Rob Manfred concedes that inning requirements for starters won't solve problems, but he has another idea

Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81

He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Houston, the league has a problem if the Rockets' surprise rise continues

Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Ravens' Derrick Henry approaching yet another historic milestone in what has been a season of benchmarks

Henry's is about to join an elite group of players

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Colbert on Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth: ‘A slight work problem when he shows up at drinking’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s embattled defense secretary nominee, who faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Late-night hosts discuss allegations of Pete Hegseth ’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery

A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.

CBS News - Dec. 5

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Wired - Dec. 5

Facts vs. Feelings: Stars to ride or fade down the stretch, fill-ins for Week 14

Liz Loza has a feeling you'll want to dig into these facts about players who could lead you to a championship

ESPN - Dec. 5

Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’

The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries. The first time I saw a mention of a baseball “golden ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

A Manhunt in Manhattan, and Another Trump Pick in Trouble

Plus, the A.I. that aces weather forecasts.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

BBC News - Dec. 5

UConn gets much-needed win by beating ranked Baylor; Dan Hurley admits 'part of the problem has been me'

The shorthanded Huskies stepped up in what Hurley said was a win his team absolutely had to have

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

The King William’s College quiz: are you ready to solve the world’s most challenging puzzle?

Pupils at King William’s college on the Isle of Man have been tormented by its annual general knowledge quiz since 1905. Can you rack up more than the average score of two?. Editor’s note: the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Hegseth denies allegations he has a drinking problem as Senate support wavers

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators amid wavering support. In an interview, Hegseth denied allegations that he had a drinking problem and ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk

The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children.

NBC News - Dec. 4

British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California

A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler says he has experienced memory loss following two concussions this season

Ekeler is still dealing with symptoms following his most recent concussion

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour

Van belonging to popular indie group reportedly ransacked by thief waving gun outside Starbucks in Vallejo. The British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on the US leg of their ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Will Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Run On Your PC? Check Out The Requirements

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is just a few days away from launch, and Bethesda has now revealed the game's PC specs ahead of the game's December 6 early access period and December 9 launch. ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

What is Rob Manfred's 'golden at-bat' idea, and how would it change baseball?

Rule changes have been a hallmark of Rob Manfred's tenure as MLB commissioner. His latest idea is being met with skepticism by many.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

British band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint on US tour

The band had just arrived in California when their tour van was looted by an unidentified gunman.

BBC News - Dec. 3

The £35m starter home: why the super-rich are queueing up for a phenomenally pricey pied-à-terre

At about 130 times the price of the average home in the UK, the smallest apartments at 1 Mayfair are eye-wateringly expensive. So why are they proving so popular?. Name: The £35m starter home.. ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all

Here's why the league should make it a five-round March Madness-style tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for return: 'I truly don’t know'

Woods pulled out of this week's Hero World Challenge after undergoing another procedure on his back.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families

Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Indiana Jones Game Will Let You Shoot Puzzles (With Your Camera) To Solve Them

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is aiming to be an authentic recreation of the archeologist's globetrotting adventures, and as you'd expect, solving puzzles is a big part of the game. A key ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

AI won't replace humans making games, PlayStation boss says

The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Police won't say if they have leads in JonBenét case but say it's 'obvious' they want to solve it

A week after the premiere of a Netflix docuseries on the unsolved death of JonBenét Ramsey, police maintained their dedication to finding the little girl’s killer but refused to say whether they ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Nigeria’s radical idea for car owners facing soaring petrol prices

The government is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gas

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Why Turnout Wasn’t the Democrats’ Problem

We explore the data behind that assumption.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas

Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapse

Financial Times - Dec. 3

An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility

Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administration

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Francesca Eastwood won't be charged with felony domestic violence, D.A. says

Francesca Eastwood, actor and director Clint Eastwood's daughter, will not be charged following her October arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3