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Radical plan may result in two England-Australia Ashes series every three years
ICC to discuss splitting 12 Test nations into two tiers India’s support or otherwise for the initiative is key England and Australia could play two Ashes series every three years from 2027 ...The Guardian - 1h -
Can Texas slow down Ohio State? How will Notre Dame fare vs. Penn State? Previewing the semis
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.ESPN - 2h -
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.CNBC - 6h -
How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability
Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.Inc. - 1d -
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How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024
The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...The Hill - 1d -
A look at Jimmy Carter's work in global health, how he helped destigmatize hospice care
One of former President Jimmy Carter's top accomplishments is his contribution to global health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on Carter's legacy and how the former ...CBS News - 1d -
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - 2d -
I’m 57 with 7-year-old twins and a stay-at-home wife with $0 in her own retirement savings. We’re focused on financial aid for the kids.
“Our only debt is $100,000 left on our mortgage, which should be paid off in nine years.”MarketWatch - 2d -
How to handle a stock market downturn — without breaking down
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Try this experiment.MarketWatch - 2d -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mayor Adams’s Inner Circle Has Changed. Two New Year’s Photos Show How.
A lot has happened since Eric Adams was sworn into office in Times Square in 2022 flanked by allies who would join his administration.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024
Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.Inc. - 2d -
The stock market has entered the danger zone. How one strategist recommends piloting around it.
The next few weeks are likely to be volatile, prompting more risk asset weaknessMarketWatch - 3d -
'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.CNBC - 3d -
Hamlin hosts Bills' medical staff, launches local scholarship on two-year cardiac arrest anniversary
The funding includes a total of $1,000 per student for 10 scholarships annually over a three-year period.ESPN - 3d -
U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return
Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.CNBC - 3d -
Tesla sales dropped 1.1% in 2024, its first annual decline in a dozen years
Tesla’s global annual sales fell for the first time in more than a dozen years, a blow to a stock that has soared since Donald Trump's election and its CEO billionaire became a top policy adviser ...ABC News - 3d -
Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024
The AI chipmaker recorded the largest market cap increase of any publicly listed company in 2024, nearly tripling in value to $3.28 trillion by the end of the year.Inc. - 3d -
Tesla's Global Vehicle Deliveries Fell in 2024 for the First Time in Years
A surge of promotional deals in the fourth quarter failed to stimulate sales enough to top the prior-year results.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day
The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.The Hill - 3d -
Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude to Jets, says time with New York has been 'the best two years of my life'
Rodgers, 41, is choosing to focus on the positives with his NFL days dwindlingCBS Sports - 3d -
Only UK's fourth warmest year ever – but which weather records were broken in 2024?
Tomasz Schafernaker looks back at this year's UK weather - from record breaking heat to red warnings.BBC News - 3d -
2024 NFL All-Rookie Team: CBS Sports unveils league's best first-year players
Commanders' Jayden Daniels, Raiders' Brock Bowers, Eagles' shutdown cornerbacks headline listCBS Sports - 3d -
Biggest financial stories of 2024 and what to expect this year
From the stock market to inflation, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on some of the big financial stories of 2024 and what to expect in 2025.CBS News - 3d -
🏆 The 25 greatest players of the last 25 years: How we voted
Between 8th December 2024 and 1st January 2025, OneFootball celebrated a quarter-century of football with a ranking of the 25 best players from the past 25 years.Thirty-eight members of ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits
Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv
Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones. What we know on day 1,044. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia launched a New Year’s Day drone ...The Guardian - 4d -
NBA power rankings 2024-25: New Year's resolutions for every team, starting with the Thunder at No. 1
Cleveland remains second but the Knicks are now in the top three.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales are taking a bit of a hit in 2024ABC News - 4d -
Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024
With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...The Guardian - 4d -
A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024
Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash
A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.BBC News - 5d -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...The Guardian - 5d -
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.BBC News - 5d -
Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal’s population
Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU law. Sweden’s wolf hunt starts on Thursday, with the country aiming to halve the population of ...The Guardian - 5d -
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?BBC News - 5d -
Wall Street ends 2024 on down note but made substantial gains for the year
Wall Street ended 2024 with stocks slipping, but NBC News' Brian Cheung reports that overall, the year was good for investors.NBC News - 5d
