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‘Didn’t Look Great’—Arne Slot Delivers Worrying Update on Liverpool Star
Slot ruled one player out of next weekend’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Republican says ‘deal can be had’ on healthcare as subsidies set to expire
Senator Bill Cassidy urges collaboration between Democrats and his party after Senate rejected dual healthcare bills
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Potential Xabi Alonso Replacement Gives Telling One-Word Response to Real Madrid Links
Alonso is fighting to keep his job at the biggest club in the world.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Manchin urges lawmakers to stop acting in ‘attack mode’ amid political violence
Former senator’s comments echo recent call from Erika Kirk that ‘everyone has responsibility’ to tone down hatred
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Zelensky ditches hopes of Ukraine joining Nato ahead of crunch peace talks in Berlin
Starmer to join European allies and US envoys for talks on Russia-Ukraine peace deal
The Independent UK
6 min read
Bondi Beach hero revealed as Muslim fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed
A “hero” bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday’s deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been named locally as Ahmed al Ahmed.
Evening Standard
2 min read
Trump Shifts Focus to Renovating DC Golf Courses Before Healthcare Subsidies Expire
As critical U.S. healthcare subsidies near expiry, President Trump turns focus to renovating Washington DC's public golf courses.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
John Cena Was Always Going To End His Career That Way, Even If Some Fans Are Furious
A classy example to the end.
Cinemablend
4 min read
Beware Trump’s two-pronged strategy undermining democracy
The president announces non-existent emergencies to invoke extraordinary powers – and neutralizes the opposition
The Guardian - US
8 min read
I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How You Can Adapt to Social Security Uncertainty
Rather than letting the unknowns make you anxious, focus on building a flexible income strategy that can adapt to possible future Social Security changes.
Kiplinger
6 min read
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a second public shout-out to Clair Obscur after its Game Awards sweep: 'A source of great pride for Montpellier and for France'
The J'RPG is taking another victory lap in the public eye after its historic night.
PC Gamer
2 min read
5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
Ideal Home
5 min read
History-making miracle premmie continues to defy odds
Tiny Charlie Jones has made history as one of the smallest premature babies in the country - tipping the scales at just 360 grams.
AAP
3 min read
How to Water a Poinsettia So It Thrives and Lasts All Through Christmas, Guaranteed
Your poinsettia will thrive all holiday season with the right watering schedule
Homes & Gardens
6 min read
Are vegan children healthy? Experts reveal this is what happens when you raise your kids on a plant-based diet
A new study - the largest of its kind - looked at the health differences in 48,000 children and adolescents who were vegan, vegetarian or ate meat
The Independent UK
4 min read
Kylie Minogue says it feels ‘astonishing’ to finish 2025 with a number one album
Her record, Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped), has topped the UK albums chart.
Evening Standard
3 min read
The Cabanas, Kenya, hotel review
HOTELS: Heading to the celebrity-loved Swahili island, Kate Wickers discovers the ideal stay for those seeking laidback luxury
The Independent UK
6 min read
‘Soil is more important than oil’: inside the perennial grain revolution
Scientists in Kansas believe Kernza could cut emissions, restore degraded soils and reshape the future of agriculture
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds. But there’s a catch
Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said.
Euronews
4 min read
Smithsonian to display rare and ‘remarkable’ dinosaur skull that was unearthed in South Dakota
The Pachycephalosaurus skull belonged to a dinosaur with a domed-shaped head that lived around 67 million years ago
The Independent UK
3 min read
Republican says ‘deal can be had’ on healthcare as subsidies set to expire
Senator Bill Cassidy urges collaboration between Democrats and his party after Senate rejected dual healthcare bills
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Manchin urges lawmakers to stop acting in ‘attack mode’ amid political violence
Former senator’s comments echo recent call from Erika Kirk that ‘everyone has responsibility’ to tone down hatred
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Bondi Beach hero revealed as Muslim fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed
A “hero” bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday’s deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been named locally as Ahmed al Ahmed.
Evening Standard
2 min read
Who Is Naveed Akram? Questions Swirl After 24-Year-Old Named As Bondi Beach Shooting Gunman
Questions swirl after 24 year old Naveed Akram is named in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting that killed 12 people. What is known so far and what remains unclear.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Over 10,000 Migrants Deported by ICE Have Arrived at a Tijuana Mega Shelter So Far This Year
Thousands of migrants deported under the Trump administration's hardline policies have ended up in the border city of Tijuana, where a mega-shelter has housed 12,000 people through the end of November.
