Two Giant Pandas from China Arrive at the National Zoo

What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?

The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...

The Guardian - 1h

Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill

A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk objected to a bipartisan budget ...

The New York Times - 2h

Legendary drug lord deported to Colombia after release from U.S. prison

Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.

CBS News - 3h

Saints vs. Packers odds, spread, line, time: Week 16 Monday Night Football picks from NFL model on 27-11 roll

SportsLine's model has simulated Green Bay vs. New Orleans on Monday Night Football 10,000 times and revealed its MNF picks and NFL predictions

CBS Sports - 4h

Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report

Houston is adding some help at wide receiver

CBS Sports - 5h

FirstFT: The worsening tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China

Also in today’s newsletter, Honda and Nissan agree to merger talks and Bangladesh asks India to return exiled former prime minister

Financial Times - 5h

Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90

Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.

Los Angeles Times - 5h

4 highlights from the scathing Gaetz Ethics report

The scathing House Ethics Committee report released Monday caps off one of the most extensive investigations into former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) conduct, headlined by findings that Gaetz paid a ...

The Hill - 5h

Takeaways from the Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

A 37-page report detailed the findings from a yearslong investigation into allegations that Mr. Gaetz engaged in a range of illegal conduct. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

The New York Times - 6h

Man charged in woman's burning death on NYC subway was deported from U.S. in 2018

A man charged with murder in the death of a woman set on fire on a New York subway car was in the U.S. unlawfully and had been deported, federal officials said.

NBC News - 6h

9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time

These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.

Wired - 8h

From Hail Marys to grand slams, college basketball to the WNBA, 2024 was a year of change and triumph in sports

If you took a nap this year, there’s a decent chance the sports world changed while you were asleep.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

5 Lessons From Starting 5 Businesses

No matter the industry, these lessons can help you with your business growth.

Inc. - 8h

From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025

Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.

CNBC - 8h

Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça | Sid Lowe

Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge. The first time Diego Simeone met Alexander Sørloth, he told him he had come up with a ...

The Guardian - 10h

Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)

A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.

Inc. - 10h

Auburn lands top transfer WR Eric Singleton Jr. from Georgia Tech

Top transfer portal target Eric Singleton Jr. is on his way to Auburn

ABC News - 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

King's Christmas message to come from ornate former hospital chapel

This year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.

BBC News - 12h

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

ABC News - 13h

Like it or not, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is gaining ground for a contract extension from Jerry Jones

Though playoff hopes are gone, four wins in five games has changed the outlook on McCarthy's future in Dallas. It's a complicated situation that both coach and owner helped create.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...

CBS News - 1d

Johnson lays out two spending paths in House GOP meeting

Politico - 3d

National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.

The New York Times - 2h

5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.

NBC News - 5h

1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible

The IRS estimates that a total of roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.

ABC News - 6h

How can NBA address 3-point boom? Ranking 12 potential solutions, from moving line to changing scoring system

LeBron James and Adam Silver have both acknowledged fan concerns about 3-point volume in recent weeks

CBS Sports - 9h

Key takeaways from House ethics report on Matt Gaetz misconduct

The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's apparent misconduct. CBS News' Michael Kaplan breaks down the report's key takeaways, which include ...

CBS News - 9h

Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died

Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.

NBC News - 9h

Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia

Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.

CBS News - 9h

'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants

Penix impressed in his first full NFL action

CBS Sports - 10h

Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?

Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.

MarketWatch - 10h

US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry

The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...

The Hill - 10h

Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 16: Running backs go wild, Joe Burrow defies gravity, more

A look at some of the best action and moments from Week 16

CBS Sports - 10h

Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China

Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...

The Hill - 11h

A ship sent to evacuate Russian troops from Syria broke down near Portugal, Ukraine intelligence says

Yahoo News - 11h

6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.

CBS News - 11h

NFL Winners and Losers: The biggest takeaways from Sunday's games

If Chicago wants Detroit OC Ben Johnson to be its next head coach, he got an up-close and ugly view of the Bears on Sunday. Plus, Justin Jefferson goes Superman.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Favorite Outfits From Around the World

Three continents, six countries, seven cities and endless inspiration.

The New York Times - 1d

Two Giant Pandas from China Arrive at the National Zoo

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