Messed Up Dating Culture

'Babygirl' star Nicole Kidman could heat up the Oscar race

The actor plays a tech CEO who has an affair with a young intern. Could the role take her back to the Oscars?

Los Angeles Times - 29m

MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves

We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.

ESPN - 2h

Dyson Promo Code: 20% + Up to $300 Off

Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $300 on vacuums, tools, and more.

Wired - 4h

Chrismukkah, the Mash-Up Holiday for Interfaith Families

Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year.

The New York Times - 10h

WATCH: Millions wake up to a white Christmas

Plus, storms and tech issues cause travel headaches. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.

ABC News - 19h

Sephora Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50%

Find best-selling cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty products for up to half the price at Sephora.

Wired - 1d

Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market

Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and Nintendo

Financial Times - 1d

It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?

Wired - 2d

Don't Look Now, but China's AI Is Catching Up Fast

Chinese artificial-intelligence startups are using workarounds to challenge OpenAI despite a lack of access to advanced chips.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?

Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.

The New York Times - 2d

How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.

The New York Times - 2d

Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025

Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.

Inc. - 2d

Netflix's Boxing Match Was a Glitchy Mess. The Stakes for Its Christmas NFL Games Are Even Higher.

The broadcasts, which include a Beyoncé performance, follow problems with a heavily watched boxing showcase and represent a major live-event test for the streaming giant.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Wemby puts up 42 points in Christmas debut

Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs ...

ESPN - 6h

Spillane's Tower heads King George line-up

Irish challenger Spillane's Tower heads the 11-strong field declared for Thursday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.

BBC News - 13h

Chiefs lock up top seed in the AFC with dominating win over Steelers

Follow live as two of the NFL's top teams go head-to-head from Pittsburgh.

NBC News - 18h

Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.

MarketWatch - 19h

College Football Playoff bracket, scores: Schedule, bowl games, championship dates, quarterfinal kickoff times

Everything you need to know to follow along with the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket

CBS Sports - 20h

China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth

Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis

Financial Times - 1d

Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up

Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second straight year

Financial Times - 1d

Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts

Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

The Hill - 1d

The cultural contradictions of wokeness — and anti-wokeness

Here is the real problem with wokeness: It is impairing the capacity of professional class institutions to do what they are paid to do.

The Hill - 1d

IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...

The Hill - 1d

From Moo Deng to Me Espresso: it’s the 2024 bumper pop culture quiz of the year

Do you know your hot rodent boyfriends, which celebrity is selling feet pics on OnlyFans and who fell off a stage this year? Then this is the quiz for you Continue reading...

The Guardian - 1d

How we fell out of love with dating apps

The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meets

Financial Times - 2d

Heat dials up with Sam Konstas to be thrown into MCG cauldron at Boxing Day Test | Geoff Lemon

The 19-year-old opener has been locked in to face India but will have the most fearsome introduction with Jasprit Bumrah firing on all cylinders. Before Christmas has even hit, there is more ...

The Guardian - 2d

How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.

CBS News - 2d

How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For ...

CBS News - 2d

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, fined again for publicly ripping refs, now up to $135K in fines this season

Edwards has lost $135,000 in fines over a 15-game span

CBS Sports - 2d

IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.

NBC News - 2d

Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts

India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.

BBC News - 2d

Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025

It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.

Inc. - 2d

JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn

The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.

CNBC - 2d