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Iowa State's 30-year streak of hitting a 3-pointer ends in win over Texas Tech
Iowa State’s NCAA record streak of 945 consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended Tuesday night in a 71-58 victory over Texas Tech. The Cyclones had made a 3-pointer in every game dating back to Feb. ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Steve Jobs Used the 2-Hour Rule to Come Up With Some of His Greatest Ideas. So Can You
Steve Jobs knew that constant busyness is the enemy of great ideas. Put his insight to use with the two-hour rule.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
New US Rule Aims to Block China’s Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World
The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Italy frees Iranian wanted by US for alleged illegal drone tech exports to Tehran
Rome decision comes days after release of Italian journalist held in Iran’s notorious Evin prisonFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
US supreme court curbed public scrutiny as it boosted security before Roe ruling
Memo obtained by the Guardian mandates that court would maintain ‘exclusive’ control of all security-related records. A newly uncovered document reveals that the US supreme court sought to beef ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they look for new leaders
Questions about the viability of a female presidential candidate rise after a crushing presidential defeat. Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump
Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictions. When some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
MLB rumors: Pete Alonso, Scott Boras pitch Mets on three-year contract, Yankees looking to move Marcus Stroman
Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Jan. 10CBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at highest since November 2023 after strong jobs report
Yields on 10- and 30-year U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels in over a year on Friday after December payrolls data came in stronger than expected, reducing market expectations ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada
Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Forget it, Trump: Greenland doesn’t want to be ruled by the US – or Denmark | Aka Hansen
Donald Trump Jr came here, but I sometimes wonder if the world knows anything about us. Our dream is independence . The news that Donald Trump Jr was about to visit Nuuk felt like a flashback to ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Looking at some bad NFL head coach openings, it's not a great year to be a top candidate
Which job opening is the best? How about none of them?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July
Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Alex Karaban misses rare free throws, but Dan Hurley's 'eat s***' lessons keep UConn looking ahead
Karaban missed consecutive free throws for the first time in his college career, and Hurley had just the words to console himCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?
The Athletic Chantel Jennings: Last season, the player of the year “debate” boiled down to: How close is the second-place vote-getter behind Caitlin Clark? So it felt like a more robust debate ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela tumbles deeper into dictatorship with Nicolás Maduro set to extend 12-year rule
Global democratic leaders pledge a boycott as exiled opposition leader vows to return to challenge ceremony. Venezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away
Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of VenezuelansABC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump doesn't rule out using military force to take control of Panama Canal, Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. He addressed pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and whether he would pursue efforts to put Greenland and the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland
Remarks likely to set off alarm bells around the world as Trump prepares to return to the White House this month. Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using American military force to retake ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out using U.S. military to control Panama Canal or Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. should control the Panama Canal and Greenland, and has also expressed a desire to make Canada a state.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
US determines Sudan paramilitary committed genocide, sanctions leader
The Biden administration on Tuesday sanctioned the top general of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and determined the paramilitary group has committed genocide in the country, as well as crimes ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out using military to get Panama Canal
President-elect Trump on Tuesday refused to commit to not using the U.S. military to gain control of the Panama Canal, after vowing last month to take over operation of the key passageway. Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
2025 NFL playoffs: Ravens' Lamar Jackson looks to extend this streak among players who've won multiple MVPs
Jackson is looking for his first Super Bowl appearanceCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Free Cars, Free Rent and Free Hotels: N.H.L. Rules You Might Not Know
Denying an autograph request leaves players subject to a fine.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary | Owen Jones
Nick Clegg’s departure is likely to see Meta following X’s tilt towards the right. It leaves the way open for an insidious hollowing out of democracy. Will democracy survive a second Trump ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Tottenham extend Son Heung-min’s contract to avoid free summer transfer
One-year option triggered in forward’s deal to 2026 Move prevents Son from lining up pre-contract deal Tottenham have triggered the one-year option on Son Heung-min’s contract to ensure he ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since November 2023 after report of Trump tariff plans
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly higher on Monday as traders focused on a report about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for applying tariffs.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Boeing Looks Back on a Turbulent Year
A year ago, a side panel on one of its 737 MAX planes blew off in midair, sending Boeing into a financial, industrial, and existential crisis.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Why playing a 70-year-old bat mitzvah student was so freeing for Carol Kane
Carol Kane really wanted to work with Jason Schwartzman. Then she found out about the director's unusual approach to filmmaking.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector
Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s returnFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules
Ruling a blow to Biden administration that had encouraged Federal Communications Commission to pursue goal. A US appeals court ruled on Thursday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
12:30 Report — FBI investigates New Year's Day violence
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy New Year — and welcome to 2025! It’s officially that season when most of us still accidentally write 2024 on everything (or is that just me?) We also just exited the era ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well
Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal . A woman who went missing 52 years ago has been found alive and well after police released a grainy photograph as part ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Arizona State reportedly extends coach Kenny Dillingham 5 more years
Dillingham, who orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in recent college football history, will reportedly receive a pay increase and substantial bonus increases.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?BBC News - Jan. 1
