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A typical Kings move: Mike Brown's firing brings more questions than answers
Does anyone trust the Kings and their vision for the direction of the team moving forward?Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Saka faces 'more than two months' out after surgery - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka is likely to be out for "more than two months" after having surgery on his injured hamstring.BBC News - 7h -
OpenAI says it needs 'more capital than we’d imagined' as it lays out for-profit plan
OpenAI said in a blog post Friday that heading into 2025, "we have to become an enduring company," which requires changing its structure.CNBC - 13h -
How Susan Alexandra Made Online Shopping as Fun as In-Store—and More Than Doubled Sales
The founder of the quirky, New York City-based accessories brand spent two years on a website redesign that’s been well worth the effort.Inc. - 21h -
Nothing Had Me Feeling Better In 2024 Than Saving Astro Bot's Big Brother
A giant robotic frown is the first thing you see while flying behind Astro Bot into a droopy, rain-stricken tropical island. A handful of glowing purple locks hold the colossal metal creature to ...GameSpot - 1d -
More than 90% of 401(k) plans now offer Roth contributions – but only 21% of workers take advantage
The share of employers that offer a Roth 401(k) option has increased a lot over the years. A 2022 law will make it nearly ubiquitous among plan sponsors.CNBC - 1d -
Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection
A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.The New York Times - 1d -
Saturday NFL draws larger audience than college games for rollout of 12-team playoff
A pair of Saturday NFL games drew a larger viewing audience than college football for the rollout of the sport’s 12-team playoffABC News - 2d -
Kings fire coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his 3rd season
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streakABC News - 2h -
Cristiano Ronaldo claims the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1, backs Vini Jr for Ballon d'Or over Rodri
The Globe Soccer Awards were the venues for some spicy comments from RonaldoCBS Sports - 8h -
Bukayo Saka injury: Arsenal star to miss 'more than two months' after hamstring surgery, Mikel Arteta confirms
Arsenal defeated Ipswich town 1-0 before the bad news was revealedCBS Sports - 8h -
More Americans approve of Trump 2.0 transition than first time around: Survey
Fifty-one percent of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump has handled his presidential transition, according to a new Gallup survey. It's a slightly higher number than in December ...The Hill - 11h -
McHenry jokes sister sent him 'the cruelest things' about him on the internet after famous gavel slam
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joked that his sister sent him “the cruelest things” people said about him on the internet after his famous gavel slam affirming the ouster of former Speaker Kevin ...The Hill - 15h -
Libraries across the U.S. offer more than books with new services
Many local libraries are expanding beyond books to offer music classes, food assistance, and even hand tools. Meg Oliver reports on how libraries are becoming hubs of innovation and community support.CBS News - 15h -
Warren Buffett is buying up stock in this high-margin internet registry company
Warren Buffett has spent more than $70 million over six days to Dec. 24 to resume buying VeriSign’s stock.MarketWatch - 15h -
Finnish coastguard boards tanker suspected of causing power and internet cable outages
Cook Islands-registered Eagle S was carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea. Finnish authorities have seized a ship carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea on suspicion it caused the outage of an ...The Guardian - 1d -
More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing
A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.BBC News - 1d -
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
A Spanish migration rights group says more than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by seaABC News - 1d -
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Are young people's attention spans really shrinking? It's more complex than you might think | Marion Thain
Distractions long predated today’s fast-moving online world. Understanding this age-old problem could help us regain control. Marion Thain is professor of culture and technology at King’s College ...The Guardian - 2d -
Undocumented immigrants pay more than their fair share of taxes
When measured as a share of their income, undocumented immigrants paid an average effective state and local tax rate of 8.9 percent.The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Never Stop Learning. It’s the Most Vital Skill, and It’s Easier Than Ever
The most valuable skill you can work on is the one that allows you to continue to learn new skills.Inc. - 2d -
Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market
Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and NintendoFinancial Times - 3d -
How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.The New York Times - 3d -
Starbucks strike impacts less than 200 locations, coffee chain contends
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.CBS News - 3d -
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 3d -
NASA's solar probe flies closer to the sun than any human-made object ever
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.NBC News - 3d -
For more than 50 years the BBC’s Somali service has been broadcasting an anti-colonial message – without realising it | Mohammed Hirmoge
The instrumental theme tune is popular, catchy and authoritative – perfect for the coloniser’s news service. Unfortunately, everyone knows the lyrics. The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Somali ...The Guardian - 3d -
David Cronenberg is much more than a master of body horror, author argues
Violet Lucca, author of 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,' considers the filmmaker a moralist and social critic with a taste for bloodLos Angeles Times - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy
Ukraine president criticises world leaders for doing ‘almost nothing’ to counteract Moscow’s military cooperation with Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,035. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.CBS News - 4d -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 4d -
Why some people are spending the holidays sans family: ‘My friends are more fun than my relatives’
Not everyone can – or wants to – celebrate with family. Some choose traditions with friends and neighbors instead. The holidays are often thought of as a time for family – a time to pack bags and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president
As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.NBC News - 4d -
The peaceful transfer of power is rarer than Americans might think
Remembering that history makes the peaceful transfer of power that Biden is promising seems less a rote exercise than a commitment that must be revived after every election and celebrated whenever ...The Hill - 4d -
More than 100 journalists were killed this year – over half of them in Palestine
Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows. Worldwide, 104 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024 – and more ...The Guardian - 4d -
With Jalen Hurts’ health in question, Eagles need to worry about more than passing game
“A lot of things we do in our run game is designed with Jalen,” Saquon Barkley said. “It’s kind of hard to continue to run the same stuff when he’s not in there."Yahoo Sports - 5d
