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Two bad games might cost the Vikings' Sam Darnold millions —and his job

Vikings QB Sam Darnold was on his way to a big payday this offseason. But two bad games may have cost him his job — and millions.

NBC News - 1h

Draymond Green on whether Warriors would mortgage future to win now: 'Bad teams do that'

Golden State's veteran forward is in lockstep with the way the franchise has handled personnel decisions.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

JPMorgan Just Decided That Employee Feedback Doesn’t Matter. It’s a Spectacularly Bad Decision

Turning off employee comments makes the disagreement appear to go away, but it only goes underground. This is bad for morale — and your compliance with the law.

Inc. - 1d

Rap trio Bad Boy Chiller Crew reveal how Bradford has powered success

The rap trio - currently in a legal battle with their record label - say they are proud of their roots.

BBC News - 2d

Will Art Rooney make a coaching change?

The Steelers take great pride, as they should, in the fact that they have hired only three coaches since 1969.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Putting some perspective on Britain’s bad markets week

At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor

Financial Times - 5d

Fast fashion is an addiction. Secondhand mania may be just as bad | Chloë Hamilton

I loved to scour apps and charity shops for cheap clothes and toys – but now I know it is another kind of overconsumption. ‘Guess how much this was,” I say to my partner mischievously, revealing ...

The Guardian - 5d

Looking at some bad NFL head coach openings, it's not a great year to be a top candidate

Which job opening is the best? How about none of them?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says

More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.

BBC News - 6d

‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a day. The modest suburban home used as Walter ...

The Guardian - 6d

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.

The New York Times - 6d

Mark Cuban: I'd rather own bitcoin than gold if something bad happens to the economy—'I think it has more value'

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says bitcoin can function as a store of value and a currency in case of economic turmoil. It even has some advantages over gold.

CNBC - 6d

How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?

Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.

CBS News - 6d

'Jeopardy!' player with bad blood over botched Taylor Swift question shakes it off for redemption

This "Jeopardy!" player thankfully didn't draw a blank space again when a Taylor Swift clue came on the board.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Sabres Make Fascinating Changes To Lines

The Sabres have made some changes to their lines at their morning skate.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Why climate activists are becoming more radicalized (and why that’s not a bad thing)

So, how can we make sense of what comes next for the climate movement by looking back to the Civil Rights Movement?

The Hill - Jan. 6

Bad Bunny Talks ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos,’ His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet

In an exclusive video interview, the world-conquering Latin superstar discusses why his new album is filled with traditional sounds and rhythms from his homeland.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?

Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the ‘Breaking Bad’ house

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The house made famous by the “Breaking Bad” TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerque’s older neighborhoods are hoping the ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual

Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.

Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Are mask mandates making a comeback?

Hospitalizations have spiked in major cities, including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Quit it! From vaping to doomscrolling, 10 bad habits and how to break them

Procrastinating? Online shopping too much? Always cancelling? These top tips from experts will help you change bad behaviour for the better. ‘Habit is a great deadener,” wrote Samuel Beckett. And ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Investors can use these new services to branch out for good or bad in 2025

Also: Hindenburg’s report on Carvana, the Moneyist’s most popular articles, and stocks that appear to be better bargains even after beating the S&P 500 in 2024.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Magic's Jalen Suggs leaves court in wheelchair, but the injury may not be as bad as it looked

A lot of fingers were crossed in Orlando after the way Suggs went down

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Farewell to a bad year

The unexpected happened at home and abroad, auguring a new year of chaos and civil unrest.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Never ever make predictions II

Nobody knows nothing

Financial Times - Jan. 3

The path forward for Georgia after bad Sugar Bowl loss: Three fixes that don't require a big-name transfer QB

The parity sweeping through college football has finally hit the mighty Georgia Bulldogs

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

While Americans might not mourn the loss of net neutrality, an appeals court’s ruling sets a troubling precedent for consumer protections in every industry.

Wired - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.