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Story behind the punk hit that took on Wham! and Band Aid for Christmas number one
Toy Dolls' ex-bass player remembers how their Nellie the Elephant cover became a smash hit in 1984.BBC News - 1h -
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 - 19h -
Andrew Solomon on Collecting Christmas Gnomes
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 1d -
It’s been a grim year for baby-making. But what can the Christmas story teach us about having a child?
It’s an enduring dilemma, this becoming-a-parent thing. It’s never a good time to embark on parenthood. Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Uplift: Christmas love
A veteran decorates his Indianola, Iowa, neighborhood for Christmas. It's a labor of love he does for his wife of 53 years, who has Alzheimer's. Plus, more heartwarming stories.CBS News - 2d -
Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas
Charitable donations have declined in recent yearsFinancial Times - 2d -
The race to make the greatest Christmas ad
How British retailers became obsessed with winning the nation’s heartsFinancial Times - 2d -
Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y
Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to followABC News - 2d -
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 - 3d -
What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?
How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?BBC News - 3d -
How ‘Her Story,’ a Feminist Comedy, Came to Rule China’s Box Office
“Her Story” touches on sensitive topics in China, like censorship and gender inequality. But its humorous, nonconfrontational approach may have helped it pass censors.The New York Times - 4d -
Indian outbound travel will be ‘the story’ of the next decade, says Hilton executive
Indian travelers spent $34 billion on outbound travel in 2023. That's "minuscule" compared to what's to come, said Alan Watts, Hilton's Asia-Pacific president.CNBC - 4d -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Two of You Are Sickening’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 4d -
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Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom
UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surgeFinancial Times - 5d -
2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right
They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.The New York Times - 5d -
Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas
The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
All Creatures Great and Small's Samuel West makes heartbreaking admission ahead of Christmas special
All Creatures Great and Small star Samuel West has made a heartbreaking personal admission about his upcoming Christmas plans ahead of the Channel 5 show's festive special. Get the details…Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Economists need to get their story straight on immigration
Focusing on the impact on the wages or employment levels of native workers is too narrowFinancial Times - 6d -
BO6 Zombies: How To Complete The Story Easter Egg For Citadelle Des Morts
The Citadelle des Morts Zombies map is live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with Season 1 Reloaded . This is a new castle map with a main storyline quest that's rooted in magic and medieval swords. ...GameSpot - 6d -
The Inside Story of How Juan Soto Landed a Record-Setting Contract
Soto’s deal with the New York Mets is the largest in the history of professional sports. This is why he left the Yankees for a crosstown rival.The New York Times - 6d -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - 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 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL)
Nu-World Holdings Limited's ( JSE:NWL ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. However the...Yahoo Sports - 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 -
The Spin | ‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats. In the moments before the first Test started in Christchurch last week the ...The Guardian - 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 -
I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life
In this week’s Feast newsletter: Everything about the holidays makes me happy, even light-up earrings. But my favourite thing is whipping up treats for loved ones. • Sign up here for our weekly ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
The road to $100,000 — What's behind bitcoin's storied 2024 run
Bitcoin hit a key milestone on Wednesday night after a year of making inroads with the U.S. financial system and politicians.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
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Old Photos Tell the Story of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest
Clashes during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law echoed the military’s actions during an earlier political crisis that lasted longer and turned deadly.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
A Storied New York Hilton Adds a Grim Chapter to Its History
The hotel, on West 54th Street, was where journalists examined the Pentagon Papers and where Donald Trump delivered a 2016 victory speech.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Storied pair of ruby slippers worn in "The Wizard of Oz" up for auction
As "Wicked" brings the story of Oz to a whole new generation, the most famous prop from "The Wizard of Oz" is up for auction. The ruby slippers, worn by Judy Garland and coveted by the Wicked Witch ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The Memo: Right and left see 2 different stories in Daniel Penny case
A verdict in one of the most divisive criminal trials of recent times is imminent. A jury in New York is deliberating after closing arguments concluded on Tuesday in the case of Daniel Penny, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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 -
Michelin-starred chef makes Christmas plea to thieves who stole $30K worth of pies
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has appealed to thieves who stole his van containing $30,000 worth of pies to do something nice for Christmas.NBC News - Dec. 3