In 2024 Fandom Conquered the World

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - 7h

World's oldest person has died at 116

Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.

CBS News - 10h

2024 Fantasy Football Award Winners

It's time to look back at who got us here. Scott Pianowski and Andy Behrens hand out some fantasy football hardware as the 2024 regular season nears its end.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Tech breakthroughs of 2024

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How tech breakthroughs are changing health The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in ...

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Luke Littler thrashes Michael van Gerwen to claim historic world title

17-year-old Englishman beats his Dutch rival 7-3 Littler becomes youngest ever PDC world champion Tonight the Palace; tomorrow the planet. Whatever Luke Littler goes on to achieve in the fields ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trolling the UK: the issues enraging Elon Musk, world’s richest ‘pub bore’

Unprompted outbursts on X suggest the Tesla boss is hellbent on making life awkward for Keir Starmer. While Keir Starmer was trying to enjoy a family holiday in Madeira over the new year, Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 1d

Justin Baldoni lawyer: Will release text messages for 'world to see'

In a TODAY exclusive, Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, addressed the ongoing legal dispute involving the “It Ends With Us” stars, following Baldoni's lawsuit against The New York Times. ...

NBC News - 1d

World's oldest living Olympic gold medalist Agnes Keleti dies at 103

Olympic champion Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist died at the age of 103 on Thursday, the Hungarian Olympic Committee said.

NBC News - 1d

Luke Littler sails into blockbuster world darts final with Michael van Gerwen

MvG thrashes Dobey 6-1; Littler demolishes Bunting 6-1 Teenager finishes with 105 average in brutal display Today in Focus podcast: how Britain fell in love with darts Deep down, we all knew ...

The Guardian - 1d

Quincy Wilson's world

This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.

NBC News - 2d

Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103

Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103.

The Hill - 2d

Bugatti Mistral Sets New World Speed Record for Fastest Convertible

Yahoo News - 2d

These airlines were the most on time in 2024

Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.

CNBC - 2d

Predictions for the World Juniors medal round: Who wins it all?

We're down to the final eight teams. Here's how it will play out next, including who takes home the hardware.

ESPN - 2d

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.

CNBC - 2d

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.

BBC News - 2d

The source of 2024’s returns

Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate

Financial Times - 2d

Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China

Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers

Financial Times - 2d

Luke Littler dismantles Aspinall to make PDC world championship last four

Littler’s 5-2 win sets up semi-final with Stephen Bunting ‘The crowd wanted a comeback, I just wanted to finish it’ Nathan Aspinall probably thinks he just took part in a game of darts. And ...

The Guardian - 3d

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - 3d

Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon

The Guardian - 3d

The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...

The Hill - 3d

‘Best league in the world’: Rebecca Knaak joins Manchester City in WSL

Defender to cover for injured Alex Greenwood German 28-year-old signs 18-month deal at club Manchester City have moved quickly to fill the void left by the injured Alex Greenwood by signing ...

The Guardian - 3d

‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds

Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...

The Guardian - 3d

The biggest political winners and losers of 2024

A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to ...

The Hill - 3d