Ex UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires

UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta

It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.

BBC News - Jan. 7

UFC's Dana White joins Meta's board weeks before Trump takes office

UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Meta two weeks before the new administration begins.

CNBC - Jan. 7

UFC boss Dana White joining Meta's board of directors

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO and President Dana White will join Meta’s board of directors, the social media company announced Monday. White is part of a trio of new additions to the ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

UFC’s Dana White joins Meta’s board weeks before Trump takes office

Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Facebook parent Meta two weeks before the new administration begins.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Ulta Names Steelman CEO, Kimbell to Retire

Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19

David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati

ABC News - Jan. 6

Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate

A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Lawyer for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon

A lawyer for the former leader of the Proud Boys has asked President-elect Trump to consider issuing him a "full and complete" pardon for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Nayib Hassan, ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway

London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prison

ABC News - Jan. 6

Man charged with helping British ex-soldier in London prison getaway

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds

Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Ex-world champion Williams requires oxygen during match

Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’

Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key. Heard the one about Irish wine? Like its English counterpart, it is no longer a joke, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

The Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose’s jersey next season

ABC News - Jan. 4

Bulls to retire Rose's No. 1 jersey next season

The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey to the rafters next season, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Dodgers offseason: Signing Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw among items left on World Series champs' to-do list

The Dodgers appear primed to make another run at the World Series, but that doesn't mean their winter work is done

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Don’t compare your retirement investments to the S&P 500

Retirement is about maximizing reliable cash flow for life

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

William shocked by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack

The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.

BBC News - Jan. 4

My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?

“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Rybakina defends ex-coach Vukov after suspension

Elena Rybakina says she was never mistreated by her former coach Stefano Vukov, who has been suspended by the WTA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Ailing Ex-Deputy Admitted to Killing Florida Store Clerk in 1979

Less than a year before his death, a former deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida told detectives that he had fatally shot the clerk, a 25-year-old woman.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

BBC News - 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

Clippers deny ex-staffer's 'frivolous' Kawhi claims

After the Clippers allegedly refused to pay Randy Shelton, who was fired last summer, he sued the team and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, saying he was punished for expressing ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

Rose on Bulls jersey retirement: 'Would love that'

Derrick Rose said he'd like to see his No. 1 Chicago Bulls jersey hanging from the rafters at the United Center someday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Rybakina's ex-coach suspended as investigation into conduct continues

World number six Elena Rybakina's former coach Stefano Vukov is suspended by the WTA as an investigation into his behaviour towards the player continues.

BBC News - 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

Top UFC fights announced for 2025: Islam Makhachev, Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and more all compete

More than half a dozen current or former UFC champions will compete in a three-week window

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds

Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisions

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Ex-Red Wings Goalie Hits Big Rough Patch

This former goalie for the Detroit Red Wings is not having a great year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'

Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".

BBC News - Jan. 2

Ex-college football player and aspiring nurse among attack victims

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.