I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven “Rewind” for podcasters
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Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-15
Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks
European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
E.U. Flies 110 Tons of Aid to Darfur. But Will It Reach Those In Need?
A camp in North Darfur, Sudan, for people displaced by the country’s civil war, which has created a humanitarian crisis.
nytimes.com
Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
techcrunch.com
Anthony Geary, ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 78
Portraying Luke Spencer, he was one of the best-known soap opera stars in American television. His onscreen romance with Laura Webber, played by Genie Francis, changed the landscape of daytime tele...
nytimes.com
How the Maga world became divided - and what it means for Trump
The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way
bbc.com
Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.
techcrunch.com
Steve Cohen wins approval for New York City casino project
Hedge fund manager plans to build $8bn gambling complex next to Mets baseball stadium in Queens
ft.com
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested for murder after director and wife found dead
The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.
bbc.com
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Amid Ford’s shift away from making large electric vehicles, the automaker is adding a new product line to find a home for its batteries. Ford said Monday that instead of scuttling plans to bu...
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Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed "T3" and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
techcrunch.com
Morocco advances to FIFA Arab Cup final after defeating UAE 3-0
Morocco has earned itself a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup final after soundly defeating the UAE 3-0 in Monday’s semi-final.
aljazeera.com
Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’
Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc's lack of autonomy on global matters.
aljazeera.com
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
techcrunch.com
Judge in Wisconsin, US faces trial over claims of aiding ICE evasion
Judge Hannah Dugan faces six years in prison if convicted for aiding defence against US federal immigration enforcement.
aljazeera.com
Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash hungry AI startups.
techcrunch.com
Officials fear NHS will be hit hard after resident doctors reject latest offer
Wes Streeting and BMA urged to seek mediation as hospitals in England struggle amid flu outbreakHospitals are cancelling tens of thousands of appointments and operations after resident doctors vote...
theguardian.com
Rob Reiner: A Life in Pictures
The actor-turned-director spent decades at the forefront of the entertainment world.
nytimes.com
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
Dark-eyed juncos, normally forest-dwelling, have occupied Los Angeles for about 20 years.
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner, wife, murdered in Los Angeles home
Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones
Kyiv says Kilo-class submarine is knocked out of operation in the first such attack using Sea Baby drones.
aljazeera.com
Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America's dictionary took note.
techcrunch.com
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pondThe US has paused its promised multi-billion-pound investment into British tech over tra...
theguardian.com
NextSTEP-3 B: Moon to Mars Architecture Studies
Notice ID: M2M-MSFC-0001 NAICS Codes: NASA seeks industry-led architecture concept development, concept refinement studies, and risk-reduction activities that address Moon to Mars Architecture gaps...
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The Guardian view on combating Europe’s national populists: protect the less well-off from the winds of change | Editorial
As EU countries face multiple challenges in a new era, they must fight to preserve the continent’s social model. That means a new economic approachMore than a year after the election that handed Do...
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Scheffler joins Woods with fourth PGA Tour award
Scottie Scheffler becomes just the second man after Tiger Woods to win the PGA Tour's player of the year award for four seasons in a row.
bbc.com
Honduras election official says ‘disturbances’ preventing vote recount
Statement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads.
aljazeera.com
Governments and rights groups condemn conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
UK, EU and Australia say guilty verdict against 78-year-old is further blow to democracy and press freedom in territoryGovernments, institutions and rights groups across the world have condemned th...
theguardian.com
Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good!
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Labour donor Dale Vince criticised for post following Bondi beach attack
Tories accuse Vince of making ‘morally repugnant statement’ after he said Israeli government is partly responsible for rising antisemitismWhat we know so far about the Bondi terror attackThe green...
theguardian.com
Ukraine and US claim progress towards peace deal but divisions persist
Germany says Americans will provide security guarantees as Kyiv and Washington admit differences on territorial issues
ft.com
ICC rejects Israeli bid to block Gaza war crimes investigation
The decision comes amid mounting international pressure over the humanitarian toll of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com
'At least one million tickets' to cost $28 for LA28
At least one million tickets for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will be priced at $28 (£20.94).
bbc.com
FBI foils New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California, officials say
Four people are facing conspiracy charges after they were apprehended while planning to test explosives in the desert.
bbc.com
The Labour leadership question that refuses to go away
As MPs and advisers mull hypothetical coups and coronations, Keir Starmer shows little sign of going quietlyIn the corner of one of Westminster’s endless Christmas receptions, a Conservative vetera...
