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Story behind the punk hit that took on Wham! and Band Aid for Christmas number one
Toy Dolls' ex-bass player remembers how their Nellie the Elephant cover became a smash hit in 1984.BBC News - 8h -
The fintech company that collapsed and took $90 million of people’s life savings with it
One woman had $280,000 disappear after the collapse of a fintech company. She only ended up getting $500 backYahoo Sports - 15h -
A long-serving Democratic senator reflects on his narrow loss and how Trump took Pennsylvania
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is one of the longest-serving senators in Pennsylvania’s history.NBC News - 1d -
Tuberville on slim GOP majority in Senate next term: 'We took our eye off the ball'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) suggested that the Republican Party ended up with a razor-thin majority in the upcoming Senate term because the GOP "took our eye off the ball." "We took our eye off ...The Hill - 1d -
LA tree enthusiast shares her love for the city’s canopy: ‘Something we took for granted’
Stephanie Carrie gives tours and educates Angelenos on the importance of the urban forest – and how to improve it. On a recent Sunday morning, 25 Angelenos gathered under a large rusty leaf fig ...The Guardian - 1d -
U.S. in Direct Contact With Rebels Who Took Over Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States was communicating directly with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the dominant rebel faction, despite its designation as a terrorist group.The New York Times - 2d -
US in direct contact with Islamist rebels who took over Syria
Western and regional leaders seek to deal with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham despite designation as a terrorist groupFinancial Times - 2d -
A decade ago, she took over a struggling chipmaker—now she's worth $1 billion: 'Everything takes time'
Over the course of a decade, AMD CEO Lisa Su engineered a huge turnaround at the once-languishing chipmaker — and saw her net worth rise in the process.CNBC - 2d -
Blind date: ‘It took some not-so-discreet pointing from the waiters to realise I was heading in the wrong direction’
Abhijit, 34, a software engineer, meets Alanna, 29, a doctor. What were you hoping for? Fun conversations with good company, and the intrigue of a blind date. Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Tech CEOs donate millions to Trump's inaugural fund
In a sign that Silicon Valley is hoping to make inroads with the incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump this week received $1 million donations to his inaugural fund from Amazon and ...CBS News - 2d -
Voyce - a wing who took flight with Wasps
Tom Voyce was a key part of a Wasps dynasty laden with silverware and golden moments. BBC Sport remembers his life.BBC News - 3d -
Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases
Epic Games is making the payments, which average about $114, after settling accusations from the federal government that the studio tricked people into buying in-game items.The New York Times - 3d -
'Train thieves snatched my phone and took £21,000 from my accounts'
Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes.BBC News - 3d -
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inauguration
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently met with Trump privately at Mar-a-LagoInc. - 3d -
Bill Belichick introduced as North Carolina coach, explains why he took job: 'I didn't come here to leave'
It was mostly smiles during Belichick's introductory press conference as UNC coachCBS Sports - 4d -
Stephen Curry took a bad shot at the worst time, and it cost the Warriors a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
Curry could've basically run the clock out for the win but instead launched an early, errant 3CBS Sports - 4d -
Tems took Nigeria to Beyoncé and Rihanna. Now, she's up for 3 Grammys
With striking appearances on Wizkid's "Essence" and "Wait For U" with Future and Drake, Tems became one of the most important voices in modern African music.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Says Sarah Michelle Gellar Was the Reason She Took Martial Arts as a Kid: 'She Shaped My Whole Childhood' (Exclusive)
The 'Jersey Shore' star explained to PEOPLE how impactful 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' was to herYahoo Sports - 4d -
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.CBS News - 4d -
The Stories Behind Hockey’s Most Iconic Photos From the Man Who Took Them
Bruce Bennett has had a front-row seat to some of the most important moments in the sport’s history.The New York Times - 4d -
'My childhood sweetheart took £42k from me'
Alice, of Shropshire, says she is a romance fraud victim of a man who was her childhood sweetheart.BBC News - 5d -
How Syria’s Rebels Took Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.The New York Times - 6d -
Concerns over Syrian rebels leader who took over Assad regime
There are renewed concerns over Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the rebel leader who led the Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) group that took over Syria and collapsed President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
How Syrian rebels took control after Assad fled to Moscow
Opposition forces have entered Syria's Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down how the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford
Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
How one of gaming's best-known actors took on one of film's biggest roles
He's played some of the biggest roles in gaming, but Troy Baker confesses his latest scared even him.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Kelly says Secret Service being put under DHS 'took away their identity and their exclusivity'
The chair for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said that the Secret Service being put under the Department of Homeland Security ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.
‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks nowMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
How Kobe Bryant Turned $6 Million Into $400 Million–and Sparked James Harden’s Business Investing Career
Kobe Bryant encouraged James Harden to create a ‘pot’ of money for investing, a decision that paid off for both.Inc. - Dec. 7 -
Millions sent government alert as Storm Darragh approaches
The Met Office says the approaching storm poses a danger to life in coastal parts of Wales and south-west England.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings
Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 96 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Thomas Kingston took life after reaction to medication
The husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter died from a head injury in February.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Eye Opener: Millions of Americans impacted by massive winter storm
Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow, with more to come. Also, President Biden is criticized by both parties for pardoning his son Hunter Biden. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ocasio-Cortez first person to hit a million followers on Bluesky
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is the first person to hit a million followers on the social platform Bluesky, according to the platform. Other than Bluesky’s own account, Ocasio-Cortez’s ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
How 2 Female Founders Took on Stephen Miller—and Won
How Hello Alice co-founders Elizabeth Gore and Carolyn Rodz survived a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year of legal challenges and navigated their startup to profitability.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Bears explain Matt Eberflus' awkward press conference that took place hours before his firing, announce coaching changes
Bears decision-makers were still meeting about Eberflus' future during his Friday presser, so they didn't see any reason Eberflus shouldn't meet with the media.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Rwanda asylum scheme spent £50m on flights that never took off, data reveals
Home Secretary says £700m scheme did not result in a single deportation or stop any boats crossing the Channel. A failed Conservative plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda spent £50m on ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
