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‘It’s a pure form of gambling’: memecoins boom after Trump election
‘Hawk tuah girl’ Haliey Welch’s coin fails amid new wave of hype around crypto-related assets. It is a parable for the attention economy. A celebrity created entirely by social media, “hawk tuah ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Polo review – Prince Harry’s unintentionally hilarious profile of the world’s stupidest sport
Fixtures are chosen by popping confetti-filled balloons, obnoxiously privileged players weep in darkened rooms when they lose … this documentary about the royal’s hobby is like a spoof. To briefly ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Nobel Peace Prize winner urges Putin to understand destructiveness of nuclear weapons
Terumi Tanaka, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan and the representative of an organization that won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Watch live: Biden, Harris deliver remarks at Tribal Nations Summit
President Biden and Vice President Harris on Monday will make an appearance and deliver remarks at the Tribal Nations Summit at the Department of Interior in Washington. The summit, which was ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Warner and Comcast Resolve 'Harry Potter' Dispute in New Distribution Pact
They finalized a cable distribution deal in which Warner locks in higher fees for its networks and resolves a legal battle over a new “Harry Potter” TV series.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Effort to impeach South Korea's president fail. Jay-Z is accused of rape along with Diddy in a lawsuit. Notre Dame reopens. And the end of the Eras tour.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
'I'm just a kid' - 16-year-old breaks 200m record in 20.04secs
Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout enters the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200 metres.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Why Alabama Is at the Center of the Biggest Debate in College Football
The Crimson Tide could be the highest-ranked team left out of the College Football Playoff field, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Why Mets' Clay Holmes gamble may pay off: Three reasons to think ex-closer could make it as a starter
The Mets reportedly plan to try Holmes in the rotation after agreeing to a three-year, $38 million contractCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Harris Staffers Went Rogue to Reach Black and Latino Voters in Philadelphia
Worried that the campaign was neglecting voters of color in Philadelphia and other battleground cities, organizers secretly gathered at a Dunkin’ Donuts and elsewhere to get out the vote.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Teenage sprint star Gout Gout shatters historic 200m Australian record
Sprint sensation runs 20.04s at school championships 16-year-old breaks Peter Norman’s 56-year benchmark Australian sprinter Gout Gout’s rapid rise has reached glorious heights as the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Trump, Harris teams reflect on 2024: Trump assassination attempt and Biden drops out
Senior staffers from the Trump and Harris campaigns met at Harvard University's Campaign Managers Conference on Friday to discuss the unprecedented 2024 campaign summer.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Harris adviser touts 'flawless' campaign, GOP campaign managers candid on missteps
Vice President Kamala Harris’ chief of staff said Harris ran a “pretty flawless campaign” during a summit of campaign managers, reporters, and Harvard University staff.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Tim Walz ‘surprised’ that he and Kamala Harris lost election to Donald Trump
‘I did the best I could,’ Democratic vice-presidential nominee says in first post-race television interview. In his first television interview since their defeat in the 5 November presidential ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Some of the biggest pro-Trump donors of 2024 are lining up for administration jobs
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
How Much Did Trump, Biden and Harris Raise? A Stunning $4.7 Billion.
That figure, which includes totals from the three presidential contenders’ main allied groups, emerged in the final federal filings of a staggeringly expensive campaign.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How Harris' campaign spent $277 million in the final weeks
Kamala Harris' campaign swamped Donald Trump's in fundraising and spending in the election's final stretch — and her operation raised millions more from small-dollar donors after her defeat.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Stargazing hitmaker Myles Smith scoops Brits Rising Star prize
Myles Smith has been announced as the winner of the Brit Rising Star Award live on BBC Radio 1.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Biggest Business Fails of 2024
What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Harry Brook’s ‘favourite hundred’ puts England in charge against New Zealand
Yorkshire’s player eighth Test ton is 123 off 115 balls Tourists score 280 before reducing hosts to 86-5 Harry Brook hailed a game-changing century against New Zealand as his best yet after ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Dan Campbell's 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay PackersABC News - Dec. 6 -
Harris's next role should be raising funds for a Black reparations bank
While Democrats tend to promote broad-based economic policies that “lift all boats,” the Black community needs targeted programs to make up for lost ground.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Harry says life in the US is what Diana would have wanted for him
The prince said his family were able to access a degree of privacy and freedom that they couldn't in the UK.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Blue state bastions deliver Democrats a consolation prize in the House
Democrats clawed back lost territory with better candidates and more cash, including a nearly fivefold spending increase from the party’s leading super PAC.Politico - Dec. 5 -
Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words of 2024
Language experts rounded up the year’s winners (losers?) in the US and UK – and provided the correct pronunciations. At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris’s nieces explained how to ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
‘This is not time for retreat or apathy’: Black women dissect Harris loss
Activists among 92% of Black women who voted for Harris discuss how intersection of racism and sexism led to defeat. Misogynoir, the intersection of racism and sexism, was the main reason behind ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The president's martial law gamble backfired: What was he thinking?
Yoon's shock move was a bid to get the kind of grip on power that has eluded him since he was elected.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Jasleen Kaur, 38, wins the Turner prize 2024
The competition’s youngest contestant scoops the award for animating everyday objects to reflect the pluralities of identity and community. Jasleen Kaur has won the 2024 Turner prize for her work ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Turner Prize: Jasleen Kaur’s winning, welcoming ode to Glasgow
Pleasure and politics collide in Kaur’s work, which invites our curiosity again and again . I wanted Jasleen Kaur to win as soon as I’d seen this year’s prize show. Her work made me come back ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Yoon Suk Yeol’s gamble on nostalgia for authoritarianism proves foolhardy
South Korean president miscalculated by thinking some MPs would back his declaration of martial law. South Korea – latest updates In attempting to declare martial law , South Korea’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur
The artist, who has supported the protests against the Tate group of museums, won the prestigious British award for an installation that includes a car covered by a giant doily.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize
The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Meet Jahkeem Stewart, the coveted five-star and a multimillion-dollar gamble
He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here's how
President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he could potentially win it by ending the war in Ukraine, brokering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
It Can’t Be Assumed That Higher Turnout Would Have Helped Harris
Voting records suggest Democrats who stayed home were less likely to support her, with no equivalent drop-off in Trump support among Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Patriots' shocking gamble to try 68-yard field goal on final play a decision no NFL coach had made in 10 years
The Patriots let Joey Slye attempt a record-setting field goal on the final play against the ColtsCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Kittle identifies 49ers' two biggest weaknesses this season
49ers tight end George Kittle revealed San Francisco's two biggest weaknesses during the team's rocky 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
