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David Fucillo

Your daily NFL trivia game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re returning to our system of a new article each day for the game.

We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each...

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Oliver Fox

1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas

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Are all these trades legal under the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement? Yes. Will every team involved hate them? Quite possibly.

The holiday season is about rebirth and renewal. It’s a moment of reflection, when we are all afforded a chance to improve ourselves in the new year. Many people vow to go to the gym more, to quit smoking, to be there for family and friends when they need it the most.

But we all know those things are...

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Noa Dalzell

Sun general manager discusses WNBA free agency, whether stars will re-sign: “It’s very open”

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Morgan Tuck sat down with SB Nation to share whether she sees Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Brionna Jones returning to the Connecticut Sun, the process of protecting players for the expansion draft, and more.

Very few WNBA teams have a future as unpredictable as the Connecticut Sun, who entered the offseason with five unrestricted free agents, including Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Brionna Jones. The Sun have a new coach, a new...

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James Dator

Drake Maye is poised to be a phenom for the Patriots

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The Patriots’ rookie is playing well beyond his years.

Unless you live in New England it’s been easy to overlook Drake Maye in his rookie season. The No. 3 quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft didn’t carry near the fanfare or hype as the two guys selected before him, nor did Maye come with the same level of profound (bordering unrealistic) expectations. However, as we approach 2025 it’s tough to be more bullish about many young quarterbacks...

The Verge

Jess Weatherbed

Honda and Nissan plan to merge as we enter the age of electric cars

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Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge as the Japanese automakers struggle with competition from rival brands in the electric vehicle market. The two companies confirmed on Monday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding that would create the third largest car maker by sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen.

Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors is also in talks with Honda and Nissan to join the integration, with a decision...

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"If The Wife Cancels, It's A Bad Sign": Housekeepers Are Revealing The Surprising Things They Learn About Their Clients

You probably reveal more to your housekeeper than you realize.

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ESPN.com

Sources: OF Pederson, Rangers agree to contract

Outfielder Joc Pederson, 32, and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a contract pending a physical, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Emily Mullin

The World’s First Crispr Drug Gets a Slow Start

The first medical treatment to use Crispr gene editing has been on the market for a year. Its complexity means few patients in the US have received it yet.

BuzzFeed - Latest

"This Can Be A Big Red Flag": People Are Revealing The Subtle Things Kids Do That Might Mean They're Having A Tough Time At Home

"This tendency is not because they're naturally introverted but rather because being unnoticed is their coping mechanism."

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Mashable

Why wait? Start the year strong with this Apple Watch Series 5 on sale

TL;DR: Upgrade your tech with this 2019 refurbished Apple Watch Series 5 for $119.99 — so you can stay active and connected in style.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to upgrade your gadgets. Enter the refurbished Apple Watch Series 5 on sale for 75% off at $119.99 (reg. $499) — a sleek, useful tool to help you crush your fitness goals, stay connected, and simplify your life. With GPS and Cellular, it keeps up with you wherever you go, even if your phone takes the day off.

The...

Mashable

A lifetime of Visio 2024 for $80: Diagrams so easy, it’s almost magic.

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 available for $79.97 and make pro-level diagrams in a snap.

Need a way to make sense of your ideas and share them with others? Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 is here to make everything look better, from flowcharts to floor plans. It’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to whip up logical and aesthetically pleasing visuals without spending hours figuring out complicated design software. A lifetime license is on sale for...

Mashable

The knives you need to make meal prep easier

TL;DR: Elevate your home cooking with this Seido Japanese Master Chef 8-piece knife set, on sale for just $119.97 (reg. $429).

Are you ready to kick your home cooking up a notch? The Seido 8-piece knife set is the perfect tool to help you achieve culinary greatness. Crafted with precision and designed for performance, these knives will elevate your cooking experience and help make easier work of meal prep. The set is on sale for just $119.97 (reg. $429) for a limited time.

Want to know just...

Mashable

Enter 2025 with this AdGuard lifetime plan that can block ads on up to 9 devices

TL;DR: Safeguard your family's online experience with this AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription, which can secure up to nine devices — just $18.97 until December 29.

Tired of bothersome ads interrupting you? AdGuard's Family Plan offers a seamless solution with top-notch data privacy tools — for life. This plan includes powerful ad blocking and malware protection features, making your family’s browsing safer and more enjoyable. Start the new year with protection on up to nine...

Mashable

Moments of digital organizing that defined 2024

Being online in 2024 involved a few universal truths: Baby animals are back. Brat is in the eye of the beholder. And, most importantly, activism never rests.

In a year of political and digital upheaval, pockmarked by jarring headlines, tech launches, and an election season that felt unceasing, digital spaces were important hubs for education, organizing, and, consequently, emotional processing. Scrutiny was the name of the game online, and no person or technology was safe. As artificial...

Wired Top Stories

Justin Ling

The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield

In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict.

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Megan Specia

‘I Was Destroyed by It’: 4 Men on Abuse at Ireland’s Catholic Schools

After decades of silence, dozens of older men are talking about the sexual abuse they suffered at schools run by religious orders. We spoke to four of them.

NYT > Home Page

River Akira Davis

Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down

Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

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Rebecca Robbins

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV. It Wouldn’t Be Easy.

Attempts to restrict pharmaceutical advertisements have failed many times over the years, often on First Amendment grounds.

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Luke Broadwater

House Ethics Committee Is Expected to Release Report on Matt Gaetz’s Conduct

Former Representative Matt Gaetz has been under investigation since 2021 over allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

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Aishvarya Kavi

The Full List of Biden’s Death Row Commutations

Here is a full list of those granted commutations, as well as the three men remaining on death row.

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