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Dockworkers union, port companies reach tentative 6-year deal
Tens of thousands of dockworkers reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new, six-year contract with the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Michael Jackson’s daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety
Paris Jackson details recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction while also celebrating five-year sobriety mark. Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late pop star Michael Jackson , has revealed, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Julia Michaels on new music collaboration with Maren Morris
Julia Michaels, a six-time Grammy nominee known for writing hits for artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber, shares a first look at "Scissors," her upcoming collaboration with Maren Morris.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal
Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC
Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Belgian GP agrees new F1 rotational deal until 2031
The Belgian Grand Prix secures a new contract that will keep it on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again
Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Justin Verlander, Giants agree to deal: Veteran pitcher heading to San Francisco for 20th season, per report
The future Hall of Famer is heading to the Giants on a $15 million dealCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Report: Giants reach 1-year, $15 million deal with 9-time All-Star Justin Verlander
The three-time Cy Young winner will turn 42 in February.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team
Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Minneapolis agrees to police reform deal following George Floyd probe
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to a series of police reforms after a probe from the Justice Department in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. A court-enforceable agreement known as a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Brent Rooker extension: Slugger agrees to five-year, $60 million deal with Athletics, per report
The extension will keep Rooker around as the A's move to Sacramento and, theoretically, Las VegasCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026
Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of the team
Sheel Seidler, the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has sued two of her brothers-in-law in an attempt to prevent a third Seidler brother from taking control of the team rather ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Getty’s stock soars 42% after image company agrees to merge with Shutterstock in $3.7 billion deal
The deal is expected to generate annual cost synergies of $150 million to $200 million by year three and to boost earnings and cash flow by year two.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics
Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision to avoid clash with Trump
There had been speculation that Trump might replace Barr after he takes office Jan. 20.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Yankees discussing possible Luis Arraez trade with Padres: report
The Yankees have "continued to discuss" a trade with the San Diego Padres for infielder Luis Arraez.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Flames Should Put Claim In For 23-Year-Old Winger Waived By Kings
It may be unlikely the Calgary Flames would land him but franchise should have claim in for winger Arthur KaliyevYahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
A new year’s message from the king of the mountain
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategistFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Georgia's Jaden Rashada to enter transfer portal: QB on the move again after one year with Bulldogs
Rashada transferred to the Bulldogs in 2024 after one season with Arizona StateCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Labour’s new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here’s one Starmer could tell | John Harris
There’s a solid social-democratic narrative this government could use – if only its leaders would actually try . Picture this. Keir Starmer is sitting at a kitchen table, staring into the camera, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives
Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor. Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Rangers have 'no other option' than to sort issues
Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
The New Year’s Test for Turo: How to Avoid Becoming Crisis Collateral
What to do when your brand is snared by a disaster of someone else’s making.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Dodgers sign Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to three-year deal, per reports
Kim is coming to MLB after a productive KBO careerCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Utd trigger Maguire option: 'Starving for leaders'
Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United squad is "starved of leaders" and suggested it's why Harry Maguire's contract has been extended.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
South Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim agrees to 3-year, $12.5M deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
Kim, who turns 26 on Jan. 27, has played eight seasons in South Korea, the last six with the Seoul-based Kiwoom Heroes.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Orioles, veteran RHP Morton agree to 1-year deal
The Orioles agreed with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on a one-year deal.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal
The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
One Year After Being Fired, He’s the N.F.L.’s Most Coveted Coaching Candidate
The prospect of taking a year off never crossed the mind of the former Titans coach Mike Vrabel. But the time away helped to crystalize his priorities.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Charlie Morton to sign with Orioles: Veteran pitcher agrees to one-year deal with Baltimore
The 2025 season will be Morton's 18th in MLB, and he'll make a reported $15 millionCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to 3-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed
Kim was posted last month and has played the past six seasons with the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can make 2025 a happy new year
Don’t miss these top money and investing features.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Corbin Burnes’ six-year, $210 million deal with Diamondbacks includes $64 million deferred through 2036
Corbin Burnes, the 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner and a four-time All-Star, has the right to opt out after the 2026 season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Texas GOP lawmaker looking for 'third option' to avoid 'status quo' in House as Speakership election nears
Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) said Thursday that he is looking for a “third option” to avoid “the status quo” in the House as the Speakership election nears. “There are concerns that a delay in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
One New Year’s Resolution for Every N.B.A. Team
For some franchises, spicing up the trade deadline is the primary objective, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 2
