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Adani drops US financing for strategic Sri Lanka port
Conglomerate pulls out of $500mn loan deal as it wrestles with bribery allegationsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Report: 49ers strategically restructure Hargrave's contract
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly restructured Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave's contract.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Source: Jays, Garcia agree to 2-year, $15M deal
Free agent Yimi Garcia, who was traded by the Blue Jays to the Mariners in July, has agreed to return to Toronto on a two-year, $15 million deal, a source told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 10 -
After 114 Years, Chanel Gets Into Sports Sponsorship
The annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge now will bear the name of the fashion house’s J12 chronograph watch.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in SyriaThe New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Ethnic armed group claims capture of a strategic Myanmar town and control of border with Bangladesh
One of the most powerful ethnic minority armed groups battling Myanmar’s army claims it has captured the last military outpost in a strategic western town, gaining full control of the border with ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball pollABC News - Dec. 9 -
No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Tennessee has returned to the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ends after 2-year run
After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
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Newsom lines up resistance to Trump's second term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself as a leader of the Democratic resistance to Trump’s incoming second term, as chatter builds about his potential 2028 ambitions. Newsom moved ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says
President Bashar al-Assad landed in Russia, according to state media outlets there and two Iranian officials, after fleeing the country as rebels took control of Syria’s capital.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say
People familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
With Assad’s Fall, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ Unravels
Tehran’s main regional allies are weakened or collapsing: Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, has fled his country, Hezbollah is battered by conflict with Israel, and Hamas is still at war.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
'The Assad regime has fallen': Biden gives remarks after rebels capture Damascus
President Joe Biden delivered remarks after Syrian rebels toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad and captured the Syrian capital of Damascus. “This is the best opportunity in ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
43,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed Since Russia Invaded, Zelensky Says
The tally differs sharply from estimates by U.S. officials and military analysts, who have said the number is closer to 70,000.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Syria's Assad resigns and leaves the country after stunning rebel blitz, Russia says
Rebel forces in Syria said they have captured four cities in the past 24 hours and entered the capital Damascus.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump allies chafe at Senate GOP resistance to nominees
Some allies of President-elect Trump are lashing out at Senate Republicans as a second Cabinet nominee appears imperiled, raising questions about the extent of Trump’s mandate and how much leeway ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
SpaceX faces opposition to Starlink expansion from Ukrainian group concerned about Musk ties to Russia
A Ukrainian-American group filed a petition with the FCC to try and keep Starlink from putting almost 22,500 satellites into orbit until further review.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy
Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Oil flow to Czech Republic through Russia's Druhzba pipeline resumes after unexplained shutdown
Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has resumed after it was interrupted two days ago, official saidABC News - Dec. 6 -
NBA will return to China with 2 preseason games, 5 years after Daryl Morey-Hong Kong firestorm
The words "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong." once created a massive headache for the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces
Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group rout government troops after five-day battle amid sweeping offensive. Islamist insurgents have captured the Syrian city of Hama in a battle to seize a ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws
Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
2 kindergarteners in critical condition after gunman targets California Christian school
Authorities believe a gunman may have targeted the California Seventh-day Adventist school where two young boys were critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday because of its church affiliation, ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
2 students, 5 and 6, in critical condition after shooting at California school
A gunman opened fire at a Christian grammar school in California on Wednesday, authorities said.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover
Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus. Syrian rebels encircled the key central city of Hama “from three sides” on ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Boy, 7, fatally shoots 2-year-old brother after finding gun in glove box
A 7-year-old boy fatally shot his 2-year-old brother while sitting in a truck after finding a gun in the glove box, according to authorities in California.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Why Another Stalker 2 Delay Was Never An Option For Its Ukrainian Developer
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl --the long-awaited sequel to developer GSC Game World's 2007 classic --was delayed several times during development, with an initial announcement in 2010 and a launch ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Democrats, forget ‘resistance’ and focus on ‘betrayal’
There are a few things Democrats can do right now to drive down support for the GOP agenda and position ourselves to start winning again.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Fire: 2 hospitalized, 1 with serious injuries after crash in Avondale
Fire: 2 hospitalized, 1 with serious injuries after crash in AvondaleYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Bulgarian spy ring targeted Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of Russia, court told
Old Bailey hears that some members of group planned operation at a US military base near StuttgartFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Syrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo
Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad in ‘violent confrontations’ with armed groups in Hama, according to reports. Middle East crisis – live updates Syrian insurgents fighting forces loyal to ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract
After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissionerABC News - Dec. 2 -
Russian Propaganda Claims Stalker 2 Is Drafting Players Into The Ukrainian Military
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl may have arrived with more issues than the developers would have liked, but it's almost a miracle it came out at all considering the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now, ...GameSpot - Dec. 2 -
2- through 10-year yields finish higher after new Trump tariff threat
Most U.S. government debt sold off on Monday, lifting 2- and 10-year yields off their October lows, after a new tariff threat from President-elect Donald Trump reignited worries over inflation.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
