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Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes -- BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

BBC News - Top Stories - 11 minutes ago

Alabama proved to be 'hard to kill,' crashing Oklahoma's CFP party -- College Football

Oklahoma donned 'Hard to Kill' hoodies, but it was the Crimson Tide who lived the mantra in a first-round College Football Playoff win

CBS News - Sports - 54 minutes ago

'Bazball as we knew it is in the skip - but McCullum has England future' -- England must enact change following their Ashes defeat but Brendon McCullum's reaction suggests he can be part of the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

England must enact change following their Ashes defeat but Brendon McCullum's reaction suggests he can be part of the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.

BBC News - Top Stories - 59 minutes ago

As storms inundated Washington state, federal grants for flood mitigation work sat on hold

State officials say the recent deluge highlighted the need for projects to protect communities from floods. The Trump administration has attempted to cut funding for some of them.

NBC News - US News - 1 hour ago

Flash photography - Ghislaine Maxwell snapped in dozens of embarrassing photos in Epstein dump — including flashing her crotch

The disgraced associate of Jeffrey Epstein bared her breasts— and more— in newly released Epstein files dump.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Tories to 'smash' local elections

Mr Vickers denies the Tories have opened negotiations with Reform over an electoral pact.

Sky News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Stokes wants to remain England captain as McCullum admits Ashes mistakes

Stokes ‘absolutely’ keen to stay on as captain despite crushing Ashes defeat in Australia

Evening Standard - Sports - 3 hours ago

Stokes wants to stay England captain as McCullum admits Ashes mistakes

Stokes ‘absolutely’ keen to stay on as captain despite crushing Ashes defeat in Australia

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

The Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 Controversy, Explained -- Is the NFL canceling Bad Bunny? What's up with the Turning Point show? Here's what we know about the halftime-show headliner and the MAGA backlash.

Is the NFL canceling Bad Bunny? What’s up with the Turning Point show? Here’s what we know about the halftime-show headliner and the MAGA backlash.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

I have two cars. If I crash one, will it cost more to insure both?

If you insure multiple cars and crash one, your insurer can drive up the rates for all of them because companies also look at who’s driving the car

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

How England collapsed as Australia retains the Ashes in Adelaide

Australia has officially secured the Ashes after defeating England by 82 runs on Sunday, December 21.By winning the first three matches, Australia has taken an unassailable lead in the five-match...

International The News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Australia crush England's fightback to retain Ashes in Adelaide

Australia win Adelaide Test against England and forge an unassailable 3-0 lead in cricket's longest running series.

Aljazeera - Sports - 4 hours ago

Supermarkets and chains face backlash for using 'dangerous' tech to catch shoplifters

Facewatch is facing a growing backlash from civil liberty campaigners but retailers argue they have no choice.

Sky News - Technology - 5 hours ago

'Worst' Aussie team in 15 yrs retains Ashes vs England -- m read

Cricket Upset: Australia, labeled 'worst in 15 years,' clinches Ashes series, stunning England's top team.

Gulf News - Sports - 5 hours ago

England beaten by Australia in historic Ashes defeat

Australia's cricketers have won the Ashes - defeating England by 82 runs on the final day of the third test in Adelaide.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Australia retain Ashes as England suffer crushing series defeat

England lose third Test by 82 runs as tour crumbles in record-equalling time

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

As it happened: Australia retain Ashes in style in Adelaide

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Centeno, Amit crash out of World 9-Ball Championship

MANILA, Philippines — World champions Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit falter at WPA World Women’s 9-Ball Championship in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Manila Times - Sports - 7 hours ago

Massachusetts wants to build big battery farms to store energy -- The 700-megawatt Trimount project from Jupiter Power would be the largest such lithium-ion battery farm in New England, if it opened today.

