Bulgarian pro Russia party joins coalition government

Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party

A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

It is misleading to tar all Europe’s ‘new right’ parties with one brush

Some movements are correctly labelled extremist but others have a better claim to democratic credentials

Financial Times - Jan. 5

How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party

The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Ravens Pro Bowl WR Flowers injures knee in win

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, a first-round pick in 2023 who was named to this season's Pro Bowl, left Baltimore's 35-10 victory over the Browns on Saturday after suffering a right knee injury ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite Company With 28th Point Of Season

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils for his 28th point of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse

Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Coalition talks between Austria’s two biggest centrist parties collapse

Chancellor Karl Nehammer to step down after failure to form government without far-right Freedom party. Talks between the two biggest centrist parties in Austria on forming a coalition government ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

The death of Livye Lewis: A party, a murder, and a man on the run

After a party in Hemphill, Texas, Livye Lewis is discovered dead and her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar is found bloodied on the ground nearby. What happened along the side of the road where they were ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

AI revolution will create 10 winners in 2025 — and software is finally joining the party

Nvidia, Microsoft and Palantir lead Wedbush’s list of AI winners for next year

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Trump taps ex-Fox News contributor to join State department

President-elect Trump announced Friday that former Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce is slated to join his State Department later this month. “It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Austrian liberal party quits coalition talks leaving negotiations in disarray

Surprise move by Neos raises doubts about viability of forming centrist government excluding far right. The smallest of three parties in talks to form Austria’s next government has unexpectedly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation

DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - Jan. 3

Seahawks' Williams: Pro Bowl snub 'disappointing'

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams made no attempt to hide how upset he was at being snubbed for this year's Pro Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Ex-Army soldier indicted for plan 'to join Hezbollah, kill Jews'

Jake Danaher Molloy attempted to join Hezbollah, which is designated by the US as a "terrorist organization."

The Hill - Jan. 3

Paul Barber: ‘I joined Brighton on a handshake deal … it’s about trust’

Brighton’s chief executive on his mission to help youngsters and why club are stronger after Chelsea’s raids. Paul Barber loves to recount the story of his first meeting with Brighton’s owner, Tony ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

2025 Pro Bowl AFC, NFC rosters: The league's top players

Lamar Jackson is among nine players selected from the Ravens roster for the Pro Bowl. The Lions led the NFC with seven players selected.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out

ABC News - Jan. 3

Patrick Mahomes Left Off Pro Bowl Roster for First Time as a Starter

Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow were the A.F.C. quarterbacks selected.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

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

Pro Bowl rosters include 9 Ravens, no Mahomes

Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games. Patrick Mahomes wasn't selected for the first time since becoming Kansas ...

ESPN - Jan. 2

Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party

Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Morgan Stanley to exit global climate coalition

Morgan Stanley on Thursday announced its departure from a coalition of banks that aims to target net-zero emissions through lending and investment, the fifth group to do so in recent weeks. “Morgan ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

NASCAR: Zane Smith joins Front Row Motorsports ahead of 2025 season

Front Row purchased a charter for a third car from now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing before filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

FBI says it foiled possible attack against pro-Israel group Aipac

Man accused of traveling to offices in Florida with intention of ‘killing, injuring, harassing and intimidating’. FBI agents say they have foiled a possible attack on a US pro-Israel group ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Damascus Uncorked: Syria Throws a New Year's Party for the Ages

People set aside divisions and anxiety about the future to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group

Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.

CBS News - Jan. 1

‘Best league in the world’: Rebecca Knaak joins Manchester City in WSL

Defender to cover for injured Alex Greenwood German 28-year-old signs 18-month deal at club Manchester City have moved quickly to fill the void left by the injured Alex Greenwood by signing ...