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Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand
Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
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Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies
In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026
Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps downFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Tottenham extend Son Heung-min’s contract to avoid free summer transfer
One-year option triggered in forward’s deal to 2026 Move prevents Son from lining up pre-contract deal Tottenham have triggered the one-year option on Son Heung-min’s contract to ensure he ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?
The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump White House — but stiffer headwinds could clip the sails of the U.S. in 2025.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Purdy wants likely 49ers contract extension done quickly, quietly
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is heading into his impending 49ers contract extension negotiations with heightened urgency.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Tyreek Hill's apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown
The Dolphins face a potential contract mess involving their best player.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Geno Smith hit $6 million in contract escalators on Sunday
The Seahawks were out of playoff chances heading into Week 18, but they still had a shot to end the year with 10 wins and quarterback Geno Smith did his all to get the team to double digits.Yahoo Sports - 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 problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
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Musk extends political tentacles into UK, Germany
Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media network to boost far-right political movements in the United Kingdom and Germany, after becoming a major backer of President-elect Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
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OKC tops C's for franchise-best 15th straight win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and the Thunder pulled away from the Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight
Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
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Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win
Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that extended their winning streak to a ...ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Rangers Reportedly Looking To Unload Contracts With Hopes Of Acquiring A Star Player
Here's an inside look on what Chris Drury has planned for the Rangers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
South Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim agrees to 3-year, $12.5M deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
Kim, who turns 26 on Jan. 27, has played eight seasons in South Korea, the last six with the Seoul-based Kiwoom Heroes.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
UK vies with Germany to be European EV champion
Year of record sales was still below government targetsFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Dodgers sign infielder Hyeseong Kim: Contract details, potential fantasy impact for 25-year-old infielder
How does Kim fit into the Dodgers' lineup from a fantasy perspective?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Mo Salah hints could be 'my last year' at Liverpool amid contract talks: 'We are far away from any progress'
As the January transfer window beings, Salah has the opportunity to sign a pre-contract at other clubsCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
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Germany debates menace of ‘firework bombs’ after New Year’s violence
Deaths and clashes with police mar celebrations, with officials calling for tougher curbs on use of powerful fireworksFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Celtic in pre-contract talks with Arsenal's Tierney
Celtic hold talks to re-sign former defender Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract deal from Arsenal.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift
Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of MetaFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Why the Pro Bowl incentive in Zack Baun's contract made him laugh
Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg last month. “I am on ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’
Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025Financial Times - Jan. 2 -
49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?
Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -