‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed

Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And these items will get even more expensive

Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to continue climbing, according to market watchers.

CNBC - Dec. 4

World entering third nuclear age with few guardrails, UK military chief says

Radakin warns ‘dangerous’ new era involves proliferating and disruptive technologies

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50

Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota

Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule

ABC News - Dec. 4

Why are people pouring milk down the drain over a cow feed additive?

The new additive aims to cut down on methane emissions from cows, but some have raised safety concerns.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan over? Break-up reports suggest 'I guess so'

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan reportedly are taking a 'break' from their year-long relationship to focus on their respective music and film careers.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Two-way star picks Texas over Huskers, Ducks

Four-star athlete Michael Terry III announced his commitment to Texas, picking the Longhorns over Nebraska and Oregon.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Gregg Wallace allegations 'truly upsetting', says John Torode

Lawyers for Gregg Wallace have strongly denied he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Dishonored Director Says Next Game Will Make Fans "Feel Very At Home"

Raphael Colantonio founded Arkane Studios in 1999 and spent more than 18 years there, including co-creating and directing the original Dishonored with Harvey Smith. Colantonio also directed 2017's ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Brian Thompson, C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare, Is Killed in Midtown Manhattan

The executive, Brian Thompson, was shot in the chest in what people briefed on the investigations said appeared to be a targeted attack.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Matt LaFleur: Intel from Jahmyr Gibbs post "overrated," still have to stop them

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this week that he doesn't "really give a crap" that running back Jahmyr Gibbs revealed some of the team's protection calls in a social media post and Packers head ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’

Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

‘I am acutely frightened’: artists talk of fears over a second Trump term

Figures in the art world including Amy Sherald and Marilyn Minter share their concerns ahead of Trump’s return. The Iraqi artist Vian Sora has seen the absolute worst that politics has to offer – ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers

Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Brian Chesky Says Big Things Are Coming for Airbnb in 2025

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event in San Francisco, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said next year Airbnb could have “one of the biggest reinventions” in recent memory.

Wired - Dec. 4

A few bursts of vigorous movement a day may cut women's heart risks, study says

Short bursts of movement throughout the day — no matter how small — can help the heart, especially for women, research published Tuesday found.

NBC News - Dec. 3

10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

'It feels like a coup' - chaos sparks worry in South Korea

One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".

BBC News - Dec. 3

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Call Of Duty's Best Stoner DLC Yet Turns You Into A Pot-Smoking Lizard

Activision has announced what's coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone for the holiday season, and while there are plenty of festive updates planned , one store bundle in particular ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia's longest criminal trial

Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial

The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Predicting the College Football Playoff Rankings After Top-10 Upsets

The bracket was flipped on its head in Rivalry Week, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

AT&T sees earnings growth over next 3 years; eyes more than $40B in anticipated shareholder returns

AT&T anticipates earnings growth over the next three years thanks to the momentum of 5G and fiber services

ABC News - Dec. 3

Jaylen praises Celtics' ‘young stars' after win over Heat

Celtics star Jaylen Brown credited the team's role players after they stepped up in Monday's win over the Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Feel festive with December's finest drops, exhibitions and events

From Doug Aitken's "Lightscape" to D.S. & Durga's new store in Silver Lake, this list will keep you merrily busy.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year

Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions

ABC News - Dec. 2

US woman jailed for 25 years over drunk-driving crash that killed newlywed

Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, pleaded guilty over death of Samantha Miller, who was killed leaving wedding in 2023. A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’

The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and says she may use a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny. The deal is signed, sealed and delivered. Ilona ...