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British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103
Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games. The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star
After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.The New York Times - 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 -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat
The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule
The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Cam Skattebo NFL Draft 2025: How Arizona State star RB stacks up as pro prospect after doing it all vs. Texas
Taking a look at one of the more intriguing players in college footballCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Biden delivers remarks about New Orleans truck attack: Watch live
President Biden is slated to deliver remarks about the New Orleans attack that left at least 15 dead and dozens more injured early Wednesday morning at about 6:30 p.m. local time The attack is ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Dillon Gabriel NFL Draft 2025: Scouting report, prospect outlook, NFL team fits and more for Oregon QB
How does the two-time national champion stack up as an NFL Draft prospect?CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Premier League – live reaction
Arsenal came from behind to close the gap at the top to six points. 4 min: A bit of space for Lewis-Potter down the left. He crosses low in the hope of finding Mbeumo in the middle, but Raya ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast
Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa. Twenty people are missing after falling into the sea from a tilting boat after it ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Red Wings Prospect Can't Stop Putting Up Points
The Detroit Red Wings have an impressive prospect on their hands.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign
Actor Blake Lively has sued the director of the film “It Ends With Us” alleging harassment on the set and a coordinated campaign to smear her reputationABC News - Jan. 1 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5
Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pickCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'
Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
DePaul Blue Demons vs. UConn Huskies: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch DePaul vs. Connecticut basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate
The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problemsFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors
Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groupsFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us
Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted
The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
We Live in Time review – romance blossoms for Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
This sensitive if contrived romantic drama has shades of Richard Curtis and is carried along by the strength of its lead performances. There are endearing, intelligent and forthright performances ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Ashton Jeanty falls short of Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record in Boise State's Fiesta Bowl loss
Jeanty came up just 28 yards shy of Sanders' all-time record of 2,628 yards, set in 1988CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Suns vs. Grizzlies basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Spurs vs. Clippers basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Brentford vs. Arsenal pick, prediction, odds: Where to watch Premier League, live stream, lineups
The Gunners hit the road on the first day of the new yearCBS Sports - Dec. 31 -
Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.ABC News - Dec. 31