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Mohamed Salah Receives Wildly Different Reactions to Liverpool Standoff
The Egypt international hinted at a possible transfer during the January transfer window.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Ilhan Omar says Trump’s anti-Somali tirade ‘completely disgusting’
Minnesota congresswoman says ‘hateful rhetoric’ can lead to ‘dangerous actions by people who listen to the president’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Mohamed Salah Potential Destinations—Ranked
Salah’s Liverpool future is hanging in the balance after a fiery outburst from the sidelined forward.
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
Republicans in Congress mocked Trump privately, Marjorie Taylor Greene says
Georgia lawmaker says colleagues who made fun of president before 2024 win now support him out of fear
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Voices: There is still a way European leaders can help achieve a positive outcome for Ukraine
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump wants to build bridges with Russia, but Europe must assert its interests as well
The Independent UK
7 min read
Tim Walz’s daughter says Trump has unleashed a ‘s***storm’ on her family from ‘cult’ followers after R-word slur
Minnesota governor’s daughter said Trump attacks have unleashed a torrent of abuse on her family
The Independent UK
3 min read
Elon Musk Slams EU Over $140 Million X Fine, Top US Official Says Europe Can't 'Undermine' America While Relying On NATO Protection
Tensions between Washington and Brussels escalated after a senior U.S. diplomat accused the European Union of weakening America while relying on U.S. protection through NATO.
Benzinga
4 min read
Survivor 49 Is Going To Get Way Better On Rewatch, And There’s An Obvious Reason Why
Let's talk out a (temporary) issue Survivor 49 has.
Cinemablend
3 min read
Scoop: Israel and Qatar hold secret meeting in New York to rebuild ties
Israel bombed Doha in September, plunging relations into a crisis.
Axios
3 min read
‘I would have made the same call’: Hegseth doubles down on second boat strike despite initially calling it fake news
When your alibi needs constant revisions to make sense.
We Got This Covered
3 min read
Is your banana too yellow? Depends on what health benefits you’re after
Bananas can help to prevent cramping and come packed with disease-fighting antioxidants
The Independent UK
5 min read
Inside Our Fragrance Wardrobes: The Marie Claire Editors’ Most-Loved Christmas Scents
The scents defining our Christmas
Marie Claire
5 min read
Improve your balance at home with these five bodyweight exercises from a 68-year-old fitness coach
You don’t need any equipment to do these simple moves
Fit & Well
3 min read
Yes, you can build muscle with kettlebells — this is the 3-move routine I teach first
I have been teaching with kettlebells for years, and this 3-move workout is one of the best ways to maximize a full-body session with just one set of weights.
Tom’s Guide
4 min read
New study reveals potential health risk behind tattoos
Researchers called the findings ‘crucial’ for informing the general public of the potential health concerns around tattoos
The Independent UK
4 min read
Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
This simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet
Ideal Home
5 min read
Over 50? An orthopaedic surgeon reveals the weekly workout routine 'every woman' should do for longevity
Longevity means living better, for longer, and having a great quality of life into older age
Woman & Home
5 min read
Lucky Colors Of The Year According To Feng Shui And Their Meaning
As Pantone unveils its Colour of the Year for 2026, 'Cloud Dancer', Feng Shui experts have likewise announced the lucky colours for the coming Year of the Fire Horse
International Business Times UK
6 min read
TrueStopper: Expanding Pain Relief Through Plant-Based Protocols and Conservative Care Integration
TrueStopper is a wellness company that blends professionally formulated hemp-based products with functional and regenerative medicine to offer non-invasive options for people seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals or surgery.
International Business Times
5 min read
Longevity Diet: Blue Zones Foods and Healthy Aging Tips from the World's Longest-Living People
Discover the longevity diet secrets: blue zones foods like beans, greens, and nuts, plus healthy aging tips from world's longest-living people for vibrant, extended lifespan.
