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'Assad's fall opened years of my husband's past I knew nothing about'
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GOP rep on backing Johnson as Speaker: 'I'm going to keep my options open’
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My daughter will be an only child – and I’m not going to feel guilty about it | Arwa Mahdawi
My wife and I are ‘one and done’ on kids. We’re also ‘one and done’ with unsolicited advice about our decision. For a few years now, I’ve kept a few vials of a stranger’s sperm on ice. Not just ...The Guardian - 20h -
Freedom Caucus chair: House GOP needs to consider if ‘current leadership is what we need’
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Read the Gaetz report here — plus the Ethics chair’s dissent
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Eye Opener: Severe storms in the South delay travel
Severe storms in the South, including tornadoes, delay travel and leave a trail of destruction. Meanwhile, the incoming Trump administration reveals immigration plans. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - 17h -
Make more use of open prisons, former minister says
As he reviews sentencing policy, David Gauke points to Spain where reforms have cut prison numbers.BBC News - 17h -
Putin open to Slovakia as mediator for Ukraine peace talks
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Bears' Roschon Johnson's cowboy-inspired fit headlines Week 17 arrivals
NFL players around the league showed out in their Week 17 arrivals.ESPN - 1d -
Former Citigroup chair Richard Parsons dies
Executive who navigated US bank through 2008 financial crisis also sparred with Carl Icahn when leading Time WarnerFinancial Times - 1d -
‘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 - 1d -
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Marianne Williamson, an author and former Democratic presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching a campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.NBC News - 1d -
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.CBS News - 1d -
An options strategy to generate income on this ‘Dog of the S&P 500’ – and perhaps buy it cheap
This real estate investment trust has had a tough 2024, and it’s a prime candidate for a cash-covered put strategy.CNBC - 1d -
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on Thursday launched a bid for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), jumping into a crowded field of candidates vying to rebuild the ...The Hill - 1d -
Injured Halep withdraws from Australian Open
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying and will delay the start of her 2025 season after feeling pain in her knee and shoulder.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hard-Right Freedom Caucus Takes Power in Wyoming
A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”The New York Times - 1d -
Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive
Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history.The New York Times - 2d -
Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here's what's open and closed.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.CBS News - 2d -
Texans WR Diontae Johnson not expected to play vs. Ravens, his former team, on Wednesday
Diontae Johnson won't make his Texans debut on Christmas Day.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What Keeps Us Going
Times Opinion staffers share how they escaped it all this year.The New York Times - 2d -
I had strict rules to keep my British and Italian lives separate. Then I learned the joy of being both | Silvia Saunders
I would elbow my mum when she spoke Italian in England, until I realised each part of my identity is more than just a ‘half’. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the ...The Guardian - 3d -
A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024
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Fantasy Football Playoffs Week 17 Quarterback Preview: Championship streaming options, DFS plays, and more
Everything you need to know about quarterback for Week 17CBS Sports - 3d -
Will the Vikings keep Sam Darnold beyond 2024?
After the Vikings gave up an opening-drive touchdown to the Giants in the wild-card round of the 2022 playoffs, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett turned to me in the NBC viewing room and said, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texans claim veteran WR Johnson off waivers
The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers Monday.ESPN - 3d -
Display Option on Smart Glasses Shows How Meta May Succeed Where Google Glass Failed
Meta’s Ray-Ban sunglasses successful partnership adds a breakthrough feature in 2025, which could show us what “future smartphones” might look like, and kick off a new app economy.Inc. - 3d -
Trump is waging a legal war against press freedom
Lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive for defendants, even if there is no merit to them. Trump understands this.The Hill - 3d -
Eye Opener: Holiday travel disrupted by rough weather
Rough weather across the West and Northeast affects holiday travel plans. Also, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to charges in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - 3d -
‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”MarketWatch - 3d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
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You can keep your rigid Christmas traditions – I’ll be tucking into my Boxing Day carbonara | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
We’ve started building up our own yearly rituals, and asking what we really want to get out of the festive period. When people ask what I’m doing for Christmas this year, I’ve been replying, with ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘A sense of freedom’: China’s small bookshops relocate across the world
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What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
I plan to keep a property in the UKFinancial Times - 4d -
Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report
Houston is adding some help at wide receiverCBS Sports - 4d -
Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden’s death row clemency
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Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers
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Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs
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‘This has opened my mind’: inside the FA’s first elite all-female coaching course
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