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How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Celtics vs. Magic basketball gameCBS Sports - 3h
Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters
A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.The New York Times - 5h
The Supreme Court Has Upheld a TikTok Ban. What You Can Do About It
What’s really at stake for U.S. businesses and creators.Inc. - 6h
Donald Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to 'dangerous' cold
The last president to be sworn-in indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, when cold weather also plagued the US Capitol.BBC News - 4hShe Is in Love With ChatGPT
A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex.The New York Times - 51m
The Bidens’ Style Legacy: American Designers and Biden Blue
Joe, Jill and the look of the last four years — what will we remember?The New York Times - 5hOhio's Jon Husted to fill JD Vance's Senate seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced he wants Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat. This comes after reports emerged of Vivek Ramaswamy, a Donald Trump ally, possibly being chosen for the role in Congress.CBS News - 3h
The Matrix 4-Movie 4K Blu-Ray Collection Is Only $35 At Amazon Right Now
The Matrix Deja Vu Collection (4K Blu-ray) $35 (was ...GameSpot - 4hChrystia Freeland joins race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM
Former finance minister seeks to lead governing Liberal party after prime minister steps asideFinancial Times - 8h
Big fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations amid toxic smoke
Blaze erupts at one of world’s largest battery storage plants in Monterey county, leading to highway and school closures. A large fire burning on Friday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in northern California is sending up ...The Guardian - 1h
Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league, set for debut
Unrivaled is ready for its closeupABC News - 4h
Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan
Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.The New York Times - 2h
Chiefs might have playoff weather advantage: Arctic blast could lead to third-coldest game in Texans history
If the forecast holds up, the Texans will be playing in their coldest game in 16 yearsCBS Sports - 2hCNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story
News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.The Wall Street Journal - 49mNapoli's Kvaratskhelia completes PSG transfer
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Napoli's star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.ESPN - 1hFull Israeli cabinet meets to review Hamas ceasefire deal
Israel's security cabinet approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal reached with Hamas early Friday morning. Now it's up to Israel's full cabinet to give its approval of the deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest ...CBS News - 49m
5th Circuit rules DACA is unlawful, but limits its ruling to Texas
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that found protections for so-called Dreamers to be unlawful, suspending the program in Texas while otherwise limiting its ruling in the event of an appeal. The ruling upholds a lower ...The Hill - 30mDOJ sues Walgreens for 'knowingly' filling millions of prescriptions that lacked legit medical purposes
Some Walgreens patients died of overdose deaths shortly after getting invalid prescriptions filled at Walgreens, the DOJ alleges in the new lawsuit.CNBC - 1h
App Stores May Continue to Offer TikTok, Lawyer Says
TikTok will shut down in the U.S. on Sunday.Inc. - 1h
Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal
Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two things clear: First, that progressive congressional ...The Hill - 56mDavid Solomon scores an $80 million bonus. Doubt surrounded his tenure at Goldman Sachs as recently as 2023.
Wall Street investment bank, whose stock price hit a record high this week, awards CEO Solomon a stock bonus set to vest in 2030.MarketWatch - 2h
Zay Flowers injury update: Ravens WR has 'a chance' to face Bills in divisional round despite doubtful status
Flowers did not practice this weekCBS Sports - 1hSupreme Court takes up case over LGBTQ books in Maryland schools
The case involves whether parents' religious rights were violated when a Maryland school district declined to allow them to opt their children out of gender and sexuality instruction.CBS News - 1h
Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say
Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about its migration and deportation plans.The New York Times - 4hNelly set to perform at Trump's inaugural ball, sources say
Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday, sources tell CBS News.CBS News - 1hSources: Titans hire Chiefs' Borgonzi as new GM
Former Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi has reached agreement on a five-year contract to become the Titans' new general manager, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 1hA long overdue ceasefire in Gaza
Moves towards a sustainable Israeli-Palestinian peace must now beginFinancial Times - 4hModerna Gets $590 Million of Federal Funding For Influenza Vaccines
The package will provide additional support for late-stage development and licensure of pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccines, the company saidThe Wall Street Journal - 1hStarbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March
Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.The Wall Street Journal - 1h
White supremacist jailed for stabbing asylum seeker at hotel
A judge says Callum Parslow's unprovoked assault on Nahom Hagos was "undoubtedly a terror attack".BBC News - 6hEU, Mexico Secure New Trade Deal as Trump Presidency Looms
The European Union and Mexico took action before President-elect Donald Trump—who has threatened both regions with steep tariffs on exports—takes office.The Wall Street Journal - 5h
Polestar Has a Bold Plan—Get Better at Selling Cars
The China-controlled EV brand has been losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car sold. With a US ban on Chinese car sales looming, the company needs to quickly turn things around.Wired - 11hSpaceX's Starship rocket breaks up after launch, flights divert after FAA debris warning
SpaceX launched the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday.CNBC - 10hRams' Jared Verse ready for playoff battle in Philadelphia: 'I hate Eagles fans. They're so annoying.'
Verse is looking to help the Rams reach the NFC title game for the second time in four seasons.Yahoo Sports - 4hTrump's inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech
Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.CBS News - 3h
MLB rumors: Padres, Blue Jays make moves with potential Roki Sasaki implications
Here are Friday's MLB news and notesCBS Sports - 1hWhy College Football Playoff seeding format is unlikely to change next season
Eliminating the CFP’s rule designating the top four seeds and first-round byes to conference champions won't likely happen next year.Yahoo Sports - 3h
Dawn Staley's $25M extension is richest salary in women's college hoops history, South Carolina says
Coach Dawn Staley has received a contract extension that South Carolina said will make her the highest paid college women’s basketball coach of all-time at a total value of about $25 millionABC News - 4h
WATCH: We're melting over this dog meeting his human brother for the 1st time
Instant BFFs!ABC News - 5h
What does Raducanu need to do to beat Swiatek?