Medical Daily
9 min read
Ilhan Omar says Trump’s anti-Somali tirade ‘completely disgusting’
Minnesota congresswoman says ‘hateful rhetoric’ can lead to ‘dangerous actions by people who listen to the president’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Republicans in Congress mocked Trump privately, Marjorie Taylor Greene says
Georgia lawmaker says colleagues who made fun of president before 2024 win now support him out of fear
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Tim Walz’s daughter says Trump has unleashed a ‘s***storm’ on her family from ‘cult’ followers after R-word slur
Minnesota governor’s daughter said Trump attacks have unleashed a torrent of abuse on her family
The Independent UK
3 min read
Detained Georgia veteran deserves to stay in US after serving country, fiancee says
Godfrey Wade’s case is emblematic of rising number of non-US citizen veterans swept up by ICE under Trump’s immigration policies
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
State and federal authorities are monitoring online criticism and protests against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans
The Independent UK
8 min read
Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Mexico's Michoacán state
The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacán over the weekend has risen to five
The Independent UK
3 min read
Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for peace talks after Russia launches overnight air attacks on Kyiv
Missile and drone attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight on Saturday
The Independent UK
3 min read
Maha v Maga: feud grows as Trump EPA rolls back rules on toxic chemicals
‘Make America healthy again’ leaders call for Lee Zeldin to quit for favoring chemical companies over US families
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran over women running without hijabs
Judiciary says a criminal case has been opened after online images showed a number of unveiled female competitors
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Canada may approve a new oil pipeline. First Nations fear another ‘worst-case scenario’
Mark Carney is considering lifting a tanker ban that has protected coastal communities for 53 years
The Guardian - US
7 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Former Federal Reserve Bank Executive Reveals The $1 Trick That Turns 'Someday' Investors Into 'Today' Investors
One dollar is all it takes to transform someone from a perpetual “someday” investor into an actual market participant, according to a former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston executive who spent years inside America’s most powerful financial institutions before joining the retail investing wave.
Benzinga
14 min read
Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022
The Independent UK
3 min read
32 States Where Consumer Debt Fell the Most Since Last Year
You might expect that trend to show up across all 50 states. But according to Experian, consumer debt actually fell in 32 states.
GOBankingRates
6 min read
The Social Security Advice 90% of Americans Plan To Ignore — And Why
Waiting till 70 significantly increases your Social Security benefits, but there are circumstances when taking it at 67, or even 62, will get you more money.
GOBankingRates
3 min read
Elon Musk Calls Cybertruck Tesla's 'Best Ever' — But Sales Say Otherwise
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has touted the company's controversial Cybertruck as the best-ever Tesla, but the sales data tells a different story about the Cybertruck's successes (or lack thereof).
Benzinga
4 min read
Warner Bros Disaster? Netflix inks deal for troubled Hollywood giant
David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, promised ‘everyone’ would win by combining the storied Hollywood studios with his reality TV giant. Instead, many lost
The Guardian - US
4 min read
This Startup With 60% Employees On The Autism Spectrum Beat Meta-Backed $14B Scale AI For $708 Million Pentagon AI Contract
Artificial intelligence company Enabled Intelligence, with a majority neurodiverse workforce, announced on Nov. 24 that it has secured the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s largest data labeling contract.
Benzinga
5 min read
The ‘Great Housing Reset’ is coming: Income growth will outpace home-price growth in 2026, Redfin forecasts
Lower mortgage rates and increased home sales could also help a pricey housing market, but don’t expect homes to be affordable for young families.
Fortune
4 min read
The bad news continues - server prices set to rise in latest blow to hardware budgets
Rising memory costs driven by AI demand are forcing server and PC manufacturers to increase prices and adjust production priorities.
TechRadar
3 min read
Bernie Sanders Slams Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Deal: 'Insanity. Billionaire Tax Now'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called for immediate billionaire taxation on Saturday after criticizing Elon Musk‘s shareholder-approved $1 trillion compensation package at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), comparing it to the combined salaries of millions of American workers.
Benzinga
3 min read
‘I would have made the same call’: Hegseth doubles down on second boat strike despite initially calling it fake news
When your alibi needs constant revisions to make sense.
We Got This Covered
3 min read
5 RMD Mistakes That Could Cost You Big-Time: Even Seasoned Retirees Slip Up
The five biggest RMD mistakes retirees make show that tax-smart retirement planning should start well before you hit the age your first RMD is due.
Kiplinger
7 min read
Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace deal would leave the country vulnerable to future Russian attacks
United States President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and a key adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, recently agreed to a 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.
The Conversation
6 min read
Ukraine is facing a painful choice
Kyiv may be approaching its last chance to end the war with its sovereignty intact. If a peace deal includes two key elements, it should accept
The Guardian - US
6 min read
US may end support for Ukraine war effort, says Donald Trump Jr
Eldest son of Donald Trump makes speculative comments during tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Luigi Mangione court hearings gave a preview of gripping trial to come
Last week’s proceedings in murder case of Brian Thompson showed a mix of politics, social comment and drama
The Guardian - US
7 min read
An animal rights activist was on the FBI’s Most Wanted list for 15 years. Will he be returned to the US?