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No news whatsoever as Keir bores everyone to death. He’s a natural | John Crace
The liaison super-committee has an unavoidable tri-annual encounter with the prime ministerAn afternoon with Keir Starmer isn’t necessarily many people’s idea of fun. A period of time when every mi...
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Spurs mull bringing Wemby off bench in Cup final
The Spurs are discussing different ways to deploy Victor Wembanyama vs. the Knicks in the NBA Cup final, including having him come off the bench.
espn.com
Iranian Nobel laureate taken to hospital after 'violent arrest', family says
Narges Mohammadi told her family in a phone call that she was beaten on the head and neck by plainclothes agents in Mashhad last week.
bbc.com
Pop superstar Carey to sing at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
American pop superstar Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics, organisers announce.
bbc.com
Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.
techcrunch.com
'Champagne Charlie' announces himself with memorable Ally Pally debut
'Champagne Charlie' Manby made an Alexandra Palace reception to remember on Monday after edging Cameron Menzies 3-2 to secure his place in the second round of the Worlds.
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Any Russia-Ukraine deal is doomed without security guarantees, says Starmer
Prime minister reiterates support for Kyiv as it comes under mounting US pressure to sign up to Trump-backed planA peace deal between Russia and Ukraine will fail unless it is backed up by “robust”...
theguardian.com
Which NBA players can be traded? We have the full team-by-team lists
Bobby Marks runs through every roster, mapping out which players can and cannot be traded before Feb. 5.
espn.com
Fed decisions distorted by ‘phantom inflation’, says Stephen Miran
Staunch Trump ally says US central bank should lower rates more quickly
ft.com
Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
The filing marks the end of a tumultuous year full of layoffs, executive departures, and piling debts.
techcrunch.com
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
bbc.com
Bassac River, Southern Vietnam
A camera on the International Space Station captured this Oct. 2, 2025, photo of the Bassac River in Cù Lao Dung, a river islet district in southern Vietnam. The Bassac River surrounds the district...
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Chile’s conservative landslide gives Trump new Latin America ally
José Antonio Kast’s victory in presidential election adds to a growing network of Maga ‘equivalents’ in the region
ft.com
Paul Doyle said he 'just panicked' in Liverpool parade attack
A court heard Doyle considered himself "the most important person" in the area before his rampage.
bbc.com
Why did doctors reject Wes Streeting’s offer? It still fails to treat us with respect | Jack Fletcher
We can still call off this week’s strike – if the health secretary meaningfully addresses job shortages, real-terms pay cuts and the ongoing exodusDr Jack Fletcher is chair of the British Medical A...
theguardian.com
Britain caught in ‘space between peace and war’, says new head of MI6
Blaise Metreweli says world ‘more dangerous and contested now than for decades’ as AI and new technologies emergeBritain is caught in “a space between peace and war” complicated by the rise of arti...
theguardian.com
Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
bbc.com
O'Neill 'would happily have stayed' at Celtic | What is going wrong for Nancy?
Martin O'Neill insists he would "have happily stayed on" as Celtic's interim manager for their League Cup final, which ended in defeat under new boss Wilfried Nancy.
skysports.com
Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users
Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity
techcrunch.com
Burrow to start final 3 games: 'We want to win'
Quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to start the final three games of the regular season, coach Zac Taylor said Monday.
espn.com
Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says
A photo of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, made available by the Narges Mohammadi Foundation.
nytimes.com
Home Office fails to protect vulnerable migrants, high court judge rules
Judgment finds systems designed to protect against inhuman and degrading treatment ‘unlawfully’ failing for yearsThe Home Office has failed to protect vulnerable migrants it locks up in detention c...
theguardian.com
Infamous Ally Pally wasp plays starring role at World Darts Championship - but why?