Latin Times
3 min read
The Latest: A person is in custody after deadly Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 wounded
Police in Rhode Island say they have a person of interest in custody after a shooting at Brown University killed two students and wounded nine others
The Independent UK
3 min read
10 Videos Of Bondi Beach Shooting That Show The Chaos As Gunfire Erupted At Hanukkah Event
Harrowing footage from Bondi Beach captures panic, bravery and terror as gunfire erupted at a Hanukkah celebration, leaving at least 12 dead in a rare Australian terror attack.
International Business Times UK
7 min read
Security stepped up in UK’s Jewish communities after Bondi beach shooting
Police increase patrols around synagogues and other venues as tens of thousands celebrate Hanukah
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Australia Rocked By Rare Mass Shooting As Hanukkah Celebration Turns Deadly At Bondi Beach
Australia is reeling after a rare mass shooting at Bondi Beach left 12 people dead during a Hanukkah celebration, prompting a terrorism declaration, global condemnation and urgent security raids.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Eerie Timing Raises Eyebrows As Candace Owens' December Prediction Circulates After Bondi Beach Attack
Online speculation explodes after a resurfaced Candace Owens post predicting December attacks circulates following the Bondi Beach terror shooting that killed at least 12.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
7 Ways Empty Nest Boomers Can Reduce January Spending Immediately
January is often the toughest month financially for empty-nest Boomers, especially those living on fixed incomes. Holiday spending, winter heating bills, insurance resets, and rising...
Saving Advice
5 min read
AI is making the workplace lonelier
"I hate myself for saying it, but a big reason Gemini works [is] because it functions as the colleague with no drama."
Axios
4 min read
Oracle’s collapsing stock shows the AI boom is running into two hard limits: physics and debt markets
“The world of bits moves fast. The world of atoms doesn’t. And data centers are where those two worlds collide.”
Fortune
6 min read
Tis the season for the scammers: Experts warn of 8 ways you can be duped this holiday
Some seasonal job ads are also not all they are cracked up to be
The Independent UK
7 min read
5 Auto Insurance Discounts That Are Expiring for Many Drivers in January
January is usually associated with gym memberships and diet plans, but it is also a critical month for your wallet in ways you might not expect. Auto insurance policies often renew at the start of the year or on a six-month cycle hitting in January, and that is when discounts…
Budget and the Bees
5 min read
$40 billion-plus crypto fraud scheme results in 15-year prison sentence for its creator — nine criminal counts include wire fraud and money laundering
Terra Project's crypto mogul Do Kwon jailed for 15 years
Tom’s Hardware
4 min read
Nearly 5.6 million people hit by massive data breach at credit check company — what you need to know
The auto dealership credit check company 700Credit suffered a massive data breach this year that affected nearly 5.6 million people whose personal information was exposed.
Tom’s Guide
4 min read
Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies
Fossil fuel execs Robert Pender and Michael Sabel deny wrongdoing after report on potential conflict of interest
The Guardian - US
7 min read
I Asked ChatGPT To Find the Best Places To Retire With Zero Sales Tax
Forty-five states have sales tax, which means five do not — good news if you're looking to cut down on how much you pay in taxes once you retire.
GOBankingRates
5 min read
Apple TV 'Couldn't Connect': Users Unsure Whether Apple TV Was Down or If Something Wrong With Their Internet
Apple TV users report widespread 'couldn't connect' errors as thousands log outages. Here's what caused the disruption and what viewers can do.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How You Can Adapt to Social Security Uncertainty
Rather than letting the unknowns make you anxious, focus on building a flexible income strategy that can adapt to possible future Social Security changes.
Kiplinger
6 min read
Holiday Highway Jams Spike Stress Levels for Drivers Everywhere
The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, family gatherings, and festive cheer. Yet for millions of drivers, it also means battling holiday highway jams that test patience and spike stress levels. According to AAA and INRIX, congestion during Christmas and New Year’s can double in major metro…
Clever Dude
6 min read
Some Prescription Cards Are Being Blocked for Higher‑Cost Medications
Patients are reporting that some prescription cards are being blocked when they try to use them for higher‑cost medications. These cards—often marketed as a way...
Saving Advice
6 min read
Brown University Shooting: Provost Confirms Exams Were Taking Place When Shooter Opened Fire
Brown University shooting leaves two dead and eight injured. Police hunt for a suspect dressed in black as the campus remains on lockdown.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Trump Allegedly Covers Mystery Bruises With Maybelline, Falls Asleep During Foreign Policy Briefing
Experts question Donald Trump's health after deep purple bruises reappear on his hands, allegedly covered with makeup. The White House insists it's from handshaking.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
What’s in a label? Rethinking how we talk about gender-based violence
The words we use to describe gender-based violence (GBV), such as “victim,” “survivor” and “person with lived experience,” aren’t neutral. These labels are powerful. They can affirm dignity or reinforce stigma. They can mobilize movements or obscure systemic issues.