Daniel Andreas San Diego, now 47, is fighting extradition from the UK amid accusations he set off three pipe bombs in 2003
The Guardian - US
13 min read
Predator in Your Pocket: Leaked Files Reveal Spyware Hiding in Ads to Hack Phones in Seconds
Leaked documents reveal Intellexa's Predator spyware hiding in online ads to infect phones within seconds, raising global privacy and human rights concerns.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Trump vows to slam America’s doors shut as he heaps scorn on immigrants
National guard shooting prompts extraordinary outburst and targeting of people from startling range of countries
The Guardian - US
9 min read
Gavin Newsom Trolls Trump by Crowning Joe Biden 'Best President', Claims POTUS Can't Stand Upright Without Tilting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom trolled President Donald Trump with a fake health memo and crowned Joe Biden 'Best President.'
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Survivor 49 Is Going To Get Way Better On Rewatch, And There’s An Obvious Reason Why
Let's talk out a (temporary) issue Survivor 49 has.
Cinemablend
3 min read
Curvy News Anchor Goes Viral After Reading “Mean” Viewer Comments In Her Broadcast Voice
“Why have fake news, when you can have cake news?” a viewer wrote.
Bored Panda
6 min read
News anchor slams body shaming trolls in the best possible way
The reporter receives both body shaming and suggestive comments about her appearance on air
The Independent UK
3 min read
Travis Kelce Rumour Debunked: 'Twerking Repost' Traced to Snark Page Faking Posts About Kelce and Swift
Travis Kelce allegedly reposted an Instagram video of a fitness trainer 'twerking', but fans quickly noticed it was linked to a Reddit snark page known to falsify screenshots.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Ariana Grande Renewed Dating Rumours With Co-Star Cynthia Erivo After 'Glinda Is Sexually Closeted' Remarks
Ariana Grande's off-hand comment that Glinda 'might be in the closet,' captured in a viral Instagram reel, reignited rumours she and co-star Cynthia Erivo are dating.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
‘Normalize being rude’: Maryland woman goes hiking on Billy Goat Trail—then a man on the trail asks her a disturbing question
A Maryland woman and her friend recently went on a hike—but things took a turn when a man joined them on the Billy Goat Trail.
The Mary Sue
4 min read
AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes
What does it look like to have an “athletic body?” What does artificial intelligence think it looks like to have one?
The Conversation
6 min read
Marty Supreme: Timothee Chalamet's Plan to Turn The Statue of Liberty Orange Revealed
A mock Zoom video of Timothée Chalamet pitching an orange Statue of Liberty drives massive attention to A24's Marty Supreme ahead of its December premiere.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Jess Cartner-Morley’s Christmas gift guide: 31 ideas, chosen by our fashion expert
Our style guru’s gift picks are in – from a cult lip oil and fashion-desk-approved earrings to the T-shirt brand every cool kid wants
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
10 Celebrities Who Changed Their Names And Stirred Controversy
Changing your last name after marriage is usually a personal decision… unless you’re famous.
Bored Panda
8 min read
‘Does the same job’: Detroit business man buys Morton salt at Lowe’s. He says it’s a cheaper way to protect your streets from ice. Does it work?
Winter means one thing: Ice.
The Mary Sue
4 min read
Bills-Bengals Clash Turned Into Iconic Highmark Stadium Snow Game
This might be one of the last, or the last, snow game in the current Bills’ stadium before they move to the new one next season.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Weather map: Where will it snow and rain in the UK this week after Met Office warnings?
Wet and windy weather is forecast through to Tuesday
The Independent UK
3 min read
South Africa’s G20 presidency is over – what did it achieve for climate and clean energy in Africa?
South Africa opened its G20 presidency with an ambitious message for a world divided by conflict and economic strain: solidarity, equality and sustainability. The Johannesburg G20 leaders’ summit tried to mend deep geopolitical rifts. Even those who chose to boycott the summit remained included – with their chairs left symbolically…
The Conversation
7 min read
10 Heating Mandates Raising Home Energy Costs for Seniors
Heating costs are climbing this winter, and new mandates are a major reason. States and municipalities are introducing stricter rules for energy efficiency, emissions, and...
Saving Advice
5 min read
Homegrown gas is vital for UK energy security
Letter: Domestic gas production must be incentivised if the UK is to avoid damaging shortages, writes Prof John Underhill
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Why Dan Turner of Blue Whale Technologies Believes Microplastics Removal Must Become a Global Financial Imperative
Dan Turner, founder of Blue Whale Technologies and a veteran environmental engineer with over 40 years in advanced wastewater treatment, stresses that, without real change, the rapid accumulation of plastic waste is not expected to change any time soon.
International Business Times
6 min read
'Hazardous Travel' Warnings as Winter Storm Dumps 24 Inches of Snow Across Four US States
A powerful winter storm is battering Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Colorado today with up to 61cm of snow and 100km/h wind gusts.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
What I saw reporting on the American lives cut short by killer heat
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The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project
Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.
