Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

A bitter Hollywood divorce, an alarming cancer warning, and the arrival of Generation '??'

The U.S. surgeon general issues an alarming cancer warning, chess maestro Magnus Carlsen causes a stir, and South Korea's Jeju Airways suffers a tragedy.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump ordered to appear for sentencing in New York "hush money" case | Special Report

A New York judge on Friday ordered President-elect Donald Trump to appear for sentencing in his New York criminal "hush money" case 10 days before his second inauguration. CBS News chief Washington ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Dash names new coach Gautrat in rebuild attempt

The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'

Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker | Special Report

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson has secured enough votes to remain House speaker after a tense round of voting led to three holdouts. Two defectors ended up changing their votes to support Johnson. ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Indian village that changed its name to honor Jimmy Carter pays tribute

A village in India named after the late former President Jimmy Carter fondly remembers his visit almost 50 years ago.

NBC News - Jan. 3

How far Gavin & Stacey stars went to keep finale a surprise

BBC News - Jan. 3

Boeing Adds More Surprise Quality Checks in Its Factories

The jet manufacturer outlines more than a dozen steps it has taken in recent months to address concerns about production issues.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Man who died in Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump hotel ID'd as Army special ops soldier

Authorities said Thursday that their investigation into an explosion that rattled the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas and killed one person had narrowed in on a decorated U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published

The names of Dutch people investigated for working with the Nazis during World War 2 are available online for the first time.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results

Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?

From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location.

BBC News - Jan. 2

'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of carnage

Revellers had been celebrating the new year when a driver ploughed his pick-up truck into a large crowd.

BBC News - Jan. 1

‘Just by existing, he’s extended this war’: Timothy Snyder on Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Historian and bestselling author of On Tyranny worries over Trump’s return to power – and the influence of Elon Musk. Timothy Snyder was not surprised to be asked to help rebuild a Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.