The Conversation
6 min read
Co-operatives empower people — and students need to know about them
Canadian students are struggling. Many cannot afford housing, are struggling with mental health crises and increasing numbers don’t have enough money for food.
The Conversation
6 min read
The ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ reveals a crisis in AI education
The new TikTok trend “AI Homeless Man Prank” has sparked a wave of outrage and police responses in the United States and beyond. The prank involves using AI image generators to create realistic photos depicting fake homeless people appearing to be at someone’s door or inside their home.
The Conversation
8 min read
Trump Insists Epstein Had Photos With Everybody — It's No Big Deal
Donald Trump dismisses newly released photos showing him with Jeffrey Epstein as 'no big deal.' But as Congress reveals the chilling, 'explicit sexual' nature of the unreleased photo archive, pressure mounts for the full truth.
International Business Times UK
7 min read
Cartel Turf Wars Drive Sinaloa Femicides to Their Highest Level in the Last Decade
Citizen groups and Sinaloa-based collectives argue that the high number of femicide victims is not simply a coincidence, but directly tied to the wave of violence unleashed by the ongoing turf wars in the state.
Latin Times
5 min read
John Cena Was Always Going To End His Career That Way, Even If Some Fans Are Furious
A classy example to the end.
Cinemablend
4 min read
‘So you noticed too?’: Man starts ordering sandwich at Jersey Mike’s. Then the man making it says something that ‘repulsed’ him
There’s no doubt that shrinkflation has hit the food industry.
The Mary Sue
5 min read
Kim Kardashian, Ray J and Racketeering — How 'RICO' Became the Most Explosive Word in Their Dispute
Ray J accuses Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner of racketeering, escalating a legal dispute now centred on RICO claims and a defamation lawsuit.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Dior, Chanel and … Veja? The ethical Paris trainer worn by A-listers and royalty
Veja doesn’t do surveys or freebies, hates greenwashing and Black Friday, and as demand for trainers wanes, it continues to go its own way
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Psychedelic treatments show promise for OCD while cannabis doesn’t, review finds
Psychiatry professor theorizes that the difference is related to how the substances interact with areas of the brain
The Guardian - US
7 min read
‘Turned my location off’: Phoenix woman tells her boyfriend she’s going for a drive at night. Then a car with no headlights starts following her
There’s the real world version of dating, and then there’s the BookTok version: dramatic, moody, and full of fantasy. A trend built around that idea has been circulating on TikTok, with creators staging the moment they “go for a drive” and someone follows behind.
The Mary Sue
3 min read
One Of Tom Cruise’s Co-Stars Couldn’t Eat His Famous Christmas Cake. Now, He Gets Another Tasty-Looking Treat
I might actually like this more than the cake.
Cinemablend
4 min read
Amy Schumer announces split from husband Chris Fischer after seven years of marriage
After weeks of rumours, the actress confirmed on Instagram that she and her chef husband had made the ‘difficult decision’ to part ways
Evening Standard
3 min read
Amy Schumer Says John Cena Was Inside Her During a 2015 Sex Scene: Here's The Truth
Comedian Amy Schumer revealed that she regrets not feeling John Cena's b*lls during their sex scene in their 2015 film 'Trainwreck.'
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Taylor Swift: The End of an Era review – as she breaks down over the terror plot, it’s impossible not to feel her pain
The singer’s tears over the Islamic State terrorist plot against her show and Southport attack make this behind-the-scenes docuseries about her world-conquering tour more moving than anyone could have anticipated
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Amber weather warning in force as heavy rain raises flood risk
Homes and businesses in parts of northern England and south-west Scotland are likely to become flooded on Sunday and Monday.
Evening Standard
5 min read
‘Hot droughts’ could push the Amazon into a hypertropical climate by 2100 - and trees won’t survive
A hypertropical climate has not occurred on Earth in at least 10 million years.
Euronews
5 min read
Arctic air plunges south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
An arctic air blast is plunging south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States
The Independent UK
4 min read
Banking on carbon markets 2.0: why financial institutions should engage with carbon credits
Carbon markets are an untapped opportunity to deliver climate action at speed and scale.
Fortune
8 min read
More loons are filling Maine's lakes with their ghost-like calls
Maine’s loons are on the mend, filling more of the lakes and ponds in the state with their haunting calls
The Independent UK
3 min read
China's Great Green Wall: The giant artificial forest designed to slow the expansion of 2 deserts
Since 1978, China has planted more than 66 billion trees along its 2,800-mile-long northern border, and it wants to plant 34 billion more over the next 25 years to complete its "Great Green Wall."
