Chris Mason: Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop

Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan

Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economy

Financial Times - 11h

Wildfires force Los Angeles app developer to use his own technology to navigate crisis

The GOES Health app was developed to help travelers in remote areas, but it's increasingly become a tool for people in areas hit by climate disasters.

CNBC - 12h

Reeves defends herself after market turbulence

The chancellor says it is "not reasonable to suggest" she was at fault for the recent market nervousness.

BBC News - 11h

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Reeves despite pressure on UK chancellor

Prime minister says she is doing a ‘fantastic job’ but declines to promise she will be in post at the next election

Financial Times - 1d

Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

BBC News - 2d

It's Hard To Figure How Dumb Or Smart Is Chris Drury's Latest Move

The Rangers have recalled Bo Giroux while sending Brett Berard down to the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK

The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.

BBC News - 3d

Reeves insists she will act to meet ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules

UK chancellor’s trip improve ties with China has been overshadowed by sell-off in bond markets

Financial Times - 3d

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money

Financial Times - 3d

Reeves seeks to revive City of London links with China

Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing trip

Financial Times - 3d

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - 4d

Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.

BBC News - 4d

Labour’s economic reality check approaches

Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated

Financial Times - 4d

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - 5d

Bill Belichick hires CFL coach Chris Jones as defensive assistant

Bill Belichick has made another hire for his North Carolina staff.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'

Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.

BBC News - 5d

Report: Chris Spielman will interview for Jets G.M. job

The unsung hero of the resurgence of the Detroit Lions is finally getting his due.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Starmer and Badenoch clash over grooming inquiry

The online debate played out IRL

BBC News - 6d

Mariska Hargitay reflects on 'SVU' audition, meeting Chris Meloni

In this Sunday Sitdown preview clip, Mariska Hargitay opens up to Willie Geist about the moment she "panicked" right before an audition for Dick Wolf for the role of Olivia Benson in “Law & Order: ...

NBC News - 6d

Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?

Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March

Financial Times - 6d

Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?

There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.

BBC News - 6d

The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time

The surgeon general’s call to arms about the link between drinking and cancer could strike at a fiscal lifeline for restaurateurs facing falling sales.

The New York Times - 6d

'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on EFL Cup balls

Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Dolphins GM Chris Grier: Tyreek Hill 'never asked for a trade with me'

Grier also said that Hill did not backtrack on his Sunday comments. Hill, meanwhile, switched his social media avatar to a picture of himself in Dolphins gear.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Chris Grier: We had "productive conversations" on Monday with Tyreek Hill

It sounds like the Dolphins won't be playing hardball with Hill after he refused to play on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

BBC News - Jan. 7

'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'

Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s ‘Cosmos’ AI Helps Humanoid Robots Navigate the World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the new family of foundational AI models was trained on 20 million hours of “humans walking, hands moving, manipulating things.”

Wired - Jan. 7

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Navigating the chaotic Jimmy Butler situation with former NBA player & agent BJ Armstrong

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by three-time NBA champion and current agent BJ Armstrong to address the chaos surrounding the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler. ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?

The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?

Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK as MPs return for 2025

Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Brock Purdy Extension Talks Highlight Tricky NFL QB Market

Brock Purdy is in the line for the largest raise in NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, is slated to make a base salary ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4