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Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands
In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.The New York Times - 27m -
Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
Australia has announced it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nation’s capital Honiara, where Chinese law enforcement ...ABC News - 13h -
U.K. Court Rules Police Can Seize £2 Million From Andrew Tate
The online influencer has bragged about refusing to pay taxes. A London court found that he and his brother had not paid taxes on more than £21 million in business revenue.The New York Times - 1d -
A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax dispute
A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax disputeABC News - 2d -
Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base
The British government says it still plans to hand over a contested Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important military base, to MauritiusABC News - 2d -
A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax dispute
A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax disputeABC News - 2d -
Starmer deal over Chagos Islands in turmoil after Mauritius reopens talks
UK officials say London will refuse to hand over more money as issue flares into major disputeFinancial Times - 2d -
Max Fried signs with Yankees: New York picks up ace lefty on eight-year, $218 million deal
Fried has been one of the best southpaws in the game since his 2017 MLB debutCBS Sports - 3d -
Orioles sign veteran Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to one-year, $13 million deal, per report
Sugano, 35, is making the leap to MLB after posting a 2.45 ERA across 12 seasons in NPBCBS Sports - 3d -
French president announces national mourning period after cyclone slams island territory of Mayotte, and will visit
French president announces national mourning period after cyclone slams island territory of Mayotte, and will visitABC News - 3d -
FAU set to approve $22.5 million naming rights deal for on-campus football stadium
Florida Atlantic’s board of trustees is expected to approve a $22.5 million, 15-year deal that would give Flagler Credit Union the naming rights to the school’s football stadiumABC News - 3d -
Andrew Solomon on Collecting Christmas Gnomes
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 5d -
Louisville and DoJ strike police reform deal in wake of Breonna Taylor shooting
Consent decree, which needs a judge’s approval, follows investigation that found police violate rights. The US justice department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Louisville and Justice Dept. Reach Deal on Federal Oversight of Police
The agreement comes after the Justice Department documented excessive use of force, illegal searches and car stops and widespread discrimination against Black people and those with mental illnesses.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Justice Dept. reaches deal with Louisville to reform police force after Breonna Taylor shooting
The Justice Department announced a deal with the city of Louisville, Kentucky, to reform its police force with a court-enforceable agreement. The move is a result of the federal probe into Breonna ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Buzzfeed sells 'Hot Ones' studio in $82.5 million deal
Buzzfeed announced that it sold First We Feast, the food and pop culture entertainment brand behind the popular "Hot Ones" YouTube show, for $82.5 million.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million
The sale, to a group that includes the show’s host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
North Carolina and Bill Belichick have agreed to a five-year deal for the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach to become the Tar Heels’ next football coachABC News - Dec. 12 -
Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal to counter China
Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports teamFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Shooting suspect Luigi Mangione suffered back pain — a chronic condition over 600 million people deal with globally
One study noted that it’s “the leading cause of disability in most countries.”MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says
The Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi have agreed on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated PressABC News - Dec. 10 -
Nathan Eovaldi returns to Rangers on 3-year, $75 million deal, per report
The Rangers are bringing back a key part of their 2023 World Series champion team.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Willy Adames signs with Giants: Top free-agent shortstop agrees to seven-year, $182 million deal
The deal is the largest in franchise history and the first major signing under new boss Buster PoseyCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
MLB free agency: Tyler O'Neill to join Orioles on three-year, $49.5 million deal
O'Neill still puts up massive power numbers when he can stay on the fieldCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Blake Treinen re-signs with Dodgers: Dominant reliever agrees to two-year, $22 million deal to return to L.A.
The 36-year-old Treinen is staying with the Dodgers after posting a 1.93 ERA last seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal with the Mets — biggest in sports history
Soto, 26, was considered this offseason's top free agent, valued as much for his elite skills on the field as for his age.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Australia synagogue fire "likely a terrorist incident," police say
Police say a fire that seriously damaged a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was very likely caused by arsonists in "a terrorist attack."CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Juan Soto to join Mets on record 15-year, $765 million deal, reports say
Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Dodgers reportedly signing OF Michael Conforto to 1-year, $17 million deal
The Dodgers have scooped up yet another offseason addition after their World Series win.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Tyler O'Neill joins Orioles on 3-year, $49.5 million deal after resurgent season, per report
The Orioles have their Anthony Santander replacement.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year deal with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Willy Adames heads to Giants on franchise-record 7-year, $182 million deal, per report
One of MLB's most underrated players got paid.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Brazil extends Nike kit deal to 2038 and it's worth $100 million per year, AP source says
Brazil soccer has extended its kit deal with Nike by 12 years to 2038ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Shane Bieber, currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, reportedly returns to Guardians on $14 million deal
The former Cy Young winner is expected to return to the Guardians in the middle of 2025.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the makingABC News - Dec. 6 -
Luis Severino, Athletics reportedly agree to $67 million deal, the largest in franchise history
Severino put up a rebound season for the Mets in 2024 and scored a three-year deal with the now-Sacramento A'sCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Luis Severino reportedly agrees to 3-year, $67 million deal to join A's
The 30-year-old right hander made 31 starts last season with the Mets, his most since 2018.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have confiscated more than $6 million worth of drugs, one of the biggest seizures in the history of the twin-island Caribbean nationABC News - Dec. 4 -
MLB free agency: Red Sox add Aroldis Chapman to bullpen on one-year, $10.75 million deal, per report
Chapman's velocity may not be as gaudy as it once was but he can still sling a fastballCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Indonesia hands Australia draft Bali Nine repatriation deal in ‘significant step forward’
Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke says some issues are yet to be resolved but hails goodwill. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Indonesian ...The Guardian - Dec. 3