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Why Trump Won the Election---and Why He Now Better Act Quickly
Political analyst Charlie Cook says that the loss of moderating influences in both parties has come with a loss of self-awareness.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Elon Musk’s wealth just crossed $400 billion — now he can say he’s Rockefeller rich
Musk’s wealth pile represents a 1.5% chunk of U.S. gross domestic product, putting him on par with John D. Rockefeller.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
NHL Power Rankings: Key Positions Each Team Must Address Right Now
The time for NHL teams to make key decisions is now before the trade board dwindles and the standings open up. This week's power rankings examine upgrades each team needs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Xbox Game Pass Adds A Nice New Feature, But Only For Testers Right Now
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream some games they own on Xbox consoles as part of a pilot program, with the expectation for the feature to roll out for ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
Jimmy Butler may be on the trade block, but there's only one team that actually makes sense for him
The Heat are reportedly open to trading ButlerCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the most shocking ranking for every team
How high did the Dolphins and 49ers rise and how far did the Bears fall in our Week 15 Power Rankings?ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as a New Team Joins the Elite
The Bills’ loss to the Rams opened a spot in the top three.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Josh Allen Made a Change. Now He’s the N.F.L.’s Best Quarterback.
Allen’s growth has the Bills looking like legitimate Super Bowl contenders, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Ranking 134 College Football Teams Now That the Dust Has Settled
There’s a new No. 2 team in the country at the end of the regular season.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Bill Belichick "very surprised" he hasn't heard from NFL teams
Former Patriots (and, a long time ago, Browns) coach Bill Belichick made headlines last week by making a connection to the vacancy at North Carolina.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed
Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated PressABC News - Dec. 8 -
The Best M.L.B. Free Agents Still on the Market
There are plenty of superstar-caliber players available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump will not intervene in Syria. “Donald Trump is always consistent, if there's one thing, that he did not wanna ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Top Sharks Goalie Prospect Continues To Be A Superstar In The AHL
This top San Jose Sharks goalie prospect had his third shutout of the AHL season on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
NHL Power Rankings: Every team's 4 Nations Face-Off participants
A massive shuffle in the rankings this week, plus a rundown of the players from each team who will rep their country in February.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
One Free Agent Fit for Each M.L.B. Team as Winter Meetings Near
There have been a sprinkling of signings so far this off-season, but the floodgates should open soon.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Billy Long Promised Huge Tax Refunds. Now Trump Wants Him to Lead the I.R.S.
Since leaving Congress in 2023, Billy Long has peddled a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. has warned is a magnet for fraud.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
He Mocked the Rich on TikTok for Fun. Now He Can Get $30,000 Per Post.
Aris Yeager’s “European Kid” videos have been an unexpected hit. Wealthy people and luxury brands have noticed.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
You be the judge: my flatmate is going travelling. Should he take our kitchen appliances with him?
Ronan wants to claim the air fryer and blender, but Kyle says these things now belong to the flat. You decide whose argument is undercooked Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Trump isn't president yet, but that hasn't stopped him from starting to act like he is
Trump won't be president for another 45 days, but the president-in-waiting isn't shying away from acting like the president-in-reality.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
NBA quarter-season grades for every West team: Thunder lead the 'A' tier, Lakers, Wolves have room to improve
The first quarter of the NBA regular season is in the books, so let's hand out some gradesCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Preorder Available Now On All Platforms, PC Version Is Nearly 20% Off
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is scheduled to release on January 17 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5, and preorders are now available. Origins is looking to build on the flashy musou combat of its ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
This analyst talked of $100,000 bitcoin a decade ago — here’s what he says now
There’s a 2% chance bitcoin can become all of money, which would then value the cryptocurrency at $5 million, analyst saysMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Kash Patel once said he would 'come after' journalists. It now hangs over his FBI candidacy.
Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, has vowed to "come after" the media. But he also later emphasized to NBC News that his comments only apply if people "broke the law."NBC News - Dec. 4 -
'I pulled him out': Trump pushes back on DEA pick saying he withdrew
Florida sheriff Chad Chronister announced Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to run the Drug Enforcement Agency.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
NFC North teams dominating at a rate that hasn't been seen in the NFL in nearly 40 years entering Week 14
The Lions, Vikings and Packers are all Super Bowl contendersCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Hyeseong Kim, Korean star 2B, made available to every MLB team after being posted
MLB teams have until Jan. 3 to work out a deal for the 25-year-old Kim.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
NBA quarter-season grades for every East team: Celtics and Cavaliers earn best marks, one squad gets an 'F'
With the NBA regular season 25% complete, it's time to hand out some gradesCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Putin's overseas empire is collapsing all at once — don't let up on him now
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a difficult week as Syria's government collapses, Russian military bases are overrun by rebels, and protests in Abkhazia and Kazakhstan signal a decline in ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as Kansas City Keeps Falling
Despite being 11-1, the defending Super Bowl champions have dropped out of the top five.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.
After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play
Javier Mascherano has arrived in Miami and is already at work as Inter Miami's new coachABC News - Dec. 3 -
He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too
When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team
How high did the Rams rise and how far did the Jets fall in our Week 14 Power Rankings? Plus, we pick a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
The Broncos paid Russell Wilson $39 million to leave — now he's QB for a Super Bowl contender
When the Pittsburgh Steelers made the midseason decision to switch starting quarterbacks, the move wasn’t exactly celebrated.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Monsters obsessed him as a child. Now Robert Eggers is about to unleash his own 'Nosferatu'
Remaking the immortal silent horror classic, the director of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" is finally ready to share his longtime passion project.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Dillon Gabriel, an extra year in his pocket, takes aim at Case Keenum's career passing record: 'Is he mad?'
Count Keenum as a fan of Gabriel, and of the times he's lived throughCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Denver paid Russell Wilson $84m to go away. Now he could be heading for a title
The quarterback was on the scrapheap after a humiliating time with the Broncos. But he has been revived under Mike Tomlin in PittsburghYahoo Sports - Dec. 2