British history made in 'stressful' Boulter win

These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'

Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

A Stock Market Boom Could Arrive in 2025, According to History

The S&P 500 has turned negative only twice after an annual return of 20 percent or more.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes

As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.

CBS News - Jan. 3

British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa

Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Trump has made a lot of Day One promises. Which will he keep?

Way up on his list of Day One priorities is his promise to begin rounding up and deporting immigrants who snuck into this country — and those who committed serious crimes would be the first to go.

The Hill - Jan. 3

‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars

£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

When History Rhymes

We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers

Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa

No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History

In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Why the Pro Bowl incentive in Zack Baun's contract made him laugh

Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Players who made (or broke) your 2024 fantasy football season

After a season of analyzing players who made or broke our lineups, Tera Roberts looks at the full picture.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Details emerge about New Orleans attacker's military history

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Preventing a British royal regency nightmare

Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”

The Hill - Jan. 2

Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star

After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions

Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

BBC News - Jan. 1

FBI seizes one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives in its history

Investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other devices when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge. Federal agents in the US found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight

Katie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Boulter’s win helps to see off Australia and fiance De Minaur in United Cup

British No 1 dominant in 6-2, 6-1 victory over Gadecki Britain will face Poland in quarter-finals on Thursday As the Great Britain and Australia teams lined up ahead of their highly anticipated ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘Bizarrely, I enjoyed bungee jumping!’ How Ed Davey became the Tom Cruise of British politics

The Liberal Democrat leader’s summer of stunts ended in the party’s biggest electoral success ever – and managed to push social care up the agenda. His next project? Mastering TikTok. There he was, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

Wired - Jan. 1