupoon codes, and more. See ...

GameSpot - 1h

NBA Cup quarterfinals updates: Knicks fall to Hawks, Warriors face Rockets

The Hawks faced off against the Knicks and Houston takes on the Warriors in the second night of the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

ESPN - 2h

Reports: West Virginia finalizing deal with Rich Rodriguez

Rodriguez was WVU's coach from 2001 through 2007.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Climate Change Is Destroying Monarch Butterflies’ Winter Habitat

During their passage through Mexico, monarch butterflies depend on the shelter of endangered trees—so this scientist is leading a huge experiment to build them a new winter habitat.

Wired - 1d

Ukraine faces a cold, dark winter after Russia’s energy strikes

Russia’s targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure have left us in a perilous situation that cannot be remedied without outside help.

The Hill - 13h

Astro Bot Gets New Free Winter Wonder Level On Thursday

Asobi Studio has announced that Astro Bot will get a level tomorrow, December 12, called Winter Wonder at 6 PM PT // 9 PM ET. It'll be free for all players, but the game has to be beaten first in ...

GameSpot - 13h

Surging Bucks set eyes on Cup in return to Vegas

Giannis Antetokounmpo says the Bucks, who lost in the in-season tournament semifinals last season, have "unfinished business" as they head to Las Vegas.

ESPN - 14h

Cyprus to rely more on desalination plants as arid winters leave dams dry

Cyprus will depend more on desalination plants to meet its water needs as a string of dry winters has reduced amounts in 108 dams to just a quarter of their capacity

ABC News - 15h

Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.

BBC News - 1d

Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn't be surprising

For the first time in 36 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are atop the NBA at the 25-game mark

ABC News - 1d

The magic of winter in West Cork, where music, food and drink lift the spirits

Ireland’s southernmost tip has been reinvigorated by new vibrant venues, markets and restaurants, which has brought an energy that brightens even the darker months. When our son was very young, we ...

The Guardian - 1d

Dodgers at MLB winter meetings: Competition for Teoscar Hernández heating up

With Juan Soto heading to the Mets, the Dodgers are expected to face tougher competition from the Red Sox and Yankees to re-sign Teoscar Hernández.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Man killed in Palestinian Authority operation in West Bank

Yahoo News - 2d

Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously

Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting

ABC News - 2d

The west should not succumb to cynical regret over Syria

Lots could still go wrong but the demise of one of the world’s most cruel dictators is welcome

Financial Times - 2d

Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'

London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.

BBC News - 3d

'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines

A volunteer group is trying to fulfill the holiday dreams of thousands of children living near the frontlines in Ukraine

ABC News - 3d

Magic's Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and will be reevaluated in four weeks.

ESPN - 4d

Sources: Sasaki to be posted at winter meetings

Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is expected to be officially posted at MLB's winter meetings next week, sources told ESPN, opening the window in which teams will try to convince him to choose them.

ESPN - 4d

Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings

A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Britons rush to book winter sun holidays in cheaper destinations

Rise in demand for travel comes as customers increasingly pay for trips in instalments

Financial Times - 4d

Room at the inn: a dozen of the best British pubs for a winter weekend

A new breed of pubs is combining good food and roaring fires with bedrooms you’d actually want to stay in

Financial Times - 4d

One Free Agent Fit for Each M.L.B. Team as Winter Meetings Near

There have been a sprinkling of signings so far this off-season, but the floodgates should open soon.

The New York Times - 5d

Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.

ESPN - 5d

WATCH: How 1 cat keeps warm during the winter

“Another day, another fire for Mittens,” owner Michelle Riley said.

ABC News - 5d

'Brook has done a winter's work Santa would be proud of'

Harry Brook's 123 on the opening day in Wellington, following his 171 in Christchurch, has the tourists in reach of a series win.

BBC News - 5d

Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings

Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.

The New York Times - 6d

The latest on Soto market, Bohm trade talks as Winter Meetings near

An interesting potential trade fit for the Phillies and the latest on the bustling market for Juan Soto.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

76ers to be without Embiid, George vs. Magic

The 76ers will be without both Paul George and Joel Embiid for Wednesday night's game against the Magic, the team announced.

ESPN - Dec. 4

West Ham to decide on Lopetegui's future by weekend

West Ham will decide Julen Lopetegui's immediate future by the weekend.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Severe winter weather, bitter cold temps grip parts of US

Millions are facing the coldest air of the season with record low temperatures possible in the south and blizzard conditions and dangerous winds stretching from the Midwest to New England. NBC’s ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks

The Celtics were officially eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup as a result of the Magic's loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Great Lakes region recovers from winter storms with more coming

Parts of New York state faced up to five feet of snow over the last few days and more is coming across the Great Lakes region this week. CBS News weather correspondent Rob Marciano has the latest.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Why Willy Adames is going to get paid big money this winter

Adames isn't a household name, but when he plays, his teams win. Here's where he could end up.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Environment Canada issues winter weather advisory for Toronto, GTA

The Greater Toronto Area is expected to get its first blast of winter weather this Wednesday. A low-pressure system is set to bring snow starting in the morning, according to a weather advisory ...

Yahoo Sports - 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 ...