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Pope urges 'hope and kindness' in Thought for the Day message
The Pope used his message to encourage "hope and kindness" and emphasised the importance of humility.BBC News - 1h -
Are modern sports stars still cut out for pantomime season? Oh yes they are | Emma John
Strictly Come Dancing has hit participation but the gymnast Louis Smith is still flying the flag for sporting heroes on stage. Merry Betwixtmas, everybody! I’ve a great fondness for this final ...The Guardian - 1h -
Sharing the Spotlight on Their Wedding Day
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt weren’t the center of attention at their wedding. Instead, they shared the day with Ms. Morrison’s beloved aunt, who suffers from a rare condition.The New York Times - 17h -
An Unexpected Proposal, Then a First Date Days Later
When Cori Harris and Edgar Hayes met at a local supermarket checkout line, she thought he looked like a wizard from “The Lord of the Rings.” A mutual crush emerged.The New York Times - 17h -
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Modern life is drowning in a sea of verbiage
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentationsFinancial Times - 15h -
Boxing Day Test 2024: Australia vs India fourth men’s cricket Test, day two – live updates
Local hero Scott Boland ripped through India’s middle order after a Steve Smith century gave Australia a commanding 310-run lead in the Boxing Day Test. 89th over: Australia 324-6 (Smith 74, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Macau’s big money days are behind it
Gambling crimes bill would be highly effective in enforcing Beijing’s crackdown on illicit capital outflows from ChinaFinancial Times - 1d -
How a Mao-era system creates second-class citizens in modern China
Calls grow to scrap hukou household registration system to unleash pent-up consumptionFinancial Times - 1d -
Watch Match of the Day
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures.BBC News - 1d -
LeBron, Steph deliver another classic on 'our day'
LeBron James and Steph Curry looked as dominant as ever Wednesday as the Lakers prevailed for a thrilling win over the Warriors.ESPN - 1d -
Lakers' LeBron James calls out NFL while defending NBA's Christmas Day tradition: 'Our day'
The NBA's Christmas slate lived up to the billing on Wednesday with five entertaining gamesCBS Sports - 1d -
Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips
Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.BBC News - 1d -
James sets Christmas Day record in Lakers win
LeBron James claims a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.BBC News - 1d -
'Modern-day gladiator' - the rapid rise of teenage heavyweight hope Moses Itauma
Rising heavyweight hope Moses Itauma reflects on his journey from a small Slovakian town to being tipped for boxing greatness.BBC News - 2d -
Mahomes, Jackson, Beyonce star on Christmas Day in NFL
Patrick Mahomes steered the Kansas City Chiefs to the AFC top seed, Lamar Jackson enhanced his MVP claims and Beyonce wowed on Christmas Day in the NFL.BBC News - 2d -
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said.The New York Times - 2d -
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Woman arrested over Christmas Day village murder
An investigation is ongoing following the death of a man found in cardiac arrest on Christmas Day.BBC News - 2d -
Dozens killed in Mozambique prison riot on Christmas Day
Unrest at maximum security prison in the capital, Maputo, reportedly left 33 people dead and 15 injured. Dozens of people were killed in a prison riot in Mozambique on Christmas Day, authorities ...The Guardian - 2d -
NBA on Christmas Day: Lakers down Warriors in thriller
The 76ers' Joel Embiid had an injury scare but is in the lineup against Boston. Get the updates here.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Zelensky condemns Putin for 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for greenlighting an “inhumane” Christmas Day attack, including missiles and drones, that damaged Ukraine’s energy ...The Hill - 2d -
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Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip
Sharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England.BBC News - 2d -
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Dancing Queen Gladys turns 108 on Christmas Day
The whole community has thrown a party for her every year since the Abba fan became a centenarian.BBC News - 3d -
Who will see snow on Christmas Day?
Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.CBS News - 3d -
A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024
These retailers will be welcoming customers on Dec. 25.NBC News - 3d -
Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.CBS News - 3d -
'Fatherhood's like the early days of Franz Ferdinand'
The Glasgow indie band will release their sixth album The Human Fear on 10 January.BBC News - 3d -
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.BBC News - 3d -
Significance of Christmas and Hanukkah falling on the same day
Wednesday marks a rare holiday occurrence — when Hanukkah begins at sundown on Christmas night. It's just the fifth time in the last 114 years that both holidays are taking place on the same day, ...CBS News - 3d -
New Before It Was New: Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere Was A Pioneer For The Modern Defenseman
The so-called ‘modern’ defenseman can now be found on almost every team. But when Shayne Gostisbehere broke in, his swashbuckling style ruffled some feathers.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Netflix will be playing for prestige on Christmas Day
Payout of $150 million for exclusive rights to a pair of NFL games is about streaming leader Netflix’s future growth prospects, expert suggests.MarketWatch - 3d -
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
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Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?
Boxing Day serves as the annual kickoff for the Premier League's festive fixturesCBS Sports - 4d
