Justin Hastings wins Latin American Amateur in 36 hole marathon and earns Masters berth

Latin American Fact-Checkers Brace for Meta’s Next Moves

So far Meta has only abandoned fact-checking in the US. If and when it expands, the move will be a major blow to the Latin American news ecosystem.

Wired - Jan. 11

Out in the Cold With Justin Trudeau

The prime minister’s celebrity helped bring him to power. Even after his popularity collapsed, it still drew crowds.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters snooker title defence on health grounds

Neil Robertson replaces 2024 winner at Alexandra Palace O’Sullivan had withdrawn from Championship League Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters snooker ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Liberal Americans consider moving to UK after Trump win, lawyers say

Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Ashford strike earns Cardiff win at Sheffield United

Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford's 19th-minute striker was enough to earn his side a 1-0 win over Sheffield United in their FA Cup third round match at Bramall Lane.

BBC News - Jan. 9

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Amateur hour: We need to fine-tune post-COVID changes in college sports

The transfer portal and names, images and likeness (or NIL) endorsement deals together have created a formula for disaster in college sports.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Former Jan. 6 officer: Trump's win a betrayal by the American people

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, who defended the Capitol during the attacks on Jan. 6, 2021, said President-elect Trump’s victory in the 2024 election felt like a betrayal by the American ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Justin Trudeau Was His Own Worst Enemy

Justin Trudeau came to power with a new kind of politics — progressive and identity-based. In the end, it proved his undoing.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics

Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issue

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos

A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century

Tiger Woods says TGL will take golf into a new "stratosphere". Here are five takeaways from the opening night's action in Florida.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Tennessee vs. Florida score: Gators earn first win vs. No. 1 at home in rout of nation's last undefeated team

The Volunteers were the last unbeaten team until they traveled to Florida on Tuesday night

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall

The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Why was Justin Trudeau forced out? With Trump on the horizon, his party wasn’t sure he could win | David Moscrop

Claims Canada’s prime minister was too leftwing have been overblown. Instead, he was brought down by his lack of popularity and being in charge too long. Justin Trudeau has announced he will step ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

dLocal, Latin America's answer to Stripe, wins UK license in global expansion push

Latin American payments firm dLocal has secured a U.K. payment institution license, adding to its growing portfolio of licenses as it furthers global expansion.

CNBC - Jan. 7

India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Mark Carney considers run to replace Justin Trudeau

Former Bank of England governor tipped to enter Liberal party leadership race despite low recognition

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

What happened to Justin Trudeau's popularity?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans Monday to step down after nearly a decade in office. Once an extremely popular leader, Trudeau has faced growing opposition over rising ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trump, White House react to Justin Trudeau's resignation

The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.

ABC News - Jan. 6

How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister

One of the country’s longest-serving leaders gave in to pressure from his own party and will step down when a replacement is named. Canada faces crippling tariffs if Trump proceeds with his ...

Inc. - Jan. 6

Nix takes victory lap after Broncos clinch berth

Bo Nix high-fived ecstatic fans all the way around the stadium after the Broncos ended an eight-year playoff drought with a rout of the Chiefs.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Broncos clinch playoff berth: Bo Nix breaks Peyton Manning franchise record in pivotal Week 18 win

Nix ended his rookie regular season with a bang

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

'Emilia Pérez' and 'Shogun' earn four Golden Globes each; 'The Brutalist' wins best drama film

Emmy- and Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser will make her debut as Globes emcee.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Amad earns Man Utd draw at Liverpool in thriller

Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

McCaul says New Orleans attack reminds him of Boston Marathon bombing

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the former Homeland Security Committee chair, said the recent terror attack in New Orleans reminds him of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. McCaul joined ABC’s “This ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Matsuyama sets 54-hole record to keep Sentry lead

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama sets a 54-hole tournament record as he keeps his one-shot lead at the PGA Tour season-opening event in Hawaii.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America

The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.

The Hill - Jan. 4

How Georgia and Notre Dame handled tragedy, uncertainty and then a football game over 36 hours in New Orleans

In the aftermath of a deadly attack that killed 14 people, officials at the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and Notre Dame dealt with a situation unlike any they had faced before.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Over 300,000 migrants crossed Latin America’s Darien Gap in 2024, down 42%

Over 300,000 migrants crossed the Darien Gap into Panama in 2024, 42% fewer than the record number who made the perilous jungle crossing from South America a year earlier, Panama’s migration ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Jordan Lauton earns Western United win – and red card – with bicycle kick

Acrobatic goal seals dramatic comeback at Perth Glory Lauton gets second yellow for celebrating last-gasp goal Jordan Lauton earned a remarkable 3-2 comeback win for Western United at Perth ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89

Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster

The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.

Inc. - Jan. 2

The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America

The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Secret Level TV Show Team Tried To Get A Master Chief/Doom Slayer Crossover

Prime Video's video game anthology series Secret Level debuted in December, featuring episodes inspired by all manner of video game franchises, but not Halo or Doom. It appears this wasn't for lack ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

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