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'Wonky' pooch wins Britain's ugliest dog title
Muppet, whose tongue is permanently hanging out of the side of his mouth, is in demand for selfies.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 3-week high after hotter-than-expected producer prices
Yields on one- through 30-year U.S. government debt finished higher on Thursday after the overall producer-price index for November came in above expectations, raising questions about whether ...MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Oil prices end lower as IEA sees global market ‘comfortably supplied’ next year
Oil prices ended a bit lower on Thursday, putting an end to a three-session streak of gains, after the International Energy Agency lowered its global oil-demand growth estimate for this year and ...MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Investors in Trainline (LON:TRN) have seen respectable returns of 67% over the past three years
By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you choose individual stocks with...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier announces return for senior season; first-year starter was potential first-round pick
Nussmeier's return is huge for Brian Kelly, especially after losing Bryce Underwood to MichiganCBS Sports - Dec. 12 -
Mace, activist dispute handshake that resulted in arrest
A disputed handshake is at the center of a Tuesday incident involving Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) that resulted in an Illinois man’s arrest, according to a police report and a witness who spoke to The ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Trae Young makes his return to MSG, Jimmy Butler's landing spots & Caitlin Clark is TIME’s athlete of the year
Vince and Dan Titus break down the Bucks win over the Magic in the NBA Cup. Then, Vince and Dan discuss potential landing spots for Jimmy Butler, who might be on the move. Later, Vince brings on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Britain bans puberty blockers for transgender minors
The United Kingdom on Wednesday indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Britain Promised Clean Energy, but It Still Needs Oil
The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with renewable energy projects, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with 'Mufasa'
Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high noteABC News - Dec. 11 -
Nathan Eovaldi returns to Rangers: Free-agent pitcher goes back to Texas on three-year, $75M deal, per report
Eovaldi is coming off an impressive two-year run with the RangersCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
Nathan Eovaldi returns to Rangers on 3-year, $75 million deal, per report
The Rangers are bringing back a key part of their 2023 World Series champion team.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Blake Treinen re-signs with Dodgers: Dominant reliever agrees to two-year, $22 million deal to return to L.A.
The 36-year-old Treinen is staying with the Dodgers after posting a 1.93 ERA last seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Leaseholders dispute £200,000 maintenance bill
Residents at Park View Court in Kenton say RMG Management has not maintained their flats properly.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ends after 2-year run
After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory
Scottie Scheffler ended his biggest year with another victoryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success
World No 1 surges to six-shot victory in the Bahamas Tom Kim second as Scheffler earns ninth win of 2024 Another Scottie Scheffler procession. The world No 1’s year ended in fitting fashion, ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Frost returns as UCF head coach on 5-year deal
UCF is bringing back one of the most successful coaches in program history, agreeing with Scott Frost on a five-year contract through the 2029 season.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Stocks and crypto could rally through year-end, but watch for this last wild card
Lower interest rates, declining inflation and higher corporate profits could power stocks’ rally through the year-end. However, investors should pay close attention to the November consumer price ...MarketWatch - Dec. 8 -
The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps
How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a weekFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival | Jack Snape
A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics. In a place known by some as Pivot City, the Matildas finally turned a corner. ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Boy, 15, crowned Britain's top young strongman
Keenan Pearson, 15, from Flimby, weightlifts his way to national glory despite being a novice.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action
More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the jobYahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
NBA returning to China more than five years after Daryl Morey Hong Kong tweet
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will return to China for two preseason games in 2025, more than five years after former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey spurred a break in the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Utah State hires Bronco Mendenhall: Coach returns to home state after one-year stint at New Mexico
The coaching veteran returns to the state of Utah, where he led BYU for 11 yearsCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% for the year. Don't expect such high returns to continue, experts say
The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% this year so far. But it's important for investors to remember that years like this one are rare, financial advisors cautioned.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Across Bordeaux in the footsteps of Britain’s wartime saboteurs
In December 1942, a group of commandos set out on an audacious raid — from which most would not return. Duncan Craig retraces their route along the Frankton TrailFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
NBA will return to China with 2 preseason games, 5 years after Daryl Morey-Hong Kong firestorm
The words "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong." once created a massive headache for the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help you ride a year-end rally
Bitcoin, small-caps, gold in focus, and the stock market looks for holiday cheer.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package
Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Namibia elects first female president in disputed poll
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Sovereign investment dispute resolution is broken
(for everyone except the lawyers, naturally)Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on reuniting for "The Return" after nearly 30 years
Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in "The Return," a retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey." Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
AT&T sees earnings growth over next 3 years; eyes more than $40B in anticipated shareholder returns
AT&T anticipates earnings growth over the next three years thanks to the momentum of 5G and fiber servicesABC News - Dec. 3