Defending champion Luke Littler, and some of darts' biggest names, have been firmly upstaged over the opening week of the World Darts Championship - by a wasp!
skysports.com
Palestinians in Gaza fear rain as war-damaged buildings collapse
Storms in Gaza have caused war-damaged buildings to collapse, killing civilians and leaving many Palestinians afraid.
aljazeera.com
England’s resident doctors to strike for five days
Physicians are seeking a return of salaries to their 2008-2009 levels before they were eroded by inflation.
aljazeera.com
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested in connection with deaths of filmmaker and wife
LA police investigating death of ‘Spinal Tap’ director praised for his civil rights work
ft.com
Ladies European Tour schedule as record prize fund announced
The schedule for the 2026 Ladies European Tour has been released with a projected record total prize fund of just over £34 million.
skysports.com
Menzies apologises for punching table after World Championship exit
Cameron Menzies apologised for punching a table in frustration following his 3-2 defeat to Charlie Manby in the first round of the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards
World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA player of the year for the second successive season after winning four titles in 2025.
bbc.com
Why are Gaza’s war-damaged homes collapsing in winter?
Gaza’s residents face deadly winter storms as weakened, bombed-out homes collapse.
aljazeera.com
Price targets second world title - this time with Ally Pally crowd in place
Gerwyn Price knows what it takes to win a World Darts Championship but now he wants to experience it with the crowd and his family celebrating with him.
skysports.com
Ex-South Carolina star QB Taneyhill dies at 52
Steve Taneyhill, a record-setting quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks best known for his distinctive long-flowing mullet and his home run swing after touchdown passes, has died. He was 52.
espn.com
Clarke: Do not go into debt to buy Scotland tickets at World Cup
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has warned fans against taking on financial debt to travel and support the team at next summer's World Cup.
skysports.com
Menzies punches drinks table after Worlds loss
Cameron Menzies angrily punched a drinks table after a five-set defeat by highly-rated Charlie Manby in the PDC World Championship first round.
bbc.com
What fans, insiders and stats say about embattled Frank
Tottenham have lost as many league games as they have won this season under Thomas Frank, with some fans criticising his style of play. BBC Sport assesses Spurs' struggles under their new manager.
bbc.com
One Battle After Another defeats rivals in London Critics’ Circle film awards nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s counter-culture thriller scores nine nods, ahead of Hamnet and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, with Leonardo DiCaprio in contention for actor of the yearOne Battle After Another, sta...
theguardian.com
Ukraine peace talks intensify as EU debates use of frozen Russian assets
As Ukraine peace talks continue, Zelenskyy is meeting European and US officials in Berlin over security guarantees.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Roman Telescope Will Observe Thousands of Newfound Cosmic Voids
Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. Our universe is filled with galaxies, in all directions as far as our instruments can see. Some researchers estimate that there are as many as two trillion...
nasa.gov
‘The antithesis to Nazi ideology’: how Pippi Longstocking was born to stand up to Hitler
A new documentary explores how Astrid Lindgren’s beloved children’s books about the pigtailed free spirit were written in response to the darkest days of the second world warShe’s the mischievous l...
theguardian.com
First Voyage raises $2.5M for its AI companion helps you build habits
First Voyage has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round from a16z speed run, SignalFire, True Global, and other investors.
techcrunch.com
‘Increasingly likely potential’ of Palestine Action hunger strikers dying
Lawyers and relatives of the remand prisoners refusing food fear for their lives as they seek meeting with top minister.
aljazeera.com
Tracking Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: By the numbers
Nearly three years of war have displaced 14 million people and pushed 21 million into acute hunger.
aljazeera.com
Lionel Messi makes appearance in Delhi as footballer ends India tour
The 38-year-old Argentina superstar concluded his multi-day tour of the cricket-crazy nation in the capital, New Delhi.
aljazeera.com
Nvidia Becomes a Major Model Maker With Nemotron 3
The world’s top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals’ silicon.
wired.com
Ukrainian start-up to make drones in Germany in new export drive
Partnership between Frontline and Germany’s Quantum Systems aims to boost production and open new markets
ft.com
ACA shoppers face sticker shock as Congress dithers on health care
With subsidies that help consumers pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution.
npr.org
Australian athlete becomes first female winner of Antarctic Ice Marathon
Australian athlete Catherine Drysdale has won the Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first woman to take the title.
