LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses

Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol

Saracens respond to a thumping Premiership defeat by Bath to hold off Bristol and end the Bears' record run of wins away from home.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Honduras threatens to expel US military over Trump deportation threat

Honduran President Xiomara Castro issued President-elect Trump a stark warning earlier this week over his vow to pursue mass deportations when he returns to the White House, threatening to bar U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual

Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

What to know about Turo, the car rental app used in New Orleans attack and Las Vegas bombing

The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

ABC News - Jan. 3

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

Carville slams Democrats' use of 'NPR language' after Harris loss

James Carville slammed what the longtime Democratic strategist called “NPR language” that he said members of his party use as he evaluated why Vice President Harris lost the November election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Smart stands by 'aggressive' playcalls in CFP loss

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he doesn't regret aggressive offensive playcalls that backfired during the Bulldogs' College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 3

A Stock Market Boom Could Arrive in 2025, According to History

The S&P 500 has turned negative only twice after an annual return of 20 percent or more.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.

ABC News - Jan. 3

‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars

£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

South Korean fire fighters tackle blaze in commercial building in Seongnam

Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials said

ABC News - Jan. 3

When History Rhymes

We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers

Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Week 18 preview: Vikings-Lions is a treat and so are these player contract incentives | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

It's Week 18 in the NFL which means if you're playing fantasy football you are a 'sicko' and we love you for it. Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History

In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Pharma giant seeks to join lawsuit against FDA over weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly is seeking to end a lawsuit filed by a pharmacy trade group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by joining as a defendant, stating it wants to end the "entitlement" some ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast was decorated US army soldier, officials say

Suspect, 37, who authorities believe shot and killed himself before Tesla vehicle detonated, served as Green Beret. The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

What's Turo? The 'Airbnb of cars' was used in New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents

An online car rental service is under scrutiny after it was used in two incidents Wednesday.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Details emerge about New Orleans attacker's military history

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army ...

CBS News - 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

What is Turo? Car rental app used in New Orleans and Las Vegas

Turo, a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010, operates differently from traditional car rental services.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trucks in New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion Were Rented Using Turo

Renters of both vehicles had used Turo, a peer-to-peer app. Officials are investigating possible connections between the two cases.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig

Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

What to know about the car-renting app used in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks

The car-renting app Turo is in the spotlight after both the cars used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year's Day were rented through the company. In New Orleans, a pickup truck ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

One dead, several injured in Tesla Cybertruck fire near Trump hotel in Las Vegas

Authorities are investigating a vehicle fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that burst into flames near the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The fire killed one person and ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

FBI seizes one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives in its history

Investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other devices when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge. Federal agents in the US found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role

David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such sanctions. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

Wired - Jan. 1

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us

Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1