The 700-megawatt Trimount project from Jupiter Power would be the largest such lithium-ion battery farm in New England, if it opened today.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

BBC News - Sports - 7 hours ago

McCullum concedes mistakes were made after England suffer another Ashes failure

ADELAIDE, Dec 21 : ‌Brendon McCullum admitted he had made mistakes as England head coach and said their preparations may have been flawed after the tourists surrendered the Ashes with defeat in the third test in Adelaide on Sunday.England's light preparations and lack of tour matches in Australia drew heavy

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 7 hours ago

Australia crush England fightback to retain Ashes in Adelaide

ADELAIDE, Dec 21 : Australia ‌swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday to retain the urn with two matches to spare and leave England facing recriminations over another failed campaign. Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England battled doggedly on day five but fold

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 8 hours ago

They were called Australia's worst Ashes team in 15 years. Eleven days of cricket later, the urn is theirs

Pat Cummins’ back, Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring, Usman Khawaja’s spasms, Steve Smith’s vertigo, Nathan’s Lyon’s hamstring: Australia have overcome plenty to get here.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 8 hours ago

England's Ashes dream is over but Stokes vows to fight on

ADELAIDE, Dec 21 : England's ‌dreams of ending their Ashes drought in Australia were shattered on Sunday but captain Ben Stokes said the visitors would look to salvage some pride in the final two matches of the series.Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third test in Adelaide to take an un

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 9 hours ago

Four new films to see this week: The SpongeBob Movie, The Six Billion Dollar Man, Avatar: Fire and Ash and 1975: Breakdown

Julian Assange, Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Martin Scorsese feature in a quartet of movies released in the week of December 19th, 2025

Irish Times - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

England beaten to lose another Ashes in Australia

England's Bazball regime is in tatters as yet another Ashes series in Australia is lost at the earliest possible opportunity.

BBC News - Sports - 10 hours ago

'People are raging': Trump facing backlash from within over Epstein file redactions

A limited release of the Epstein files has angered Republicans and Democrats alike.

SBS - World - 10 hours ago

Brazil's Lula, Argentina's Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentina's Javier Milei on Saturday openly clashed at a regional summit about the fate of Venezuela, as US President Donald Trump ratchets up the pressure on Caracas.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Several elephants killed in train crash after impact causes multiple coaches to derail

A high-speed passenger train struck an elephant herd in northeastern India, killing seven wild animals while all 650 passengers escape unharmed.

Fox News - World - 12 hours ago

Wreckage of plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family shown in photos

Photos released by the NTSB Saturday show the aftermath of a plane crash that took the lives of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and his family.

Fox News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Hey England, stop blaming the technology and look to your players first

Even amid DRS dramas, cricket remains a truly organic game of leather, willow, earth, wind, sun and weather. Unpredictability is what makes it great.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

'Emergency landing': Passenger onboard plane with former NASCAR driver texted relative before crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the Thursday morning crash in North Carolina.

NBC News - US News - 15 hours ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' extinguished its box office competition

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" extinguished its competition and was No. 1 in theaters on Friday, its opener, raking in $36.5 million.

New York Post - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here's what she's learned about Trump's America

After eight years in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Kirsten Hillman will step down from her post in the new year. She sat down with CBC's The House to share how she connects with Trump-era Republicans and what Canadians need to know about the United States today.

CBC News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Kim Kardashian's daughter North makes Instagram debut after dad Kanye slammed kids' social media use

North also has a notable presence on TikTok on an account she shares with her mom.

New York Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions

Speaking at a Mercosur summit, Lula warned that a US invasion of Venezuela could spark a humanitarian crisis. The Brazilian leader also called on the EU to show "courage" and conclude a deal with the South American bloc.

Deutsche Welle - World - 18 hours ago

AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor - Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment. 2 days ago

Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

BBC News - Business - 19 hours ago

NASCAR driver's wife's chilling final text before plane crash

Federal investigators began sifting through the wreckage on Friday

Independent UK - US News - 21 hours ago

'Avatar' star gets honest about Kiri's arc in 'Fire and Ash'

In Avatar, Sigourney Weaver originally played Dr. Grace Augustine. But later, she slipped into a teenage role of Kiri in Way of Water and Fire and Ash.Playing the role of a 15-year-old for a woman...

International The News - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Disney hopes 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reignites China's passion for Hollywood films

"Pre-Covid, everybody thought the Chinese box office was going to be the savior of Hollywood," one international executive said. "Post-Covid, that has all changed."

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here's what she's learned about Trump's America -- Benjamin Lopez Steven

After eight years in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Kirsten Hillman will step down from her post in the new year. She sat down with CBC's The House to share how she connects with Trump-era Republicans and what Canadians need to know about the United States today.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Timothée Chalamet may have picked up some brand-building tricks from his girlfriend's family — but sources say he is primed to skip the 'Kardashian curse.'