aljazeera.com
European leaders gather in Berlin as US pushes to end Ukraine conflict
Zelenskyy to meet British, French and German leaders, with Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, also invitedEurope live – latest updatesEuropean leaders including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel...
theguardian.com
Louvre Museum Staff Go on Daylong Strike, Shutting Out Tourists
Workers gathered on Monday outside the Louvre Museum in Paris to protest their working conditions, staffing issues and the state of the museum’s buildings.
nytimes.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: UNC, Nebraska on the rise
The sixth in-season edition of the men's poll is out. Arizona retains the No. 1 spot amid an unchanged top 10.
espn.com
Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.
bbc.com
‘Don’t Feed the Pig’: The Anti-Corruption Call That Helped Topple a Government
Protesters in Sofia, Bulgaria, this month. The trigger for the demonstrations was a budget that raised taxes and lifted the salaries of members of the state security apparatus.
nytimes.com
Doctors to go ahead with pre-Christmas strikes in England
British Medical Association rejects government offer and says five-day strike by junior doctors will start on Wednesday
ft.com
‘Not a second of wasted time’: Rob Reiner’s golden run from Spinal Tap to A Few Good Men was breathtaking
In his pomp there was no genre or story this director couldn’t turn to gold – despite never being nominated for an Oscar• Meeting Rob Reiner was like a visit from Santa• Rob Reiner’s five best film...
theguardian.com
Romanians mount mass protests over judicial corruption
Demonstrations have run for fifth day in support of judges and prosecutors who denounced systemic abuse.
aljazeera.com
Scheffler wins Nicklaus Award for 4th year in row
Scottie Scheffler, whose six wins in 2025 included the PGA Championship and Open Championship, was named PGA Tour Player of the Year for the fourth year in a row.
espn.com
Resident doctors in England vote to go ahead with strike
Five-day strike to start on Wednesday as Wes Streeting’s offer is overwhelmingly rejected by BMA membersUK politics live – latest updatesResident doctors in England will strike as planned this week...
theguardian.com
Video: Thousands in Brazil protest Bolsonaro ‘amnesty’ bill
Thousands of people protested against a bill that would reduce the prison sentence of former President, Jair Bolsonaro.
aljazeera.com
He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
He rewrote the rule book with Rockstar then left it all behind. Now Dan Houser is back with a storytelling-focused studio to take on AI-obsessed tech bros and Mexican beauty queensThere are only a...
theguardian.com
Unbeaten UConn keeps top spot in women's poll
UConn went to California and blew out USC to keep its undefeated season intact and maintain its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll released Monday.
espn.com
Who is Jimmy Lai, the media mogul convicted in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong’s High Court has convicted media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine ceasefire talks continue as US says 'progress was made'
The discussions are centred around the peace plan presented by Kyiv to the US last week.
bbc.com
Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video’s silent problem
Mirelo, a German startup that is building AI to add synced sound effects to videos, has raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
techcrunch.com
Thea Energy previews Helios, its pixel-inspired fusion power plant
Thea Energy says that its planar-coil fusion power plant could be cheaper and easier to build thanks to AI-powered control software.
techcrunch.com
Best fits for transfer QB DJ Lagway: Five schools that make the most sense
Lagway, the top-rated QB in the Class of 2024, brings a lot of upside to his next school.
espn.com
Clarke urges Scotland fans not to go into debt for World Cup tickets
Steve Clarke is urging Scotland fans not to put themselves into debt to follow their team to the World Cup.
bbc.com
AP Top 25 poll reaction: Longhorns remain UConn's biggest rival
The sixth in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods
At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say.
bbc.com
EU will lose face if it rejects Mercosur deal, warns trade commissioner
Maroš Šefčovič says bloc must not delay vote on pact with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
ft.com
‘A lot of stories but very few facts’: sceptics push back on buzzy UFO documentary
The Age of Disclosure was granted a Capitol Hill screening and has broken digital rental records but does it really offer proof of alien life?It has been hailed as a game changer in public attitude...
theguardian.com
Don't call it a 'super flu' - but the NHS is right to be worried this winter | Devi Sridhar
An early flu season, a new variant and poor takeup of vaccines leave the already vulnerable health service in a dangerous positionProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the Universit...
