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

The Fall of ESPN’s ‘Golden Boy’ and the Network’s Reckoning With Its Past

Before Lee Fitting was terminated in 2023, women who worked with the former executive say his behavior toward them went unchecked for years.

The New York Times - 1h

Free agent Ebobisse signs 3-year deal with LAFC

LAFC signed forward Jeremy Ebobisse to a three-year contract with a club option for 2028.

ESPN - 5h

Man fishing yards away recalls Santa Cruz Wharf collapsing amid high surf

A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.

CBS News - 10h

Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers

An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.

The New York Times - 15h

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.

CBS News - 16h

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, but that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales

Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday season

MarketWatch - 16h

Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.

Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.

The New York Times - 17h

‘Squid Game’ returns. Here’s what else is worth streaming from Netflix, Disney and more in December 2024.

‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.

MarketWatch - 18h

Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding

“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.

The New York Times - 21h

Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

Netflix will air two marquee NFL events on Christmas Day, a key test of its technological ability as it doubles down on live event programming.

NBC News - 22h

MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves

We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.

ESPN - 1d

Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? What to make of Cubs' confusing offseason

Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? Here's the Cubs' plans for 2025 -- and beyond.

ESPN - 1d

Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera 'Aida' in a new production

Angel Blue, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years

ABC News - 1d

Want to Boost Your Happiness, Improve Your Wellbeing, and Be More Productive? Science Swears by These 5 Strategies

Start 2025 with these strategies for a better, more productive life.

Inc. - 1d

People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized

The gap between the ultra-rich minority and the vast majority has never been greater. But a wave of activist millionaires is asking for higher taxes.

Wired - 1d

Israeli tech CEO who was severely wounded in Gaza sells startup for about $100 million

Less than a year after being wounded in Gaza, Itamar Ben Hemo sold software startup Rivery last week to Pennsylvania-based Boomi.

CNBC - 1d

Here are the best remaining MLB free agents

It's been a wild winter so far, and several big names are still available in MLB free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While

The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.

Inc. - 1d

Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private

The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion

The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas

Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.

The New York Times - 11h

Where is Santa right now? These people know

The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.

BBC News - 19h

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.

ABC News - 22h

Neo-Ottoman Turkey’s triumph over its regional rivals

Turkey’s success in post-Assad Syria stems from its multifaceted strategy combining military strength, economic investment and ideological appeal.

The Hill - 22h

Is a high-yield savings account still worth it? Here's why it may be, according to experts.

A high-yield savings account may be worth it for savers — especially those with short-term savings goals.

CBS News - 23h

If Netflix is going to play the Christmas Day game, the product better be good

The NFL gifted Netflix two playoff-implication games and a Beyoncé halftime show. Fans are hoping the streaming service doesn't deliver coal.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker maps his Christmas flight

NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.

CBS News - 1d

Strictly to feature first drag queen competitor

Already a Ru Paul's Drag Race UK finalist, Tayce from Newport is now chasing a glitterball trophy.

BBC News - 1d

Has Seattle’s ‘Belltown Hellcat’ Lost Its Fearsome Roar?

A modified Dodge Charger that blasted neighbors out of their sleep appears to have gone quiet, at least downtown, as its owner deals with legal problems.

The New York Times - 1d

This home builder issued its third profit warning in three months. Its stock is tanking.

Britain’s Vistry Group on Tuesday issued its third profit warning in as many months, sending its already-battered stock spiraling lower.

MarketWatch - 1d

‘Waste of time’: how Starmer fumbled his first months of power

Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas break

Financial Times - 1d

How Israel pulled of its exploding pagers plot against Hezbollah

CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members ...

CBS News - 1d

Rangers Disrespect Kreider, Lose 5-0 As Devils Mock Them. Was That Worth It?

The New York Rangers made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch Monday in a blowout loss to the Devils, and Adam Proteau says the team erred significantly by disrespecting Kreider.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing

A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.

CBS News - 1d

Watch: Cargo ship tips on its side in Turkey

A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.

BBC News - 1d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.

CBS News - 2d

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 - 2d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer

Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...

NBC News - 2d

Billions in EU aid disbursed to Germany, others

Yahoo News - 2d

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

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