Years Process Scrutinized

Sports Personality contender Bellingham's year in photos

BBC Sport takes a look back at Sports Personality of the Year nominee Jude Bellingham's year in five photos.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced

A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Scheffler caps big year in Bahamas with 9th win

Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. He won the Hero World Challenge on Sunday with a 9-under 63 to tie the tournament record at Albany Golf Club and win by six ...

ESPN - Dec. 9

Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK

Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in November

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year

Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year

Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Sources: Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M

The Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 8

If McGregor fights it will be sometime next year - White

UFC president Dana White says if Conor McGregor fights again in the promotion it "will be sometime next year".

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card

This is their third Christmas card selection since Charles became King.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Democrats are looking at a dozen years in the wilderness

A growing number of voters from within the communities the Democrats have counted on for victory are buying into the “Trump Doctrine.”

The Hill - Dec. 7

Year in Review

As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized

In a peak moment of pop monoculture, synthesizers pumped up songs and MTV forever changed how artists were seen. Here’s how — and why.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

A day in the life of David Squires and the secrets of his ‘artistic process’

In an extract from his new book , cartoonist reveals how a plunge pool and pickleball with Jake Humphrey fuel his fire. The six-year period covered in my new book has witnessed wars, a global ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

21+ best Lego gifts to shop this year

For the best Lego gifts this year, we looked to Lego Duplo, Lego Creator and Lego Ideas.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Two Years in, The Fiala-Faber Trade is Aging Poorly

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to play the Minnesota Wild tomorrow, I thought it was time to gauge the acquisition of Kevin Fiala trade from the Wild that saw standout defensive prospect Brock ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

The ‘year of the stockpicker’ revisited

You won’t believe how it turned out

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Power Rankings: Nine -- nine! -- new teams and a new No. 1 (!) to process

Big risers (Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss), big fallers and debut-makers (nine!) after two packed weeks.

ESPN - Dec. 6

'The biggest thing was hockey sense and versatility': Inside Team USA's 4 Nations roster selection process

With a talent pool as rich as any country's, GM Bill Guerin had many difficult decisions. Here's the inside scoop on his thought process.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Sources: Severino, A's reach 3-year, $67M deal

The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 5

NFL names nominees for Man of the Year Award

The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which commissioner Roger Goodell called "the league's most prestigious honor."

ESPN - Dec. 5

Mocha Mousse: immerse yourself in Pantone’s colour of the year

‘Mocha Mousse’, aka Pantone 17-1230, has been named colour of the year. Described as a ‘warming, brown hue imbued with richness’, the coffee tone is predicted to dominate the design industry over ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Sadiq Khan to be knighted in New Year honours list

Political veterans including Labour MP Emily Thornberry and ousted Tory mayor Andy Street to receive gongs

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Mocha Mousse

Is this shade of dusty brown a repudiation of “Brat” green?

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Ten years of Free Lunch

To celebrate: an upgrade in the new year

Financial Times - Dec. 5

How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu

On America’s large dairy farms, milking is a vast operation, and the potential for disease transmission is worrying, health experts say.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Charlotte Dujardin suspended for a year for whipping horse

Charlotte Dujardin, the three-time Olympic gold medallist, has been given a one-year suspension from equestrian following the emergence of a video that showed her repeatedly whipping a horse.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges. South Korea’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act

Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Hegseth: Meeting with senators has been a 'wonderful process'

Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters as he continues to meet with senators about serving as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. He called the meetings a "wonderful process" and said his ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Valkyries expansion draft: Rival WNBA GMs share insight into how the other 12 teams are handling the process

The Golden State Valkyries expansion draft will take place Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms

NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Investigators found 11 children working 'dangerous' overnight shift in meat processing plant

A cleaning company has been fined $171,000 after federal investigators found 11 children working a "dangerous" overnight shift at a meat processing plant in Iowa.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract

After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...

ESPN - Dec. 3

Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process

Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy?. As a child growing ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3