LiveScience
4 min read
‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement
The watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable
The Guardian - UK
11 min read
Coalmine expansions would breach climate targets, NSW government warned in ‘game-changer’ report
Environmental advocates welcome Net Zero Commission’s report which found the fossil fuel was ‘not consistent’ with emissions reductions commitments
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Water levels for the vital Colorado River are so low people can just walk across it
The ongoing climate crisis could have disastrous effects on the Colorado River, experts have warned
The Independent UK
3 min read
Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war
Coalminers and environmentalists are clashing over a climate report on the sector finding net-zero emissions targets are unlikely to be hit at the current pace.
AAP
4 min read
Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies
In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.
The Texas Tribune
10 min read
Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport
Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Trump administration freezes federal funding for South Texas migrant shelter
Sister Norma Pimentel with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley founded the shelter in McAllen, which serves undocumented immigrants released from federal custody.
The Texas Tribune
3 min read
Jasmine Crockett Leads Contender In Texas Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate, Poll Shows
Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads state Sen. James Talarico in a new poll regarding the Democratic primary for the election for U.S. senator for Texas.
Latin Times
3 min read
Sydney Sweeney addresses the ‘question on everybody’s mind’
‘The Housemaid’ actor says she has never had any cosmetic surgery
The Independent UK
3 min read
Disney’s box office divide: Zootopia 2 sets new record while Ella McCay stumbles
‘Zootopia 2’ is Hollywood’s highest-grossing film of the year, putting it in second place globally
The Independent UK
3 min read
Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
A weekend storm has dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast, causing flight delays and creating slick roads
The Independent UK
2 min read
Drunk raccoon that went on boozy rampage in Virginia liquor store is repeat offender, officials say
‘Supposedly this is like the third break-in he's had,’ a local animal control officer said
The Independent UK
3 min read
‘Blood and bodies everywhere’: Eyewitnesses recount horror of Bondi beach terror attack
Gunmen opened fire at famous Sydney beach as Jewish families celebrated Hanukkah in what officials describe as antisemitic terrorist attack
The Independent UK
6 min read
'Zootopia 2' retakes No. 1 at box office, crosses $1 billion worldwide
“Zootopia 2” has regained the No. 1 spot at the box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release
The Independent UK
3 min read
Brown University shooting: person of interest in custody is in his 20s, police chief confirms – latest updates
Officials refuse to share name of person or details of arrest; Donald Trump says ‘Things can happen’ in comments shared by White House
The Guardian - US
26 min read
Manchin urges lawmakers to stop acting in ‘attack mode’ amid political violence
Former senator’s comments echo recent call from Erika Kirk that ‘everyone has responsibility’ to tone down hatred
The Guardian - US
4 min read
‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
Exclusive: group behind notorious Florida immigration detention center created bid for reconstruction deal
The Guardian - US
10 min read
Kim Kardashian Fortnite Collaboration Is Finally Here — SKIMS Bundle, Icon Cup and How to Unlock Early
Kim Kardashian joins Fortnite's Icon Series on 13 Dec 2025 with SKIMS bundle: 2 skins, 336 styles, plus early unlock via Icon Cup competitive play.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts
End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Over 10,000 Migrants Deported by ICE Have Arrived at a Tijuana Mega Shelter So Far This Year
Thousands of migrants deported under the Trump administration's hardline policies have ended up in the border city of Tijuana, where a mega-shelter has housed 12,000 people through the end of November.
Latin Times
3 min read
Two US Soldiers And Interpreter Killed In Attack During Counter-ISIS Operation In Syria
Three additional U.S. personnel were wounded and are receiving medical care.
International Business Times
2 min read
Met Police step up security in London's Jewish communities after 11 killed in horror mass shooting at Bondi Beach
Officers rushed to the scene on Sunday evening after at least a dozen shots rang out across the popular tourist spot
Evening Standard
10 min read
Who Is Naveed Akram? Questions Swirl After 24-Year-Old Named As Bondi Beach Shooting Gunman
Questions swirl after 24 year old Naveed Akram is named in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting that killed 12 people. What is known so far and what remains unclear.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
DoorDasher in Indiana arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying delivery
Kourtney Stevenson was allegedly caught on camera spraying meal with chemical that later sickened customers
The Guardian - US
4 min read
High Prices Force Millions to Skip Medical Care, Delay Major Spending, Survey Shows
Nearly half of respondents said they find groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation difficult to afford, while more than a quarter reported skipping a medical check-up due to cost
Latin Times
3 min read
Florida's Ron DeSantis Diverted Millions of Dollars To Block Two Pieces of Legislation He Opposed, Report Says
The investigation also found that the administration manipulated state spending rules and kept millions in government costs out of public view, according to records and interviews.
Latin Times
5 min read
It's beginning to look a lot like (AI) Christmas
The rise of AI at Christmas is tied to churches trying "to put their best foot forward" during the holidays.
