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Resident Evil 4 Remake Reaches Big New Sales Milestone
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake is a huge hit. The publisher has confirmed the 2023 game has sold 9 million copies, with some estimates stating this makes it the fastest-selling Resident Evil game ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges
A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement
Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Blinken expresses confidence that Gaza ceasefire talks are in homestretch
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again showing optimism that a deal is on the horizon to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...CBS News - 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 -
Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs
Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Israel's Red Sea Conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran
The Yemen-based rebels pose a lingering threat, and some security analysts argue that their patrons in Tehran should be in Israel’s crosshairs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Bucs clinch South, help Evans reach 1K yards late
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title, and Mike Evans used a late catch to hit 1,000 yards receiving for an 11th straight season, ...ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle
Long-simmering tensions within the Texas GOP are spilling out into the open amid a heated battle for the state House Speaker seat. The fight underscores long-standing friction between the rump of ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel
The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Crimea officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
Fuel oil spilled out of two storm-hit tankers three weeks ago in Kerch Strait.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel
Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in officeFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
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US housing supply reaches highest total since 2019: Redfin
Per Redfin, active listings have been rising 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
'Strewth!' - Pant hits Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach 50
India's Rishabh Pant hits Mitchell Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach his half-century from only 29 balls against Australia in Sydney.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East
The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail
The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs
Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes aliveCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.The New York Times - 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 -
Irish shut down Georgia to reach CFP semifinals
Carried by its defense and special teams, Notre Dame made enough big plays to topple No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and reach the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Notre Dame wins Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals
The Fighting Irish rolled past Georgia to end their 31-year major bowl losing skid, setting up a showdown vs. Penn State in next week's Orange Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
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Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit
Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space projectFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
2025: The Year Commercial Space Reaches Even Higher?
Space is open for business, and with a entrepreneur astronaut tapped to lead NASA, the promise of startups and small private space companies may be a hallmark of 2025. And, of course, giant rockets.Inc. - 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 -
Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe
Experts’ group employs new technologies and techniques to help relatives of those missing in the migration crisis . Four years ago, the remains of a toddler encased in a lifejacket and a navy ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Texas reaches semis after 2OT classic vs. ASU
On the verge of defeat, Texas delivered big plays to escape with a 39-31 double-overtime win over two-TD underdog Arizona State to advance to the CFP semifinals.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025
Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
