After months of agony and rage, hostage families hold out hope despite 'roller coaster' negotiations

Did the US jobs market hold up?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 5

New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition

Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 5

'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says

Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Steep costs of Irish reunification deter Dublin despite tax windfall

Ending division between north and south could lead to €20bn bill every year for two decades

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Arteta rages at Brighton penalty award: ‘I’ve never seen a decision like this’

João Pedro won and scored spot-kick in Arsenal draw ‘When you look, you can see contact there [with the ball]’ Mikel Arteta hit out at Anthony Taylor for awarding the penalty that pegged back ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Packers' Jaire Alexander being placed on IR after surgery for PCL injury, likely out for season, per report

Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur revealed the bad news

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

CFP won't flip dates of semis despite SEC inquiry

The College Football Playoff will not flip the dates and times of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl after SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he asked about the ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

39-year-old's cannabis business brings in $800,000 a month—16 years after he went to prison for selling drugs

In 2023, Coss Marte opened the first adult-use cannabis dispensary on Manhattan's Lower East Side — the same neighborhood where he once sold drugs illegally.

CNBC - Jan. 4

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline

ABC News - Jan. 4

Here's what happened after LA district attorney met with Menendez family

The Los Angeles County district attorney met with the Menendez brothers' relatives on Friday, but said he is still reviewing the facts in their case.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Rockets F Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-6 weeks after breaking hand at shootaround

A Rockets shootaround went very wrong.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Austrian liberal party quits coalition talks leaving negotiations in disarray

Surprise move by Neos raises doubts about viability of forming centrist government excluding far right. The smallest of three parties in talks to form Austria’s next government has unexpectedly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Tiger Bech's family on his final moments after New Orleans attack

Jack Bech described the moments his family said goodbye to his brother, Tiger Bech, who was one of the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Johnson's future as speaker in question despite efforts to sway undecided Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican holdouts to his bid to retain the gavel in the new Congress one day before the House convenes for the election.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Brother of New Orleans attacker speaks out after Bourbon Street rampage

The brother of Shamsud-Din Jabbar said his older brother became more conservative, but says he didn't see any signs of radicalization before the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Marvel Lego Sets - Check Out All 10 New Builds Lego Dropped This Month

New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

House holds vote to elect speaker

Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Neil Young confirms he will headline Glastonbury after ‘error in information’ prompted him to pull out

‘Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary,’ Young wrote, as Emily Eavis confirmed that Young and band the Chrome Hearts will headline the Pyramid stage. Neil Young has confirmed that he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Boeing hopes the turbulence is over after a year of crashes, near misses and embarrassment

Boeing said Friday that it had hit several internal targets on safety and quality control despite a series of deadly crashes, near catastrophes and embarrassing incidents that has seen its share ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

What Draymond told Embiid after Warriors blew out 76ers

Golden State forward Draymond Green shared what he told NBA MVP Joel Embiid after the Warriors' win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

The Case for Hope for Palestinians

Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

BBC News - Jan. 3

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Wrexham's promotion hopes dented after defeat

Wrexham's promotion hopes took a hit on Wednesday as they dropped to third place in the League One table after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat to Barnsley.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Carter family expresses gratitude for 'outpouring of love and support'

The family of former President Carter expressed its gratitude for the global expressions of support as it grieves his death at the age of 100 on Sunday. “The outpouring of love and support we have ...

The Hill - 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

Wholesale gas price hits highest level in 14 months after Russian supplies stop

Transit agreement with Ukraine expires as storage supply levels in Europe fall at fastest rate since 2021. Business live – latest updates The wholesale price of gas has risen to its highest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - Jan. 2

A European region has no heating after Russian gas stops flowing via Ukraine. An energy supplier told families to gather in one room to stay warm.

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

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