The Texas Tribune
5 min read
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
The Texas Tribune
2 min read
Firefighter dies in NSW as premier warns of ‘foreboding’ start to bushfire season
Member of national parks firefighting team killed by tree at Bulahdelah in ‘deeply distressing turn of events’
The Guardian - AU
4 min read
Adrien Brody says he hasn’t taken on any new roles since winning Oscar for The Brutalist
‘It’s not because I have not had interesting opportunities,’ actor says
The Independent UK
3 min read
Australia news live: Bragg says ‘every back yard’ could fit a new house or granny flat as he ties Liberal party’s future to housing
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The Guardian - AU
12 min read
Strictly favourite Lewis Cope eliminated from show in tense dance-off
The star says competing has been ‘more than I could have ever wished for’
The Independent UK
4 min read
Florida college student stashed AR-15 under bed, and tactical vest — and ordered 1,500 rounds to his dorm room, police say
The unloaded rifle was found under his bed in an ‘unsecured black carrying case’ with one loaded magazine
The Independent UK
3 min read
Morning Mail: turmoil at NT Indigenous school, concern over ‘useless’ iron supplements, Norris takes F1 title
There are fears Yipirinya school could ‘collapse’ over crisis
The Guardian - AU
6 min read
David Corenswet reveals disagreement with James Gunn over Superman kiss scene
Actor told Jonathan Bailey about the dispute in the latest series of ‘Variety’s’ ‘Actors on Actors’
The Independent UK
3 min read
Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022
The Independent UK
3 min read
Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
State and federal authorities are monitoring online criticism and protests against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans
The Independent UK
8 min read
It’s still not OK, boomer: younger Americans are flailing – and mad as hell
For young Americans, not being able to buy a house is more than a sob story. It’s the symbol of a broken social contract and a generational betrayal
The Guardian - US
25 min read
Scoop: Israel and Qatar hold secret meeting in New York to rebuild ties
Israel bombed Doha in September, plunging relations into a crisis.
Axios
3 min read
Evidence Presented by State Judge Ties 'El Pelón' to Killing of Mexican Mayor
On Nov. 30, a judge identified Jaciel Antonio "N" as the person who recruited Víctor Manuel Ubaldo Vidales, the teenager who carried out the Nov. 1 killing of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo during a Day of the Dead event.
Latin Times
5 min read
West Africa's Latest Coup Attempt: Benin Soldiers Storm State TV Before Being Crushed by Loyalist Forces
Soldiers stormed Benin's state TV to oust President Patrice Talon, but loyalists crushed the coup. Fourteen, including Lt Col Pascal Tigri, were arrested in West Africa's latest failed power grab.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
LA wildfire survivors rebuild holiday traditions after year of devastation
After losing homes, heirlooms and decades of memories, Angelenos are piecing together new rituals this season
The Guardian - US
6 min read
Who Was Kerstin Gurtner? Austrian 'Mountain Person' Left to Die in -20C by Mountaineer Boyfriend
Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died of hypothermia on Austria's highest peak after boyfriend Thomas Plamberger allegedly abandoned her near the summit. He now faces negligent homicide charges in 2026.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
No, New York City’s wealthiest are not fleeing the city after Mamdani’s win
Conservatives warned of a mass exodus if the democratic socialist won, but experts, and property data, paint a very different picture
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Economists Warn Venezuela's Fragile Economy Won't Withstand War With the U.S., Despite Maduro's Defiance: Report
Despite Maduro's assertions, experts warn that a prolonged war with the United States would jeopardize Venezuela's economy, and the country's limited resources to sustain an armed conflict would only deepen the ongoing crisis in the Latin American nation.
Latin Times
5 min read
Republicans in Congress mocked Trump privately, Marjorie Taylor Greene says
Georgia lawmaker says colleagues who made fun of president before 2024 win now support him out of fear
The Guardian - US
3 min read
Ilhan Omar says Trump’s anti-Somali tirade ‘completely disgusting’
Minnesota congresswoman says ‘hateful rhetoric’ can lead to ‘dangerous actions by people who listen to the president’
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Unions and Employers Across California Respond to Immigration Raids With Worker-Protection Measures
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network has promoted a campaign known as "Adopt a Corner," which stations volunteers at locations where workers gather for daily employment
Latin Times
4 min read
Trump pardoned him days ago. Now he's furious the Democrat is running for reelection.
In pardoning Cuellar, Trump claimed the congressman was unfairly prosecuted.
Axios
3 min read
The Baffling Opinion in the Yakoby v. University of Pennsylvania Title VI Case
The court's rationale for dismissing the case simply ignores the plaintiffs' allegations.
Reason
3 min read
Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair
With more than three months to go until the 2026 primary, Herrera has already surpassed what he raised in the 2024 cycle, putting new pressure on Gonzales' seat.