Timothée Chalamet may have picked up some brand-building tricks from his girlfriend's family — but sources say he is primed to skip the "Kardashian curse."

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump remembers ex-NASCAR Greg Biffle as 'great young man' after deadly plane crash

President Donald Trump on Friday remembered former NASCAR star Greg Biffle as a "great young man" after he and his family members were among the seven killed in a plane crash.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Why these Ashes will be the end for one of England's Bazball brothers

While Zak Crawley produced his best innings in an England shirt to stave off an inevitable defeat, Ollie Pope’s latest dismissal could spell the end of his series in Australia

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here's what she's learned about Trump's America -- After eight years in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Kirsten Hillman will step down from her post in the new year. She sat down with CBC's The House to share how she connects with Trump-era Republicans and what Canadians need to know about the United States today. -- Politics

After eight years in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Kirsten Hillman will step down from her post in the new year. She sat down with CBC's The House to share how she connects with Trump-era Republicans and what Canadians need to know about the United States today.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Australia have obliterated Bazball in just 10 days, and England know it

A Harry Brook reverse sweep brain explosion and a magnificent spell from recalled spinner Nathan Lyon have put Australia on the cusp of an Ashes series victory.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 1 day ago

12 Welsh streets where residents have had big cash payouts just in time for Christmas

It's good news for People's Postcode Lottery players in these areas

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

England require Ashes miracle but avoid further humiliation - for now

England were left on 207 for 6, needing a 228-run miracle on day five in Adelaide, while Australia require four more wickets to seal a 3-0 lead

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels - Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays. 18/12/2025

Video. Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

How Ralph Lauren Stole Christmas (and Won 2025) -- America's most cinematic fashion brand has found its way out of the Macy's discount bin and back to the center of consumer culture.

America’s most cinematic fashion brand has found its way out of the Macy’s discount bin and back to the center of consumer culture.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Greg Biffle built winning career on and off the track before fatal crash

Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR star, earned millions through racing and business ventures before dying in a North Carolina plane crash that claimed seven lives.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Nine drugmakers cut deal with Trump administration to slash medication costs

The agreement will lower the cost of certain drugs for asthma, some cancers, HIV and Type 2 diabetes, among other conditions.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle built a lucrative racing career before fatal plane crash

Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR star, earned millions through racing and business ventures before dying in a North Carolina plane crash that claimed seven lives.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Fiery plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family captured in new video

Seven people including NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and Dennis Dutton were killed when their plane crashed during landing at North Carolina's Statesville airport.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

In Minneapolis, ICE clashes with Minnesotans who want them out -- Katie Nicholson

A weekslong ICE operation in Minnesota is getting a chilly reception from activists in the Twin Cities who are organizing to thwart detainments. Operation Metro Surge began the U.S. president called the state’s large Somali community “garbage” and said he didn’t want them in the country.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Both parties bash Trump for initially releasing certain Epstein files

The Justice Department has started to release thousands of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but the law required the agency to make all of its files public by the Friday deadline

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Pirates finally make trade splash by landing All-Star in three-team deal

PITTSBURGH — The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay as part of a...

New York Post - Sports - 1 day ago

Bringing the heat -- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' review: Even the weakest of James Cameron's trio is still breathtaking

The science-fiction series remains a gargantuan spectacle unmatched by anything else in Hollywood.

New York Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Washington AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors

Pediatricians and legal experts in the state expressed outrage Thursday at a new federal effort to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors nationwide, reminding Washingtonians that these medi

The Columbian - Health - 1 day ago

Investigation starts into North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Biffle and 6 others

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Federal investigators on Friday will begin sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed all seven people aboard, including retired NASCA

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Scientists dove hundreds of feet into the ocean and found creatures no human has ever seen. Our trash beat us there

Only a scattering of light penetrates the deep water, more than 300 feet beneath the ocean surface off the coast of Guam. It’s like twilight to the human eye, even in the middle of the day.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

NASCAR driver's wife's chilling final text before plane crash that left six people dead

