Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns

Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting business

Financial Times - 5d

Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux

Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah Savage

Financial Times - 5d

Online traders warned to check tax return status

Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ income

Financial Times - 5d

Carvana slammed by Hindenburg, and the stock pauses its meteoric rise

Carvana Co. stock closed about 2% lower on Thursday after a scathing short-seller report called the company’s turnaround a “mirage,” after initially adding to gains that have topped 300% in the ...

MarketWatch - 5d

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - 5d

Cryptocurrencies jump to start 2025, bitcoin rises back above $97,000

Cryptocurrencies rose to start the year, rebounding from recent losses as investor optimism returned to the market.

CNBC - 5d

Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone

The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.

The New York Times - 5d

Marvel Rivals Teases Four New Heroes Coming To The Game

The Marvel Universe as we know it started in 1961 with the debut of the Fantastic Four, so it's only fitting that the first post-launch heroes for Marvel Rivals are coming from the first family ...

GameSpot - 5d

Buddy Hield brings energy and joy to the Warriors while proudly honoring his roots in the Bahamas

Well-traveled guard Buddy Hield has found a good fit in the Bay Area with the Golden State Warriors shooting alongside Stephen Curry

ABC News - 6d

Enjoy the pain, never tire of the beauty: some advice for football fans in 2025 | Max Rushden

Whoever you support it’s a long year ahead, but here’s a few tips from one of many who should be old enough to know better. Chances are none of you have spent time looking back on my 2024 attempts ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘The best abs I’ve ever had – but it hurt!’: the punishing rise of extreme pilates

Intense workouts like Solidcore and SLT are booming, one $43 class at a time. Are they making women stronger or feeding Ozempic-era expectations for thin bodies?. It’s lunchtime on a Wednesday and ...

The Guardian - 6d

The coming American labour market shock

Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamics

Financial Times - 6d

Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts

Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.

BBC News - 6d

House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

BBC News - 6d

UK house prices rise more than expected in December

Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high

Financial Times - 6d

The endgame in Ukraine: How the war could come to a close in 2025

Ahead of Trump's second term, talk is turning towards how the conflict might finish - and what it would take from each side

BBC News - 6d

Colts' Richardson says he had severe back pain

Anthony Richardson revealed that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.

ESPN - 6d

What comes next in New Orleans truck attack investigation

CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison breaks down the next steps in authorities' investigation into the New Year's Day truck attack that killed at least 10 people in New Orleans.

CBS News - 6d

Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends

Yahoo News - 6d

New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan

The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

BBC News - Jan. 1

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

After Jaguar’s chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla’s Cybercab reveal party, it’s hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.

Wired - Jan. 1

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise

One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Kyrgios shrugs off lingering wrist pain in tight doubles loss with Djokovic

Djokovic double fault at 8-6 disastrous for star pairing Kyrgios heads home to ponder Australian Open return A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios shrugged off the pain in his surgically repaired ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages

President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...

The Hill - Jan. 1