Axios
4 min read
Two killed, 8 injured in shooting at Brown University
Those on campus are being asked to shelter in place.
Axios
1 min read
Complaint Alleges Beatings, 'Mental Torture' and Genital Assaults at Largest ICE Facility in the Country
Detainees interviewed by the ACLU and several human rights organizations. said officers pressured them to cross into Mexico or accept removal to countries where they have no ties
Latin Times
3 min read
Reflections on Lecturing in Mexico
My first-ever visit to Mexico gave me some perspective on America's crucial neighbor.
Reason
9 min read
U.S. unseals warrant behind oil tanker seizure near Venezuela
The FBI director said the bureau will keep enforcing U.S. sanctions and "cut off our adversaries from financial markets" and tech.
Axios
2 min read
Cuban Detainees Report Beatings and Abuse After Refusing Deportation to Mexico, Human Rights Watchdog Says
Interviews with 45 Fort Bliss detainees claim the government illegally pressured many to leave the U.S., bypassing required notice and ICE hearings for "third country" deportations.
Latin Times
6 min read
Joy Reid's next act: building her own media empire
"They don't protect us," she said of legacy media organizations. "We have to build our own."
Axios
6 min read
Venezuela Reports U.S. Suspension of Deportation Flight, Fueling Speculation Over Possible Military Action
A Trump administration official, however, disputed the claim, telling Reuters shortly after the announcement that "there is nothing true about this"
Latin Times
3 min read
Beware Trump’s two-pronged strategy undermining democracy
The president announces non-existent emergencies to invoke extraordinary powers – and neutralizes the opposition
The Guardian - US
8 min read
The Guardian view on the Bondi terror shootings: do not let these antisemitic attacks drive division
Editorial: The beachside attack on Australia’s Jews, targeting a Hanukah gathering, reflects growing bigotry and political violence
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Guardian view on Thailand and Cambodia: a Trump-brokered truce falls apart
Editorial: The US president’s claims to have ended eight conflicts look shakier than ever as conflict reignites in south-east Asia and the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Let Donald Trump see inside my phone? I’d rather be deported
The potential demand that visitors to the US hand over their social media records, or even their phones, opens up a world of embarrassment, writes Guardian columnist Emma Beddington
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Nnena Kalu’s triumph for neurodivergent art has rattled a few cages. So let me put those carping critics right
The artist’s winning Turner prize entry has been hailed for its life and energy, but to some dissenting voices its challenge to the status quo is hard to stomach, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Welcome to our age of impunity – where the ICC prosecuting atrocities is a rare feat
The jailing of a Sudanese militia leader is an anomaly in a world where Putin, Netanyahu and yes, Hegseth, act without fear of international law, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Can you imagine raising a kid without ChatGPT? Sam Altman can’t
The OpenAI CEO gushed about the bot’s parental-assistance abilities. Is it really his best child-rearing hack?
The Guardian - US
7 min read
The government’s ‘crackdown’ on violence against women must be more than words
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Shabana Mahmood promises to deal with a ‘national emergency’, but the home secretary must match her rhetoric with action
The Independent UK
4 min read
Responsibility without power: When human buffers become punching bags for the public
The passing of Britain’s well-known playwright Tom Stoppard late last month prompted many to recall his enduring body of work. Most tributes rightly recalled his theatre plays and screenplays. There was, however, less mention of his little-known novel Lord Malquist and Mr Moon, published in 1966, quite early in his…
Newslaundry
9 min read
The ethnic cleansing of the United States will destroy it
Trump’s racist remarks on Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants reveal his vision for the US as a white Christian nation
The Guardian - US
7 min read
20 Years Ago, A Legendary Director Revived King Kong For The 21st Century
With 'King Kong,' Peter Jackson brought a Hollywood classic's complicated legacy into the 21st century.
Inverse
5 min read
'Minecraft' XP Farming Guide: Best XP Methods and XP Farm Builds That Work in Every Version
Discover a complete xp farming guide covering the best xp methods and simple "Minecraft" xp farm designs that work reliably across Java and Bedrock versions.
Player One
9 min read
'Minecraft' Resource Farm Mastery: Auto Farms 'Minecraft' Players Use for Nearly Unlimited Resources
Learn how to build every essential "Minecraft" resource farm, design efficient auto farms "Minecraft" players love, and create virtually unlimited resources.
Player One
11 min read
Top 10 Sweaty 'Fortnite' Skins for 2026 and Why These Picks Stay Ranked-Lobby Favorites
Sweaty "Fortnite" skins dominate competitive play. Learn why tryhard "Fortnite" skins and the best skins "Fortnite" 2026 give players an advantage in intense battles.
