The paradox of Christmas is what makes it so compelling

What to know about after-Christmas sales from Amazon, Walmart and more

Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.

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Haven't watched much NBA yet? Here are four of the biggest storylines so far

Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues around their superstars.

ESPN - 3h

More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing

A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.

BBC News - 4h

What we’re watching: Trump's Christmas missives

Politico - 5h

Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relatives. Becca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement ...

The Guardian - 5h

The Christmas that went wrong: My grandma was so shocked by our tree that she destroyed it

On seeing it in the dark, my Vietnamese grandmother was convinced it was Buddha himself – and that she had died and passed into the afterlife. When my cousins and I were young, we built a ...

The Guardian - 8h

Ange: New UCL format makes transfers harder

Ange Postecoglou has suggested the extended format of European competitions will make signing players in the January transfer window more difficult.

ESPN - 8h

What to expect in 2025

After the turbulence of 2024, what are the prospects for a peaceful new year?

Financial Times - 13h

Travis Kelce makes Chiefs history on Christmas Day without Taylor Swift

The Kansas City Chiefs played against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day

Yahoo Sports - 15h

An A.I. Boom Makes Electricians Flock to Central Washington

The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply.

The New York Times - 1d

Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

Hitmaking record producer Richard Perry has died at 82

ABC News - 1d

What we’re watching: Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago

Politico - 2d

Swiss Airbus Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Austria

One crew member was in intensive care after engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit forced the landing, the airline said.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Sixers get a Christmas taste of good luck and show what they can do against Celtics

The Sixers experienced a bit of Christmas luck and played a great game Wednesday to beat the defending champion Celtics.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

‘What would happen if the camera was Buddhist?’ The outlier film-making of RaMell Ross

The US photographer and director of Hale County This Morning, This Evening talks about how his latest film, Nickel Boys, redraws the contours of cinema. Artists don’t come much more outsider than ...

The Guardian - 4h

Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? What to make of Cubs' confusing offseason

Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? Here's the Cubs' plans for 2025 -- and beyond.

ESPN - 7h

What to wear for Betwixtmas

Hibernation season is finally here. Cosy onesies, chunky knitwear and even chunkier socks were made for a day on the sofa Continue reading...

The Guardian - 12h

Steph reacts to LeBron's one-liner about what still makes NBA great

Steph Curry and LeBron James reminded fans that they still can put on epic shows late in their respective NBA careers.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

What we learned as Steph's big Christmas game wasted in loss to Lakers

Steph Curry erupted for 38 points, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Warriors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas night.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Steelers' Najee Harris makes franchise history during Christmas Day loss to Chiefs

No Pittsburgh player has done what Harris has done

CBS Sports - 19h

Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here's what's open and closed.

Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.

CBS News - 21h

Chiefs' Christmas game vs. Steelers makes them first team in 97 years to be hit with bizarre scheduling quirk

Kansas City will have played on almost ever day of the week after their Christmas game against the Steelers

CBS Sports - 1d

What Keeps Us Going

Times Opinion staffers share how they escaped it all this year.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Still so relatable’: how teenage discovery of the Brontës fostered career in literature

Lucy Powrie was 15 when she read Agnes Grey. Ten years on she is chair of the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Lucy Powrie was 15 years old when she first read Anne Brontë ’s 1847 novel Agnes Grey and ...

The Guardian - 1d

How climate change is making white Christmas a rare event

The idea of a white Christmas is becoming rarer with climate change on the rise. NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer reports.

NBC News - 1d

What's open on Christmas Eve 2024? Stores you can visit today.

Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.

CBS News - 2d

Premier League Christmas wishlist: Here's what Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more want from Santa Claus

As Santa makes his rounds, what would be at the top of the list for the 20 Premier League clubs?

CBS Sports - 2d

Have a bitcoin-obsessed brother-in-law? Here’s what to tell him this Christmas.

If you think booming bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, think again.

MarketWatch - 2d

What time are the NFL Christmas games and when does Beyoncé perform?

What time does it start? Why Netflix? And when does Beyoncé start? We (mostly) have the answers. The NFL Christmas games are taking place on, you guessed it, Christmas. And if you’re anything like ...

The Guardian - 2d

Is a Putin Ally in Belarus Making a Cautious Overture to the West?

President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus keeps arresting political opponents, but analysts wonder if a string of unusual pardons is a bid to get sanctions eased.

The New York Times - 2d

Which teams have made the NFL playoffs so far? And who's been eliminated?

Nine teams are officially playoff-bound so far, and an even larger number of squads have been eliminated from postseason contention.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Donor Expected to Admit to Making Illegal Contributions to Adams

Federal prosecutors said they planned to charge a businessman who has close ties to New York’s Turkish community with conspiracy to commit fraud.

The New York Times - 2d

What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day

Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.

CBS News - 2d

Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

The New York Times - 3d

Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?

Boxing Day serves as the annual kickoff for the Premier League's festive fixtures

CBS Sports - 3d

Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know

Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas

ABC News - 3d

Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week

A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...

NBC News - 3d

CFP 1st round reactions: Ohio State is SO back & home field advantage means EVERYTHING | College Football Power Hour

The 1st round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is officially in the books. Penn State, Texas & Ohio State all advance to the quarterfinals after blowout wins and Caroline, Fitz & Adam break ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.

The New York Times - 6d

The paradox of Christmas is what makes it so compelling

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