Federal investigators began sifting through the wreckage on Friday

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Mamdani's crime-fighting plans sure SOUND like they'll clash with every other law enforcer

If Mamdani can't get on board with Tisch's effective, proven vision for crime-fighting, those wins will be the first thing to go.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash

Biffle raced for RFK Racing, the NASCAR team co-owned by Boston-based Fenway Sports Group from 1998 to 2016.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Washington accuses South Africa of 'intimidating' US officials

Washington has warned of severe consequences in response to the alleged detention and harassment of US officials in South Africa

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Travis Head piles on pain with hometown hundred as Australia tighten grip on Ashes

England trail by 356 runs to leave series hopes hanging by a thread

Irish Times - Sports - 2 days ago

England hopes of Ashes comeback hit as Travis Head shines

England are now battling to avoid an unwanted record following a difficult third day of the Test series

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

Film of the Week: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' - An epic but tiresome rehash

Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a sky beam.”

Euronews - Entertainment - 2 days ago

NASCAR champ Greg Biffle, 6 more dead in North Carolina plane crash

A business jet attempting to return to a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff crashed Thursday morning, killing all seven people aboard, including...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor -- Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

BBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Newsflash: December 19th, Schleck joins Lidl-Trek, Froome's future, Araya makes history, Merckx fights back

Andy Schleck steps into a WorldTour management role, Chris Froome leaves his next move unanswered, Monaliza Araya makes history for Eritrean women’s cycling, and Eddy Merckx continues his determined recovery after surgery.

SBS - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle among 7 dead in N.C. plane crash -- News -- - -- World

A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, authorities said.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

This DoorDash Holiday Deal Is the Answer to Last-Minute Gifting Woes

In the week leading up to Christmas, the on-demand delivery platform is gifting users a $10 DoorDash gift card for every $100 spent on gift cards to Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Bloomingdale's and other retailers.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Stolen plane crashes into building at Los Angeles airport; suspect arrested

Hijacked plane crashes at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles after suspect reportedly breaks into flight school building. FBI responds to early morning incident.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Former NASCAR Driver Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash

Seven people onboard Greg Biffle’s business jet died when the plane crashed at the end of the runway, officials reported.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family killed after plane crash

The plane crashed Thursday morning at the Statesville Regional Airport

Independent UK - US News - 2 days ago

UPDATE: Former NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Feared Dead in North Carolina Plane Crash

A plane registered to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed in North Carolina on Thursday, multiple fatalities have been reported.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

NGOs condemn UN agreement with Saudi security chief implicated in Khashoggi murder

UN’s counterterrorism office signs MoU with Abdulaziz al-Howairini, who rights groups say was involved in murder of Saudi journalist

Middle East Eye - World - 2 days ago

Several feared dead after private jet crashes in flames at US airport

The jet crashed near the runway of an airport in North Carolina

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Five killed as Cessna Citation private jet crashes at Statesville Airport

ALBAWABA- A Cessna Citation C550 private business jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday morning, killing five

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

Forget about 'Bazball', bad Ashes prep and DRS. England simply aren't good enough

Australia have fielded 14 men who can genuinely call themselves Test cricketers. To paraphrase Ben Stokes, the same cannot be said for the opposition.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Villages in Kashmir are reviving dried springs to fight water scarcity

Villages in Kashmir are reviving dried springs to fight water scarcity. Plus: desert rose farming, mangroves for flood protection and reclaiming green spaces.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 days ago

'Early Christmas present' for some homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate

Property professionals are now expecting the new year to start with a ‘bang’ as mortgage lenders look to attract borrowers and home movers.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Top picks for festive entertainment with a dash of Irish frosting this Christmas

CHRISTMAS is upon us which means a bumper selection of television and radio to keep you entertain...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Canada shouldn't go cashless -- Peter Shawn Taylor -- December 18, 2025

The government is threatening the very existence of our country’s cash economy

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

China says U.S. will only 'harm itself' after Washington approves $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan

The package consists of items like artillery systems, antitank missiles, as well as spare parts for helicopters and antiship missiles.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Solid Gold Toilet Is Up For Auction For Those Flush With Cash

The piece, by Maurizio Cattelan — the provocative Italian artist known for taping a banana to a wall — goes up for auction Tuesday evening at Sotheby's in New York.

