Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

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It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out

Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?
Wired - 1h
US chiefs are leaving the corner office in record numbers

Soaring stock markets have allowed company leaders to cash out rather than deal with turmoil in 2025
Financial Times - 7h
Dissecting the world’s rarest whale – in pictures

Conservationists and scientists in New Zealand were astonished to find the world’s rarest whale washed ashore in South Island in July. As only the seventh spade-toothed whale identified, and with ...
The Guardian - 7h
Bollywood is losing the plot

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Financial Times - 11h
Crosby Ties Lemieux For Impressive Penguins Record

The current Penguins captain has tied the franchise legend atop impressive list
Yahoo Sports - 11h
Raiders ignore draft uproar: 'Don't do this to lose'

With fans upset over the team's draft slot slipping after a victory Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said winning matters and "we don't do this to lose."
ESPN - 14h
Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record

Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bosses
Financial Times - 15h
Reseeding the College Football Playoff bracket: Ohio State moves to No. 2 seed entering quarterfinals

The Buckeyes tick up in the CFP field after the blowout win over Tennessee in the first round
CBS Sports - 20h
Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.
CBS News - 20h