Dodgers add one of MLB's top closers, payroll surging toward $400M

US adds whopping 256K jobs in December

The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Dodgers acquire pitcher Jose Vasquez from Twins for catcher Diego Cartaya

Cartaya played 93 games at Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City last season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had 66 home runs and 235 RBIs in 363 minor league games for the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.

As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya, face potential arbitration hearing with Alex Vesia

The Dodgers protected Diego Cartaya, the crown jewel of their highly touted farm system, for years. Injuries and poor performance prompted a change.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.

The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery as the Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya to the Twins

These prospects deserve playing time, they just can't seem to find it with their current teams

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking

A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

What does the Gavin Lux trade mean for the Dodgers and Reds in 2025?

Lux adds an above-average lefty bat to a Cincinnati lineup that needed a boost and clears some room in the Los Angeles infield.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

MLB offseason grades so far: Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox get 'A,' Braves, Cardinals, more fail for inaction

The winter isn't over yet but time is running out for some teams to make a mark

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer

The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

North Sea storm surge brings German ferry services to a halt

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to Cincinnati Reds in wake of Hyeseong Kim signing

Days after signing Hyeseong Kim, the Dodgers trade Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a competitive balance pick and prospect Mike Sorota.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Reds land infielder Gavin Lux in deal with Dodgers

Gavin Lux is fresh off a World Series run with the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage

ABC News - Jan. 6

Meta Adds UFC's Dana White to Board

Meta said UFC President Dana White, Exor CEO John Elkann and technology investor Charlie Songhurst were elected as new members of its board of directors.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Time running out for top free agents, Orioles’ sign Morton & Dodgers strike again | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss where the top remaining free agents might wind up with time running out, the Orioles signing Charlie Morton, Korean free agent Hyeseong Kim joining the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Here's What Happens When You Install 3,703 WoW Classic Add-Ons At Once

What happens when you install nearly every World of Warcraft Classic add-on all at once? A cacophony of nonsensical sounds, the most cluttered interface imaginable, and, ultimately, the game ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

Surging HMPV cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory disease that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Bitcoin could top $125,000 or fall toward $77,000 this quarter — depending on what Trump does next

Here are three major factors that could drive bitcoin’s price in the first quarter.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

How to Add Red to Your Wardrobe

Red is often thought of as a statement color, but it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in lots of different ways.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year

Although there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're in the middle of the offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters

A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Kinzinger on 'changed' GOP: 'I'm probably closer to a Democrat now'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

With one top player out and another in a funk, UCLA falters late in loss to Nebraska

The absence of Eric Dailey Jr. coupled with Dylan Andrews' ongoing struggles dooms turnover-happy UCLA to a 66-58 road loss to Nebraska.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

MLB rumors: Dodgers won't rush to trade after Hyeseong Kim signing, Justin Verlander market heating up

Here are the latest news and rumors for Major League Baseball's hot stove

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Sabres Should Extend Surging Forward Right Now

The Sabres forward is making a serious case for a contract extension.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Cramer's week ahead: nonfarm payrolls, PMI and earnings from Albertsons

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday walked investors through next week's market action.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to 3-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed

Kim was posted last month and has played the past six seasons with the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.

The New York Times - Jan. 3