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Sports Personality contender Littler's year in photos
BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Luke Littler's year in five photos.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Sports Personality contender Hodgkinson's year in photos
BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Keely Hodgkinson's year in five photos.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Sports Personality contender Bellingham's year in photos
BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Jude Bellingham's year in five photos.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Scheffler caps big year in Bahamas with 9th win
Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. He won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday with a 9-under 63 to tie the tournament record at Albany Golf Club and win by six ...ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Sources: Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M
The Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
If McGregor fights it will be sometime next year - White
UFC president Dana White says if Conor McGregor fights again in the promotion it "will be sometime next year".Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
This is their third Christmas card selection since Charles became King.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Democrats are looking at a dozen years in the wilderness
A growing number of voters from within the communities the Democrats have counted on for victory are buying into the “Trump Doctrine.”The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized
In a peak moment of pop monoculture, synthesizers pumped up songs and MTV forever changed how artists were seen. Here’s how — and why.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
21+ best Lego gifts to shop this year
For the best Lego gifts this year, we looked to Lego Duplo, Lego Creator and Lego Ideas.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Two Years in, The Fiala-Faber Trade is Aging Poorly
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to play the Minnesota Wild tomorrow, I thought it was time to gauge the acquisition of Kevin Fiala trade from the Wild that saw standout defensive prospect Brock ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Fantasy Football Week 14 Sleepers: Caleb Williams' recent play makes him a low-end No. 1 QB in all leagues
Plus, why Will Levis is worth using as a streaming option in all leaguesCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
At Fox Nation ceremony, Trump boasts about recent conversations with foreign leaders
After receiving Fox Nation's Patriot of the Year Award Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump spoke about recent conversations with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, is shocked by recent events in South Korea
South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says she was shocked at this week’s martial law announcement in her home countryABC News - Dec. 6 -
Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, is shocked by recent events in South Korea
South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says she was shocked at this week’s martial law announcement in her home countryABC News - Dec. 6 -
The ‘year of the stockpicker’ revisited
You won’t believe how it turned outFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
At Fox News ceremony, Trump boasts about recent conversations with foreign leaders
After receiving Fox News' Patriot of the Year Award Thursday night, President-elect Donald Trump spoke about recent conversations with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Sources: Severino, A's reach 3-year, $67M deal
The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
NFL names nominees for Man of the Year Award
The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which commissioner Roger Goodell called "the league's most prestigious honor."ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover
Temperatures have risen far higher over the past two years than scientists expected. A study offers a possible reason why: Cloud cover has decreased.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Mocha Mousse: immerse yourself in Pantone’s colour of the year
‘Mocha Mousse’, aka Pantone 17-1230, has been named colour of the year. Described as a ‘warming, brown hue imbued with richness’, the coffee tone is predicted to dominate the design industry over ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Sadiq Khan to be knighted in New Year honours list
Political veterans including Labour MP Emily Thornberry and ousted Tory mayor Andy Street to receive gongsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
LeBron James, J.J. Redick, and Magic Johnson All Used the Same Word to Describe the Lakers’ Recent Blowout Losses. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
Negative emotions are unpleasant to experience, but they can be useful—if channeled in the right way.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Mocha Mousse
Is this shade of dusty brown a repudiation of “Brat” green?The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Charlotte Dujardin suspended for a year for whipping horse
Charlotte Dujardin, the three-time Olympic gold medallist, has been given a one-year suspension from equestrian following the emergence of a video that showed her repeatedly whipping a horse.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context
It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
DNC chair candidate: Democrats must be willing to 'recenter' agenda
Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farm-Labor Party (DFL) and a candidate for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, argued the party must be willing to “recenter” its agenda ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?
Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract
After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2
