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A real-life 'Grinch' stole a theater's 'Nutcracker' props — and the community rallied to save the show

Local authorities are searching for the person responsible for stealing a trailer filled with thousands of dollars worth of props and set pieces for a community production of Tchaikovsky’s “The ...

NBC News - 10h

Luxury real estate brokers charged with sex trafficking

Prosecutors accuse brothers Tal and Oren Alexander of using their wealth and connections to attract women they abused

Financial Times - 16h

Al-Assad Is Gone, and One Idea Fills My Brain

On Sunday at 3 a.m. my mother woke me with a shaky voice. All our phones were ringing and the TV was loud. “He fell, Zaina, he fell. Assad fell.”

The New York Times - 17h

Inside the 10-year-old's life of violence and torture

The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?

BBC News - 20h

In ‘Our Town,’ the Characters Are Fictional. The Smells Are Real.

Backstage at the Broadway play, they’re frying up the aroma of breakfast — part of a long tradition of adding scents to plays and movies.

The New York Times - 1d

Nikki Giovanni – a life in pictures

Nikki Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on 7 June 1943, was a critically acclaimed poet, educator and activist whose work was pivotal to the Black Arts movement and the Black Power movement. ...

The Guardian - 1d

Nippon Life in Talks to Acquire Resolution Life

The potential deal follows Nippon Life’s purchase of a stake in Corebridge Financial from American International Group and underscores the Japanese insurer’s thirst for deals abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Nippon Life in talks to buy Resolution Life for $8.2bn in jumbo insurance deal

Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurer

Financial Times - 2d

Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' court battle against his children

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.

BBC News - 2d

The underdog life of Josh Butler

After losing both of his parents, Josh Butler went viral for escorting his dogs on the field on Senior Day in 2019. Now, he's proving his worth in the NFL.

ESPN - 2d

Mbappé: Impatience hurting my Real Madrid start

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé attributed his early season struggles in his new club to excessive hunger and impatience.

ESPN - 2d

Tom Brady's role with the Raiders is about to get real

Sources say there's a likely path for the Raiders, and it depends heavily on how this season finishes, and also what Brady thinks of the quarterback situation.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The endangered Mercosaurus roars back to life

Europe and South America revive a dormant deal

Financial Times - 2d

Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol

Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.

BBC News - 3d

Real Madrid legend gives take on Mbappe situation

Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo Nazario was recently chosen by FIFA to present the trophy for the Club World Cup. This prestigious piece symbolises the ultimate reward that the winner of the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Report: Warriors in ‘real hunt' to trade for star before deadline

The Golden State Warriors are in the market to trade for a star ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Review: A real-life incident of white-power terrorism is told with chilling clarity in 'The Order'

Directed by Justin Kurzel and co-starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult in revelatory turns, the film chronicles the rise of a hate group in the Pacific Northwest.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life

With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.

CNBC - 5d

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 - 5d

Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary

Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...

CBS News - 5d

Ancelotti: Criticism will fuel Real Madrid to improve

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti bemoaned the amount of criticism he is receiving but said he and his team will use it as fuel to improve on the pitch.

ESPN - 5d

The Witcher's Gwent Card Game Is Heading To The Real World

The world of The Witcher is full of monsters, madmen, and mages, but when Geralt isn't on the trail of any of those, the man knows how to wind down with a game of Gwent. The two-player card game ...

GameSpot - 5d

Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’

The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.

Wired - 5d

How a villain came to life in 'Dune: Part Two'

Perhaps no single character made a bigger impact onscreen in 'Dune: Part Two' than the viciously terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Austin Butler.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall

Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

'I know how dramatic it was in real life': Michael Mann chats about 'The Insider'

Director Michael Mann spoke between a double feature of 'The Insider' and 'Heat,' kicking off a new screening series hosted by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man United, Liverpool eye Larsson

Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson is attracting attention from top clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 6d

The Best Gifts for the Beverage Enthusiast in Your Life (2024)

Our favorite WIRED-tested giftable gadgets for everything from water and coffee to wine and cocktails.

Wired - Dec. 5

Possibility of DeSantis replacing Hegseth "very real," source says

Over the last several years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has flipped from close ally to campaign rival of President-elect Donald Trump. In the coming months, he may work directly under Trump after ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in femicide that rocked Italy

A 23-year-old Italian man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to stabbing his ex-girlfriend in a closely watched case that sparked public outcry.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Dylan Field ‘Got a Real Kick’ Out of This Week’s Enron Relaunch

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the Figma cofounder said he’s “fascinated” by whether it’s possible to build a new company on the back of the tainted brand.

Wired - Dec. 3

Thomas Kingston took life after reaction to medication

The husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter died from a head injury in February.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail

Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.