‘I was a coke fiend, I made a lot of bad choices’: Garrett Morris on SNL’s early days – and how the show lost its courage

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...

The Guardian - 11h

Everybody seems to be having an off-day when they play against Liverpool

Liverpool keep doing Liverpool things. The Premier League is now theirs to lose, and for a manager in his first season in England, that is a remarkable achievement. Sign up to Soccer with ...

The Guardian - 12h

How will history remember Biden's presidency?

What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?

ABC News - 13h

‘I Was Destroyed by It’: 4 Men on Abuse at Ireland’s Catholic Schools

After decades of silence, dozens of older men are talking about the sexual abuse they suffered at schools run by religious orders. We spoke to four of them.

The New York Times - 22h

How Your Car Might Be Making Roads Safer

Researchers say data from long-haul trucks and General Motors cars is critical for addressing traffic congestion and road safety. Data privacy experts have their concerns.

The New York Times - 1d

Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities

The Ukrainian energy network has been so battered by Russian attacks that officials are seeking out new options to prevent a crisis, like renting floating power plants and scavenging scrapped ones ...

The New York Times - 1d

Doechii’s Latest Looks on ‘Tiny Desk’ and ‘The Late Show’ Are a Hit With Fans

Intentionally visible face tape, braids as scalp-to-scalp tethers: Recent looks by the Grammy-nominated rapper have inspired fascination and at least one nail-art tribute.

The New York Times - 2d

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal about government dysfunction.

The New York Times - 3d

OpenAI Upgrades Its Smartest AI Model With Improved Reasoning Skills

A day after Google announced its first model capable of reasoning over problems, OpenAI has upped the stakes with an improved version of its own.

Wired - 3d

I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping

Chatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.

Wired - 3d

How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Financial Goals for Success

Don’t give up on resolving to do better, psychologists and personal finance experts say. The key is to reframe the way you think about it.

The New York Times - 3d

I’m Spending the Holidays Watching Cabin Builders on TikTok—While I Still Can

Even if TikTok doesn't get banned in the US next year, it'll still be far from the zone-out place it once was.

Wired - 3d

Volkswagen and Unions Enter Fourth Day of Talks

Intensive negotiation between Volkswagen and labor leaders continue over how to proceed with cost cuts at the auto giant.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas

The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas

ABC News - 5d

How to Navigate Updates to Apple’s and Google’s Photos Apps

Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first.

The New York Times - 5d

How OpenAI Plans to Move From Being a Nonprofit

As the maker of ChatGPT battles Google and Meta for A.I. supremacy, it’s also fighting to end control by a nonprofit board.

The New York Times - 6d

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere

ABC News - 6d

His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.

As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Boy seriously injured by falling drone at Florida light show

A holiday light show in Florida went horribly wrong when several drones crashed to the ground, with one of them seriously injuring a small boy. The NTSB and FAA are investigating. Cristian ...

CBS News - 3h

'He likes to hit': How Packers' Tucker Kraft is eliciting comparisons to Mark Bavaro, tight ends of yore

Mark Bavaro says Kraft is playing tight end "the way I was brought up to play it."

ESPN - 4h

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks miffed that they were left off NBA's Christmas day slate: 'I'm pissed'

It's fair for the Bucks to feel snubbed. Then again, there are worse things in the world than having Christmas off of work.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible

The IRS estimates that a total of roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.

ABC News - 6h

‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?

“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”

MarketWatch - 7h

‘I’ve always been very good with money’: Should I put my wife on the title of my home, investment property and my late father’s house?

“If I die and she sells the properties, would she have to pay a lot of capital-gains taxes, especially on the houses we don’t live in?”

MarketWatch - 8h

What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day

Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.

CBS News - 8h

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game

Here's how to watch the Texans play the Ravens on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

DeVonta Smith owns up to rare drop that cost Eagles in loss to Commanders: 'I gotta make the damn play'

Smith took full accountability for his third-down miscue

CBS Sports - 9h

Liverpool fly towards Boxing Day with Premier League title theirs to lose; Man City, Man United keep strugging

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, don't miss all the Boxing Day EFL action on CBS Sports Golazo Network

CBS Sports - 9h

Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show

The FAA is now investigating.

The Hill - 9h

Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?

Boxing Day serves as the annual kickoff for the Premier League's festive fixtures

CBS Sports - 9h

Starbucks strike expands to more cities just days before Christmas

Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.

CBS News - 9h

The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify

In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.

CNBC - 10h

A much-needed reality check on reality show labor rights

Reality television is about creating stories that resonate with audiences while offering contestants a chance to change their lives. The NLRB’s complaint risks undermining that balance by imposing ...

The Hill - 10h

Lego is reinventing its iconic brick sets and keeping the toy industry afloat

The toy industry is headed for its second consecutive annual sales decline, but it’s got one thing propping it up: colorful, interlocking plastic bricks.

NBC News - 10h