Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties

Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees

ABC News - Jan. 5

Using Artificial Intelligence for Speech Writing? Here’s How to Overcome AI’s Biggest Defect

Artificial intelligence can’t hack authenticity. Here’s how to make sure you are connecting with people even if you’re getting help from GenAI.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew

Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Sen. Kelly says Intelligence Committee will get briefed this week on New Orleans attack

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that the Intelligence Committee will get briefed on the New Orleans attack this coming week. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Kelly, who sits on ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Ukraine renews offensive inside Russia

Ukrainian forces seek to recapture Russian territory as they are being pushed back elsewhere

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Gloucester player wears Russia flag on shirt

Gloucester have been criticised by their own fans for printing the Russian flag on the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt in contravention of the country’s widespread ostracism from international sport.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections

Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory

ABC News - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine launched a surprise new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, aiming to strike back after months under pressure ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

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 - Jan. 5

Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Want to Boost Your Credibility in 2025? Start by Focusing on Yourself

Start the first 90 days of the new year by elevating your self-awareness, self-introduction and self-confidence.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Iran warns Italy that bilateral ties at risk if it bows to 'hostile' US demands over drone suspect

The fate of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran and an Iranian engineer imprisoned in Italy on a U.S. warrant have grown even more intertwined

ABC News - Jan. 3

European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government

Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist

The case of Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Tehran’s shadow war with the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector

Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s return

Financial Times - Jan. 3

New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military

The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024

The AI chipmaker recorded the largest market cap increase of any publicly listed company in 2024, nearly tripling in value to $3.28 trillion by the end of the year.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Security measures boosted ahead Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C.

Washington, D.C., is bolstering security measures for several big events occurring in the nation's capital, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran

Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist

Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran

ABC News - Jan. 2

Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales

The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

BBC News - Jan. 2

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 - Jan. 2

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 - Jan. 2

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

EU, Japan enter new era of ties with strategic partnership

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate

The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problems

Financial Times - Jan. 1

12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year

Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them

The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.