Ravens-Steelers draws over 15 million viewers as NFL gains bigger audience over CFP games
For Austin Reaves, making the winning shot for Lakers on Christmas holds special meaning
Austin Reaves knows he was once pegged as a long shot for the NBA, and that's why winning a game for the Lakers on Christmas means so much to him.
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‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Joseph Meek, 16, killed after he falls out of moving car
Police in Vestavia Hills are investigating how the actor fell out of the moving vehicle.
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Thief returns stolen baby Jesus statue with note asking forgiveness for ‘dumb mistake’
No arrests have been made following the “dumb mistake."
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Dozens killed in Kazakhstan plane crash, but some survive; Atlanta academy teaches students the art of playing Santa
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Lean-looking Elon Musk reveals he’s taking Mounjaro for weight loss in festive ‘Ozempic Santa’ post
Mounjaro, like Ozempic, is a GLP-1 inhibitor – a class of drugs developed to help people with diabetes regulate their blood glucose and insulin levels. However, Americans have increasingly been using GLP-1 inhibitors to successfully shed pounds.
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LeBron James dares to take on the NFL with bold Christmas Day declaration: ‘Our day’
LeBron James has a message to the NFL as it competes for eyeballs on Christmas Day.
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Did anything good happen in 2024? Actually, yes!
From cures for diseases, signs of climate hope and the beauty of nature, here are some of the positive news stories you might have missed this year.
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Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.
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A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion
Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.
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Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan
Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.
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'Wordle' Today #1,286 Hints, Clues and Answer for Thursday, December 26
Newsweek has five hints to help you solve Thursday's "Wordle" puzzle if you're finding it a bit taxing.
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'Connections' December 26: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #564
If the festive brainteaser has left you scratching your head, Newsweek has provided a host of handy hints.
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Miss Manners: Rude front desk manager makes me dread the doctor’s office
Does the letter writer tell their periodontist about his unprofessional front desk manager?
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Asking Eric: I’m too ashamed to see my friend because I gained weight
Letter writer is avoiding seeing a longtime friend because they’re ashamed of the weight they’ve gained.
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Carolyn Hax: She attacks her sister’s parenting but accepts her room discount
Aunt attacks sister for letting her son room with his girlfriend, even though room shares helped the aunt save money.
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Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump Suggests?
Over the past week, Trump has criticized Panama over increasing fees, warning that if it doesn't change, he will demand the canal's return to the U.S.
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A realignment — if Trump can keep it: 2024 results signal a new political era
Polling suggests Donald Trump's win could be something even worse for Democrats: A historic defeat that puts Republicans in the political driver’s seat for a generation or more.
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LeBron anota 31 puntos en su 19no partido de Navidad; Lakers vencen a Warriors por 115-113
Austin Reaves anotó la canasta decisiva con un segundo restante después de que Stephen Curry empató el duelo con un triple de 31 pies a falta de siete segundos, y los Lakers de Los Ángeles superaron el miércoles 115-113 a los Warriors de Golden State.
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5 Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike at Gaza Hospital: Palestinian Media
Quds News Network reported that its journalists were killed in an airstrike while they were in a van parked outside of a hospital in Gaza.
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Consejos para disfrutar de las celebraciones de fin de año, sin estrés
Todos conocemos los factores de estrés: obligaciones sociales, rencillas familiares, divisiones políticas, estrés financiero y el deseo de mantenerse alegre y generoso todo el tiempo.
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El rey Carlos III dedica mensaje navideño al personal médico que lo ayudó
El rey Carlos III utilizó su mensaje navideño anual el miércoles para elogiar el altruismo de aquellos que lo han cuidado a él y a la princesa de Gales este año, después de que ambos fueran diagnosticados con cáncer.
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Alleged Grand Central slasher cries out for his mom at first court appearance for unprovoked NYC attacks: ‘I didn’t know you were here!’
The man accused of two unprovoked slashings at Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday night cried out for his mother at his Christmas Day court proceeding — as a Manhattan judge ordered him held on $150,000 bail. Jason Sargeant, 28, was arraigned on charges of assault and attempted assault for what prosecutors described as “incredibly serious”...
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Aileen Cannon Grants Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt a Trial Delay
Attorneys for Ryan Routh, the man charged with attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, had requested postponement of a court hearing.
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Austin Reaves helps deliver Lakers to thrilling Christmas win over Warriors
Austin Reaves scores on a layup with just over a second left to secure a 115-113 win for the Lakers, who survived a Warriors surge without Anthony Davis.
