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Madison Keys’ Australian Open win: An overnight tennis success story 16 years in the making
MELBOURNE, Australia — With another crazily brave surge at the end in Melbourne, Madison Keys became a 16-year overnight success. The wrenching struggle to meet the expectation that arrived when ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25 -
Madison Keys upsets defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Madison Keys upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open tennis final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam title.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win thrilling Australian Open final
The 19th seed defeats world No 1 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 American claims her first grand slam title After years of struggling with the suffocating expectations of her youth and wondering whether her ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Sabalenka vs. Keys: Who will win the title?
Can Madison Keys pull off another huge upset? Or will defending champ Aryna Sabalenka prove why she's ranked No. 1? Our experts make predictions.ESPN - Jan. 25 -
A mom’s plea from Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Fire didn’t have to happen this way.The Hill - Jan. 24 -
AI might help the Beatles win their final Grammy. Will more veteran acts follow?
The Beatles' 'Now and Then' may win record of the year. Is it singular for the academy, or a boomer-rock harbinger?Los Angeles Times - Jan. 24 -
Key Republican senators to vote against Pete Hegseth for US defense secretary
Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they cannot support nominee, raising fresh doubts about confirmation chances. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced that they ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
US government workers told to report diversity schemes or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
NASA Shuts Down DEI Programs, Though Diversity Is Low at Agency
NASA’s acting administrator issued an email announcing the end of DEI at the storied space agency, in response to Trump’s anti-diversity agenda.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Trump’s Panama Canal threat revives memories of 1989 US invasion
Panamanians fear Washington’s retaliation over Chinese interests in strategic waterwayFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
What is an oligarchy and is Biden right to call it a threat to US democracy?
Ultra-rich individuals are associating with Donald Trump as he ascends to the presidency for his second time. ‘ Government by the worst’: why people are calling Trump’s new sidekicks a ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Australian Open: American Madison Keys stuns Iga Swiatek to make final, will face reigning champ Aryna Sabalenka
Madison Keys overwhelmed Iga Swiatek and will now play in her first Australian Open final.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Christie makes NBA history with Kings' latest comeback win
Kings interim head coach Doug Christie already has made NBA history with Sacramento's latest comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
US diversity staff put on leave as Trump orders end to federal DEI programs
President decrees end of DEI offices, roles and initiatives within 60 days and repeals civil rights-era equity policies. US politics live – latest updates . All US federal employees working in ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
President Trump signs order to end diversity programs, put federal DEI staffers on paid leave
A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management went to every department and agency, and gave them until 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday to notify all federal employees who work on DEI programs ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Lacoste to make ‘aggressive’ push into lucrative US sportswear market
French brand to open new stores in New York and other cities as part of plans to increase total annual sales by 25%Financial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump administration uses King's 'Dream' speech to introduce executive orders cutting DEI
A White House official announced Trump’s executive order dismantling federal DEI programs, saying it honors "civil rights champions" who wanted all Americans to "be treated on the basis of their ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
China calls for 'win-win' solution to US trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
National championship 2025: Five keys to Notre Dame upsetting Ohio State, winning first title since 1988
These factors could help the Irish pull off a stunner over the Buckeyes on Monday night in AtlantaCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
National championship 2025: Five keys to Ohio State beating Notre Dame, winning College Football Playoff title
The Buckeyes would be wise to control the running game on offense in their pursuit of college football's ultimate prizeCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Democratic senator on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement, raising question with the commander in chief's parting remarks. ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Woman wins jackpot from lotto ticket she 'stole' in Christmas gift exchange
Emily Hickox, an Indiana woman, won $500,000 after playing a Michigan Lottery instant game ticket.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats
Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions. The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
'Nothing off the table' in Canada's response to US tariff threat
Canada will have a "robust" response if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on its goods, but Canadian leaders are split over energy as a bargaining chip.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Stafford on Rams' win: 'Weren't playing just for us'
The Rams dominated the Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times, to win Monday night in an NFC wild-card game that was moved out of Southern California because of ...ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Biden says Trump administration officials ‘dead wrong’ on climate threat – US politics live
President criticizes Trump officials who deny existence of climate crisis in speech defending his foreign policy record. It’s just past noon in Washington DC, meaning that one week from today, Joe ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Trump deportation threat puts US on collision course with Vatican
Pope’s appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield notable influence in US capital. When the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, sought to shut down a Catholic ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz give US a double threat at Australian Open
This year marks the first time in nearly 20 years that both an American man and woman are seeded in the top four of a major. Analyzing a grand slam draw before the tournament begins is a fraught ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
An Ex-FBI Negotiator Says the Key to Winning Is Getting People to Say This 1 Word
When people say this, they feel safe, protected, and empowered, according to former FBI lead kidnap negotiator Chris Voss.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Kings blocking out noise, make loud statement in win over Celtics
The streaking Sacramento Kings have turned a new leaf, all thanks to interim head coach Doug Christie getting them to block out the noise on and off the court.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback
The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Nadella’s micro gift to India
Also in this newsletter: the bull run in defence stocks, and the car industry’s software problemFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The justice department argued it would cause irreparable harm if Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants' pleas were accepted.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
‘A snowball’s chance in hell’: Trudeau rejects Trump threat to annex Canada
President-elect threatened to use ‘economic force’ to make northern neighbor part of US. Justin Trudeau has rejected threats from Donald Trump that the US could use “economic force” to annex its ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia gets key design wins to bring AI to autonomous vehicle fleets
Nvidia has announced it has key design wins for autonomous vehicles with car makers such as Toyota, Aurora and Continental.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Sony is making a location-based experience based on The Last of Us
Neil Druckmann of Naughty Dog announced that Sony is working on a location-based physical entertainment experience based on The Last of Us.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
US Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 electoral win
Certification comes four years after Republican’s supporters staged violent attack on CapitolFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China
Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.BBC News - Jan. 5