Huffington Post - Weird - 3 days ago

US Government Admits FAA, Army Failures in Washington Air Crash That Killed 67 People

The government stated that the Army helicopter crew ‘negligently failed’ to exercise the required vigilance to ensure separation from the passenger jet.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Disney's 'Avatar' Director James Cameron Trashes Trump for Not Panicking over Climate Charge: 'Most Narcissistic A**hole in History'

"Avatar" director James Cameron is furious that President Donald Trump refuses to accept the doomsaying of global warming alarmists, and is calling Trump a "narcissistic asshole" for not relenting to the climate change mob.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

'If not me, who?' Frydenberg lashes ABC host's 'deeply offensive' political question

The former treasurer said he was “deeply offended” by questions on ABC’s 7.30 on Wednesday night that there was a political motivation behind his rebukes of the government over antisemitism.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 days ago

REVIEW - Avatar: Fire and Ash is big, goofy and forgettable - Jackson Weaver - News - Entertainment - | December 16

Avatar: Fire and Ash — James Cameron's newest entry in his wildly successful franchise — has exciting action, beautiful effects and little to remember.

CBC News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

James Cameron on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash': Exploring Grief, Loss and the Art of Facing Fear

James Cameron sat down with The Hollywood Reporter during his cover shoot to discuss his latest film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.'

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Nashville Theatre Group Brings Ebenezer Scrooge Into The 1980s

What would you get if you crossed the movies Wall Street and A Christmas Carol?

Inside Edition - Weird - 3 days ago

Bank of England poised for Christmas interest rate cut after inflation slows

The Bank of England is widely expected to reduce borrowing costs to 3.75% from 4% when it next announces its decision on Thursday.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Why are plane crashes on the rise in 2025?

Concerns grow as aviation incidents seem to rise in 2025, with experts analysing the reasons behind recent plane crashes

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Zuckerberg falters on his biggest bet? Metaverse budget to be slashed 30% next year, says report

Meta Platforms appears to be scaling back one of the boldest and costliest ambitions in the tech sector with reports indicating that CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to cut the company’s metaverse spending by roughly 30 per cent in 2026.

First Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Washington infrastructure begins to fail as atmospheric rivers pummel the state

A 33-year-old man died in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it was a minor miracle there haven’t been more deaths.

NBC News - Science - 4 days ago

Calls to expel Muslims spark backlash as US officials invoke Bondi Beach attack

Critics say the lack of formal consequences underscores how deeply Islamophobia has been normalised in US politics

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

FIFA to offer limited number of cheap World Cup tickets after backlash

A small group of Australian fans will be able to get $90 tickets for Socceroos matches at next year’s FIFA World Cup following global outrage at ticket prices.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 days ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review: Oona Chaplin Brings Witchy Villainy, but James Cameron's Third Sci-Fi Saga Installment Is Stuck on Repeat -- David Rooney

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet head back to the future to continue the Pandoran struggle against genocidal colonists from Earth.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 4 days ago

James Cameron Finally Lets His Freak Flag Fly in Avatar: Fire and Ash

Avatar: Fire and Ash might be the messiest of the Avatar movies, but it’s also the richest, and maybe the craziest.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Netanyahu faces backlash after blaming Bondi attack on Australia's support for Palestinian statehood

Social media users dismiss Israeli prime minister’s attempt to link Palestine's recognition with Jewish safety as 'absurd' and exploitative

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Winter blues in Washington? How to identify seasonal depression and feel better

While some are hyped with the holiday spirit, others may be feeling particularly down this time of year.

The Columbian - Health - 5 days ago

FTSE 100 makes headway ahead of likely Bank of England rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 102.28 points, 1.1%, at 9,751.31.

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Health -- Getting a COVID Vaccine while Pregnant Slashes Risk of Premature Birth, Major New Study Finds

Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are 60 percent less likely to experience severe disease and around 30 percent less likely to give birth prematurely, according to new research

Scientific American - Health - 5 days ago

Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. There are forecasts of more rain.

Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 6 days ago

Morocco flash floods leave 37 dead

Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Cara Delevingne slashes NYC home price to $9.9M from the original $11M

Cara Delevingne cuts price on her Gramercy Park home to $9.9M after buying from Jimmy Fallon for $10.8M in 2022. The historic triplex has six bedrooms.