Player One
8 min read
‘I’m having so much fun!’ Lenny Rush on fame, Father Christmas and why Essex needs to watch out
In his joyous new comedy Finding Father Christmas, the star is on a mission to prove Santa really exists – and he’s got Stephen Fry to help him! He talks magic, trampoline mayhem and finally getting behind the wheel of a car
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
10 Years Ago, One Epic Sci-Fi Show Smartly Improved On Its Source Material
What made 'The Expanse' Season 1 so great? Maybe not what you think. Here's why one character made the show nearly perfect.
Inverse
4 min read
'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag' Remake: What's Happening With the Rumored Ubisoft Development?
The rumored Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake still has no official confirmation or updates from Ubisoft.
Player One
3 min read
Jessica Simpson Spotted With Ex Eric Johnson on Kid-Free Trip to Las Vegas — Are They Getting Back Together?
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson fuel reconciliation rumours after renewed time together following their separation earlier this year.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father of Selena Quintanilla, Dies at 86, Family Confirms
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., father of late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Saturday. His son, musician and producer A.B. Quintanilla III, share the heartbreaking update on Instagram.
Latin Times
3 min read
The Most Surreal Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year Is A Mind-Bending Masterpiece
'Resurrection,' from Chinese director Bi Gan, is a dense sci-fi epic and a breathtaking ode to cinema history.
Inverse
5 min read
15 “Karens” Who Learned Their Lesson In 2025
Viral “Karen” moments that turned everyday conflicts into internet chaos.
Bored Panda
7 min read
‘I feel shrink-wrapped’: the reluctant rise of shapewear for men
For years it’s been predicted that the market for male ‘support garments’ will take off … but it hasn’t quite happened. Now M&S is trying again
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
Dining across the divide: ‘We discussed whether we should increase immigration, and I said no’
An author and a tech coach had a heated debate about refugees, loud phones in public spaces, and our reliance on cars. Did they part with a smile?
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Inside Wicked: 8 Costume and Makeup Secrets You Never Knew
Go inside the making of Wicked with rare details on costume builds, makeup transformations, and the surprising design choices shaping each character.
Fashion Times
4 min read
Taylor Swift's Best Eras Tour Costumes: A Breakdown of 6 Fan‑Favorite Looks
From sparkles to storytelling: explore the five most iconic Eras Tour outfits and the designers behind them.
Fashion Times
4 min read
Dog play afternoon: dachshunds overrun Hyde Park for Christmas walk
Hundreds of sausage dogs gather for annual festive parade that organiser started to help her puppy socialise
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
The kindness of strangers: I was so ill I couldn’t walk when a man virtually carried me to the toilets
I was determined not to vomit in front of six lanes of traffic, so I started crawling towards a nearby park
The Guardian - AU
3 min read
Celebrity Traitors’ winner Alan Carr gives new players a stern warning in teaser trailer
Alan Carr has issued a stern warning to the faithfuls and traitors set to take part in the upcoming series of The Traitors.
The Independent UK
1 min read
Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin delivers emotional message to Amber Davies following wave of online hate
Strictly Come Dancing’s Nikita Kuzmin delivered an emotional message to Amber Davies after his dance partner received a wave of online hate for securing a place in the semi-final.
The Independent UK
1 min read
According to Sources, the Royals Have a Peace Plan in Place Called ‘Project Thaw’
According to Sources, the Royals Have a Peace Plan in Place Called ‘Project Thaw’
Marie Claire
4 min read
High Uric Acid Warning: Hidden Gout Triggers in Purine Foods You Eat Every Day
Discover how high uric acid, gout triggers, and purine foods are connected, plus practical diet tips to prevent painful gout attacks and support joint health.
Medical Daily
10 min read
What Stress Really Does to the Brain: The Science of Cortisol and Its Hidden Mental Effects
Stress changes brain structure, memory, and emotions. Learn how cortisol reshapes the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala—and what these effects mean long-term.
Medical Daily
9 min read
Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods: What Diet Science Really Supports
How do anti-inflammatory foods actually work? This evidence-based guide details what diet science supports for inflammation, heart health, arthritis, and overall wellness.
Medical Daily
9 min read
Mental Health Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore: Key Red Flags Backed by Psychology Basics
Early mental health warning signs often go unnoticed. Learn the psychology basics behind mood changes, sleep shifts, trauma symptoms, and when to seek urgent help.
Medical Daily
8 min read
House Republicans unveil new health plan. Here's what's in it
House Republicans are bringing GOP ideas aimed at lowering health care costs for votes next week.
