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Why China’s industrial giants won’t be damaged by latest US blacklisting
Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bansFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
U.S. stocks dominated global markets in 2024 — why they likely won’t in 2025
The U.S. stock market remained the envy of the world in 2024, extending its outperformance against international peers and claiming an even bigger slice of the multitrillion-dollar global equity ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Democrats under fire for not sounding alarm earlier on Biden
Democratic leaders and lawmakers are coming under growing scrutiny for not blowing the whistle sooner on what is widely perceived to be President Biden’s decline during the final two years of his ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Phillips 66 to Buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 Billion
Phillips 66 will buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 billion to help the Houston oil refiner grow its Permian midstream business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
5 things to know about Canada's political crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday signals the extent of the unpopularity facing the country’s progressive Liberal Party, which has dominated its politics for decades, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Moldova blames Russia for energy crisis in breakaway region
People of Transnistria forced to chop wood to heat homes after gas transit deal via Ukraine expiresFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Liverpool’s holiday wobble won’t matter if their rivals can’t punish it | Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool may have got away with one in Sunday’s thrilling draw with Manchester United. But without a sustained challenge from those in chase, it may not matter. Title races are never just about ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
‘Backbiting,’ ‘drama’ won’t be tolerated in Trump White House: Wiles
Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff, said there won’t be any “backbiting” or “drama” tolerated in the next administration. “I don’t welcome people who want to ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?
Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025
The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem
Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The Pittsburgh Steelers Have an Identity Crisis
The Steelers aren’t who they think they are. They must realize it before it’s too late, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Sights and sounds from the Chicago Bulls' tribute to Derrick Rose
Rose's former team thanked him for what he meant to the city and announced they'd be retiring his jersey next season.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Spurs sign keeper Kinsky amid injury crisis
Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague on a deal until 2031, the Premier League club confirmed on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.Wired - Jan. 5 -
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Vikes buy 1,900 tickets for Ford Field showdown
The Vikings purchased roughly 1,900 tickets for Sunday's winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Lions, then offered them to team-based stakeholders.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Sensabaugh scores career-high 34, Jazz rout Heat 136-100
Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 34 points, John Collins finished with 24, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-100 rout over the Miami HeatABC News - Jan. 4 -
Carter honored in Atlanta: "It's amazing what you can cram into 100 years."
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the ‘Breaking Bad’ house
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The house made famous by the “Breaking Bad” TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerque’s older neighborhoods are hoping the ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?
“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
House votes to reelect Mike Johnson as House speaker
Mike Johnson will return as House speaker after narrowly winning reelection with the help of President-elect Trump who made some last-minute calls to help flip a few crucial holdouts. NBC’s Julie ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Where the next financial crisis could emerge
As the IMF has warned, the rise and rise of private credit brings systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
NFL Owns 72 of TV’s Top 100 as Politics Loosens Sports’ Grip
While the long shadow of another quadrennial upheaval threatened to diminish the NFL’s stranglehold on American media consumption, the 2024 election cycle had relatively little impact on the ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds
Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisionsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Online traders warned to check tax return status
Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ incomeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Will crypto continue to rally? Trump’s first 100 days will be the key.
For crypto’s bull run to continue, digital assets enthusiasts hope for a more friendly regulatory environment under the second Donald Trump administration and a favorable macroeconomic setup to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Content Creators Worry OpenAI Won’t Release a Tool That Promised to Protect Their IP
OpenAI said it would make it easy for content creators to prevent their material from being used to train AI, but it hasn’t yet delivered.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Should you buy a home in 2025? Here's what experts think.
Understanding market trends and evaluating your financial standing can help you decide when to purchase a home.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle
The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump
Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Trump claims a mandate, but he won’t have much time to fulfill it
The vanquished party is always one election away from redemption.The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.Wired - Jan. 1 -
I love to travel Europe by train. But here's what a joined-up 21st-century network needs | María Ramírez
Passenger numbers are rising, but competing with budget airlines will take work on ticket prices, infrastructure and integration. . Last August, I took the train from Trieste to Ljubljana, ...The Guardian - Jan. 1