Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest

The New York Yankees acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcher Nester Cortes, second baseman Caleb Durbin, and cash. The Brewers make the trade despite feeling underwhelmed by the return, as they look to fill the void left by the departure of key players. With the National League Central division now up for grabs, teams like the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to compete for...

The Yankees are finalizing a trade with the Brewers to acquire star closer Devin Williams, with Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin heading to Milwaukee in exchange. This move is part of the Yankees' recent flurry of activity, including signing Max Fried to a lucrative deal and pursuing other notable players like Christian Walker, Cody Bellinger, and Kyle Tucker. Williams, despite an injury-shortened 2024 season, is expected to strengthen the Yankees' bullpen alongside emerging closer Luke...

CNN contributors Scott Jennings and Bakari Sellers clashed over President-elect Donald Trump's promise to lower grocery prices for consumers, with Jennings cautioning Sellers not to touch him during the heated exchange. Sellers criticized Trump's claims as lies, while Jennings defended the former president's efforts to address inflation. The debate escalated as Sellers insisted that inflation was a result of the COVID pandemic and credited President Biden for tackling the issue globally. Full Article

The sister of Hannah Kobayashi, who was reported missing in Southern California, announced on the family's GoFundMe page that Hannah had been found safe, offering refunds to donors. The GoFundMe page raised over $46,000 for search costs and funeral expenses for her father, who died by suicide during the search. Hannah Kobayashi was reported missing after intentionally missing her connecting flight at Los Angeles International Airport and crossing into Mexico on foot, with police finding...

Amazon is offering steep discounts on a variety of products through December 16, including DNA kits, beauty products, shoes, security cameras, headphones, and more. An AncestryDNA kit is on sale for $39.99, a L’ange hair dryer brush for $48.30, and an Anker iPhone charging station for $69.99. Additionally, Hey Dude men’s loafers are priced at $44.99, bareMinerals Barepro powder foundation at $31.50, and Buxom lash volumizing mascara at $12. Full Article

Crystal Mangum, the woman who accused three Duke men’s lacrosse players of rape in 2006, now admits she lied about the encounter, stating she wanted validation from people rather than from God. Serving time for a second-degree murder conviction, Mangum expressed regret and hopes for forgiveness from the men. The false accusations led to arrests, media attention, and the cancellation of the team's season, ultimately resulting in the exoneration of the players and various settlements....