Asian Americans have largest voter registration increase, new analysis shows

Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.

CNBC - 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

Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump

Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month. Long considered a reliable part of the Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Clip shows blaze at firecracker store in India before Diwali, not in Philippines before New Year

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Jason Kelce Kicks Off His New Gig: Late-Night Talk Show Host

“They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce” was the first of a four-week “pop-up” experiment. How did the football and media star do?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

New York first US city to have congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

BBC News - Jan. 6

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Flick confident of Olmo registration, Barça stay

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he remains confident that Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for the club again this season.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Sen. Adam Schiff says the New Orleans attack shows Kash Patel shouldn’t lead the FBI

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said Sunday that the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans shows Kash Patel “should not be confirmed” as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI.

NBC News - Jan. 5

News Analysis: It's a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms

After acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Sunday shows preview: US reels after New Year's attacks; 119th Congress hits ground running

The U.S. is reeling from a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that have taken multiple lives and injured dozens. Authorities said the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East

The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Isak extends Newcastle hot streak to increase heat on Postecoglou’s Spurs

Ange Postecoglou stood, as he always does, hands in pockets, at the edge of his technical area. It had been another frustrating afternoon, a defeat that means Spurs have now won just one of their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

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 - Jan. 4

How filmmakers and actors in Asia and the Asian diaspora are expanding representation

It’s vastly different to work as an Asian actor in North American hubs such as Toronto, Los Angeles and New York — than in those in Asia, including Hong Kong and Taipei

ABC News - Jan. 3

These airlines were the most on time in 2024, analysis finds

Delta ranked highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage in July that caused thousands of cancellations.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Pokemon Go Community Day Ticket Prices Increased For January Event

Each month, Pokemon Go players take part in the mobile game's Community Day: A recurring monthly event in which one Pokemon takes center stage and becomes available to catch in its Shiny form. ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024

Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Let them eat sponge cake: we watched Meghan Markle’s cooking show trailer so you don’t have to

Who is With Love, Meghan for? Perhaps those drawn to trad wife aesthetics – or maybe just Netflix. Imagine you’re about to host friends for dinner. How would you go about it?. It’s simple. You ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack

The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves Something Out of His Story of South Asian Success

It’s a culture not of success but of survival.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Labour’s pension reforms are based on flawed analysis

What exactly do savers get out of investing in the UK, other than a patriotic glow?

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?

City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

BBC News - Jan. 2

A new TV show about 1988 Lockerbie bombing turns a tragedy into a slog

Colin Firth stars as the father of a victim in Peacock's new miniseries 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,' but even he can't break the tedium of its exposition-heavy tale.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

NYPD presence increased at Trump Tower, Times Square after attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said there will be a heightened security presence in Times Square and at Trump Tower following the two deadly attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Winkleman: 'New twists have turned The Traitors on its head'

The show has returned to our screens for a third series, but with a few key changes to the format.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Why law enforcement thinks New Orleans truck attacker may have had help

The FBI says the driver is not believed to be "solely responsible" for the early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Nicole Sganga have more.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Dish About Their New Year’s Eve Show

The morning after the two were live on CNN, they talked about tequila shots, Diplo and Cohen’s dancing skills.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Truck in New Orleans attack may not have belonged to suspect

The truck used in the deadly attack on New Year's revelers early Wednesday in New Orleans may not have belonged to the suspect. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.

CBS News - Jan. 1

FBI seizes one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives in its history

Investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other devices when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge. Federal agents in the US found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Videos show scene after car plowed into crowd in New Orleans

Videos from New Orleans show the damage and victims after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. NBC News' Morgan Radford has details on the videos, how they were verified and the ongoing ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.

The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.