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Congressman who saved a life on the job retires
A new Congress will begin in Washington this week, welcoming dozens of new faces as longtime leaders retire and head home. That includes one low-profile congressman from suburban Cincinnati. His ...CBS News - 46m -
‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’
One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to help. Just over a year ago, the ...The Guardian - 1h -
More than 1,300 tiny snails reintroduced to remote Atlantic island
The Desertas Island land snails have been set free to roam on the uninhabited island of Bugio, near Madeira. More than 1,300 tiny, critically endangered snails have been set free to roam on an ...The Guardian - 2h -
WATCH: "Santa" helps save Christmas at 2 a.m. after mom is missing keyboard
Marisa Shumaker went to assemble her daughter's keyboard as a gift only to realize it was just a stand. With only a few hours left until Christmas morning, Shumaker needed a miracle — and she got one.ABC News - 10h -
WATCH: Drone owner helps save dog from frozen lake
Kishan Patel stepped into action, helping police in Parsippany, New Jersey, rescue a 20-month-old sheepadoodle from a snow-covered frozen lake.ABC News - 20h -
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 -
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 - 2d -
How Rebelstork Built a Platform to Save Millions of Pounds of Baby Gear From Landfills
Most returned baby gear gets thrown away. Rebelstork founder Emily Hosie is leveraging technology to change that.Inc. - 2d -
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 -
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 - 14h -
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can 'negotiate a resolution to save the platform'
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the deadline for a potential TikTok ban, which is slated for the day before his inauguration. The court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge ...The Hill - 16h -
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 - 22h -
Charities to get £15m to save surplus farm food
Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says.BBC News - 1d -
3 ways a home equity loan could save you money in 2025
If you need cash in the new year, a home equity loan may be your best bet.CBS News - 1d -
Flossing, saving money and eating more donuts: new year resolutions that actually stuck
What separates a good resolution from a bad one? Guardian readers agree: it has to be something you care about. For some, new year resolutions are an opportunity to grow. For others, they’re a ...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 - 2d -
Utah man saves brother buried in avalanche
A Utah trip to enjoy the snow nearly ended in tragedy Tuesday when an avalanche struck a snowmobiler on a backcountry hillside — but his younger brother rushed to his aid and saved him.NBC News - 2d -
Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota womanABC News - 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 -
Save those holiday-gift lottery tickets: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1bn
Odds of winning jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, compared with 1 in 24 for any Mega Millions prize, and tickets cost $2. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1bn after no ticket matched all six ...The Guardian - 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. - 3d -
Sephora Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50%
Find best-selling cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty products for up to half the price at Sephora.Wired - 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 -
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 - 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 - 4d -
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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 -
New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled
On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third ...ESPN - 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 - 5d -
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
