Ten reasons to be cheerful about 2024

• Women's basketball Power Rankings: We're about to find out just how good the Big Ten is

  Michigan State joins the rankings, giving the Big Ten five teams in this week's update from Michael Voepel.
  
  ESPN - 2d

• The biggest reason people launched GoFundMe campaigns in 2024

  GoFundMe's year-end giving report reveals some of the major charitable causes people donated money to in 2024.
  
  CBS News - 4d
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  2024 College Football Playoff bracket: One reason each team in field can win national championship

  All 12 of the teams in this tournament have a shot at claiming the ultimate prize on Jan. 20 in Atlanta
  
  CBS Sports - 4d

• Stock traders are seeing more reasons to be cautious about the market.

  Positive seasonal conditions prevail — though small caps have yet to rally.
  
  MarketWatch - Dec. 14
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  Ranking 2024 conference debuts: Arizona State shocks Big 12, Oregon wins in Big Ten, Oklahoma struggles in SEC

  Three FBS conference championships were captured by first-year members
  
  CBS Sports - Dec. 10
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  Big Ten grades for 2024 season: Ohio State gets 'D-' for letdowns, Oregon earns 'A+' after dominant debut

  Handing out grades for each Big Ten team with the college football regular season coming to a close
  
  CBS Sports - Dec. 9
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  Oregon vs. Penn State odds, prediction, betting line: 2024 Big Ten Championship Game picks from proven model

  SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks and predictions for Oregon Ducks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions 2024 Big Ten Championship game on CBS and Paramount+
  
  CBS Sports - Dec. 7
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  RGIII outlines three reasons for 49ers' downfall in 2024

  Robert Griffin III outlined three reasons why the San Francisco 49ers have struggled this season.
  
  Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

• Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

  A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.
  
  MarketWatch - Dec. 2

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