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

US Senate report finds CIA mishandled employee cases of Havana syndrome

Workers who reported symptoms of the illness often faced delayed or denied care and struggled to access benefits. A newly declassified US Senate report found that the CIA’s handling of mysterious ...

The Guardian - 30m

Admitted child rapist and retired priest Lawrence Hecker dies aged 93

Former Roman Catholic clergyman dies a little more than a week after beginning life sentence, according to officials. Admitted child rapist and retired Roman Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker has ...

The Guardian - 1h

A New Coach, Olympic Gold and Retirements: the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2024

It was a year of change, a year of goodbyes and a year of re-establishing the team on the world stage, columnists for The Athletic write.

The New York Times - 2h

Unlock the True Potential of Leadership

Five ways to transform vision into tangible results.

Inc. - 3h

Cyprien Sarrazin in intensive care after downhill crash on 2026 Olympic slope

Sarrazin, 30, set for surgery after head injury in crash French standout crashed during World Cup training French standout Cyprien Sarrazin was in intensive care with a head injury after a crash ...

The Guardian - 3h

5 ways you can use your home equity to prepare for retirement

Home equity can be a powerful financial tool to tap into after you're no longer working.

CBS News - 4h

Keys to a fantasy football victory in Week 17

Dominate championship week with Sal Vetri's keys to a fantasy football victory in Week 17.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Predicting winners, contenders, spoilers in women's basketball's conference races

South Carolina, Notre Dame, UCLA and Kansas State look like favorites, but tough league hurdles await.

ESPN - 7h

Alicia Munnell, Founder of a Retirement Research Hub, Is Retiring

Alicia Munnell started the Boston College Center for Retirement Research in 1998. As she prepares to leave, she says fixing Social Security should be a priority now.

The New York Times - 10h

Two Sailors Die in Separate Incidents in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

The men were hit in the head by booms on their yachts in separate episodes, as participants faced challenging weather conditions, the police said.

The New York Times - 12h

Liverpool's belief at an all-time high in Premier League title race

Following a 3-1 win over Leicester City, Liverpool fans can begin to dream that Arne Slot's side are firmly in the driver's seat to win the Premier League title.

ESPN - 16h

Meet the new members: From governor to rank-and-file senator

Politico - 1d

'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 - 1d

Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

Politico - 6d

Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

Politico - 6d

NFL on Netflix sets streaming marks on Christmas

Netflix's NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day set records as the most streamed NFL games in U.S. history.

ESPN - 4h

Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination

Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.

CBS News - 5h

Why 2025 looks like a great year to retire

The baby-boom generation has landed on its feet — again.

MarketWatch - 5h

The next round of governor's races could bring big changes to state power

38 gubernatorial races will be on the ballot from coast to coast over the next two years, including in several of the presidential battleground states.

NBC News - 10h

NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview

Green Bay and Minnesota have been flexed into the late-afternoon slot over Dallas-Philadelphia in what could be a preview of the NFC Championship Game

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Two sailors die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions.

ESPN - 15h

Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.

BBC News - 22h

New York City braces for chaotic mayor's race

New York City is bracing for a chaotic mayoral race next year, with the sitting mayor facing a criminal indictment and an increasing number of candidates throwing their hat in the ring to challenge ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

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

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica

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

BBC News - 2d

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 - 3d

Renters vs. homeowners insurance: Key differences explained

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

CBS News - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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. - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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

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