Alicia Keys Reflects on Broadway Success and Gives Back to Students at Alma Mater

China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth

Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis

Financial Times - 1h

Evening Report — Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump takes the reins while Biden takes a back seat With less than one month until President-elect Trump returns to the Oval Office, he's already calling the shots and ...

The Hill - 9h

Bracketology: Trojans back to a No. 1 seed -- but what about UConn?

After losses to Notre Dame and USC, the Huskies' path to a 1-seed got a whole lot harder.

ESPN - 9h

Jeremiyah Love gives Notre Dame's offense its punch and a few bonus hurdles

The highlights have included long runs, towering leaps and big scores. Can Love now lead the Fighting Irish to their first title since 1988?

ESPN - 11h

From walk-on to CFP standout, Michael Taaffe has keyed Texas' turnaround on defense

Walk-ons could become a thing of the past, but the Longhorns might not be in the playoff without theirs.

ESPN - 11h

Pro-Palestinian Activists Removed From Michigan’s Student Government

The president and vice president of the University of Michigan’s student assembly were impeached after they demanded divestment and stopped funding campus activities.

The New York Times - 12h

Biden to Decide on U.S. Steel Sale After Key Panel Fails to Reach Consensus

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States sent its findings on Nippon Steel’s $15 billion proposed acquisition to Biden, who has 15 days to make a final decision.

Inc. - 13h

Japan atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push

Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki said being recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize has given them a new incentive to push for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th ...

ABC News - 14h

Tech billionaire shares his 5-word piece of advice for a successful future: ‘I get up every morning’ with it in mind

Billionaire Nandan Nilekani says soft skills will make professionals more successful in the age of AI. Here are a few you should prioritize.

CNBC - 16h

Key findings from the House ethics committee’s Matt Gaetz report

Committee found ‘substantial evidence’ for allegations including that Gaetz regularly paid for sex. The House ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman who ...

The Guardian - 16h

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces says they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey

ABC News - 16h

Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It

The sale is in the story, not in the product or in the seller. That’s true about being an entrepreneur, too.

Inc. - 18h

Hong Kong's plan to lure back visitors? It's black, white and eats bamboo

The Chinese territory of Hong Kong, which now has more giant pandas than anywhere outside mainland China, hopes they will help revive tourism.

NBC News - 20h

Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.

NBC News - 20h

People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized

The gap between the ultra-rich minority and the vast majority has never been greater. But a wave of activist millionaires is asking for higher taxes.

Wired - 21h

The Bone Thief Hired to Spirit a World War II Spy Back to Russia

Ukrainian officials say the bungled attempt to steal the remains was part of a continuing Russian effort to repatriate the remains of the Soviet war dead.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Step back in time: Paris’s Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs

A new, decently priced Left Bank stay evokes the glamour of the golden age of transatlantic travel

Financial Times - 1d

Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline

Pledging to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by any means necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said, “I don’t know how long it will take.”

The New York Times - 1d

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down

The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.

Politico - 1d

Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn its two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. Here's what borrowers should know.

CNBC - 1d

Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.

CNBC - 1d

John Mulaney is back on Broadway in sweet 'All In' with some starry friends

John Mulaney’s second trip to Broadway took little convincing

ABC News - 1d

Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'

Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.

CNBC - 1d