Axios
3 min read
Can’t squat? A trainer shares his top three glute-strengthening alternatives for those who experience knee or lower back pain
Try these alternatives if you find squats uncomfortable
Fit & Well
4 min read
A yoga teacher says this is the simple three-move standing sequence she uses to improve posture and balance in older adults
These standing poses are also great if you have sore knees
Fit & Well
4 min read
A trainer says this 30-minute treadmill walking workout will help you keep active during winter
Your perfect winter walking workout is here
Fit & Well
3 min read
Super Flu Virus Surge: Why Hospitalisations Are Soaring and What UK Residents Must Know This Winter Season
The UK is facing a severe 'super flu' surge that has driven hospital admissions up by 55%, placing extreme pressure on the NHS and prompting urgent calls for vaccination and preventive measures.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Children’s operations cancelled as super flu piles pressure on intensive care units
Exclusive: Paediatric units are under ‘severe and sustained pressure’, warn top intensive care doctors
The Independent UK
5 min read
Carlos Baleba Speaks Out on Man Utd Transfer Rumours
Brighton are reportedly demanding in excess of £100 million for their 21-year-old midfielder.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Meet the TVS Boss Who’s Now Influencing How Your Next Bike Gets Built
TVS boss Gaurav Gupta has been appointed VP of IMMA, showing just how big a role India plays in the global motorcycle industry.
RideApart
4 min read
Tom Brady Named the One Thing He Loves the Most About Heisman Winner Fernando Mendoza
Tom Brady highlighted one aspect of Fernando Mendoza’s game he loves the most after the Indiana quarterback won the Heisman Trophy.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Bears WR Rome Odunze Pulled From Starting Lineup Minutes Before Kickoff vs. Browns
The receiver was expected to play on Sunday after missing last weekend’s game vs. the Packers.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Diego Pavia Ripped Heisman Voters After Finishing Second Behind Fernando Mendoza
The Vanderbilt quarterback did not mince words.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Pirelli's hopes for MotoGP 2027 test
As Pirelli ramps up preparation for its MotoGP debut in 2027, it is eager to gather feedback from full-time riders
Autosport
3 min read
Kentucky’s Rally and Nebraska’s Breakthrough: Biggest Men’s College Hoops Takeaways
The Wildcats saved their season for now in not collapsing down the stretch again, while Brayden Burries lifts Arizona’s ceiling and Kansas adapted without Darryn Peterson.
Sports Illustrated
9 min read
Pirelli wants to test new MotoGP tyres with 2027 bikes and full-time riders before the summer
As Pirelli ramps up preparation for its MotoGP debut in 2027, it is eager to gather feedback from full-time riders
Motorsport
3 min read
Cole Palmer Reveals Worrying Injury Reality After Ending 333-Day Drought
Enzo Maresca warned that Palmer is unlikely to feature in Chelsea’s next fixture.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Jay Glazer Shared Why Colts Still See Daniel Jones as Their QB of the Future
Daniel Jones is the QB of the future in Indianapolis despite tearing his Achilles last week and Jay Glazer explained why ahead of Week 15.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
2025 Was Big For Hybrids And PHEVs. 2026 Will Be Even Bigger
EV sales are growing worldwide—just unevenly. Now, more and more buyers are turning to hybrid power, and carmakers are responding.
InsideEVs
7 min read
30 Years Ago, ‘Suikoden’ Changed The Trajectory Of PlayStation RPGs Forever
‘Suikoden’ walked so ‘Final Fantasy’ could run.
Inverse
5 min read
The Skoda Vision O Is A Cool Electric Wagon Concept That You Can Drive
This design study previews the production Skoda Octavia EV, which will bring stylish electric wagons to the European masses around 2028.
InsideEVs
4 min read
GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back
There’s some tinkering involved, but for Apple CarPlay power users, it’s the only way to get the feature in GM’s new EVs.
InsideEVs
4 min read
The Slate Truck Has Roll-Down Windows. But This Guy Has A Brilliant Solution
Matty Benedetto from Unnecessary Inventions found a way to give Slate truck owners a hand on their roll-down windows. Literally.
InsideEVs
4 min read
This One Change Made The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Way Better
Ford finally fixed one of its most annoying “features,' replacing the clunky rotary shifter with an intuitive column shifter.
InsideEVs
4 min read
OpenAI isn't too big to fail. It's bigger.
OpenAI's central place in the AI economy is enough to make people nervous.
Axios
4 min read
Here's How Much Rivian's Tesla FSD-Fighting Feature Will Cost And What You Get
Rivian's 'Universal Hands-Free' feature kicks off an 'Autonomy+' subscription. Here's how it compares to Tesla, GM and Ford.
InsideEVs
5 min read
Europe's Gas Car Ban Is About To Die
The continent planned for an aggressive transition to EVs. Customer sentiment and manufacturing lobbying tanked the idea.
InsideEVs
4 min read
Welcome to the brand tweak era
A tweak is almost always better than a total facelift.
