Lost city found by accident and a fly's brain mapped: 2024's scientific wins
Moments to celebrate included a solar eclipse seen by millions and a lost city discovered by accident.
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WIRED’s 2024 Year-in-Review Quiz: From AI Slop to Human Brain Implants
How well did you follow WIRED’s coverage of the biggest science and technology stories from 2024? Answer these 10 questions to test your knowledge.Wired - 7h -
The Year Democrats Lost the Internet
Democratic digital strategists and creators argue that the party’s influencer outreach was too little, too late—and that without a coherent message, even the best strategy won't matter.Wired - 8h -
How Jimmy Carter lost reelection and became a Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian
Jimmy Carter's dedication to international humanitarian work earned him a Nobel Peace Prize and serves as a centerpiece of his legacy.ABC News - 20h -
Premier League grades: Liverpool earn 'A+' after smashing West Ham; Manchester City win but look average
Manchester City registered just their second win in 14 games on Sunday, offering a little bit of hope that they can maybe get back on trackCBS Sports - 3h -
Pep Guardiola says City win at Leicester will ‘clear our minds and souls’
Savinho and Haaland on target in champions’ 2-0 victory ‘We will improve as the results improve, that’s for sure’ Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City’s return to winning ways will “clear our ...The Guardian - 1d -
"Hail and Farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2024
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – musicians and storytellers, athletes and activists – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.CBS News - 1d -
Fernando Valenzuela, Chita Rivera: Latinos we lost in 2024
A theater legend, a superstar baseball player, and a trailblazing judge were among the notable Americans of Latino heritage who passed away in 2024.NBC News - 2d -
Time to rethink the borders of the Middle East map
The Middle East is an artificial construct created by British and French diplomats after World War I, and the recent collapse of Syria has led to calls for the region to be divided according to ...The Hill - 3d -
Liverpool fly towards Boxing Day with Premier League title theirs to lose; Man City, Man United keep strugging
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, don't miss all the Boxing Day EFL action on CBS Sports Golazo NetworkCBS Sports - Dec. 23
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Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold
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Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
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US to hold national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral
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