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Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba having breakout sophomore season

The 20th pick in the 2023 draft ranks fifth among NFL receivers in yards.

ESPN - 2h

Will another international filmmaker prevail this Oscar season?

Only eight best picture winners in the past 50 years were directed by filmmakers from non-English-speaking countries. Will one of this year's contenders join the club?

Los Angeles Times - 2h

Review: 'Squid Game' is back for Season 2, and Player 456 is on a crusade to end it

The hit Korean Netflix series returns, picking up where things left off in Season 1, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) ready to destroy the game once and for all.

Los Angeles Times - 5h

Review: ‘Squid Game’ Hits a Red Light in Season 2

The second season of the Netflix smash delivers more stylized carnage, but the story stalls.

The New York Times - 5h

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.

The New York Times - 13h

Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say

If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.

CBS News - 19h

These 4 Americans moved abroad—and don't plan on coming back anytime soon: 'I'm happier here'

Living abroad is a dream for many Americans. These expats actually did it and aren't looking to move back to the States any time soon.

CNBC - 23h

Nosferatu’s Resurrection Was a Long Time Coming

There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.”

Wired - 1d

Wendy Williams is 'sober and wants to come home' from treatment facility, son reveals

Wendy Williams' son says his family is working to get the TV host back home from her treatment facility, where 'isolation is killing her faster than anything else.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Review: In 'A Complete Unknown,' a cryptic Bob Dylan comes into view, gifted and callous

Led by Timothée Chalamet and a superb cast that includes Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning, director James Mangold's film captures the cruel side of Bob Dylan.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

'Squid Game' was a surprise global smash. Will Season 2 be even bigger for Netflix?

The first season of 'Squid Game' remains Netflix's most popular show, with more than 330 million views on the streaming service. Will Season 2 top that?

Los Angeles Times - 1d

How e-commerce is disrupting traditional seasonal work in retail

Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.

CNBC - 1d

'Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year

After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

CNBC - 2d

No time for a 'Squid Game' rewatch? Here's a refresher before Season 2

'Squid Game' Season 2 sees Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) take on the deadly games again after being crowned the victor. Here's what to remember about the last time around.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

'Bad Sisters' creator Sharon Horgan on Season 2's finale: 'What if it happened again?'

The creator of Apple TV+'s Irish drama about close-knit sisters with a secret discusses the Season 2 finale of the series.

Los Angeles 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

These two tech giants just ended a bitter court battle. Now comes the hard part.

Arm and Qualcomm aren’t done fighting yet.

MarketWatch - 3h

Derrick Henry TD sets single-season Ravens record on Christmas

Baltimore came out roaring, scoring on its first possession, a 75-yard drive against the Houston Texans.

ESPN - 14h

Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

BBC News - 19h

The coming global interest-rate collapse will force the Fed to cut four times in 2025

Economic pain worldwide will trigger capital flight to U.S. Treasurys, driving down those yields, investment manager Louis Navellier says. The Fed will follow.

MarketWatch - 1d

Georgia QB Beck (elbow surgery) done for season

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will miss the remainder of the season with an injury to the elbow of his throwing arm suffered late in the first half of the Bulldogs' 22-19 overtime victory against ...

ESPN - 1d

49ers overreactions: Is it time to replace Moody after rocky season?

With San Francisco officially eliminated from NFL playoff contention, Matt Maiocco sifts through reactions and overreactions from 49ers fans.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

This College Football Season Was Full of Young Stars. These Shined the Brightest.

These are the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.

The New York Times - 1d

The 2025 Tennis Season Is Here. In 2024.

Who will rise this year, and how will the political machinations at the top of the sport play out?

The New York Times - 1d

NFL Week 16 grades: Packers earn A+ for NFL's first shutout win of season, Commanders get B+ for upset victory

Here are the grades for every team that played in Week 16

CBS Sports - 2d

Movies and TV shows to stream this holiday season

It's award season and the holiday season, which means it's time to hunker down and watch something fun. But if you don't want to brave the cold this week, there's lots of great content to stream in ...

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

Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating

Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.

The New York Times - 2d

Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report

Houston is adding some help at wide receiver

CBS Sports - 2d

Lamar’s 5 TDs, Kyle’s Career Season, NFL Christmas Gifts & Week 17 Predictions | McCoy & Van Noy

6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy recap the Ravens’ dominant Week 15 win over the Steelers, featuring Lamar Jackson’s 5-TD game and Kyle’s milestone 10.5-sack ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record

Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bosses

Financial Times - 2d

49ers extend odd streak to 22 seasons after playoff elimination

The San Francisco 49ers extended one of the oddest streaks in NFL history on Sunday with their elimination from playoff contention.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Clayton comes through sudden-death leg against Mansell at PDC worlds

No 7 seed taken the distance in epic Ally Pally contest Ratajski, Gilding and Rock also reach third round Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to edge past Mickey Mansell and ...

The Guardian - 2d

2024 NFL Christmas wish list: Here's the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season

What does your favorite franchise need most for the holidays? Here's an idea

CBS Sports - 2d

Rasmus Højgaard among five golfers poised to break out during 2025 PGA Tour season

Another crop of stars is coming to push the best in the world, it's just a matter of who will step up

CBS Sports - 2d

Eagles' Kenny Pickett comes up just short in relief of injured Jalen Hurts: 'I think he settled in well'

Eagles' players went to bat for Kenny Pickett after the loss

CBS Sports - 2d

Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.

CBS News - 2d