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Jim Larranaga stepping down at Miami, Bill Courtney to take over

Jim Larranaga is stepping down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately, according to a report.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight

The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after an aviation expert said evidence ...

NBC News - 2d

Russia accused of shooting down Azerbaijan passenger plane

US and regional officials and aviation experts suggest anti-aircraft fire could be to blame for crash in Kazakhstan

Financial Times - 2d

'Life is not easy' - Haaland penalty miss sums up Man City crisis

Erling Haaland's penalty miss against Everton sums up Manchester City's current crisis - with the striker's stats not what they were at his best.

BBC News - 2d

Longtime Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larrañaga steps down

Larrañaga, 75, is in his 14th season at Miami.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.

The New York Times - 2d

Russia downplays speculation over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash as report lays blame for downed plane

Yahoo News - 2d

The Stark Change Behind a College Football Coach Suddenly Speaking Up

Georgia’s Kirby Smart has tried to avoid making headlines for years. This season, he’s been willing to light a fuse.

The New York Times - 2d

Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.

The New York Times - 2d

In a life of ups and downs, we have come to cherish our dog’s uncomplicated love | Ranjana Srivastava

Every day, we walk Odie along the same paths. He eats the same food at the same time. And yet, for him our bounties feel limitless. The last patient on my rounds is elderly, cognitively impaired ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump's '5 percent down' plan for Europe

President-elect Donald Trump is signaling to NATO member-states that they must spend 5 percent of their GDP annually on defense if they want U.S. support, in order to prepare for a potential war ...

The Hill - 2d

Wemby puts up 42 points in Christmas debut

Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs ...

ESPN - 2d

A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on ...

The New York Times - 2d

Beyoncé NFL half-time show review – country ho-ho-ho-down live-streamed on Netflix is playful and infectious

Show livestreamed on Netflix is first live performance of material from country-themed album Cowboy Carter. Some of Beyoncé ’s most iconic moments have been on an American football field. Her ...

The Guardian - 3d

Spillane's Tower heads King George line-up

Irish challenger Spillane's Tower heads the 11-strong field declared for Thursday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.

BBC News - 3d

Chiefs lock up top seed in the AFC with dominating win over Steelers

Follow live as two of the NFL's top teams go head-to-head from Pittsburgh.

NBC News - 3d

WATCH: Millions wake up to a white Christmas

Plus, storms and tech issues cause travel headaches. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.

ABC News - 3d

NBA on Christmas Day: Lakers down Warriors in thriller

The 76ers' Joel Embiid had an injury scare but is in the lineup against Boston. Get the updates here.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

‘It changed my idea of what games can be’ – the 31 games readers couldn’t put down in 2024

From the grisly Space Marine 2 to the glorious Metaphor: ReFantazio, it’s time for Pushing Buttons subscribers to share their games of the year. Happy Christmas, Pushing Buttons readers! My sincere ...

The Guardian - 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

China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth

Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis

Financial Times - 3d

Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up

Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second straight year

Financial Times - 3d

Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market

Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and Nintendo

Financial Times - 3d

Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians

Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.

The New York Times - 4d

Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts

Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

The Hill - 4d

IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...

The Hill - 4d

Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down

A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

CBS News - 4d

Don't Look Now, but China's AI Is Catching Up Fast

Chinese artificial-intelligence startups are using workarounds to challenge OpenAI despite a lack of access to advanced chips.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 4d

How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.

CBS News - 5d

How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For ...

CBS News - 5d

Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?

Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.

The New York Times - 5d

Breaking down the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz

On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican. Congressional investigators say they found substantial evidence President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down

The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.

Politico - 5d

Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025

Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.

Inc. - 5d

Oil prices begin the week on a down note

Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...

MarketWatch - 5d