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Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

Pontiff opens sacred portal at Rebibbia jail outside Rome to show ‘hope does not disappoint’. Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy, opening a special “holy door” for the ...

The Guardian - 57m

C.J. Stroud says blowout loss to Ravens was 'one of the worst games of my whole career'

Stroud struggled badly during the Christmas Day loss to Baltimore

CBS Sports - 1h

Sam Konstas makes debut to remember as Australia edge India on day one

Fourth Test, day one: Australia 311-6 Teenager makes fearless 60 but Bumrah strikes late It has been a tour of polygraphic variation for India’s Test team. Down and out to begin in Perth, ...

The Guardian - 4h

Thursday Briefing

Christmas Day attacks on Ukraine.

The New York Times - 9h

NFL Christmas overreactions: Chiefs going back to Super Bowl? Russell Wilson one-and-done with Steelers?

Overreactions to the NFL slate of Christmas Day games

CBS Sports - 12h

'One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips

After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.

CNBC - 14h

One player every Premier League club should sign in the January transfer window

The January transfer window is often a difficult one, so who should each club be looking to sign?

ESPN - 15h

How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise

Many of us have a game franchise that, despite liking everything we hear about it, we have never actually played any of the games. I have a few, but one notable blind spot in my gaming resume was ...

GameSpot - 16h

Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria

Plus, “Squid Game” returns.

The New York Times - 17h

Jared Goff Hit Rock Bottom. Then One Conversation Changed Everything.

The Lions quarterback braced for bad news when he walked into his coach’s office two years ago.

The New York Times - 22h

Ancient martyrs, fighting rules and disappearing cats – take the Boxing Day Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, even on Boxing Day. How will you fare?. The Thursday quiz cares not for your so-called Christmas traditions and ...

The Guardian - 3h

Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

The teenage debutant Sam Konstas made an audacious 60 to help Australia reach 311 for 6 on the first day of the Boxing Day Test. 1st over: Australia 0-0 (Konstas 0, Khawaja 0) There’s a real good ...

The Guardian - 7h

Steph reacts to LeBron's one-liner about what still makes NBA great

Steph Curry and LeBron James reminded fans that they still can put on epic shows late in their respective NBA careers.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

One Of Remedy's Best Action Games Is Free For 24 Hours On The Epic Games Store

Since it's the festive season, Epic is once again giving away a free game every day. The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a ...

GameSpot - 22h

At 94, She Had One of Her Best Years (and Made Sure Her Friend Did, Too)

Betty Gordon enjoyed reconnecting with a famous former paramour. But her favorite part of 2024 was helping out a friend in trouble.

The New York Times - 1d

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one

From an exuberant mountaineering woman to a boy representing unheard refugees, here are some of the brave individuals that gave us hope. Nine years ago, Cecilia Llusco was one of 11 Indigenous ...

The Guardian - 1d

Could Dean Withers Be One of the Democrats’ TikTok Bro Whisperers?

Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.

The New York Times - 1d

Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic

Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Middle East crisis live: one child killed every hour in Gaza, UN says

UN agency for Palestine refugees said 14,500 Palestinian children killed since the start of the war last October. Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man in a dawn raid on a refugee camp near ...

The Guardian - 2d

5 ‘very profitable’ side hustles to make extra cash during the holidays—one pays up to $700 for two hours of work

From gift wrapping to waiting in line, small business owners and experts share their picks for lucrative side hustles you can pick up just a few weeks a year.

CNBC - 2d

Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one

This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occur

CBS Sports - 2d

Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts

Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...