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Tropical Cyclone Zelia Heads Toward Australia’s Pilbara
The storm is expected to make landfall late Friday, with wind gusts of up to 180 miles per hour. A port crucial to the global economy has shut down.The New York Times - 11h -
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Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas
An intense storm could cause flooding and debris flows in areas burned by wildfires. Some residents have begun to evacuate.The New York Times - 5h -
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Australia braces for 'very destructive winds' as Category 5 cyclone nears landfall
Northern Australia is bracing for a Category 5 tropical cyclone that is expected to bring “very destructive winds” to its coastline on Friday.NBC News - 9h -
Adani Group pulls out of $440mn wind power projects in Sri Lanka
Indian conglomerate announces withdrawal after new government in Colombo launches review of tariff dealFinancial Times - 9h -
ETF industry braces for winds of change under Donald Trump
The temptation to move beyond traditional buy-and-hold vehicles is likely to increase, industry observers sayFinancial Times - 14h -
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Wall Street nears sale of $3bn of debt tied to Musk’s Twitter buyout
Billionaire’s close ties to re-elected US president have piqued investors’ interestFinancial Times - 20h -
Senate Democrats could be locked out of power for a very long time
Senate Democrats face significant challenges in regaining control of the chamber, as Republican gains in the 2024 elections have given the party a 53-47 majority, making it difficult for Democrats ...The Hill - 23h -
Military plane crashes near San Diego: authorities
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a military plane that crashed into the San Diego Bay near Shelter Island, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Wednesday.The Hill - 1d -
Overwatch 2 Is Bringing Back Loot Boxes Very Soon, With Some Changes
One of the original Overwatch's most best-known features, loot boxes, are coming to Overwatch 2 as part of Season 15 on February 18--though you won't be able to buy them directly as was ...GameSpot - 1d -
Australia spinner reported for suspect bowling action
Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following Test series in Sri Lanka.BBC News - 1d -
India’s online brokers brace for profits hit after regulatory clampdown
Intervention to calm frenzied derivatives trading has brought down volumes by 70%Financial Times - 1d -
Disney cuts diversity category from executive pay scheme
Entertainment group faced allegations from conservative politicians that it pushed ‘woke’ agendaFinancial Times - 1d -
Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
A procession of winter storms is forecast to bring snow, sleet, ice and potentially flood-inducing rain to sprawling bands of the U.S. this week.CBS News - 2d -
5 people killed in a suicide bombing near a bank in northern Afghanistan
Afghan police say a suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device near a bank in northern Afghanistan, killing at least five people and wounding seven othersABC News - 2d -
US, Russia relations nearing collapse: Kremlin
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday that the U.S.-Russia relations are on the verge of a major breakdown. Despite President Trump claiming that he spoke with Russian ...The Hill - 2d -
Justice Department, FBI bracing for more firings amid Trump changes
More shake-ups are expected at the Department of Justice as Pam Bondi's first full week as U.S. attorney general begins with new policies and initiatives likely. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 3d -
World Athletics plans cheek-swab tests for elite athletes in female category
Tougher rules planned for transgender and DSD athletes Research reports male advantage exists before puberty World Athletics is poised to introduce tougher rules for transgender and difference ...The Guardian - 3d -
Chiefs, Ravens favored to win in '26, Eagles near
The Eagles won their second Super Bowl in franchise history with a thunderous 40-22 victory over the Chiefs Sunday night, but it's Kansas City and the Baltimore Ravens who are favored to win it all ...ESPN - 3d -
France braces for trial of surgeon accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children
Joël Le Scouarnec has been charged with the rape or sexual assault of 299 patients from 1989 to 2014. The biggest child abuse trial in French history will open in Brittany this month amid anger ...The Guardian - 3d -
US business schools brace for the second Trump term
Academics are awaiting the presidential stance on topics from visas to ESG and diversityFinancial Times - 3d -
U.S. braces for more winter storms
Some parts of the Northeast saw several inches of snow this weekend, and more winter storms are on the way for many areas of the U.S. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.CBS News - 3d -
Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.BBC News - 4d -
Australia crush Sri Lanka in second Test to complete rare series sweep
Sri Lanka 257 and 231; Australia 414 and 75-1 in four days Spinners Lyon and Kuhnemann take seven wickets each Australia have capped off a brilliant summer with a nine-wicket defeat of Sri ...The Guardian - 4d -
U.S.A.I.D. Workers Brace for the Worst
A judge halted parts of the Trump administration’s plan to shut down the agency. A verdict might not come for weeks or even longer as thousands are left in limbo.The New York Times - 4d -
Australia’s Tyler Wright makes surfing history with second Pipe Pro title
Two-time world champion defeats Simmers in women’s final Mamiya first surfer in 19 years to win successive Pipeline events Australia’s Tyler Wright has made surfing history, becoming the first ...The Guardian - 4d -
7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands
The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. A tsunami warning across much of the Caribbean was lifted.The New York Times - 4d -
Dusty May on Indiana coaching search: 'I'm very, very happy at the University of Michigan'
May, an IU graduate, said thoughts of considering the Hoosiers job have not crossed his mindCBS Sports - 4d -
Australia close on series triumph after swatting aside Sri Lanka resistance
Sri Lanka 257 and 211-8;Australia 414 after day three Tourists only trail by 54 runs in the second Test Australia need only two wickets and a bit of gusto from the top order to defeat Sri Lanka ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears
Developing countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil. The vast majority of governments are likely to miss a looming deadline to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Australia on top but France impresses on Day 1 of SailGP Sydney
Australia won two of four races on the first day of its home SailGP event on Sydney Harbour to finish the day atop the points table ahead of Britain and FranceABC News - 5d -
England braced for France's return raid on Twickenham
England suffered a record defeat on France's last visit to Twickenham, but the hosts hope to have struck on a winning fly-half formula in Fin Smith.BBC News - 5d -
‘They came to the wrong neighborhood’: Residents confront demonstrators with Nazi flags near Cincinnati
A group of nearly a dozen people displaying swastika flags on an Interstate 75 overpass near Cincinnati, Ohio, left after being confronted by angry residents.NBC News - 5d -
Stream Near Buenos Aires Turns Red, ‘Like a River Covered in Blood’
A stream south of the Argentine capital turned a freakish vermilion this week, prompting concerns about pollution. Officials said it could be the result of “some type of organic dye.”The New York Times - 5d -
Gronkowski makes very specific Super Bowl prediction for Chiefs-Eagles
Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has revealed his prediction for the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Australia introduces tough new laws to combat antisemitism
In a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism, Australia passed a series of tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences displaying hate symbols. The laws will impose ...NBC News - 6d -
How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since OctoberABC News - 6d