theguardian.com
This Startup Wants to Build Self-Driving Car Software—Super Fast
The autonomous vehicle industry is heating up thanks to advances in AI. But can those same innovations help startups like HyprLabs build safe tech?
wired.com
Ex-USMNT captain Bradley named Red Bulls HC
Former United States men's national team captain Michael Bradley has been named as the next coach of the New York Red Bulls.
espn.com
“Extremely unlikely” Russia and Ukraine will reach ceasefire
“We're going to remain in the context of ongoing war.”
aljazeera.com
‘Ready to murder?’ How criminal networks in Sweden recruit children to kill
Gang leaders have found a new way to carry out attacks on rivals - using children they consider 'disposable'.
aljazeera.com
South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon over power plot provoking North
Jailed former president accused of a plot to provoke military aggression from North to help consolidate his rule.
aljazeera.com
How gangs are recruiting children to kill in Sweden
Children are being recruited by gangs in Sweden to carry out murders, move weapons, and set off grenades.
aljazeera.com
Zelensky Meets U.S. Envoys in Berlin in New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Paris this month. He has raised hopes of a compromise after saying that Kyiv would suspend its goal of joining NATO, at least for now.
nytimes.com
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death
Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
npr.org
Jets fire DC Wilks after blowout loss to Jaguars
The New York Jets have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and have turned play calling over to interim DC Chris Harris, who has served as the passing game coordinator.
espn.com
‘Lunch could last all day – and night’: inside Coco Chanel’s sun-kissed sanctum for art’s superstars
The French fashion designer’s lavish Mediterranean villa was frequented by everyone from Dalí to Garbo to Stravinsky to Churchill. It has now been lovingly restored – with a thrillingly bolstered l...
theguardian.com
Hong Kong Mixtape review – dissident artists keep hope alive in the face of China’s crackdown
San San F Young’s passionate documentary records a vibrant creative scene that continues to resist Beijing’s repression Dotted with towering corporate skyscrapers, the skyline of Hong Kong attests...
theguardian.com
Interstellar Arc Serves Up Alien Foxes, Exoplanets, and VR Carl Sagan
Interstellar Arc is an immersive sci-fi experience that uses recent advances in headset tech to break new ground in virtual reality. And it all happens inside an empty-looking room in Las Vegas.
wired.com
Tackle height lowered for under-20 Worlds in elite-game trial
The possibility of lowering the tackle height across the elite game moves a step closer as new rules expand to the premier age-grade event in rugby's calendar
bbc.com
Chile elects far-right Jose Antonio Kast as next president
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has won a run-off election to become Chile’s 38th president.
aljazeera.com
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong review – a Dickensian disaster to savour
Apollo theatre, LondonMischief Theatre return to the am-dram battlefield, turning the Victorian tale into a blizzard of bruised egos and expertly timed farceIn the interval, I hear a newcomer to Mi...
theguardian.com
Source: Pack get good news on Watson's injury
Packers receiver Christian Watson did not sustain a long-term injury and it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could play in the next game on Saturday against the Bears, a source told ESPN.
espn.com
Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Full match schedule, teams, groups and format
Key scheduling, groups, venues and start times before AFCON, Africa's premier football tournament, starts in Morocco.
aljazeera.com
O'Connor 'never could have imagined' 2025 success
Kate O'Connor says 2025 saw her achieve more than she ever imagined as she picked up four international medals, including a stunning silver medal at the World Championship sin Tokyo.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy, US envoys to resume Berlin talks
High-level talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine gain momentum as two countries exchange drone attacks.
aljazeera.com
Hidden dimensions could explain where mass comes from
A new theory proposes that the universe’s fundamental forces and particle properties may arise from the geometry of hidden extra dimensions. These dimensions could twist and evolve over time, formi...
sciencedaily.com
Covid-19 inquiry live: Rishi Sunak to face questions on goverment’s pandemic response
Former chancellor and prime minister will answer questions on the economic impact of the pandemic The pandemic caused a severe recession, with a huge drop in GDP during the first national lockdown...
theguardian.com
Gators QB Lagway opts to enter transfer portal
Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway, who had 16 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions last season, announced that he is entering the transfer portal
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Kast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement
Presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast of the Republicano party and his wife Maria Pia Adriazola celebrating following the 2025 presidential election runoff in Santiago, Chile on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Mbappe four away from Ronaldo scoring record after STUNNING top-corner curler!
