Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad

Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake

A drawn-out battle over the Speaker’s gavel would be the worst way to begin the 2025 legislative session.

The Hill - Jan. 1

Hernández: Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves and will learn whether he can become an all-star

The Lakers put their faith in Austin Reaves when they traded D'Angelo Russell, trusting the young shooter to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause

Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Grieving families of victims of S. Korean plane crash visit site for memorial service

Grieving relatives of people killed in a plane crash in South Korea have visited the site to pay respects to their loved ones on New Year’s Day

ABC News - Jan. 1

Before Ferguson's hairdryer came the 'blast furnace'

Former Aberdeen players recall being on the receiving end of the full force of Sir Alex Ferguson's anger in the dressing room.

BBC News - Jan. 1

The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space

Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenants

Financial Times - Jan. 1

One dead after driver allegedly runs down two New Zealand police officers

Vehicle allegedly drove into two officers ‘at speed’ in Nelson, in a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare. . A driver allegedly ran down two New Zealand police officers down ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Everything Bret Bielema, Shane Beamer said about Citrus Bowl blowup: What started it, what gesture meant

What was Bielema taunting Beamer about -- and why did it make Beamer furious?

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson

The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Politico - Dec. 31

Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.

BBC News - Jan. 1

North Carolina Gov Cooper commutes sentences of 15 death row inmates on final day in office

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole, coinciding with New Year’s Eve and his final day in ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Walgreens and Intel lead list of stocks in the S&P 500 that fell hardest in 2024

At the end of a second consecutive year during which the S&P 500 has risen more than 20%, two things investors need to remember are that time tends to smooth out performance and that the index is ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 1

Arizona State rose from the ashes to the CFP, but there's only one way to keep the party going

A sleeping giant since the days of Jake Plummer, Arizona State hopes its historic 2024 season "activates the valley"

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Fiesta Bowl score, results: Penn State takes care of business against Boise State to advance to CFP semifinals

Penn State is a win away from the national title game.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31

Louisville wins Sun Bowl 35-34 after Washington fails on 2-point conversion going for win

Washington narrowly missed a 2-point conversion and onside kick recovery in a thrilling Sun Bowl finish.