European stocks are beating the U.S. so far this year. Is American exceptionalism dead

Trump is unpopular with many Americans. The stock market approves.

Trump’s current approval rating — 47.2% — is in the sweet spot for above-average stock market gains.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?

As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.

The Hill - Jan. 18

Every Mario Kart 9 Racer Confirmed (So Far) For The Switch 2 Game

After months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo officially revealed its Switch 2 console and a new Mario Kart game in a brief trailer. While the teaser showed off all angles of the Switch 2 , the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Mario Kart 9 Rumors: Switch 2 Trailer Clues And Everything Else We Know So Far

Nintendo did not officially reveal any new games in the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement this week , but the reveal video might have provided a first look at the next Mario Kart game . ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Germany's leader: Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.”

ABC News - Jan. 17

Polar vortex set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South

A deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, will bring frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year

A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Luxury goods groups drive European stocks to highest level in a month

LVMH and Hermès push up Cac 40 after Richemont’s better than expected sales

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Zheng out in biggest Melbourne shock so far

Zheng Qinwen admits it was not her day as she was beaten in the Australian Open second round in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Grading the NL East's offseason: How have the division's teams improved (or not) so far this winter?

The Mets have made moves to be significantly better in 2025. The Braves and Nationals? Not so much.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Every VAR and refereeing error so far in the Premier League season

When has VAR made a mistake and which of the contentious decisions have fallen under "referee's call"?

ESPN - Jan. 13

U.S. stocks are falling. Here’s why Goldman says to stay invested in 2025.

Here’s why it worth staying invested in the U.S. stock market despite the recent rout and higher bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group’s wealth-management business

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Debunking American exceptionalism

How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flaws

Financial Times - Jan. 12

10 stocks making best use of investors’ money. Here’s who beats Nvidia.

A company’s return on average assets sheds light on how well its management team has allocated investors’ money.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’

As inauguration day approaches, consumers scooping up iPads, building supplies, shelf-stable foods and electric cars. Tablets and appliances made in China, hybrid cars built in Canada, European ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

U.S. stocks are expensive ‘on almost any valuation metric.’ Why they could remain so for a while.

U.S. stocks are trading at a pretty lofty level, but investors shouldn’t expect mean reversion anytime soon, according to BofA Global Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Marvel Rivals Characters: Every Superhero And Supervillain Revealed So Far

Marvel Comics has one of the best rosters of superheroes and supervillains, and you're able to smash them against each other in Marvel Rivals now that the game is available to play on PC, PS5, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds

Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Relocation of Vikings-Rams game moves line by one point, so far

Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries: Report

The United States has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths out of 30 countries, according to a new report from the health nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund. Overdose deaths in the U.S. dipped ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far

Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

BBC News - Jan. 9

Ian Darke's Premier League Team of the Season so far

Mohamed Salah has clearly been the best player in the Premier League this season, but who else joins him?

ESPN - Jan. 9

Musk is courting the far right in Germany — and there's not much European leaders can do about it

European leaders have raised concerns about Elon Musk interfering with Germany's elections as he plans to host a chat with far-right leader Alice Weidel on X.

CNBC - Jan. 9

American Primeval review – this samey Western is far less clever than it thinks it is

Like all modern takes on frontier life, this drama focuses on its brutish nature. We’ve seen it all before – even if it is a gripping yarn. American Primeval opens in Utah Territory, 1857. “Wild ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects

Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Tottenham silence Mohamed Salah and beat Liverpool two weeks after being crushed by Reds, so what changed?

Spurs, with a makeshift backline once again, managed to end Liverpool's 24-game unbeaten streak with two teens and a new goalkeeper starring

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

European wind stocks tumble after Trump says he will stop new turbine construction

The president-elect went on a lengthy attack against wind turbines during a news conference.

CNBC - Jan. 8

U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says

The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again

Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan

The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report

The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Grooming gangs scandal: what has the UK government done so far?

The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried out

Financial Times - Jan. 7

College basketball rankings: No. 1 Tennessee faces toughest test so far when it meets Florida on the road

The Gators are coming off their first loss of the season as they play host to the Volunteers, ranked No. 1 in the Top 25 And 1

CBS Sports - 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