NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth

Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs

A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.

The Hill - 4d

He Went From Future N.F.L. Coach to Perceived Scapegoat. Now He Wants Back In.

Byron Leftwich has viewed his sabbatical as an exercise in patience. But others are eager to see his return to football.

The New York Times - 4d

Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago

US president-elect praises Italian prime minister at Florida resort for ‘really taking Europe by storm’. Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, made a flying visit to Donald Trump’s Florida golf ...

The Guardian - 4d

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK

Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought widespread disruption across the U.K. with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many roads in the north of England unnavigable

ABC News - 4d

Why Elon Musk’s Starship rocket is beating Nasa in the space race

The SpaceX chief’s powerful new system is set to slash the cost of missions, leaving Nasa in the dust. It was one of the most striking technological events of the year. On 13 October, Starship, the ...

The Guardian - 4d

Powerful Winter Storm Brings Wind and Snow to Middle of the U.S.

An icy 18-mile section of Interstate 70 in Kansas was closed on Saturday. A large winter storm is bringing sleet, snow and freezing rain that will stretch to the Mid-Atlantic.

The New York Times - 4d

Xi has a plan for retaliating against Trump’s gamesmanship

China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline

Financial Times - 4d

Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.

BBC News - 5d

Verizon Bringing NFL Super Bowl FanFest to 30 Cities

The Super Bowl celebration will feature live music, food and meet-and-greets with NFL players

Inc. - 5d

Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’

NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration.

Wired - 5d

In Mexican Desert, Digging for a ‘Miracle’: Bringing the Missing Back Home

Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families a form of closure.

The New York Times - 5d

Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office

Financial Times - 5d

Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

'Strewth!' - Pant hits Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach 50

India's Rishabh Pant hits Mitchell Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach his half-century from only 29 balls against Australia in Sydney.

BBC News - 5d

Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul

Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Powerful winter storm to bring snowy, icy conditions to Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

Starting Saturday, millions of people are going to be hit by moderate to heavy snow from Kansas City to Washington, forecasters say.

CBS News - 5d

Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.

CNBC - 6d

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - 6d

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - 6d

NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun

NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.

CBS News - 6d

Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says

According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...

GameSpot - 6d

Rugby overhauls laws mid-season with Premiership to follow Champions and Challenge Cup changes

The Champions and Challenge Cups will adopt four new law trials midway through the pool stage of the competition, with the Premiership following suit later this month for the 11th round of league ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...

The Guardian - 6d

Jimmy Butler loudly signals he wants trade from Heat: 'I want to get my joy back'

Jimmy Butler isn't having fun anymore with the Heat.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Temperatures drop across UK as arctic blast brings more snow

The weekend is set to be bitterly cold, bringing "significant snow" and blizzard-like conditions, forecasters say.

BBC News - 6d

Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life

Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.

ABC News - 6d

Arctic blast set to bring snow, cold temps to U.S.

More than a foot of lake effect snow has piled up in parts of the Great Lakes region, and there's more to come. An arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures and snow across the U.S. Rob ...

CBS News - 6d

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - 6d

New Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt looking to bounce back from down 2024 season: 'I’m better than this'

Paul Goldschmidt was introduced as the newest member of the Yankees on Thursday, saying he's hopeful he'll bounce back from his down season in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'

Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."

CNBC - Jan. 2

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