Buffs add record insurance coverage for star duo
Associated Press Dec 24, 2024, 05:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for...
Church ‘needs to be changed’, Archbishop of York to say in Christmas Day sermon after sex scandals
The Church of England needs to “kneel in penitence” and “be changed”, the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is expected to say in his...
Trump criticises Biden’s death row decisions – saying he backs capital punishment for ‘rapists, murderers, and monsters’
Donald Trump says that when he takes power next month he will direct the US Justice Department to “vigorously pursue” the death penalty. The...
Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control
Denmark has announced plans to boost its defence spending for Greenland with a “stronger presence in the Arctic” – a few hours after Donald...
A&E departments ‘absolutely full to bursting’ with flu blamed for making ‘bad situation even worse’, top medic says
Around half of accident and emergency departments, polled by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), have said they are “full to bursting” this...
Some Syrian rebel factions agree to dissolve under new leadership – but fighting continues in north
Syria’s de facto leader has reached an agreement with the heads of rebel factions to dissolve their groups and work under the country’s defence...
‘110 years young’ – UK’s oldest man celebrates birthday with celebrity party
The UK’s oldest man has celebrated his 110th birthday with a special performance from opera singer Alfie Boe at his care home in Derbyshire....
Bethlehem’s Christian community struggles to celebrate amid ongoing Gaza war and West Bank tensions
The sense of hollowness of the Church of the Nativity is deeper than absent tourists. The chants and prayers are pain-stricken and desperate. Down...
Expect Eaton to keep profiting from AI’s spiraling demand for computing power
A big backlog of projects should keep the company busy for the foreseeable future.
Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a football family found solace in hockey
The average time for a shift in ice hockey is between 30 and 45 seconds. It begins when a player steps over the bench...
‘I guess this is the Cubs’ version of going all-in’: What to make of Chicago’s confusing offseason
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...
MIT Researchers Measure Quantum Geometry of Electrons in Solid Materials
A new study has allowed physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborators to measure the quantum geometry of electrons in solids....
Flamanville 3 Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations After Long Delays in France
France’s nuclear energy sector reached a significant milestone as the Flamanville 3 European Pressurised Reactor in Normandy was successfully connected to the national electricity...
Scientists Demonstrate Negative Time in Quantum Experiments at Toronto Lab
A new study conducted at the University of Toronto has showcased experimental evidence of “negative time” in the quantum realm. While this concept has...
Hundreds protest in Damascus after Syrian Christmas tree set on fire
Hundreds of people have protested in Christian areas of the Syrian capital of Damascus after a video emerged showing hooded fighters setting a Christmas...
Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown
Doximity at the New York Stock Exchange for their IPO, June 24, 2021. Source: NYSE If the Covid era marked a boom time for...
American Airlines grounds all US flights
American Airlines has grounded all flights in the US due to an unspecified technical issue. The Federal Aviation Agency said: “American Airlines is reporting...
Robot Replicates Traditional Chinese Massage for Therapy and Wellness
A robotic system capable of replicating traditional Chinese massage techniques has been developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of...
The Star of Bethlehem: Astronomical and Religious Mystery Explained
The Star of Bethlehem, referenced in the Gospel of Matthew, has intrigued scholars, scientists, and theologians for centuries. According to reports, this celestial object...
Oxford herbicide spinout Moa seeds $40m funding round
An Oxford University spinout which is developing a new generation of weed-resistant herbicides has begun planting a $40m (£32m) fundraising with prospective backers. Sky...