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Yes, it’s that time of the year again: deciding whether or not to do dry January. The annual 31-day challenge is upon us and this time, an impressive 15.5 million Britons are planning to kickstart 2025 with an alcohol-free month. Dry January has grown in popularity since the campaign was launched by Alcohol Change UK … Read more
The NFL’s much-discussed new rule against hip-drop tackles has only produced one penalty flag this season, against Carolina’s Jacoby Windmon on Sunday — and the league’s disciplinary office didn’t agree with that call. The NFL confirmed today that Windmon was not fined for a hip-drop tackle, even though the officials flagged him for one when … Read more
Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins is celebrating life being “in session” as he looks back at 49 years of sobriety just two days ahead of his 87th birthday on Tuesday. Hopkins, who won Oscars for his roles in “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Father,” shared a video to his Instagram account Sunday where he … Read more
As we mourn the death of President Jimmy Carter, one of only 46 people to serve as our chief executive, we can celebrate an extraordinary life. More than 100 years spanning 17 presidencies from Calvin Coolidge to Joe Biden, President Carter’s sense of justice and faith called him to a life of service – before, during and after … Read more
The first thing Dakota Ditcheva bought after her historic title win last month was a McDonald’s for her friends and family. The 26-year-old’s victory over Taila Santos – where she won the PFL flyweight belt to become the first British woman to claim a major MMA world championship – came with a $1m (£787,000) prize. … Read more
Drake Maye has head injury scare in Patriots-Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Saturday’s game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers couldn’t have gotten off to a much worse start for the New England Patriots. Their prized rookie quarterback Drake Maye took a helmet-to-helmet hit while scrambling near the sideline just five minutes into the … Read more
The Federal Reserve cut its target rate three times in 2024. So deposit rates — including money market account (MMA) rates — have started falling. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and ensure you earn as much as possible on your balance. The national average money market account rate stands at 0.66%, … Read more
If there was any debate left, it ended in a shower of cheers and water — on the shoulders of teammates and celebrated by the Minnesota Vikings’ social media account — in full view of head coach Kevin O’Connell, who looked on with a smile as he watched Sam Darnold get hoisted into the air. … Read more
As we prepare to say hello to 2025, The Standard grilled a number of celebrities on the New Year’s resolutions they will be making. Nick Jonas (Getty) 2025 is a big year for the 32-year-old US musician and actor. Not only does it mark the 20th anniversary of his band the Jonas Brothers, he’s set … Read more
YouTube and other online video sites have been urged by the Government to push more “high quality” content to children. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has written to tech firms urging them to promote videos that inform children about the world and aid mental and emotional development. Ms Nandy, who has a nine-year-old son, said: “This … Read more