Fox News - Business - 6 days ago

England cricket legend Michael Vaughan caught up in Bondi Beach terror attack

Twelve people have now been confirmed to have died in the shooting on Sunday, with 29 others taken to hospital

WalesOnline - Sports - 7 days ago

Williams throws 4 TD passes and Washington has 5 INTs in 38-10 rout of Boise State in LA Bowl

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Demond Williams Jr. threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Washington's defense had five interceptions as the Huskies kicked off bowl season

The Columbian - Sports - 7 days ago

Portland State hires Central Washington's Chris Fisk as new head football coach

The Big Sky Conference's Portland State Vikings have named Chris Fisk as the team's new head football coach.

The Columbian - Sports - 8 days ago

Newsflash: December 12th, Girmay Joins NSN, Pogačar Tests Roubaix and Roglič Targets the Vuelta

The WorldTour is being reshaped for 2026 as team mergers, promotions and big transfers redraw the peloton, Tadej Pogačar signals massive Classics ambitions with an early and gritty Paris Roubaix recon and Primož Roglič narrows his focus to a record fifth Vuelta a España as others eye the Tour.

SBS - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash

Entitled “the most terrible time of the year,” the 45-second ad featured a series of mishaps befalling people at Christmas.

NBC News - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Top automaker unleashes 250 limited-edition Corvettes inspired by America's founding

Chevrolet is celebrating America's 250th with "Stars and Steel" Corvettes and trucks, including 250 special Corvettes and a charity auction model to back veteran families.

Fox News - US News - 10 days ago

Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England

Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.

Aljazeera - Science - 10 days ago

McDonald's pulls 'awful' AI-generated Christmas advert after backlash

The video was widely criticised for its crude use of AI and message that Christmas is ‘the most terrible time of the year’

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Fit man nearly killed by his energy drink habit — what happened when his body finally crashed

Now there's more evidence that no matter how young or healthy you are, pounding energy drinks can lead to serious health issues.

New York Post - Weird - 11 days ago

McDonald's AI Christmas ad faces backlash, gets taken down from YouTube

ALBAWABA - McDonald's recently faced backlash after dropping its new AI Christmas ad across several platforms due to its messaging and uncanny visuals.

Albawaba - Business - 11 days ago

Aircraft crash-lands on Toyota on Florida highway

Dramatic footage shows the moment a small aircraft crash-lands on top of a Toyota on I-95 in Florida. (ViralHog)

Fox News - Weird - 11 days ago

England fast bowler Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes tour due to injury concern

England’s fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher due to a recurrence of his left-knee injury.The recent...

International The News - Sports - 12 days ago

Freddie Flintoff's fight with England rugby star on TV and feud that 'went too far'

Freddie Flintoff is back this Sunday as he continues to host a reworked version of the hit ITV show Bullseye and the cricket icon is no stranger to some on-screen controversy

WalesOnline - Sports - 12 days ago

Kim Kardashian Reveals Her 'Ten Kimmandments' in New Master Class Course

The business course — divided into 11 MasterClass-exclusive lessons — unveils the key strategies behind Kardashian's empire from the entrepreneur herself.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 15 days ago

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

BBC News - Sports - 16 days ago

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How a government app in India triggered a backlash over internet freedom

The Indian government asked phone manufacturers to preload a state-run cybersecurity app with no option to disable it, drawing a public backlash.

CNBC - World - 17 days ago

Ashes 25-26: Mark Wood ruled out of Adelaide Test after major knee injury setback

Mark Wood has officially confirmed that a knee injury will rule him out as he sported the England training kit and a kneecap support on his right leg, and gave a substantial injury update on his...

International The News - Sports - 17 days ago

Failed far-right candidate tries Texas comeback but Islamophobic campaign video gets backlash

Valentina Gomez vows to 'kick every dirty Muslim out of Texas' in campaign launch, sparking widespread condemnation online

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 17 days ago

Eli Lilly slashes cash prices of Zepbound weight loss drug vials

The announcement comes weeks after President Donald Trump inked deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to make their GLP-1 drugs easier for Americans to access.

