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Yahoo SportsNBA sees 84% jump in Christmas ratings, best numbers in 5 years despite NFL competition
The NBA had a very good Christmas, at least by recent standards.
- Associated Press
Israeli attorney general orders probe into report that alleged Netanyahu's wife harassed opponents
Israel’s attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and a witness in the Israeli leader’s corruption trial. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara made the announcement in a terse message late Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the “Uvda” investigative program into Sara Netanyahu. The program uncovered a trove of WhatsApp messages in which Mrs. Netanyahu appears to instruct a former aide to organize protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in the trial.
- Associated Press
Haiti’s health minister loses his job after a deadly gang attack on a hospital in the capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s health minister has been removed from his post following a deadly gang attack on the largest public hospital in the capital, Port-au-Prince. In a statement published on Thursday afternoon, Haiti’s transitional council named Justice Minister Patrick Pelissier as interim Health Minister until a replacement is found for the outgoing minister, Duckenson Lorthe. Two journalists and a police officer were killed Tuesday as gang members burst into the General Hospital and fired indiscriminately at reporters who were there to cover the facility's reopening.
- USA TODAY
Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers
A popular YouTuber accused internet browser extension Honey, known for finding coupons, of "exploiting" last-click attribution. Here's what that means.
- Yahoo TV
'Squid Game' is back with Season 2 on Netflix. What can viewers expect for Season 3?
Everything we know (so far) about the final season.
- Variety
Netflix Christmas Day NFL Games Average 24 Million Viewers in U.S.
As it turns out, more than just Americans were curious to check out live football games and a Beyoncé peformance on Netflix. The streamer’s big “NFL Christmas Gameday Live” stunt drew a broadcast network-level audience in the U.S., and it prompted subscribers in more than 200 countries to check out some part of the nearly …
- NFL Highlights
Pelissero: Lions sign Teddy Bridgewater to active roster
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero: Detroit Lions sign quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to active roster.
- People
Sean Hannity Proposes to Fellow Fox News Host Ainsley Earhardt on Christmas Day
Hannity popped the question at a church in his home state of Florida
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best post-Christmas Amazon deals: Score Apple AirTags for a record low and more
Pick up where Santa left off and snag big savings on brands like Solo Stove, Beats, iRobot and KitchenAid.
- USA TODAY
5 jaw-dropping moments from the Beyoncé Bowl halftime performance on Christmas Day
Beyoncé gave fans a Christmas to remember, putting on a stellar halftime performance. Here are the Top 5 showstopping moments from the show.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
After Christmas sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
Did Santa forget to put something under your tree? Scoop up savings on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- USA TODAY
Beyoncé's Netflix halftime show will be released as standalone special: How to watch
Beyoncé's hometown Houston Texans were dominated by the Baltimore Raven during Netflix's Christmas Day NFL special, but she won the night.
- NFL Highlights
Pelissero: CeeDee Lamb out final two games with shoulder injury
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb out final two games with shoulder injury.
- Reuters
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
(Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property. The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host cells. The mutations seen in the patient are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often during severe infections.
- The Canadian Press
Eagles look to clinch NFC East title while Cowboys hope to play spoiler
Dallas (7-8) at Philadelphia (12-3)
- WKBW - Buffalo Scripps
There's no love lost between Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins and the New York Jets
Dawkins has never shied away from his disdain for the Buffalo Bills division rival and he's using that as motivation again this week.
- USA TODAY
'Keep it quiet:' Here's what to know and do if you win the Mega Millions jackpot
If you stand to claim a Mega Millions jackpot, or any other lottery prize, one of the first things you should do is seek out advice from financial experts.
- WFTS-Tampa
Bucs keep it simple ahead of clash with Panthers
Tammpa Bay missed a golden opportunity to put a stranglehold on the NFC South division when they lost to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
- The Independent
Latest triumph shows Liverpool’s Premier League lead is built on more than just stars and starters
Liverpool 3-1 Leicester: Salah wrapped up the win but Gakpo produced a masterclass this time
- Sky News
Finland boards Russian-linked oil tanker after undersea power and internet cables cut
An oil tanker transporting oil to Russia, which is suspected of severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea, has been seized by Finnish authorities. The ship, named by authorities as the Eagle S, was boarded by a coastguard crew that took command and sailed the vessel to Finnish waters, said Helsinki Police Chief Jari Liukku. "From our side we are investigating grave sabotage," said Robin Lardot, director of the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation.