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Chiefs capture AFC's top seed as Steelers lose third straight

Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes and a defense missing Chris Jones thwarted the Steelers.

ESPN - 1h

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 - 2h

As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul

The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s ...

The New York Times - 4h

Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget

Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.

CNBC - 6h

China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west

Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targets

Financial Times - 8h

Beyoncé’s Netflix Halftime Set: A Stunning ‘Cowboy Carter’ Showcase

The star performed songs from her country-and-more album for the first time during an N.F.L. game, spotlighting her onstage prowess and the contributions of her collaborators.

The New York Times - 10h

Chiefs' Travis Kelce sets franchise record for receiving touchdowns with Christmas TD vs. Steelers

The Chiefs star etches his name even more in the record books

CBS Sports - 16h

US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...

The Guardian - 19h

'Scrubs' creator says reboot is a 'no-lose' situation: 'I'll deal with the consequences'

Bill Lawrence, riding a career high at 55, opens up about the 'Shrinking' finale, what's next for 'Ted Lasso' and how to fix television's star problem.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945

ABC News - 2d

Federal officials' authority to track and disable drones set to expire, snared in budget battle

Suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. are continuing to captivate many, but the federal government's authority to track and disable any threatening unmanned aircraft is set to expire after ...

ABC News - 6d

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

Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.

MarketWatch - 21h

Missile fire from Yemen's Houthi rebels sets off sirens in Israel for second night

A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across central Israel sending millions of residents looking for cover for the second night in a row

ABC News - 1d

King Charles set to focus on healthcare workers in traditional Christmas message

King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer

ABC News - 1d

Suspect who allegedly set woman on fire in subway fanned flames, prosecutors say

Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.

CBS News - 1d

Man accused of fatally setting NYC subway rider on fire says he doesn't recall incident

The man accused of killing a New York City subway rider by setting her on fire has no memory of "what happened" and admitted to heavy drinking, authorities said Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Steelers' Pickens set to return after 3 games out

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is off the injury report and set to play in Wednesday's game against the Chiefs.

ESPN - 1d

Hundreds protest in Damascus after hooded figures set Christmas tree ablaze

Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree burning heightened fears that the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad ...

NBC News - 1d

Mets' pitching rotation appears set for 2025, and David Stearns is betting on himself once again

The Mets' rotation isn't splashy on paper, but Stearns deserves the benefit of the doubt

CBS Sports - 1d

Alec Baldwin film set shooting case ends after prosecutors drop appeal

New Mexico prosecutors are no longer pursuing involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor over death of a cinematographer during making of Rust in 2021. New Mexico prosecutors will not ...

The Guardian - 2d

Russia's economy is set to lose another source of income that Ukraine controls

Yahoo News - 2d

He Inherited a Seat in the House of Lords. The UK Government Says He Will Lose It in 2025.

The U.K. government has pledged to remove hereditary peers from Parliament in 2025. For Lord Cromwell and 87 others, it is a wistful departure.

The New York Times - 2d

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.

CNBC - 2d

NYC police charge man with murder of woman set on fire on subway

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.

CBS News - 2d

Bollywood is losing the plot

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Financial Times - 2d

Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - 2d

Raiders ignore draft uproar: 'Don't do this to lose'

With fans upset over the team's draft slot slipping after a victory Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said winning matters and "we don't do this to lose."

ESPN - 2d

Rangers Disrespect Kreider, Lose 5-0 As Devils Mock Them. Was That Worth It?

The New York Rangers made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch Monday in a blowout loss to the Devils, and Adam Proteau says the team erred significantly by disrespecting Kreider.

Yahoo Sports - 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

Liverpool fly towards Boxing Day with Premier League title theirs to lose; Man City, Man United keep strugging

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