Latin Times
4 min read
Judge: DOJ likely broke Constitution in using Comey lawyer's seized emails
The Justice Department's path to re-indict Comey appears increasingly complicated.
Axios
4 min read
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Reason
3 min read
Maduro's Former Intelligence Chief Says Regime Worked With FARC, ELN and Hezbollah to Target U.S., in Letter to Trump
The former general also said criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua were recruited from prisons to protect the government in exchange for immunity
Latin Times
3 min read
Alligator Alcatraz 'Meets the Definition of Torture Under International Law', Amnesty International Claims
"People have to stay there for hours shackled and denied food and water as a form of punishment," said the organization's director for refugee and migrant rights
Latin Times
4 min read
Nearly Half of Americans, Including 1 in 5 Trump Voters, Blame President for Cost of Living, New Poll Shows
The Politico poll also reveald that 37% of Trump's 2024 voters believe the cost of living is the worst they can remember
Latin Times
3 min read
How Trump flipped America's race conversation
Language that once was disqualifying is now a fixture of national political discourse.
Axios
5 min read
Ukraine is facing a painful choice
Kyiv may be approaching its last chance to end the war with its sovereignty intact. If a peace deal includes two key elements, it should accept
The Guardian - US
6 min read
The right’s callous overdiagnosis bandwagon is rolling. Wes Streeting should not be on it
Thankfully, we now know more about conditions such as autism and ADHD. The health secretary must not be part of this attempt to turn back the clock, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
The Guardian view on Marwan Barghouti: Palestinians need a political future as well as aid and reconstruction
Editorial: Pushing for the release of the jailed leader could prove central to the peace that Donald Trump claims to seek in the Middle East
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
The Guardian view on ageing research: our lives have more distinct phases than we thought
Editorial: Tech moguls may foolishly hope to stay forever young, but others could benefit too from evidence of the human body’s dynamic and varied journey through life
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Forget Hadrian’s Wall. The UK citizenship test should ask about Corrie, bus queues and Greggs
Questions about the Corn Laws and habeas corpus are abstruse and unrelated to modern life – as my French husband is finding. The test should instead ask about soap operas and sandwiches, writes Guardian columnist Emma Beddington
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Zipcar’s demise means people such as me are back in the slow lane – and stuck needing their own costly car
The impending collapse of UK carsharing is an embarrassment for a government attempting to curb the dominance of cars, says writer Phineas Harper
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall
The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Yes, it’s full of nonsense, extreme hosting and psychobabble. But I do love Meghan’s Christmas special
The Duchess of Sussex is back and suddenly her show makes sense. It is cringingly ultra-extra, of course, but isn’t that what Christmas is all about?
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline
It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.
Newslaundry
11 min read
Want to be hotter? Try this one weird Republican trick
The right has found a new pitch for young women: conservatives are better-looking
The Guardian - US
8 min read
Melissa McCarthy’s Jaw-Dropping 95-Pound Weight Loss Sparks Buzz After Her ‘SNL’ Appearance
Many, Barbra Streisand among them, wondered if McCarthy had used weight-loss injections to lose weight.
Bored Panda
6 min read
Brandi Glanville Finally Receives Diagnosis For Facial Disfigurement After Blaming A Parasite
The former TV star went so far as to burn her face with hair-removal cream while specialists struggled to explain what was happening to her.
Bored Panda
5 min read
65 Years Ago, A Cult Classic Sci-Fi Movie Established A Terrifying Trope
Never trust a dead-eyed child.
Inverse
6 min read
Saturday Night Live: Melissa McCarthy hosts for sixth time but laughs are sparse
Beloved comedic actor returns for a middling episode that takes aim at everyone from Pete Hegseth to the viral drunk raccoon
The Guardian - US
8 min read
Netflix Just Quietly Released The Most Underrated Fantasy Adventure Of The Year
Alex Woo left Pixar to found his own animation studio. Now, he’s directed his first movie, 'In Your Dreams,' and it’s a wildly imaginative ride.
Inverse
5 min read
The War Between the Land and the Sea review – Doctor Who spin-off is bland without the Time Lord
2/5 Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are miscast in BBC and Disney’s last joint Whoniverse offering
The Independent UK
5 min read
Stranger Things 5 Spoilers: Why Vecna Is Terrified Of Max's Cave System That Gave Him His Evil Powers
Stranger Things 5 spoilers from the stage show reveal the shocking reason Vecna fears Max's cave. The trauma is linked to an eight-year-old Henry Creel being hurled into 'Dimension X'.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
80 Years Ago, An Ill-Advised Horror Sequel Marked The End Of An Iconic Era
Here's how 'House of Dracula' brought an ignoble end to the classic era of Universal Monsters.
