How Sir Alex Ferguson built his last great Manchester United side

Dave Portnoy's $60,000 pizza may have seemed like a costly indulgence, but it turned out to be a business-saving Christmas present. The video failed to load, but the article highlights how this seemingly extravagant purchase actually had a positive impact on Portnoy's business. Despite the high price tag, the pizza ultimately proved to be a worthwhile investment that helped boost his company's success. Full Article

Top CEOs, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Dara Khosrowshahi, are pledging millions of dollars to Donald Trump's inaugural committee in a bid to curry favor before he takes office. Ford is donating $1 million along with vehicles, while hedge fund manager Ken Griffin plans to give $1 million as well. Trump's promise to revamp economic policy has led these CEOs to seek influence and access through donations and trips to Mar-a-Lago. Full Article

Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including Terumi Tanaka and Michiko Kodama, feel motivated by receiving the Nobel Peace Prize to advocate for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th anniversary of the attacks. Tanaka, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, plans to lead a movement of testimonials and push for Japan to take the lead in nuclear disarmament. Despite decades of discrimination and health fears, the survivors aim to educate the public on...

During a brief meeting at Shillito’s department store in Cincinnati in December 1969, Reverend Otis Moss Jr, a civil rights leader, advocated for the hiring of Black workers, including a Black Santa Claus, as part of efforts to promote workplace equity. Moss, head of the local Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter, met with store officials to discuss 12 demands for equal opportunity, with the Black Santa Claus proposal garnering significant attention. The meeting, aimed at...

In eastern Ukraine, a soldier named Yurii, a former video game programmer turned military technician, works with a drone unit supporting Ukraine's 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade in defending the city of Pokrovsk against Russian forces. The drone pilots, led by Commander Sonic, are credited with helping Ukrainian defenders hold out against the larger Russian force. Yurii builds and repairs lethal drones, including small lawnmower-sized models, equipped with homemade bombs for strikes on the battlefield. Full...

American Airlines has resumed flights after a technical issue caused a nationwide halt for around an hour, impacting the systems needed to release planes. The airline cited a "vendor technology issue" and is working to minimize further disruptions, with departure boards still showing delays of up to two hours at major US airports. This incident comes during one of the busiest travel days of the year as passengers make journeys on Christmas Eve. Full Article