Kylian Mbappe is now just four goals away from Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid scoring record after a stunning top-corner curler.
skysports.com
‘I consider him my first son’: how living with a baby monkey taught me I’m ready to be a dad
I went from selling flats in Paris to being alone in a cabin in Guinea looking after primates. It changed my life, but one relationship marked me like no otherIn 2022, I had a job at an estate agen...
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‘Apocalyptically funny’: why The Mitchells vs the Machines is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers explaining their comfort watches is a celebration of 2021’s acclaimed animated adventureAnimation is a great way of allowing you to experience the world through...
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‘Our industry has been strip-mined’: video game workers protest at The Game Awards
Outside the lavish event, workers called out the ‘greed’ in the industry that has left games ‘being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money’It’s the night of the 2025 Game Awards, a majo...
theguardian.com
The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz
The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
nytimes.com
Unexpected Trajectory: Erin Sholl’s Path to Human Spaceflight Safety
Career paths are rarely a straight line and often include some unexpected curves. That is certainly true for Erin Sholl, deputy chief of the Space Transportation Systems Division within the Safety...
nasa.gov
Radiation-Detection Systems Are Quietly Running in the Background All Around You
If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chernobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.
wired.com
At least 37 dead after flash floods hit Morocco’s Safi
Just one hour of heavy rain left houses and shops flooded in old city; more heavy rain predicted for Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
AI found a way to stop a virus before it enters cells
Researchers discovered a hidden molecular “switch” that herpes viruses rely on to invade cells. By combining AI, simulations, and lab experiments, they identified and altered a single amino acid th...
sciencedaily.com
Government announces extra funding for safe housing for domestic abuse survivors – UK politics live
As part of the violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy councils will receive a further £19m Good morning. The news will be dominated by two foreign stories today: the ongoing response to t...
theguardian.com
Israel and Hamas trade blame over delay of second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Both sides accuse each other of violations jeopardising the US-brokered peace plan.
aljazeera.com
Pulse by Cynan Jones review – short stories that show the vitality of the form
The Welsh author vividly captures the solitude, hard labour, dramas and dangers of rural lifeIn these six stories of human frailty and responsibility, Welsh writer Cynan Jones explores the imperati...
theguardian.com
The Great Flood review – Korean apocalypse movie swerves into sinister sci-fi territory
The storytelling is brittle, but there is still enjoyment to be had from this story of a mother and child and rescue from a catastrophic flood in SeoulKim Byung-woo’s chimeric but not unenjoyable s...
theguardian.com
Weather tracker: Bushfires ravage Western Australia as temperatures soar
Extreme heat follows blazes in New South Wales, while winds plunge Brazil’s largest city into darknessExtreme heat and bushfires have ravaged the parched landscape of Western Australia. With temper...
theguardian.com
How two seismic Week 15 injuries impacted the NFL: Barnwell on Parsons, Mahomes and the fallout
Micah Parsons and Patrick Mahomes both suffered significant knee injuries Sunday. What do they mean for the Packers' playoff push and the Chiefs' offseason plans?
espn.com
Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78
Rob Reiner in Los Angeles in 1986.
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2025-26 NBA buzz: The latest live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Bosnia’s war, 30 years on: How did the atrocities happen?
Thirty years on, Bosnia still lives with the legacy of ethnic cleansing, mass displacement and the Srebrenica genocide.
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‘Hero’ who tackled Bondi gunman draws global praise
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the shooters in deadly Sydney attack
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James and Brooks clash in Lakers win over Phoenix
LeBron James scores 26 points and clashes with Dillon Brooks as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday.
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Is it a Greek epic? A state-of-the-nation drama? No – it’s Shaun the Sheep!
Who’s that daring young farmyard animal on the flying trapeze? The creatures of Mossy Bottom have been put on stage by ‘edgy’ circus stars Circa – but the burlesque shearing had to go‘It’s a family...
