Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

King George VI Chase meeting: horse racing updates from Kempton Park – live

Follow the Boxing Day card with feature race at 2.30pm Talking Horses | Email Tony with your thoughts here Good morning from Kempton, where festive racegoers are pouring through the gates ...

The Guardian - 19m

'Babygirl' star Nicole Kidman could heat up the Oscar race

The actor plays a tech CEO who has an affair with a young intern. Could the role take her back to the Oscars?

Los Angeles Times - 1h

Trump, GOP zero in on Liz Cheney as potential target

President-elect Trump’s fixation on former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is escalating as he suggests she should be prosecuted for her work on the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee. In the wake of a ...

The Hill - 1h

5 under-the-radar races to watch in 2025

While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see plenty of lower-profile — but no less interesting — races. From a judicial ...

The Hill - 1h

Financial advisers go ‘beyond the numbers,’ bringing in retirement coaches to offer well-rounded advice

As some financial advisers become more technology-driven and as low-cost robo-advisers gain more traction, some financial planners are taking a different approach to retirement advice — one that ...

MarketWatch - 1h

Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Comanche takes lead over rival LawConnect as fleet braces for rough night at sea

Master Lock Comanche maintains comfortable lead over LawConnect down NSW coast Reigning handicap winner Alive the most high-profile of two boats to retire The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing ...

The Guardian - 3h

Quincy Jones remembered by Mark Ronson

14 March 1933 – 3 November 2024 The musician salutes his friend, the virtuoso producer and composer and ‘a benevolent cheerleader for the wonder of music’. Read the Observer’s obituaries of ...

The Guardian - 4h

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

CBS News - 10h

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.

The New York Times - 11h

Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...

CBS News - 22h

Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions

ABC News - 23h

This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: 'It just keeps getting better'

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli have been retired for over 30 years. Here's what financial independence means to them.

CNBC - 1d

Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

CBS News - 1d

Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It

The sale is in the story, not in the product or in the seller. That’s true about being an entrepreneur, too.

Inc. - 2d

An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945

ABC News - 2d

6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.

CBS News - 2d

Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World's No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger

Honda’s chief executive said the move wasn’t a rescue of troubled Nissan.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

Politico - 5d

Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending

Politico - 5d

Musk vows to fund ‘moderate’ Democratic primary challengers

Politico - 5d

Dennis Overbye on Retiring from The New York Times: A Solstice of the Soul

For his next trick, your cosmic correspondent for the past quarter-century will (try to) retire.

The New York Times - 6d

Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school

The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.

CBS News - 6d

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

CBS News - 10h

Rodgers on potential Jets return: 'Ask Woody'

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered an unusually curt response Tuesday when asked about Jets owner Woody Johnson -- boosting the perception of a rift between them.

ESPN - 16h

Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...

CBS News - 22h

Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica

Staff working out in the wilds of Antarctica share their Christmas Day plans.

BBC News - 1d

Boat built 120 years ago in English brewery vies for win in Sydney to Hobart race

Katwinchar, the oldest boat in the race’s history, is making her third attempt since being found in a dilapidated state on Gumtree and undergoing restoration. Get our breaking news email , free ...

The Guardian - 1d

Waiver wire: Potential replacements for James Conner, Jalen Hurts

Highlighting the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 17.

ESPN - 1d

Renters vs. homeowners insurance: Key differences explained

Renters and homeowners need different types of insurance coverage to adequately protect their homes.

CBS News - 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

John Harbaugh says Ravens won't alter play-calling vs. Texans despite potential playoff matchup

Houston hosts Baltimore on Christmas Day

CBS Sports - 1d

Key findings from the House ethics committee’s Matt Gaetz report

Committee found ‘substantial evidence’ for allegations including that Gaetz regularly paid for sex. The House ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman who ...

The Guardian - 1d

Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

CBS News - 1d

Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.

The economy and your own spending should drive what you take out of your retirement investments, new research says.

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach

President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as president, while Joe Biden, in many ways, has kept a lower profile during ...

The Hill - 2d

Key takeaways from House ethics report on Matt Gaetz misconduct

The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's apparent misconduct. CBS News' Michael Kaplan breaks down the report's key takeaways, which include ...

CBS News - 2d

Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...

The Hill - 2d

6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.

CBS News - 2d

NFL playoff picture, draft order after Week 16: Cowboys, 49ers both eliminated from postseason race

The 49ers, fresh off a Super Bowl run, and the Cowboys will both miss out on the postseason this year.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

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