Mark Wood delights in being let off leash for England in India T20i series

The delights of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘tea restaurants’

Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mix

Financial Times - Jan. 13

AC Milan draw with Serie A stugglers Cagliari

AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at home by relegation-battlers Cagliari on Saturday in new coach Sergio Conceicao's Serie A debut.

ESPN - Jan. 12

‘We are improving in the way we suffer’: Amorim delighted by shootout success

Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties in FA Cup ‘I felt since the first minute that today was our day’ A jubilant Ruben Amorim said he had sensed his Manchester United side would beat ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Being a parent means you’re never quite your own person again – but that self-sacrifice can pull off a miracle | Justin Toh

Parents must frequently say no to their own wants and needs to help their child flourish – and grow into a wonderful adult. Read more in our Making sense of it series I believe power trips and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms

Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Rose Bowl being used as wildfire donation hub

The Rose Bowl and its adjacent parking lot have transformed into a hub for donations to aid victims of the nearby Eaton Canyon wildfire.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Trump says meeting with Putin being arranged

The US president-elect has said previously that he wants to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Nadella’s micro gift to India

Also in this newsletter: the bull run in defence stocks, and the car industry’s software problem

Financial Times - Jan. 10

The delights of the ancient world should be available for all

The flame of classics still burns in state schools even as the Latin scheme is axed

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Bentancur is 'all good' after being stretchered off

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur says he is "all good" after being taken off on a stretcher against Liverpool.

BBC News - Jan. 8

James Woods breaks down in tears describing California fires on CNN

Actor James Woods broke down in tears during an interview on CNN as he described the wildfires that are ripping through southern California and forced him to evacuate his home in the Pacific ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

James Woods posts video of fire engulfing neighbor's home: 'Leaving'

Actor James Woods posted a video of a fire engulfing his neighbor’s home in the Pacific Palisades, an epicenter of one of three wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. The Emmy-award-winning ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Wired - Jan. 7

Puma challenges Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red logo

The German sneaker and apparel company says the Sun Day Red logo is too similar to the logo that Puma has been using since 1969.

CNBC - Jan. 7

An economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s greatest legacy

He drove radical reform of an anti-market policy regime that was strangling growth

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy Star in a New Indoor Golf League

The T.G.L. is professional golf’s latest science experiment, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Being Replaced With Googly Eyes

Nintendo Switch users are reporting that some recently purchased Switch games have arrived with the game cartridge missing from inside the box. Even odder, the cartridges appear to have been ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Bengals fire Lou Anarumo: Top landing spots for respected defensive coordinator after being let go

Anarumo should have plenty of suitors

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

June Squibb on being tough grandmother in "Thelma"

June Squibb, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in "Nebraska," stars in the action-comedy "Thelma." She plays a grandmother determined to outsmart a scammer. She joins "CBS Mornings."

CBS News - Jan. 6

Report: Tiger Woods wins final Player Impact Program, $10 million

Woods finished first for the third time in four years of the program, which was designed to reward the needle-movers but will be replaced by the Player Equity Program this year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Radical plan may result in two England-Australia Ashes series every three years

ICC to discuss splitting 12 Test nations into two tiers India’s support or otherwise for the initiative is key England and Australia could play two Ashes series every three years from 2027 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Australia race to victory and series win over India

Australia race to victory on day three of the Fifth Test in Sydney with Scott Boland taking 6-45 to help regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Australia beat India to claim series victory

Watch highlights as Australia beat India by six wickets in Sydney and win the five-match Test series 3-1.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The celebrated and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage says ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Australia win Border-Gavaskar series 3-1 after beating India by six wickets in SCG thriller

Travis Head and Beau Webster lead winning run chase of 162 India come to rue day two injury to bowling star Jasprit Bumrah Any thoughts? Email our writers 35th over: India 148-7 (Washington ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Cummins ends electric innings by India's Pant

Pat Cummins removes Rishabh Pant for an astonishing 61 in the final Test between Australia and India.

BBC News - Jan. 4

The Crime Series Drawing Young Men Into Bookstores

C.J. Box makes the rounds on fishing, hunting and rodeo podcasts and media to reach readers for the Joe Pickett books.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Meet the new senators being sworn in to Congress in 2025

The Senate is convening for the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, with a dozen new senators joining the upper chamber.

CBS News - Jan. 3

'He's under their skin' - Konstas riles India again

Australia opener Sam Konstas has affected Test opponents India by getting "under their skin", according to team-mate Scott Boland.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Before Cephalonia there was a clearing in the Normandy woods, with a spring and a clear, cold stream | Louis de Bernières

I drove my Morris Traveller down a hidden track, and felt I had come to a sacred place where I was completely at home. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

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