Europes Reason for Being at Risk As Competitiveness Wanes Report Warns

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Meet the new senators being sworn in to Congress in 2025

The Senate is convening for the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, with a dozen new senators joining the upper chamber.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions

The Vikings may have a stronger Super Bowl case entering the Week 18 showdown with the Lions

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk

The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol

Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Alcohol should carry warning label for cancer risk, US surgeon general says

Advisory warns alcohol is third leading preventable cause of cancer in US and seeks to raise consumer awareness. Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US after ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Biden to award medals of honor, valor in waning days at White House

President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers and the Medal of Valor to eight public safety officers at the White House on Friday. The Medal of Honor is given to members ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025

Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.

CNBC - Jan. 3

What are Mike Johnson's chances of being House speaker again?

Rep. Mike Johnson's hold on the speaker's gavel will be tested Friday by the new House of Representatives. So what are his chances and how many votes will it take? Political strategists Chuck Rocha ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January

Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Why the New Orleans attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism

Officials are investigating the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism as several pieces of evidence pointing toward the attacker show he may have been radicalized by ISIS. David Viola, an ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Fantasy Football: These ended up being the worst draft picks of 2024

Kate Magdziuk identifies the worst picks in every round of 2024 fantasy football drafts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Here’s the Reason U.S. Auto Sales Could Accelerate in 2025

Reduced inventories of cars amid enduring supply chain limitations are finally expanding again, lowering prices for buyers, and fueling sales growth for dealers.

Inc. - Jan. 2

NFL spices up 2025 Pro Bowl by adding new events: Here are the nine skills competitions that will be featured

Players will need to pull their weight in this contest

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here's who's most at risk

Austria has insisted it is well prepared for the stoppage, but Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to neighboring Ukraine.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem

Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growth

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Brompton profits almost wiped out after lower UK and Europe sales

British folding bike specialist cites economic headwinds and sector’s challenges as earnings drop below £5,000

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid

Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

ESPN - Jan. 2

UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned

The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tally

ABC News - Jan. 2

'Like Salah' & 'new Ramos' - players to watch out for in Europe in 2025

European football experts Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein pick out some players to watch out for in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions

Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Ukraine halts flow of Russian gas to Europe, ending an era

A Ukrainian pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to Europe was closed Wednesday after Ukraine declined to renew the deal keeping it open.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn

Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.

CNBC - Jan. 2

The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe

Experts’ group employs new technologies and techniques to help relatives of those missing in the migration crisis . Four years ago, the remains of a toddler encased in a lifejacket and a navy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Job losses at Europe’s car parts suppliers soar as vehicle market slows

Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easing

Financial Times - Jan. 2

New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 being investigated as ‘act of terrorism’

Joe Biden said suspect in attack that also injured at least 30 expressed a ‘desire to kill’ in videos. At least 15 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a vehicle flying an Islamic ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas being investigated as possible terror attack

The Tesla Cybertruck that caught fire outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas is now being investigated as a possible terror attack. Sources say the vehicle was rented through the same service used by ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to Europe in 'historic event'

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe

A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires

Ukraine president hails ‘one of Moscow’s biggest defeats’ as deal’s end brings power cuts in breakaway Moldovan region. Russian gas has stopped flowing to Europe via Ukraine, ending a major energy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week. Ukraine has halted Russian gas supplies to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Ukraine stops transport of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine ...

The Hill - Jan. 1