Inverse
6 min read
Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show Just Hilariously Channeled James Bond
In 'Pluribus' Episode 6, there's a great James Bond spoof. But is there a deeper meaning here?
Inverse
4 min read
Tekashi 6ix9ine Sent Back to Jail After New Probation Violations
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is returning to federal custody after a judge sentenced him to three months in jail for repeatedly violating the terms of his supervised release. The sentence was handed down Friday in Manhattan federal court, marking the latest chapter in a long series of legal problems involving the…
Latin Times
4 min read
Goodbye angels, hello Ozempic needles – what’s behind the boom in bizarre Christmas baubles?
This year’s most-wanted ornaments include weight-loss syringes and favourite foodstuffs. When and why did Christmas trees become so commercialised?
The Guardian - UK
12 min read
Voices: There is still a way European leaders can help achieve a positive outcome for Ukraine
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump wants to build bridges with Russia, but Europe must assert its interests as well
The Independent UK
7 min read
The kindness of strangers: I couldn’t afford a pricey hotel, then a student let me sleep on her dormitory floor
In retrospect, I can appreciate what a big chance she took. I hope the universe has repaid her many times over
The Guardian - AU
2 min read
Roll with it: the 30 best board games for Christmas 2025
If Monopoly is your festive fallback for family fun then go directly to Jail and do not pass Go. A new wave of party pleasers, trick takers and strategy games can transport you to Stalingrad, the spirit realm, or even Georgian sex venues
The Guardian - UK
22 min read
Martin Parr, photographer acclaimed for observations of British life, dies aged 73
From sunbathers to Conservative clubs, Parr’s images were often in vivid colour with more than a dash of humour
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Boris Johnson caught on camera dancing in fairy wings
Boris Johnson provided the birthday entertainment at a party for his 4-year-old daughter Romy, as he was seen dancing in a pair of fairy wings.
The Independent UK
1 min read
Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 8th - 14th December 2025
Read your weekly horoscope from Sally Trotman and Penny Thornton who reveal what this week holds for every star sign on love, family, career, and more
Woman & Home
8 min read
‘He made the mundane magnificent’: Martin Parr could make a chip shop as mighty as a cathedral
A brilliantly human photographer, he celebrated the overlooked, finding beauty in cheese sandwiches at a church fete or people queuing for ice cream at the beach – all while poking fun at Britishness
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Sara Cox's one 'gorgeous' Christmas memory she wishes she could recreate
The presenter shares the 'mega' moment from a Christmas gone by, that she'd like to experience one more time
Woman & Home
3 min read
Martin Parr obituary
Photographer whose unblinking eye documented the human subject as a birdwatcher might, via plumage, habitat and diet
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
Morning Headaches and Their Causes: Proven Ways to Prevent Sleep-Related Headaches
Morning headaches often stem from sleep-related headaches, apnea, bruxism, or poor sleep habits. Learn what causes them and how simple strategies can prevent daily pain.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Morning Bloating Daily? Doctors Reveal Top Bloated Stomach Causes and Digestive Problems
Discover why morning bloating happens, common bloated stomach causes, and how digestive problems may be involved. Expert tips to ease discomfort and improve gut health.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Why You Get Stomach Pain After Eating — Doctors' First Checks for Indigestion and Food Intolerance
Stomach pain after eating often stems from indigestion causes or food intolerance. Learn what doctors check first, key triggers, diagnostic steps, and effective relief.
Medical Daily
8 min read
The surprising link between your morning coffee and chronic pain
Eating more oily fish could conversely help reduce pain, according to the study
The Independent UK
3 min read
Trump orders overhaul of U.S. vaccine schedules
Trump's order suggests he's not trying to distance himself from RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda — at least for now.
Axios
3 min read
I asked a physical therapist for her top three stretches for walking, here’s what she recommends
If you feel stiff or sore after a long walk, these stretches can help
Fit & Well
4 min read
This is how a 50-something trainer changed how he lifts weights to protect his joints
Resistance training in midlife is about working smarter, not harder
Fit & Well
5 min read
Improve your balance at home with these five bodyweight exercises from a 68-year-old fitness coach
You don’t need any equipment to do these simple moves
Fit & Well
3 min read
Tired of fine lines? 14 peptide eye treatments to regain your sparkle
Say goodbye to fine lines and crow’s feet with our roundup of the best smoothing solutions
Evening Standard
12 min read
These apple and cranberry pancakes are the ultimate cozy, protein-packed breakfast
These quick and easy pancakes are soft, fluffy, flavorful and loaded with protein
Fit & Well
3 min read
Mohamed Salah Potential Destinations—Ranked
Salah’s Liverpool future is hanging in the balance after a fiery outburst from the sidelined forward.
