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Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more

Sasaki is reportedly getting a $6.5 million signing bonus as he makes the jump to MLB

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Charlwin Mao, the RedNote founder welcoming ‘TikTok refugees’

A sudden surge of US users on Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, could threaten China’s Great Firewall

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Welcome to Bogota? Wrexham duo invest again

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Eva Longoria are among the investors in a North American group that has acquired Colombian top division side La Equidad.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Bob Uecker left it all on the field: In honor of the broadcaster who was so much more

The baseball world lost Bob Uecker on Thursday. It was our pleasure to have him for 90 years

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Do Indians work too much?

An executive in the country has gone viral for saying workers should be in the office on Sundays

Financial Times - Jan. 16

William has Wetherspoon pint with Aston Villa fans

He enjoyed a pint of cider with fans - but staff did not say who paid for the round of drinks.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Storm use core player designation on Williams

Gabby Williams, who averaged a career-high 10.3 points last season, was designated as the Storm's core player and will not become an unrestricted free agent.

ESPN - Jan. 14

OpenAI’s agentic era begins: ChatGPT Tasks offers job scheduling, reminders and more

OpenAI will let some users schedule task reminders on ChatGPT, a sign the company may be readying itself to release an agent.

VentureBeat - Jan. 14

Toulon overpower Harlequins to claim comfortable Champions Cup victory

Pool 4: Toulon 33-21 Harlequins David Ribbans says ‘level of physicality’ made difference Another Champions Cup weekend, another stark reminder that the Premiership lags behind its Top 14 rivals ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

'Trump is welcome to visit Greenland - but that's it'

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".

BBC News - Jan. 12

Simon Schama: ‘Britain is a much more tolerant place now. I’m Mr Sunshine on this’

The historian on taking the social pulse of the nation in his new TV series, why we’re such word addicts, and his fear that the needle in the US is moving towards red. Simon Schama, 79, is a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Fantasy Football Wildcard Round Injury Report: Latest updates on Jalen Hurts, Aaron Jones and more

Who's in, who's out, who's still in question for the Wildcard Round

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

DC's Amazon lawsuit reminds us that safety is a luxury for Black Americans

While America was getting more violent, it was Black Americans who felt the increase most acutely.

The Hill - Jan. 11

U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Sports quiz of the week: Novak Djokovic, FA Cup and Zoe Aldcroft

Have you been following the big (and small) stories in football, cricket, motor racing, golf, tennis and rugby? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses

Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Trump's hero's welcome

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dockworkers union chief credits Trump for deal The head of the dockworkers union ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement

Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Falcons 'comfortable' with Cousins as QB2 in '25

The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 9

How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement

There's no magic number for everyone. But a 15% target is a good guidepost for many people, experts said.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Grayson Murray memories at Sony Open remind Woodland of the value of support

Gary Woodland is among those thinking of Grayson Murray at the Sony Open

ABC News - Jan. 9

This 77-year-old climate activist should never have been jailed – and now faces a Kafkaesque struggle to get out | Zoe Williams

A failure of justice, and draconian Tory law, put Gaie Delap in prison. A failure of government is keeping her there. Gaie Delap will turn 78 on Friday, in Eastwood Park prison, Gloucestershire. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

‘He jolted us out of our comfort zone’: Antonio Pappano, Martyn Brabbins and more on Pierre Boulez

As the classical music world celebrates his centenary, musicians tell us why the French iconoclast remains a towering figure, and his music still casts a spell. Composer, conductor, polemicist and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender

If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Haberman: Trump Canada expansion talk 'much more of a troll'

New York Times national political correspondent Maggie Haberman said late Tuesday that President-elect Trump’s swipes at Canada being the "51st state" are more of a “troll” than a likely reality. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Just Reminded the World Who’s King of AI

The CEO shared an upbeat outlook for the AI industry and Blackwell chips at CES.

Inc. - Jan. 7

How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state—it's more than $700,000

Retiring in Hawaii costs over twice the U.S. average, making it the most expensive state for retirement.

CNBC - Jan. 7

I know how to fix new year’s resolutions – and it could change everything | Zoe Williams

Resolutions are undeniably terrible when we make them for ourselves. But what about if we began making them for each other?. What’s the right age to realise new year’s resolutions are trash that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

How much sick pay is too much sick pay?

The contrasting cases of Germany and the UK are revealing about policy trade-offs

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Demi Moore says Golden Globe win is reminder "I do belong"

It was a golden night for Demi Moore at the Golden Globes. The actress scored her first major acting award for her performance in "The Substance."

CBS News - Jan. 6

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk extends political reach to UK, Germany Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Elon Musk loves to provoke – and Nigel Farage is his latest victim | Zoe Williams

The world’s richest man won’t be satisfied until all the politicians in his pocket have submitted to his dictatorial whims. In fiction, when a billionaire supervillain mobilises himself and his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Amorim: Everyone 'too comfortable' at Man United

Ruben Amorim praised Manchester United's spirited 2-2 draw against Liverpool and then said he is trying to "shock" with his comments.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy 'is never guaranteed'

President Biden said in a Sunday opinion piece for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol reminds Americans that democracy “is never guaranteed.” “We should commit to ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Williams requires oxygen during match

Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

McCaul says New Orleans attack reminds him of Boston Marathon bombing

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the former Homeland Security Committee chair, said the recent terror attack in New Orleans reminds him of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. McCaul joined ABC’s “This ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Comfortable, confident Waters steps up in Warriors' win vs. Grizzlies

Lindy Waters III always keeps a level-handed mindset, even if he doesn't play much. That's why he's able to contribute whenever his name is called upon.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

William's 'sorrow over pal's death' and 'bleak midwinter'

Tributes to a Briton killed in the New Orleans attack, and winter NHS delays lead Sunday's newspapers.

BBC News - Jan. 4

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