How Do You Vote When Youre Stuck in Space

‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures

Should you recline your seat while flying? An ad campaign says no, with a video showing the reasons the practice has fallen out of favor in the past decade.

CNBC - 2h

How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.

CBS News - 2h

How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For ...

CBS News - 2h

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 - 3h

French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote

Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...

The Guardian - 5h

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 - 6h

Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Do the Heat even have to move him before the deadline?

Miami is reportedly confident that Butler will need to figure out a sign-and-trade in the summer anyway

CBS Sports - 7h

Your Call: Should a team ever willingly flex into a short week?

The Broncos agreed to flex their game against the Chargers to Thursday night ... and lost. Was that the wrong call?

Yahoo Sports - 8h

How Multifamily Investors Can Beat the Odds in 2025

Thrive amid high interest rates with these five real estate investing techniques.

Inc. - 8h

Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.

Inc. - 8h

5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls

Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.

Inc. - 8h

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game

Here's how to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.

CNBC - 9h

How Salah's stats rank among Premier League greats

Mohamed Salah broke three more records in Liverpool's demolition of Tottenham - but how good are his figures compared to the great Premier League forwards?

BBC News - 9h

How Google Maps Makes It Harder for Palestinians to Navigate the West Bank

One user told WIRED that Google Maps directed them to “drive right into a wall that’s been up since 2003.”

Wired - 9h

The Fed’s Stuck in a Wrestling Match With Financial Markets

Investors and the central bank can’t get on same page about where interest rates are headed.

Inc. - 9h

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know

The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.

BBC News - 10h

The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024

Diarra from Detroit, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh—these are the shows you might not have watched in 2024, but definitely still should.

Wired - 10h

I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40

Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.

CNBC - 11h

Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote

Kosovo’s election authority has barred the main ethnic Serb party from competing in the upcoming parliamentary election

ABC News - 11h

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...

The Guardian - 11h

The 10 Best Movies You Missed in 2024

From The Bikeriders to The Order, these are the movies you should watch before the year is through.

Wired - 11h

Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

BBC News - 11h

The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix

It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.

Inc. - 11h

Everybody seems to be having an off-day when they play against Liverpool

Liverpool keep doing Liverpool things. The Premier League is now theirs to lose, and for a manager in his first season in England, that is a remarkable achievement. Sign up to Soccer with ...

The Guardian - 12h

How will history remember Biden's presidency?

What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?

ABC News - 13h

Romania parties field joint candidate in new vote after Russian meddling claims

PM Marcel Ciolacu’s coalition picks retired liberal politician after vote was cancelled

Financial Times - 14h

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 - 4h

'Sup, DOGE! You should meet RIC, the Regulatory Improvement Commission.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have proposed the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut the federal government down to size, while Michael Mandel and Diana Carew have ...

The Hill - 8h

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game

Here's how to watch the Texans play the Ravens on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Your financial adviser has a plan for your money. But what if it’s their plan too?

To get you to follow their advice, your adviser says, “I do this for myself.” Is that good enough?

MarketWatch - 9h

The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify

In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.

CNBC - 10h

Will you be able to refinance your mortgage in 2025? Here's what experts think.

If you're a homeowner, refinancing may or may not make sense in the new year, experts say. Here's why.

CBS News - 10h

Baseball Hall of Fame: Why Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Omar Vizquel will never get voted into Cooperstown

Let's examine three players whose on-field contributions don't much matter at all

CBS Sports - 10h

On Chrismukkah, What’s an Interfaith Family to Do?

The two holidays will converge for the first time since 2005. For some, celebrating both means “the best blend of the two.”

The New York Times - 10h

What CD terms should you open before 2025? Experts weigh in

When choosing a CD term, you may want to weigh high yields against access to your funds.

CBS News - 10h

174 people rescued by rope after being stuck on Colorado ski lift gondolas for hours

After hours of sitting stranded in their gondolas due to a broken ski lift, 174 people were brought down by rope rescues at a Colorado resort on Saturday.

NBC News - 10h