Your Favorite Things

Today, your highly personal, hyperspecific best-ofs of 2024.

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December Wildfires Are Now a Thing

Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say.
Wired - 14h
Obama reveals his favorite books of 2024

With 2024 coming to a close, former President Obama is again sharing a list of his favorites, posting about his 10 favorite books of the year. The list posted on social media includes self-help ...
The Hill - 1d
Erin and Sara Foster’s favorite gifts of 2024

Sara and Erin Foster, executive producers of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” recommend their favorite holiday gifts.
NBC News - Dec. 12
Ranking the Valkyries' new roster: Our favorite and least favorite picks

How did the Golden State Valkyries fare on their inaugural expansion roster? Kevin Pelton breaks down every pick.
ESPN - Dec. 8
10 of Wall Street’s favorite dividend stocks for 2025 with yields of at least 4%

Short-term interest rates are still high enough for you to get a yield of more than 4% on a savings account. But stocks with attractive dividend yields might also be appropriate for you, depending ...
MarketWatch - Dec. 7
The College Football Playoff bracket is almost set. How safe is your favorite team?

Will Alabama get in over other SEC foes? Which teams will play spoilers this weekend?
NBC News - Dec. 6
The Thing: Remastered Review - Cold Fear

For my money, there isn't a better horror monster than The Thing's shape-shifting alien organism. Even 42 years later, Rob Bottin's practical effects are still incredible, capturing each freakish ...
GameSpot - Dec. 5
Alabama shifts to betting favorite to make CFP

Alabama has moved from a +105 underdog to a -200 favorite to make the College Football Playoff at ESPN BET.
ESPN - Dec. 3
Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections

Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.
ABC News - Dec. 2