Sports Illustrated
6 min read
Notre Dame Ripped for 'Loser Behavior' After Team Pulls Out of Bowl Game
The Irish don't want any part in bowl season—just the CFP.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
Rivian's e-Bike Offshoot Debuts a Smart Helmet With Headlights and Brake Lights
Also, Rivian's newly debuted e-bike brand, just released a helmet that doubles as a headlight and a brake light. Could the tech transfer to motorcycles?
RideApart
4 min read
The Last Eight Minutes of the Bills' Win Over the Bengals Were So Chaotic
That was one for the books.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
The Good, Bad and Ugly, Week 13: Steelers Prevail, But Colts Might Have Lost Their QB
Pittsburgh held off Baltimore to take control of the AFC North. Plus, a fantastic finish by the Bills spelled doom for Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
Sports Illustrated
8 min read
Titans’ Defense Trolls Shedeur Sanders With Signature Celebration After Forcing Turnover
The Titans defense trolled Shedeur Sanders with his signature celebration after forcing a Browns turnover on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Notre Dame Issues Statement to Opt Out of Bowl Game Following CFP Snub
Notre Dame issued a statement opting out of a bowl game after being snubbed for the College Football Playoff.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
What Potential Matchups in 16- and 24-Team CFP Formats Would Look Like in 2025
As the Power 4 teams continue to discuss playoff expansion, here is how the two preferred setups would come together with the selection committee’s final Top 25 ranking.
Sports Illustrated
9 min read
Surprise Results: Watch Cardo’s Noise-Canceling Helmet Get Wind Tunnel Tested
Watch a video of me testing Cardo's Beyond GTS in a wind tunnel at 74 mph and listen to my thoughts on the product.
RideApart
2 min read
Nick Saban Hopes College Football Can Learn from ‘Devastating’ Notre Dame Snub
The 12-team bracket for this year’s College Football Playoff is out, and some folks aren’t happy.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
You Can Still Get A Polestar 3 With An Outrageous Discount
With Polestar's Clean Vehicle Incentive, you can snag a 350-mile electric Polestar 3 with $18,000 off the sticker price.
InsideEVs
4 min read
PlayStation Plus Just Added One Of The Most Stylish Shooters Of The Decade
One of the most stylish shooters of the decade is now available on PlayStation Plus, mixing frantic action with a satisfying story.
Inverse
4 min read
This Breakthrough EV Motor Makes 1,000 Horsepower—And Fits Inside A Wheel
Yasa’s record-breaking, insanely powerful axial flux motor made is now being tested for in-wheel powertrains.
InsideEVs
4 min read
China’s Most Luxurious EV Does Not Disappoint
Its name might not resonate like Maybach or Bentley, but the Maextro S800 does opulent luxury very well and it comes as a range extender.
InsideEVs
3 min read
A robot walks into a bar: can a Melbourne researcher get AI to do comedy?
Machines can be funny when they mistakenly bump into things – but standup is a tough gig even for humans
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Tesla's Awesome Supercharger Map Update Takes The Guesswork Out Of Finding A Plug
Finding an EV charger just got a little easier. Tesla's 2025 holiday update introduces 3D Supercharger station maps.
InsideEVs
4 min read
Engineers Explain How BMW Made The iX3 A Charging And Range Powerhouse
I sat down with BMW's charging and battery experts to learn what went into the extremely impressive iX3.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Why Uber Picked The Lucid Gravity As Its Next-Gen Robotaxi
Uber’s Lucid Gravity robotaxis will enter San Francisco next year. Lucid’s CFO explains why the rideshare giant picked its electric SUV. 
InsideEVs
4 min read
'Marvel Rival's Director Explains Why The Game Balances for 'Fun' Instead of Fairness
In an exclusive interview, Marvel Rivals' creative director reflects on the first year of the game, balancing challenges, choosing characters, and more.
Inverse
7 min read
Xbox Game Pass Quietly Added The RPG Game Of The Year
‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ is a flawless RPG anchored by the year’s best performances.
Inverse
5 min read
Scientists sent a menstrual cup to space. This is how it went
Most astronauts who menstruate pause their cycle with hormones before hitting the stars, but in the future, we'll need more options.
Space
5 min read
Geminid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's best meteor shower
The Geminids return with near-perfect viewing conditions, offering skywatchers up to 150 meteors an hour under dark December skies.
Space
11 min read
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 188 — A New NASA Leader Rises?
On Episode 188 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, who took had his second confirmation as NASA's next leader.
Space
3 min read
Don't miss Jupiter shining close to the waning gibbous moon on Dec. 7
The waning moon shines close to the king of the planets on Dec. 7.
