S. Carolina gains ground on No. 1 UCLA in poll

KKR grandee donates to Merz’s CDU ahead of German polls

Johannes Huth was long-term backer of struggling liberal FDP

Financial Times - Jan. 9

S&P 500 starts January with gains after Santa rally busts. What to watch for next.

A pair of closely watched but overlapping stock-market phenomena delivered a split decision for investors looking for clues to possible full-year performance. A tiebreaker awaits.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

What's happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County

Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells "The Daily ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

CNN polling guru: Biden 'flat-out bonkers' on chance of beating Trump

CNN’s Harry Enten said President Biden's recent comments about possibly securing a victory in the last election against President-elect Trump if he had not dropped out are “flat-out bonkers” in a ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Grounds of historic Villa de Leon caught in blaze amid Palisades Fire

Video captured the grounds of the Villa de Leon on fire. The historic mansion has been featured in many high-profile music videos and commercials. The mansion is located near the Getty Villa, an ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

UCLA's Cronin calls Bruins 'soft' after ugly loss

UCLA coach Mick Cronin call his team "soft" following Tuesday night's blowout loss to Michigan.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Can AMD gain ground on Nvidia? This new bear sees a tough road ahead.

AMD’s stock just got downgraded, with HSBC warning that the company’s “AI GPU roadmap is less competitive than we previously thought.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Doing the math on Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine

Yes, Russia is making incremental advances, but no, those gains don’t amount to a blitzkrieg.

The Hill - Jan. 8

How to watch S. Carolina Gamecocks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch South Carolina vs. Alabama basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

On-the-ground look at the Palisades Fire burning in southern California

Southern California is facing a life-threatening windstorm as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles burns hundreds of acres. Thousands have evacuated amid the fast-moving ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats

Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.

Politico - 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

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over property to poll workers

A federal judge in New York held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to turn over personal property to two Georgia election workers he defamed.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Women's college basketball Freshmen Tracker: Michigan's Syla Swords scores career-high against No. 1 UCLA

Swords battled through injury to put together a career night against the nation's top team

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025

Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.

Inc. - Jan. 6

College basketball rankings: Florida falls in Coaches Poll with No. 1 Tennessee up next

The Gators dropped to No. 8 after its loss to Kentucky on Saturday

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

The new AP Top 25 poll is out for women's college basketball. Here is what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Jags home after storm grounds flight for 7 hours

A winter storm delayed the Jaguars' flight out of Indianapolis, keeping players and staff on the tarmac for at least six hours before finally they were finally able to take off early Monday morning.

ESPN - Jan. 6

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - Jan. 6

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.

The New York Times - Jan. 6