Creative Bloq
7 min read
Little Foot hominin fossil may be new species of human ancestor
Australian researchers think the skeleton found in South Africa is not the same species as two found in the same South Africa cave system
The Guardian - AU
4 min read
'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space
'No matter what your traditions are, someone is going to break them.'
Space
8 min read
Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The first stage then made the company's 550th landing.
Space
2 min read
'Doctor Who' spin-offs ranked: From K-9 and Daleks! to 'Class', 'The Sarah Jane Adventures' and 'Torchwood'
As 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' rages on, we look back at the previous TV shows to explode out of the Whoniverse.
Space
11 min read
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit
On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.
Space
3 min read
When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.
Space
8 min read
Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream
The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon
Space
3 min read
Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year
Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.
Space
5 min read
Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says
A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.
Space
4 min read
Toxic chemicals in food system driving $2.2tn health and environmental crisis
Synthetic products used in packaging and production causing cancer, infertility and undermining the natural world the agricultural system depends on
The Independent UK
4 min read
French research ship Tara sets sail to study secrets of heat-resistant corals
In the waters of the western Pacific lies the Coral Triangle – an area home to a third of the world's corals. While warming seas have bleached swathes of other reefs, scientists say the Southeast Asian hotspot has proven more resilient. Now French research vessel Tara is heading out on…
Radio France Internationale
4 min read
Carbon capture was spruiked as a way of limiting our emissions – but has Australia been greenwashed?
Despite billions in investment, carbon capture and storage technology ‘should be in no way treated as a climate solution’, critics say
The Guardian - AU
8 min read
‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement
The watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable
The Guardian - UK
11 min read
Country diary: Clinging to a crag in a place of constant change
Neath, south Wales: This quarry built the abbey and the nearby terraced towns – and it’s different every time I visit
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts
Modern houses are being built to better withstand fires, but an urban planner warns missteps are still being made in street and city design.
AAP
3 min read
‘Soil is more important than oil’: inside the perennial grain revolution
Scientists in Kansas believe Kernza could cut emissions, restore degraded soils and reshape the future of agriculture
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
EA to spend millions clearing Oxfordshire illegal waste mountain in break with policy
Announcement draws anger from Labour MP over refusal to remove tonnes of rubbish dumped near school in Wigan
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
'Hard to see the glass as half full': the verdict on Paris climate deal at 10
As the Paris climate deal turns 10 on Friday, its promise of holding global warming to between 1.5C and 2C is slipping further out of reach. Adelle Thomas, a geographer from the Bahamas and one of 600 scientists from the UN’s climate panel drafting the next global assessment, told RFI…
Radio France Internationale
8 min read
Hightailing along city streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain
Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Weather tracker: Australia bushfires could be most dangerous since ‘black summer’
Fires are burning across NSW, with Tasmania also facing an emergency, while in the US, Washington state braces for floods
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Historic Route 66 across Missouri – a road trip through the Heart of America
Looking for authentic Midwest vintage charm, Beverley Watts discovered retro motor hotels, amazing Americana, Ted Lasso secrets and more
Evening Standard
16 min read
Laikipia calling: Inside Kenya’s quietest, wildest conservancy safari
From roaming elephants to stealthy predators, this is an intimate encounter with nature at its most untouched. Katharine Sohn takes us with her on safari...
Evening Standard
7 min read
Travel experts reveal the best value skiing holidays across Europe
Resorts such as Beitostolen, Geilo, and Pyha have been ranked among the most affordable European ski trips
The Independent UK
3 min read
Here’s All The Annual Leave Hacks For 2026 To Maximise Your Time Off Work
Ten days OOO with just three days annual leave? Where do I sign?
Pedestrian.tv
3 min read
Pop art, folk festivals and grape crushing: Australian summer events worth travelling for
From contemporary art exhibitions to eccentric festivals, regional Australia has no shortage of big events over the summer of 2025-2026
The Guardian - AU
11 min read
‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025
From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the year
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Underground art: exploring the unique designs of London’s tube seats
Most metros use plastic or metal, but the distinctive fabrics on London’s network are full of clues to its history
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
NSW’s Most Lush Summer Couple Escapes, From Bougie Beach Hotels To Gorgeous Glamping
Email notifications off, bathrobes on!
Pedestrian.tv
8 min read
The Phoenicia Malta, Floriana, hotel review
HOTELS: This stunning 1920s-style hotel draws you in with its sense of elevated luxury, says Sian Elvin, but its fascinating background in an island full of history will stay with you long after you leave
The Independent UK
6 min read
‘This is the real Santa’s workshop’: a trip to Germany’s toy village
You don’t have to be a child to enjoy Seiffen, the magical ‘home of Christmas’ where they’ve been making traditional wooden toys for hundreds of years
The Guardian - UK
7 min read