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Britain becomes first European nation to join Pacific trade bloc
Both Labour and Tories say membership of CPTPP will bring benefits but these will be dwarfed by Brexit-related lossesFinancial Times - 6h -
Bitcoin proxy MicroStrategy to join the Nasdaq 100 and heavily traded 'QQQ' ETF
MicroStrategy, the high beta play on the price of bitcoin, will join the Nasdaq 100 index.CNBC - 1d -
Nick Rolovich to join Cal coaching staff, his first college job since being fired for refusing COVID vaccine
Rolovich had coached in high school and the XFL during his time away from college football.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Heisman preview? Travis Hunter becomes first player to win Bednarik and Biletnikoff Awards
Hunter was named the best defensive player and best wide receiver just days ahead of the 2024 Heisman ceremony.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Cast of ‘South Pacific’ Reunites for an Emotional Benefit Performance
The cast of the 2008 Broadway revival of “South Pacific,” including Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Morrison, reunited for a benefit performance. The emotions were the guest of honor.The New York Times - 2d -
Olivia Reeves becomes first US lifter to pair world title with Olympic gold in 66 years
Reeves, 21, captures world title in 71kg division Chattanooga native won Olympic gold this summer Olivia Reeves won her first world weightlifting title on Wednesday, four months after winning ...The Guardian - 3d -
Elon Musk becomes first person to surpass $400B net worth, according to Bloomberg
Elon Musk's estimated net worth has now surpassed $400 billion, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News — making him the first person ever to reach such a milestone.NBC News - 3d -
Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods
Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs. Dotted across the north-west of the Pacific Ocean, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Washington Nationals win lottery for first No. 1 overall draft pick since teen Bryce Harper in 2010
The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer for the first time since picking 17-year-old Bryce Harper in 2010ABC News - 4d -
MLB Draft lottery: Washington Nationals secure the first pick in 2025 draft, followed by Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners
The Nats had a 10.2% chance of securing the top spot in next summer's draft.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU, becomes school's first 5-star recruit in US
AJ Dybantsa has announced his commitment to BYUABC News - 4d -
Caitlin Clark named Time Athlete of the Year: Fever star becomes first WNBA player to earn honor
Clark led Iowa to the NCAA national championship game and won WNBA Rookie of the Year during a historic calendar yearCBS Sports - 4d -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as a New Team Joins the Elite
The Bills’ loss to the Rams opened a spot in the top three.The New York Times - 4d -
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Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - 5d -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - 5d -
Jalen Hurts becomes first player since LaDainian Tomlinson to reach this milestone in Eagles win
Hurts is just the seventh player in NFL history to rush for 13+ touchdowns in three consecutive seasonsCBS Sports - 6d -
NFL MVP race: Bills' Josh Allen becomes first player in modern NFL history to accomplish this feat vs. Rams
The star QB nearly led a major comebackCBS Sports - 6d -
College Football Playoff first-round schedule, betting odds: Oregon opens as slight national title favorite
Four teams have odds of +450 or better to win it all.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."ABC News - 6d -
Amber Glenn becomes first American to win figure skating's Grand Prix Final in 14 years
Glenn continued an excellent run of form in the 2024-25 campaignCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Amber Glenn becomes first US woman in 14 years to win figure skating Grand Prix Final
Amber Glenn has become the first American to win the women’s Grand Prix Final competition since Alissa Czisny 14 years agoABC News - Dec. 7 -
The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
The European Union has reached a blockbuster free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade allianceABC News - Dec. 6 -
EU, South American Bloc Strike Free-Trade Pact
The preliminary deal to lower tariffs amid protectionist headwinds would become the EU’s largest trade agreement if ratified.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly PiquetABC News - Dec. 6 -
Baloch separatists becoming as big a national security threat as Pakistani Taliban, says think tank
A Pakistani think tank says a Baloch separatist group is becoming as big a national security threat as the Pakistani TalibanABC News - Dec. 6 -
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European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the makingABC News - Dec. 6 -
Across Bordeaux in the footsteps of Britain’s wartime saboteurs
In December 1942, a group of commandos set out on an audacious raid — from which most would not return. Duncan Craig retraces their route along the Frankton TrailFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
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South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
First Democrat joins Congressional DOGE Caucus
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is the first Democrat to join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a group that aims to be a counterpart to the forthcoming ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Browns' Jameis Winston makes NFL history against Broncos by becoming first QB to pull off this unusual feat
Winston had quite a night on 'Monday Night Football'CBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’
The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and says she may use a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny. The deal is signed, sealed and delivered. Ilona ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
