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Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.BBC News - 1h -
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.BBC News - 4h -
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales
Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday seasonMarketWatch - 6h -
Dead body discovered in airplane wheel well on Christmas Eve
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.ABC News - 7h -
I interviewed some of the top longevity experts in 2024: 3 things I learned from their approach to a long, healthy life
This year, I interviewed several longevity experts about the practices they recommend for optimal health. Here's what I learned from them.CNBC - 12h -
With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.CBS News - 13h -
Do you know the real meaning of Boxing Day, and why it is called that? | Fiona Katauskas
The answers about why it is called Boxing Day may surprise you. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 14h -
‘Bad things can happen’: how will the world adjust to the Trump presidency?
Before he has taken a single executive decision, countries around the world are positioning themselves for his impact. “A revisionist state has arrived on the scene to contest the liberal ...The Guardian - 14h -
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Reformist government promises removal of more internet curbs as it seeks to ease restrictions on populationFinancial Times - 1d -
Tens of Millions of Americans Use TikTok Daily, Despite Looming Ban
Absent any last-minute intervention, the video messaging app will go dark in the U.S. on January 19, affecting the online lives and businesses of a huge percentage of people.Inc. - 1d -
Quiz: Do You Know the Words That Were Popular in 2024?
A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?The New York Times - 1d -
Gary Player is 89 and has a new girlfriend. Nelly Korda has dog sledding in her holiday plans
Gary Player is constantly preaching the value of love in societyABC News - 1d -
Review: As the boss of 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman does a bad, bad thing
Written and directed by Halina Reijn, this age-gap office romance tests if we're mature enough for a thorny conversation about sex and power.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
The Most Satisfying, Rewarding, and Fulfilling Thing Any Leader Can Ever Do
Aside from providing for yourself and the people you care about, of course.Inc. - 1d -
‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures
Should you recline your seat while flying? An ad campaign says no, with a video showing the reasons the practice has fallen out of favor in the past decade.CNBC - 2d -
El Salvador overturns metals mining ban, defying environmental groups
President Nayib Bukele pushed for the legislation that will grant government sole authority over mining activities. El Salvador ’s legislature has overturned a seven-year-old ban on metals mining, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon
Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 10h -
Five things you might not know about snow
Did you know that snow is not white? Or that it falls at three miles an hour? Sarah Keith-Lucas has these facts and more.BBC News - 1d -
The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature
The bald eagle has landed in U.S. Code as President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird.NBC News - 1d -
Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.BBC News - 1d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 1d -
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings: Commanders' Jayden Daniels has his signature moment; Eagles drop out of top 5
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 17 of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?
Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...The Hill - 1d -
How Well Do You Know Baseball? Here’s Your Chance to Test It.
To celebrate the sport, we present The Athletic’s 2024 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza.The New York Times - 1d -
College Football Playoff format changes: What's potentially on the table and how/when things could happen
After a messy opening weekend, everybody has their own ideas on how to "fix" the playoff. Here's what's actually being considered behind closed doors.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
5 things we liked and didn't like from Week 16: Bills' reason for concern? Packers' opening drive brilliance
Meanwhile, Commanders are on the precipice of a playoff berth thanks to their rookie QBCBS Sports - 1d -
Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?
With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban. Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won’t stop
Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change. Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego detests the thought of the number of times he’s had ...The Guardian - 1d -
5 things to know about Trump's threats to retake the Panama Canal
President-elect Trump is sparking a new feud with Panama over an old topic: the vital maritime canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What Trump is proposing would be a massive shift in ...The Hill - 1d -
If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It
Involvement in issues beyond the immediate scope of one’s personal life and work, undertaken for the greater good, is more important than ever.The New York Times - 1d -
El Salvador's Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
El Salvador's Congress has approved a law that would lift the country’s seven-year-old ban on mining for metalsABC News - 1d -
‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form
With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Raiders ignore draft uproar: 'Don't do this to lose'
With fans upset over the team's draft slot slipping after a victory Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said winning matters and "we don't do this to lose."ESPN - 2d -
El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban
President Nayib Bukele had called prohibition ‘absurd’ despite pushback from environmental and social groupsFinancial Times - 2d -
Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Do the Heat even have to move him before the deadline?
Miami is reportedly confident that Butler will need to figure out a sign-and-trade in the summer anywayCBS Sports - 2d -
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It
The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.Inc. - 2d -
Biden did the right thing granting clemency to 37 federal death row inmates
President Biden is urged to commute all federal death sentences to life in prison in order to keep his promise as the first president to oppose capital punishment and secure his legacy as a ...The Hill - 2d -
On Chrismukkah, What’s an Interfaith Family to Do?
The two holidays will converge for the first time since 2005. For some, celebrating both means “the best blend of the two.”The New York Times - 2d -
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.Inc. - 2d