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OG Anunoby uses special ‘gift’ to shut down Victor Wembanyama in crunch time for Knicks
Slowing down Victor Wembanyama required the special OG touch.
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Adam Schefter blasts Mike Florio’s criticism of ESPN’s Pete Carroll scoop: ‘100 percent wrong’
Christmas football came with a side of sports media beef.
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Oakland man dies in Christmas house fire after rescuing his family
A man in Oakland was found dead Christmas morning after his house caught on fire, officials said.
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Kyle Larson Drops Bombshell Comment as Huge Merger on the Table
Kyle Larson hints at a potential merger between High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws, a move that could revolutionize sprint car racing.
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Beyoncé's halftime show the highlight of a lackluster NFL Christmas slate
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
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Organizer of Christmas fair in Mexico killed outside church during the popular festival
An organizer of a Christmas fair in Mexico was shot to death outside of a church during the Christmas Eve festivities Tuesday. Martin Ramirez Ruiz, board president of the Christmas fair in the state of Guerrero’s capital, Chilpancingo, was killed alongside another man in a targeted attack, according to the Associated Press. Nativity scene ceramics...
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Dave Portnoy was not a fan of Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas halftime show: ‘Been LOST’
Christmas Day came with a Beyoncé performance that was befitting of a Super Bowl halftime show.
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Netflix struggled to get NFLers to eat its Christmas football cakes
After a day full of Christmas football, Netflix brought dessert. The only problem is, almost no one wanted to eat it.
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Trump’s Christmas Day message to death-row inmates granted clemency by Biden: ‘GO TO HELL!’
President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row Monday — a list that includes at least five child killers and several mass murderers.
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NYT’s Ezra Klein says his podcast won’t be ‘resistance show’ in 2nd Trump term — rejects ‘normalizing MAGA’ concerns
New York Times journalist Ezra Klein said his podcast "The Ezra Klein Show," won't be a "resistance show" during the incoming Trump administration.
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The Deadliest Plane Crashes of 2024: Brazil and Russia Top the List
Several passenger plane crashes have occurred worldwide this year, including a Wednesday morning Azerbaijan Airlines wreck that has left dozens feared dead.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Confirms NASCAR Race Dates for 2025 Season
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is returning to NASCAR racing in 2025, with a limited schedule.
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Over 100 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel on Christmas
At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.
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Mayor Eric Adams’ attorney joins board of Turkish transportation company
The attorney representing Mayor Eric Adams in his historic federal corruption case joined the board of directors of a Turkish transportation app, the company announced Friday. Alex Spiro was elected to the board of Marti Technologies, described as Turkey’s “leading mobility super app,” at the company’s 2024 annual shareholder meeting, according to a press release....
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Bill Maher slams liberals cutting off family for the holidays over politics: ‘F— off’
Liberal comedian Bill Maher blasted his own side for cutting off members of their family during the holidays over politics.
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These 5 auto recalls affected the largest number of vehicles in 2024
Automakers recalled millions of vehicles over the course of 2024 to address a variety of issues, typically related to the safety of the driver and passengers.
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NASCAR and Lowe's Deliver Christmas Hope to Hurricane Victims
NASCAR and Lowe's partnered to provide 100 temporary tiny homes and $12 million in aid to North Carolina families devastated by Hurricane Helene.
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Highlights from Beyoncé’s big bang at Netflix’s NFL halftime show
Performing cuts from her smash “Cowboy Carter” album, Beyoncé doubled down on her country aesthetic, joined by Post Malone, daughter Blue Ivy and others.
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Precious Achiuwa fills Knicks void with key performance against Spurs
It was a memorable holiday for The Bronx native, getting to play in front of loved ones on Christmas for the first time.
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Retired Georgia news anchor falls into ravine, rescued by helicopter in elaborate rescue: report
Carol Sbarge, a longtime reporter and anchor, fell into a ravine while on a hike at the Chattahoochee National Forest with her boyfriend, prompting an elaborate airlift.
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Lamar Jackson delivers Ravens fan special present after making NFL history
Lamar Jackson played Santa Claus on Wednesday night.
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Ex-NASA commander recounts eerie near-collision with mysterious ‘metallic’ orbs while piloting private plane
The two orbs did not appear on his plane’s radar nor were their presence communicated to him by air traffic control.
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The next Jets coach has to bring more than a scheme
You have to really go back to Rex Ryan’s early coaching staff to find when the Jets had strong assistant coaches.
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