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Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center should serve as a warning to UK arts institutions | Charlotte Higgins
Culture is not immune from the advances of the hard right – but it isn’t too late for resistanceInto the pale stone wall of the Kennedy Center, above its elegant terrace on the edge of the Potomac...
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Hong Kong’s top court convicts Jimmy Lai on conspiracy charges
Hong Kong's highest court has found Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and conspiring to collude with foreign powers.
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Every NBA team's focus between now and the trade deadline
With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
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EY investigated by UK watchdog over Shell audit
Financial Reporting Council to examine firm’s adherence to independence rules in 2024 audit
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Hollywood director-actor Rob Reiner and wife found dead at LA home
Los Angeles mayor pays tribute to Reiner's 'creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice'.
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Vote for your Sports Personality Team of the Year
The Lionesses, Red Roses and European Ryder Cup team are shortlisted for Team of the Year at Sports Personality.
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The Nutcracker ballet in Kenya – in pictures
Dance Centre Kenya, one of the leading performing arts schools in east Africa providing opportunities for talented young dancers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, has staged The Nutcracker f...
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The Christmas Dream review – Thailand’s first musical in decades is big on sentimental spectacle
A festive musical blends fairytale optimism with lush orchestration and Sound of Music sweetness – even if this often overwhelms a thin storylineReported to be the first Thai musical in 50 years, T...
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A Ceremony of Carols review – joy and Alleluias for Cardiff Polyphonic Choir
Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff A radiant Christmas celebration brought an emphatic account of Britten’s song cycle, together with past commissions by Welsh composers and newer works that perfectly compl...
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A shocking investigation into unaided home births: best podcasts of the week
Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne tread a delicate line between hard-hitting and empathetic in this profile of the Free Birth Society. Plus, an ode to The Gilmore GirlsA shocking Guardian investigation b...
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Stars of the future! Who can emulate Alcaraz and Sinner at Next Gen ATP Finals?
The Next Gen ATP Finals is set with stars Learner Tien and Alexander Blockx ready to compete at the 20-and-under event from 17-21 December in Jeddah - live on Sky Sports.
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Mount purring for Man Utd but does he have World Cup chance?
Mason Mount is delivering for Manchester United - but can his performances force him into Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad?
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Cowboys playoff bid in tatters after McCarthy leads Vikings to win
JJ McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for one as Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas' playoff hopes with a 34-26 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
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Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of colluding with foreign forces
The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.
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Jimmy Lai Faces Up to Life in a Hong Kong Jail After Guilty Verdicts
Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in 2019. Mr. Lai, who has been behind bars for five years, received guilty verdicts in a national security trial on Monday.
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.
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TV tonight: the next chapter of the shocking Salt Path exposé
Chloe Hadjimatheou, who broke the story about the bestselling memoir, continues her investigation. Plus: a silly thriller romp with a fun cast. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Documentari...
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'I fell asleep!' - Bunting says fans got him through thrilling first-round win
Stephen Bunting says he "fell asleep" to give Poland's Sebastian Bialecki an opportunity to knock him out of the first round at the World Darts Championship.
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‘People were in tears on set’: the emotional return of word-of-mouth sensation Two Doors Down
The outrageous Scottish sitcom became a sleeper hit – then its co-creator died tragically. Ahead of its festive special, the stars open up about the show’s poignant comebackWhen taxi drivers in Lon...
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Welcome to the twilight zone where Nigel Farage can be accused of racism yet still lead the polls | Nesrine Malik
After weeks of allegations of schoolboy racism, the Reform leader is doubling down. And our political establishment is allowing itJust as I was starting to write this column, an email alert popped...
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What rhymes with la la la, la la la la la? Kevin Killian, the poet obsessed with Kylie Minogue
He wrote poems named after Kylie songs and named his collection of erotic fiction after her indie album. He even loved the B-sides. So what did the avant garde writer find so inspiring about the mi...
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Tabletop tomatoes and drought-resistant roses tipped as 2026’s top garden trends
RHS predicts big shift in gardening habits as green-fingered Britons adapt to climate breakdownBouquets of cut flowers will be swapped for tabletop vegetable plants next year, the Royal Horticultur...
