Data Shows Mildly Positive Shift in Jobs Numbers

Jim Cramer looks ahead to Friday's employment data: 'We’re at the mercy of macro numbers'

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Tuesday's market-wide decline.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Scholes: INEOS have done 'nothing positive' at Utd

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised the club's leadership group, claiming he cannot think of anything positive Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have done since they arrived ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan

The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Why Meta is ending fact-checking, shifting to Elon Musk's X notes system

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will cease third-party fact-checking and move toward community notes similar to those used on X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

NFL Playoffs 2025 Fantasy Football Challenge: Position by position rankings, draft cheat sheet

The Fantasy season doesn't have to be over just yet

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

In Roob's Eagles Stats: Completely bonkers Tanner McKee numbers

In the final rendition of Roob's Stats for the regular season: wild Tanner McKee numbers, historic milestones by the 2024 defense and a rare feat accomplished by three Eagles rookies.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots boost key offensive position in ESPN's new 2025 mock draft

Which position should the Patriots prioritize with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Check out ESPN's latest mock draft projection.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

The NIL era is ending. It's a seismic shift, even for college's big powers

College football's more professionalized era arrives in July, and powerhouses like the four CFP semifinalists could lose their inherent advantages.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

5 biggest fantasy football questions surrounding the RB position for 2025

Fantasy football analyst Pranav Rajaram breaks down what we should be looking for around NFL backfields this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy

A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.

CBS News - Jan. 7

The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position

There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows

Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.

NBC News - Jan. 7

The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse

Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anyway

Financial Times - Jan. 7

The Bright Side by Sumit Paul-Choudhury review – harnessing the power of positive thinking

A witty and empathetic examination of the merits and limitations of optimism is a helpful guide with a hopeful message for uncertain times. In the final episode of Welcome to Wrexham ’s third ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Are the new personal data rules workable?

Also in this newsletter: India’s forex reserves fall to an eight-month low and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s mantra

Financial Times - Jan. 7

UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows

BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year

Financial Times - Jan. 7

New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Some January 6 rioters had prior criminal records, data shows

At least 159 of the Jan. 6, 2021, convicts who have been sentenced have prior criminal records, according to a CBS News investigation. Steve Reilly breaks down the data.

CBS News - Jan. 6

President Carter left America a positive path through the Trump presidency

I believe that millions of American Christians will see efforts to reverse progress toward dignity and equality for all people as a betrayal of the example and teachings of the Jesus that Jimmy ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe

During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."

CNBC - Jan. 6

How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing

The 500 hours of footage available for 'Eno' are assorted and resorted in abrupt, unpredictable ways that keep the eyes and mind jumping.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Did the US jobs market hold up?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Rex Ryan to interview with Jets for vacant head coach position, per report

Ryan, who was the Jets' HC from 2009 to 2014, has expressed interest in a return

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

A couple young Eagles corners remain positive about bright futures

Kelee Ringo and Eli Ricks have been buried on the Eagles' depth chart this season but have stayed positive about their bright futures in the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Johnson’s Reward as Speaker: An Impossible Job Delivering for Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided a painful and prolonged fight to keep his post, but his messy victory showed how difficult his job will be in the new all-Republican Congress.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90

Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.

BBC News - Jan. 3

LeBron, Curry 3rd at positions in All-Star voting

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...

ESPN - Jan. 2

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides

El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...

ABC News - Jan. 2