Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Best Portable Chargers (2025): iPhones, iPads, Laptops & More

Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.

Wired - 3d

Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

MarketWatch - 3d

German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general ...

ABC News - 3d

Lionesses approach Euro 2025 defence with more questions than answers

Wiegman’s England tread a very different road this year, with squad berths and even the side’s system up for debate. How do you prepare to scale Everest three years after reaching the summit? You ...

The Guardian - 3d

U.S. Government to Award $306 Million for Bird Flu Monitoring

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 61 human bird flu cases in the U.S. since April.

Inc. - 3d

Over 100 killed in Gaza Strip in first 3 days of 2025, Hamas-run Health Ministry says

The war between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of slowing in 2025. Over 100 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the first three days of the new year, according to the Hamas-run Health ...

CBS News - 3d

In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body

A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia who was hospitalized with bird flu for several weeks late last year harbored a mutated version of the virus, according to a report published this week in the ...

NBC News - 3d

It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save

If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.

CNBC - 3d

Booz Allen Hamilton to Pay $15.9 Million in False Claims Settlement

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding agreed to a $15.9 million settlement with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving allegations the company submitted fraudulent claims to the U.S. under military task ...

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025

Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.

CBS News - 4d

Top UFC fights announced for 2025: Islam Makhachev, Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and more all compete

More than half a dozen current or former UFC champions will compete in a three-week window

CBS Sports - 4d

Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.

ABC News - 4d

I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik

A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...

The Guardian - 4d

China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids

Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.

CNBC - 4d

Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - 4d

What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025

Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy

Financial Times - 4d

What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025

The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.

CBS News - 5d

UFC bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes more history, big name signings join the promotion

The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethroned

CBS Sports - 5d

2025 NFL QB market: Top free agents, trade targets, cut candidates, projected landing spots, contracts, more

Playing matchmaker for big names and needy teams

CBS Sports - 5d

Predicting NBA's next five years: Champions, MVPs, breakout players, trades, expansion, more for 2025-2029

This is what the second half of the 2020s will look like in basketball... we think

CBS Sports - 5d

Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.

NBC News - 5d

Marcotti's 2025 wishes: Club World Cup success, tough questions for MLS, more

As the new year begins, Gab Marcotti takes his annual look ahead to the next 12 months in soccer and lays out the things he would like to see in 2025.

ESPN - 5d

Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule

The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...

ABC News - 5d

Dillon Gabriel NFL Draft 2025: Scouting report, prospect outlook, NFL team fits and more for Oregon QB

How does the two-time national champion stack up as an NFL Draft prospect?

CBS Sports - 5d

Pokemon Go January 2025 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And More

A new year has begun, and Pokemon Go is ushering it in with a variety of events and debuts. The game's Dual Destiny season continues with the arrival of several new Pokemon, including Fidough and ...

GameSpot - 5d

Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux Will Have Hearing For Slew-Footing Wild's Jared Spurgeon

Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux will have a hearing for his slew-foot on Jared Spurgeon.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Quinn Ewers NFL Draft 2025: Full scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, NFL landing spots and more

Everything you need to know about Texas QB and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Quinn Ewers

CBS Sports - 6d

Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate

The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problems

Financial Times - 6d

The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt

Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.

CNBC - 6d

L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.

CBS News - 6d

The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...

The Hill - 6d

Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY for an in-depth look at the political landscape of 2025. She discusses President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration, his plans for mass ...

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