‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise…
Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil’s first podium in a World Cup ski race
It’s not just soccer anymore. Brazil is finding World Cup success in skiing now, too. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen became the first Brazilian skier to finish on a World Cup podium when…
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Powerball player hits $256 million jackpot. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
A Powerball ticket sold in New York hit the $256 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, December 7,…
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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
The commencement of the holiday season often means the lengthening of to-do lists. There are lights to hang, cards to mail, cookies to bake and, of course, gifts to buy. Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends,…
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TikTok’s future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible US ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding…
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
NEW YORK (AP) — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the fantasy hit “Wicked” to the delightful Moo Deng. But, hear…
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Houston’s Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville’s Lawrence that led to concussion
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to X on Monday morning to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off…
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Defendant in YSL gang and racketeering trial stabbed as he awaits jury verdict
ATLANTA (AP) — One of two men who was indicted along with rapper Young Thug and was stabbed in jail but appeared in court Monday, as jurors deliberated another day…
Think ‘brain rot’ summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year
LONDON (AP) — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the…
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Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win in the bitter rivalry
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 today, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big…