FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0

Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal - 1h

Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister

Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable power

Financial Times - 5h

Pope says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace

"Imagining peace" lays foundation for "more just and fraternal world," he says.

ABC News - 12h

WWE to Move ‘Monday Night Raw’ to Netflix

The 1,650th episode of “Monday Night Raw” begins WWE’s 10-year partnership with Netflix.

Inc. - 13h

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation

Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially online

ABC News - 1d

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Read about DraftKings, Advanced Info Service, Xiaomi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss

A sideline interference penalty cost Georgia 15 yards, earning Parker Jones instant infamy.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - 2d

Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Night Or Day"

The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...

CBS News - 11h

‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term

With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions. Donald Trump ’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on ...

The Guardian - 13h

Steph humorously credits lifelong Dubs fan for epic shooting night

Warriors superstar Steph Curry hilariously credited lifelong Golden State fan Elizabeth Tate for his incredible shooting night against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Climate group calls for Biden to pardon activists for museum demonstrations

An international climate advocacy organization called on President Biden to pardon four activists charged with felonies in connection with climate demonstrations before leaving office. Two of the ...

The Hill - 1d

Young boy survives 5 nights lost in game park full of lions

Officials in Zimbabwe say 7-year-old Tinotenda Pudu survived five nights in the "unforgiving wild" of a game park thanks to his wilderness skills.

CBS News - 1d

Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle

Labor groups applauded as businesses leveled sharp criticism Friday at the decision by the Biden administration to block the acquisition of steelmaker U.S. Steel by Japanese rival Nippon Steel over ...

The Hill - 1d

Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks

Yahoo News - 1d

House holds vote to elect speaker

Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.

NBC News - 1d

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 Meta

Financial Times - 1d

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid prepare move for Huijsen

Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 1d

Thursday Night Football averages 14.23 million viewers for the season

The pivot to streaming has happened.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Graham blasts media over coverage of 'barbaric' New Orleans attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) ripped the media coverage of the attack on New Year's Eve revelers in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, arguing the alleged crime should be treated as an act of war. ...

The Hill - 2d

What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

BBC News - 2d

Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.

ESPN - 2d

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 2025

Financial Times - 2d

Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

ESPN - 3d

Biden: New Orleans attacker's social media posts indicated ISIS ties

President Biden on Wednesday said the individual who carried out an attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people posted videos on social media hours earlier indicating they were inspired by ...

The Hill - 3d

Officials Trying to Determine if New Orleans Suspect Had Ties to Terrorist Groups

U.S. officials have warned that the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon could spill into the United States, most likely in the form of small radicalized groups acting on their own initiative or lone-wolf ...

The New York Times - 3d

FBI says it foiled possible attack against pro-Israel group Aipac

Man accused of traveling to offices in Florida with intention of ‘killing, injuring, harassing and intimidating’. FBI agents say they have foiled a possible attack on a US pro-Israel group ...

The Guardian - 3d

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - 3d

Waters stands by viral quote after career night vs. Pelicans

First-year Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III doubled down on his viral "I got a strap on me" quote with NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole on the latest episode of "Dubs Talk."

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments

The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses

ABC News - 3d

FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group

Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.

CBS News - 3d

New Orleans police briefs media on Bourbon Street attack

Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could".

BBC News - 3d

Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...