Be fit, mobile, aggressive and confident - how Emma Raducanu can give herself a chance to beat five-time major champion Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.BBC News - 10h
After the ceasefire, Gazans face a different kind of war. But we’re still clinging to hope | Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad
Thousands of Palestinians are homeless, their houses reduced to rubble. It could take decades to rebuild their lives. Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer and researcher from Gaza working in humanitarian and community work The ceasefire news came ...The Guardian - 9hCBS Owner Discusses Settling Trump Suit, With Merger Review on Tap
Paramount, owner of CBS, its namesake studio and several cable channels, has a major piece of business in front of the new administration: its planned merger with Skydance Media.The Wall Street Journal - 4h
NFL coach, GM interview tracker, updates: Full list of candidates for every vacancy during 2025 hiring cycle
The latest news, rumors and updates for NFL coaching changes and searchesCBS Sports - 2h
PlayStation 4 And 5 Owners Can Watch Severance Season 2 For Free--Here's How
Fans of Severance (or any of the binge-worthy titles currently streaming on Apple TV+) who also own a PlayStation are in for a treat: They can view the surreal, nail-biting office drama 's latest season free of charge due to a new free trial ...GameSpot - 4hNoem on enforcing Trump's promises of mass deportations
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was asked about enforcing the mass deportation plans promised during the 2024 election cycle. CBS News' Libby Cathey reports.CBS News - 3h
Starmer touts relationship with Trump as he seeks US-UK trade deal
Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on MondayFinancial Times - 11h
How have the California wildfires affected Hollywood?
The ongoing devastation has impacted this year’s awards season, raising questions over the Oscars and Grammys. The California wildfires have to date killed at least 25 people, destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 structures and put about ...The Guardian - 8h
'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon
Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.BBC News - 10h
On a Raid With Syria’s New Security Forces
After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, The New York Times joined a group of former rebel soldiers trying to enforce law and order in a country grappling with the ghosts of its past.The New York Times - 2hHow to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House
With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.The New York Times - 9h
U.S. Drops Corruption Case Against New York’s Former Lieutenant Governor
Brian Benjamin had been accused of funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. A key witness in the case has died.The New York Times - 32mExtreme cold weather forecast for U.S.
Major football events in the U.S. will carry on in frigid temperatures that are expected nationwide. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - 4h
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison in corruption case
Former leader and wife found guilty of illegally obtaining lucrative plots of land in deal with property tycoon. Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption, another setback for the ...The Guardian - 7hHaaland signs record new 9.5-year Man City deal
Erling Haaland has signed a mammoth nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, tying him to the club until 2034.ESPN - 1h
What are the rules of the new Unrivaled basketball league? How the 3-on-3 games will work
The games will be unlike anything we've seen in professional women's basketballCBS Sports - 3hIt starts with Red No. 3. These are the dyes and food additives that could be banned next.
Experts say consumers may end up paying more if food and drink products are reformulated.MarketWatch - 1h
Trump says he had ‘good’ call with China’s Xi about TikTok and trade
World leaders also reportedly discussed Taiwan and fentanyl in first direct contact since 2021. China’s president, Xi Jinping , has spoken to the US president-elect, Donald Trump , on the phone in the first direct contact between the two men ...The Guardian - 6hAt 40, Lindsey Vonn returns to winning ground -- and eyes 2026 Olympics
Vonn will race at Cortina this weekend, the site of some of her greatest successes. Can she recapture the magic?ESPN - 9hNHL Nugget: How The NHL's Flames Got Their Name
Calgary's NHL team kept the Flames nickname after relocating from Atlanta, but how did the name come to be?Yahoo Sports - 5h
Waymo Finds a Way Around US Restrictions Targeting Chinese Cars
Waymo confirms to WIRED that its planned partnership with Chinese-owned automaker Zeekr remains “on track.”Wired - 1h
Live Updates: Israeli Cabinet Takes Up Gaza Cease-Fire in Final Step to Approval
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the deal, which was approved by the security cabinet earlier Friday and is expected to get sign off from the full cabinet, could go into effect as early as Sunday.The New York Times - 1hFormer Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas leaving school for Miami without entering transfer portal in a groundbreaking move
Wisconsin refused to enter Lucas into the portal after he requested a transfer, but he's off to Miami regardless in a groundbreaking move that may have ramifications across college football.Yahoo Sports - 58m
Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now
In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.Inc. - 4hFormer European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.The Wall Street Journal - 7h
‘Political wind change’ on TikTok ban as Supreme Court upholds ban
The Supreme Court upholds a law that could ban TikTok in the United States as President Biden and President-elect Trump consider their options. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett and NBC News Correspondent Savannah Sellers report on ...NBC News - 1hTrump to tap Michael Ellis as CIA general counsel
Politico - 1hUF asst. to coach despite sex assault allegations
Gators basketball coach Todd Golden, who remains the subject of a Title IX investigation himself, also ripped into a process that is supposed to be confidential.ESPN - 1hGOP budget menu outlines sweeping spending cuts
Politico - 8h
How Do Ohio State and Notre Dame Stack Up Against Each Other?
Here’s everything to know ahead of the two storied programs’ national championship clash, by the numbers.The New York Times - 8h