Space
3 min read
Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit on Dec. 8
Rocket Lab will launch a Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite on Monday night (Dec. 8), and you can watch the action live.
Space
2 min read
How many spiders and pseudoscorpions does it take to make one of the world’s greatest taxonomists?
Former Perth curator Mark Harvey is one of the few people on Earth to have described 1,000 new species, many of them arachnids. Colleagues say his legacy is ‘unquantifiable’
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
3 astronauts settle into their new life in orbit | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 1-5, 2025
Newly arrived and soon-to-depart members of Expedition 73 prepared for what is to come next during this, their final week all together aboard the International Space Station.
Space
5 min read
NASA's next-gen Roman Space Telescope is fully built. Could it launch earlier than expected?
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now fully assembled and ready to begin launch preparations this summer.
Space
4 min read
Every space and sci-fi game at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025
Our friends at PC Gamer hosted a fantastic show looking at the future of video games, and these are our favorite space and sci-fi picks from it.
Space
6 min read
NASA spacecraft tracks comet SWAN in incredible 40-day timelapse — and even glimpses interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS (video)
NASA imaged Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) every four minutes for nearly 40 days, marking the longest any comet has been tracked with such frequency.
Space
4 min read
The restaurateur chronicling hardships of immigrant staff in US kitchens: ‘These are the stories that make it work’
In Voices from the Kitchen, Marc Meyer pulls the curtain back on the harrowing journeys of the people who run his restaurants
The Guardian - US
8 min read
‘No one knows where it came from’: first wild beaver spotted in Norfolk in 500 years
Cameras capture lone creature collecting materials for its lodge in riverside nature reserve
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Bear attacks rise worldwide as climate change shrinks natural habitats
Bear attacks are on the rise across parts of Asia, Europe and North America, with experts pointing to more encounters between bears and people, disrupted food supplies and habitats reshaped by a warming climate.
Radio France Internationale
7 min read
Environment Agency faces landfill tax bill worth millions to clear illegal waste
Exclusive: ‘extremely unhelpful’ policy seen as deterrent to clearing thousands of dump sites across England
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Country diary: Lapwings are birds of my childhood – finally they have returned
Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: I have memories of seeing them at night, on our pyjama-clad safaris round the farm, but they haven’t been here for a decade
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Homegrown gas is vital for UK energy security
Letter: Domestic gas production must be incentivised if the UK is to avoid damaging shortages, writes Prof John Underhill
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet
RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Nature recovery plan in England hit by clause allowing contracts to end with a year’s notice
Conservationists say changes, coupled with underfunding, will curb take-up and leave less land protected for nature
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Weather tracker: Heavy snow blankets parts of US as winter storms hit
Snowfall moves south-east over Wyoming and Colorado and combines with dense fog in some areas
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
What I saw reporting on the American lives cut short by killer heat
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The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Camiral, Girona: a wellness resort that even teenagers will enjoy
Hammams, golf buggies and gourmet feasts replace teenage grunts with genuine smiles – proving the wellness isn’t just in the spa, but in the atmosphere, says Rebecca Thornton
Evening Standard
6 min read
Visiting Sydney for the Ashes this winter? Your guide on where to stay, eat and what to do
Tens of thousands of sports fans are expected to flock into the glistening east coast city over the next couple of months. Katie Strick has a one-week bucket list
Evening Standard
11 min read
Wouldn’t it be great to still be living in aviation’s golden age?
TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on the good old days of flying, the expansion of drop-off fees, keeping visas in rapidly filling passports, and the best options for enjoying early-spring sunshine
The Independent UK
9 min read
Where the real Rudolph lives: reindeer herding with the Sami people in Sweden’s wild west
In the snowy mountains of Grövelsjön, visitors can get a rare glimpse into a little-known traditional way of life – and sleep in a tipi under the stars
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
How to visit Marrakech with children: Morocco's family-friendly capital
Gorgeous riads, lively markets and camel rides in the desert make this North African city ideal next time you want to whisk away the kids – if you travel at the right time, says Jemima Sisson
Evening Standard
9 min read
‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe
Wonderful art, mysterious history, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to these shrines from Norway to Bulgaria
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich
A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainability
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
The most fabulous London hotel Christmas trees
Christmas creations so spectacular, even Scrooge himself couldn’t resist getting into the festive spirit
Evening Standard
13 min read
We found the authentic Liguria: an off-season road trip through north-west Italy’s brilliant villages and cuisine
By avoiding the famous hotspots and travelling in December, we enjoy culinary delights and historic charms without the summer crowds
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Get your skates on: 10 of the best pop-up ice rinks in the UK
From city rooftops to seafront winter wonderlands, these are some of the best places to slide into Christmas
The Guardian - UK
7 min read