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Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump announces ambassador to Panama amid fight over canal
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Panama. The announcement comes as Trump is sparking a feud with ...The Hill - 4d -
Maresca: Mudryk to 'disconnect' amid drug probe
Enzo Maresca has said Mykhailo Mudryk needs to "disconnect" from Chelsea as he awaits the outcome of a Football Association (FA) investigation into a failed drugs test.ESPN - 5d -
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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.BBC News - 5d -
EU faces challenges amid German and French instability
Political instability in Germany and France, combined with the return of Donald Trump in 2025, threatens to undermine the EU's ability to shape responses to the Ukraine war and other geopolitical ...The Hill - 5d -
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Want to Be an Inspiring Leader? Here’s How to Let Your Light Shine and Ignite a Spark in Others
Your light can brighten the people around you, inspiring them to shine too.Inc. - 5d -
Before the algorithm, we watched ‘surprise TV’, and it can still offer unexpected delights | Emma Wilkins
Our family’s holiday tradition? We throw caution to the wind and surrender to the novelty of free-to-air television. I can see why kids who find themselves at a holiday shack where the only ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Still so relatable’: how teenage discovery of the Brontës fostered career in literature
Lucy Powrie was 15 when she read Agnes Grey. Ten years on she is chair of the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Lucy Powrie was 15 years old when she first read Anne Brontë ’s 1847 novel Agnes Grey and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Man fishing yards away recalls Santa Cruz Wharf collapsing amid high surf
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.CBS News - 5d -
Federal Reserve proposes more transparency in bank stress tests, but banks still sue
Trade groups representing the largest U.S. banks on Tuesday filed suit in federal court to force more transparency in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s bank stress tests imposed after the 2008 global ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 16: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams shine in losses
Two of the first three quarterbacks selected in April had quality performances in Week 16CBS Sports - 6d -
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 6d -
Denmark to boost Greenland defense amid Trump comments
Denmark announced a major new package to boost the security of Greenland in a move the Danish defense minister called "ironic" because it came just two days after President-elect Trump called for ...The Hill - 6d -
Is a high-yield savings account still worth it? Here's why it may be, according to experts.
A high-yield savings account may be worth it for savers — especially those with short-term savings goals.CBS News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Justin Baldoni award rescinded amid Blake Lively harassment allegations
Award in ‘advocating on behalf of women and girls’ revoked after suit filed by Lively accusing him of sexual harassment. An award recently given to actor and director Justin Baldoni, honoring him ...The Guardian - 6d -
Waymo showcases fully autonomous car amid safety concerns
Waymo presents a first look at its fully autonomous car operating at higher speeds on a Phoenix freeway, as the company faces growing safety concerns and skepticism about driverless technology. ...CBS News - 6d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 6d -
Inzaghi remains calm amid Lautaro's goal drought
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi praised his team's 2-0 victory over Como on Monday, while expressing unwavering confidence in captain Lautaro Martínez despite his recent goal drought.ESPN - 6d -
Deli Owners Still Reeling From Recent Food Recalls
Sales of cold-cut sandwiches are slowly climbing but still haven’t reached pre-recall numbers.Inc. - 6d -
It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out
Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?Wired - 6d -
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler rents a $70,000-a-month Miami Beach mansion amid speculation of a trade
The NBA All-Star is currently living in a palatial property on Hibiscus Island, having sold his South Florida home for $8.3 million earlier this year.MarketWatch - 6d -
UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns
Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...The Guardian - 6d -
Warmth amid absence: life of Romanian children whose parents work abroad – photo essay
Alexandra Corcode documents daily life in Romania in this portrait of the trauma experienced by young people whose parent or parents work abroad. The project, which won a Tom Stoddart award for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one
This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occurCBS Sports - 6d -
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.CBS News - 6d -
WATCH: Santa Cruz wharf partially collapses amid high surf warning along California coast
Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday after being battered by waves amid a high surf warning along the California coast.ABC News - 6d -
Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear
Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35, could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for ...The New York Times - 6d -
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce doesn’t care about draft position amid struggles: ‘None of that s**t matters’
The Raiders are currently projected to have the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft next spring.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 23 -
Vols, Auburn still atop SEC-heavy AP Top 25 poll
Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. It's a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams ...ESPN - Dec. 23 -
Watchdog calls for halt to energy loans amid insufficient conflict of interest controls
An internal government watchdog is calling on the Energy Department’s loan office to halt its financing for energy projects, saying there are insufficient controls in place to prevent conflicts of ...The Hill - Dec. 23 -
Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'
Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.CNBC - Dec. 23