Watch Meet Biscuits the Adorable Sea Pup Making Everyones Day

Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

BBC News - 4h

Ladd McConkey is making Patriots' 2024 draft trade look worse by the day

The Patriots' trade with the Chargers in the 2024 NFL Draft has backfired tremendously, thanks in part to Ladd McConkey's success in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Year Everyone Started 'Manifesting.' Does It Work?

The rise of visualizing your success reflects a desire for people to exert control over their lives, even when the outcome might be largely out of their hands.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

WATCH: Meet the moms who shred the half-pipe

ABC News’ Danny New visits a group of mothers who are finding joy and catching air at a skatepark in Brooklyn, New York.

ABC News - 1d

WATCH: Rescue dogs pick their Christmas presents for 'Santa Paws Day'

The pups at Dogs Trust Ireland were in for a Christmas treat with all the gifts donated for "Santa Paws Day."

ABC News - 2d

Biden will meet with Pope Francis in the final days of his presidency

President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis in January, likely the president's final international trip just days before he leaves the Oval Office, the White House announced.

NBC News - 2d

US funding plan collapses as Trump makes demands days before shutdown

Trump rejects bipartisan plan, causing Congress to spiral as lawmakers try to wrap up for holidays amid Friday deadline. US politics – live updates Donald Trump abruptly rejected a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ineos Energy chief warns ‘punitive’ UK taxes make North Sea uninvestable

Industry veteran Brian Gilvary says government policies force oil and gas explorers to seek opportunities in other markets

Financial Times - 4d

"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say

A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.

CBS News - 4d

Equinor Makes Oil and Gas Discovery in North Sea

The energy major said it probably wouldn’t be commercial for development in isolation, but it is the second recent discovery in the area that the company plans to further explore.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Watch live: Trump makes statement from Mar-a-Lago

President-elect Trump is scheduled to make a statement from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday morning. It comes as Democrats are recalibrating their resistance to Trump. Watch Trump's statement live ...

The Hill - 5d

3 gift recommendations from CNBC Make It staff that I actually bought for myself—and use every day

I'm much more comfortable buying a gift if a real person has bought and loves it. Consider these ideas double-recommended.

CNBC - 6d

Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas

Charitable donations have declined in recent years

Financial Times - Dec. 14

2024 Army vs. Navy Game odds, picks: Best bets to make for 125th meeting between Black Knights, Midshipmen

Trust the Process with these betting picks for the storied rivalry game set to take place on Saturday

CBS Sports - Dec. 13

WATCH: Puka Nacua makes ridiculous helmet catch in Rams' Week 15 win over 49ers

Nacua continues to dazzle

CBS Sports - Dec. 13

Pete Hegseth meets with Democrat John Fetterman, other Trump picks make rounds

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are continuing to try to shore up support with senators ahead of confirmation hearings next month.

ABC News - Dec. 12

Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we debate which social media apps are still worth the scroll.

Wired - Dec. 12

ICYMI in Mets Land: Day 2 Winter Meetings buzz; Pete Alonso's return more likely?

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Tuesday at Day 2 of the MLB Winter Meetings, in case you missed it...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Everyone hates duration

And China’s monetary policy stance

Financial Times - Dec. 11

WATCH: Cowboys make huge blunder after deflected punt, which leads to game-winning Bengals TD in final moments

This gaffe may be the final nail in Dallas' coffin

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

AppLovin’s S&P 500 snub makes for the stock’s worst day in 2 years

AppLovin’s $135 billion market cap and 900% year-to-date surge through Friday’s close weren’t enough to earn it entry into the benchmark large-cap index.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You

Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.

Wired - Dec. 8

Watch: Planes make harrowing landings in London amid 50 mph gusts from Storm Darragh

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Cookie kisses: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for hazelnut and chocolate sandwich biscuits

Scrummy little chocolate sandwich biscuits for gifting or taking to a festive get-together. I used to think that homemade food gifts were a bit showoffy. At a time when most of us are frantically ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

College Football Playoff bubble watch: Who's in, who's out, latest scenarios ahead of Selection Day

There are some teams who are essentially locks for the College Football Playoff, others whose destiny is in their own hands, and others who need some help (and probably won't get it).

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)

Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.

Wired - Dec. 6

Spotify Wrapped Went All-In on AI and Everyone Hates It

No one is happy with the streaming giant’s latest attempt to get us to share screenshots of our favorite music.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy

The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band.

BBC News - Dec. 6

MLB rumors: Astros make Alex Bregman an offer, Cubs get Cody Bellinger trade calls, Yankees meet with an ace

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Dec. 5

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

WATCH: Meet the dogs featured in the 2025 TSA 'Canine Calendar’

These cuties are working hard in airports across the country to keep us safe year round.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Who Are You Calling ‘You Guys’? Everyone, Actually.

The story of how a gendered word became a universal pronoun says a lot about how language evolves.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

CFP Anger Index: Bama over ... everyone?!

The five teams that have the most to be upset about with the second-to-last College Football Playoff ranking.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Watch live: Johnson gives remarks ahead of meeting with DOGE heads Musk, Ramaswamy

Speaker Mike Johnson is holding a press conference ahead of GOP lawmakers' high-stakes meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who were tapped by President-elect ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

WATCH: Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast

The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.

ABC News - Dec. 5

WATCH: Foster dog gets emotional pep talk about visiting shelter to meet family's new foster

Nino, who was abandoned twice, got some emotional reassurance that the family was only going to the shelter to meet another foster dog.

ABC News - Dec. 4

‘Everyone is confused’: how to find the right pair of pants

Variations in cuts and sizing across brands make finding a great fit difficult – so we talked to experts. A few weeks ago, I had a terrible realization. I needed new pants.. In theory, this should ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4