CNBC - Health - 18 days ago

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

London: Former England Test player Robin Smith has died aged 62, hailed by cricket chiefs as a batter ahead of his time . The South Africa born Sm...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 18 days ago

Coping with depression in the flawless world of fashion

Designer Dennis Chuene is open about being diagnosed with depression — a bold move in the cutthroat world of fashion.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 20 days ago

Rare Faberge egg set to smash sales record at London auction

London, UK: The Winter egg, one of Faberge s most dazzling creations, is due to be auctioned in London next week and set another sales price record fo...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 23 days ago

Clashes, protests, and raids: The story of backlash to China in Kyrgyzstan

“Concerns over China’s impact on corruption, damage to the environment by Chinese companies, and the rights of Kyrgyz workers at Chinese firms are all prevalent.”

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

From nukes to AI-powered drones: Saudi Arabia's sophisticated wishlist for Washington

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has effectively disentangled his tech wishlist from Israel. And he is more discerning than ever

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Forget AGI—Sam Altman celebrates ChatGPT finally following em dash formatting rules

Ongoing struggles with AI model instruction-following show that true human-level AI still a ways off.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Interest rates live: Bank of England holds rates in boost to savers

The current base rate is 4% but analysts are split over whether another cut is incoming

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa

Influencers face backlash for posting TikTok and Instagram videos while traveling to Jamaica during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with critics calling their content insensitive.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Facing Backlash From Conservatives Over His Use Of The Word "Aunt," And I Can't Believe This Is Real Life

"The Zohran scandals are really piling up. First he takes his wife to dinner. Now he's calling a family elder 'auntie'... monstrous."

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 1 month ago

Kim Kardashian Shares The Conspiracy Theory She Fully Believes And... Woof

“They’re gonna say I’m crazy no natter what,” the reality TV star said. “But go to TikTok, see for yourself!”

Huffington Post - Science - 1 month ago

Here's Why I Think We Should Take Taylor Swift Backlash With A Grain Of Salt

On "The Tortured Poets Department," Taylor was too miserable. Now, she's too happy.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 2 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Drink-driver crashes off ferry terminal

CCTV captured the moment a drunk driver hurtled off the road, through a bike shelter and into the sea at a ferry terminal in New Zealand.

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago

'Mamma Mia!' review: Back on Broadway, a much-needed summer splash of ABBA

“Mamma Mia!” is a much-needed vacation from all the seriousness and drear. The foremother of the old-pop-songs-in-a-new-story genre is still the very best in the game.

New York Post - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Paul Costelloe will close inaugural Ireland Fashion Week

DESIGNER Paul Costelloe will present the closing show at the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week its o...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Things Are Somehow Getting Worse for the Washington Post

A raft of buyouts and multiple ongoing shake-ups have left staff despondent and unsure about the future.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 4 months ago

Trump Administration Looking to Slash Environmental Protection Rules for Rocket Launches

A draft executive order viewed by ProPublica directs the secretary of transportation to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses — a change Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others have long sought.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

Stories of 5 Plane Crash Sole Survivors Who Stunned the World

While many people share a very real fear of flying, few know the horror of experiencing — and surviving — an actual plane crash. These are the stories of a handful of people lucky enough to have come out of a major plane crash alive.

Inside Edition - US News - 7 months ago

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 reentered Earth's atomosphere Saturday morning after 53 years in orbit during a failed attempt to launch into Venus.

Fox News - Science - 7 months ago

'Frozen excrement' dropped from plane crashes through house roof

Stephanie Moore says she was woken when a lump of 'blue ice' crashed through the ceiling 15ft from her head

Independent UK - Weird - 8 months ago

Timothee Chalamet Crashes His Own Look-alike Contest

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Images on social media captured the moment that Chalamet made his presence known, delighting the surrounding cell phone-holding fans.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Amid Backlash Toward Janet Jackson's "Ignorant" Remarks About Kamala Harris's Race, Whoopi Goldberg Jumped To Her Defense

“Janet Jackson is not a political animal,” Whoopi said in response to backlash over the singer echoing false claims about Kamala Harris’s race.

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

British paraglider killed in crash in Turkey

A British man has died in Turkey after his paraglider crashed, BBC reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 3 years ago