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Plumpton, Lingfield and Wolverhampton feature on Monday
Adonedeal will look to maintain his perfect record when he takes to the track for Plumpton's feature contest at 12.30pm.
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‘No work’: India’s Alang, the world’s largest graveyard of ships, is dying
The Gujarati town accounts for nearly 98 percent of India’s total and about a third of the global ship recycling volume.
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With ACA deadline approaching, House to vote on plans to address rising costs
The House is expected to vote this week on several proposals this week to avert rising costs as the deadline for the Affordable Care Act subsidies fast approaches.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley talks about this week's vote to extend the ACA subsidies
Some lawmakers are filing discharge petitions to bring plans to extend ACA subsidies to a vote this week. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., about challenging House leadership.
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New Timing for Stubble Burning in India
Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.
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Louvre museum in Paris faces closure this week as unions call strike
Weeks after jewel heist, world’s most visited museum in dispute over staffing, renovations and ticket price risesTrade unions at the crisis-hit Louvre museum in Paris will begin a strike on Monday...
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‘We wrote it living on Tesco sandwiches and anxiety attacks!’ How Operation Mincemeat conquered the world
It started out as a fringe musical about an outlandish war plan – and became a West End and Broadway smash. As the show hits China, Australia and Mexico, its ‘nerd’ creators explain how they went g...
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‘I am not happy with my output!’ Kate Hudson on taking risks, rejecting compromise – and finding her voice at 46
After years as Hollywood’s romcom darling, Hudson is putting music at the centre of her career – and after her show-stealing turn in Song Sung Blue, the Oscar buzz is growingThe first voice I hear...
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Why the ‘stablecoin supercycle’ could rewire banking
Some technologists believe more than 100,000 such payment systems could swamp the world within five years
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The four ‘O’s that shape a bubble
And what this test tells us about the artificial intelligence wave
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Bank of England set to cut rates to 3.75% as economic data eases inflation concerns
Vote expected to pass by narrow majority and to hang heavily on the views of Bank governor Andrew Bailey
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Bitcoin investor plans Caribbean community — with its own court system
Some locals on the island of Nevis oppose the libertarian project, calling it a ‘state within a state’
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Director and actor Rob Reiner found dead at home with wife Michele Singer Reiner
Authorities investigating ‘apparent homicide’ after 78-year-old director of Stand By Me and The Princess Bride was discovered dead at LA home with wifeGallery: Rob Reiner – a life in picturesInterv...
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Hong Kong court convicts democracy activist Jimmy Lai on conspiracy charges
Advocates have described the verdict as an 'unlawful' decision based on 'trumped-up national security charges'.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United ready to make January move for Semenyo
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is being lined up for a January move to Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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New orbital clue reveals how hot Jupiters really formed
Hot Jupiters were once cosmic oddities, but unraveling how they moved so close to their stars has remained a stubborn mystery. Scientists have long debated whether these giants were violently flung...
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Jeanette Winter, Who Told Children About Artists’ Lives, Dies at 86
Jeanette Winter in 2017. She was the writer, illustrator or both of more than 65 children’s books, many of them biographies of great artists.
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Hong Kong convicts Jimmy Lai in national security trial
Billionaire media boss found guilty on charges of conspiring to commit sedition and foreign collusion
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Australia to review gun laws after 15 die in attack on Jewish festival
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will do more to combat antisemitism
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How iRobot lost its way home
iRobot survived three decades of competition, but couldn't survive European regulators killing its Amazon buyout. Now it's being taken over by its own supplier in bankruptcy court.
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Smyth kicks game-winner as Saints down Panthers
Charlie Smyth kicks a 47-yard field goal with six seconds left on the clock to give the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over division rivals Carolina Panthers.
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The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?
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Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".
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UK Treasury drawing up new rules to police cryptocurrency markets
Rachel Reeves wants to protect consumers by bringing digital money and assets into the ‘regulatory perimeter’Cryptocurrencies will be regulated in a similar way to other financial products under le...
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Russia is ‘exporting chaos’, new head of Britain’s spy agency MI6 warns
In her first public remarks since taking office, Blaise Metreweli will also say that UK support for Ukraine is ‘enduring’