Sources: Well traveled OF Pham to join Pirates

UK to raise price of travel permits for EU visitors by 60%

Increase aims to reduce reliance of migration and borders system on taxpayer funding, says Home Office

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Increased December Consumer Spending Bodes Well for 2025 Growth

New data shows retail and restaurant spending rose again last month, suggesting consumers unhappy about higher post-pandemic prices are still buying, especially when they can get a good deal.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Bulgarian pro-Russia party joins coalition government

New prime minister Rosen Zhelyazkov pledges to keep Balkan state on pro-western path

Financial Times - Jan. 16

BBC travels with aid convoys in Jordan heading towards Gaza

The BBC's Fergal Keane travelled with the trucks carrying crucial aid to the King Hussein Bridge border crossing with Israel

BBC News - Jan. 16

'Sesame Street' returns for a new season with a focus on emotional well-being

The venerable children's TV series enters its 55th season Thursday during a time of change, but its mission to educate young viewers remains the same.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16

These 5 former lobbyists are poised to join Trump’s Cabinet

Five former lobbyists have been appointed or nominated to President-elect Trump’s Cabinet, signaling he may not be as closed off to these hired guns as he appeared on the campaign trail. ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Frankfurt Airport still well below pre-coronavirus level in 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Travel group HBX to test Europe’s IPO market with Spanish listing

Hotel room wholesaler could be valued at €5bn in first big European flotation of the year

Financial Times - Jan. 16

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Wells Fargo shares jump after earnings beat, strong 2025 guidance

The lender expects 2025 net interest income, a key measure of what a bank makes on lending, to be 1% to 3% higher than 2024's number of $47.7 billion.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Draper wins thriller to join Fearnley in third round

Jack Draper digs deep into his reserves to reach the Australian Open third round, where he is joined by fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI

The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'

Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global ...

NBC News - Jan. 14

Trump Jr. joins betting market Kalshi as adviser

Donald Trump Jr. announced Monday he is joining Kalshi, a prediction market that allows users to bet on political developments, as a strategic adviser. "On Election night at Mar-a-Lago, while ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.

The Hill - Jan. 13

FA Cup draw: Liverpool travel to Plymouth

Premier League leaders Liverpool will travel to Championship bottom club Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with Leyton Orient or Derby County drawn to face Manchester City.

ESPN - Jan. 13

JPMorgan, Citi, Wells Fargo and Goldman’s earnings results may boost banks stocks further

The largest banks in the U.S. may justify further gains in stock prices if their earnings updates in the coming days include any upside surprises around loan growth or a boost from lighter ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

How’s my home life? Well, I’ve moved into the shed to spend more time with the chickens | Emma Beddington

It’s the only way I can think of to keep them safe from foxes. If only it wasn’t so cold …. I recently acquired three lovely new hens, but so far my husband’s schemes to protect them from foxes ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance

Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe—and who’s a threat.

Wired - Jan. 13

The risks of ‘space junk’ are clear: what goes up, might well come back down on top of you | Patrick Schröder

As commercial space activity ramps up, detritus from launches poses a risk to active satellites and those of us down on Earth. Last month, people in a small village in Kenya looked to the sky and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Sullivan says 'history has judged well' Biden’s call to withdraw from Afghanistan

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that President Biden made the right strategic call to withdraw from Afghanistan three years ago and that history reflects well on that decision. ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

California fires could make this pricey travel insurance add-on more essential

Insurers have seen a rise in cancel-for-any-reason policies. Here’s what travelers should know before buying in.

MarketWatch - Jan. 12

Sources: Gophers' Hetherman to join Canes as DC

Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who helped the Gophers to an 8-5 finish, including a 5-4 mark in the Big Ten, has resigned his post to accept the same position at Miami, sources ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Providence Friars vs. Seton Hall Pirates: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Providence vs. Seton Hall basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

O Canada, Come Join Us

Perhaps Trump is not making a threat but offering an opportunity.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel

A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires

Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Sources: Arsenal's Jorginho in Palmeiras talks

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho's representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 10

UK ‘well placed’ to obtain enough gas this winter, says biggest network operator

National Gas comments come after Centrica says low temperatures have strained supplies

Financial Times - Jan. 10

These are some of the well-known landmarks damaged in the California fires

From a school featured in "Freaky Friday" to a historic synagogue, local landmarks are among the thousands of structures damaged by the wildfires.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warnings. Business live – latest updates Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Delta Air is betting on a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel

Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock jumped 3.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the carrier beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates and forecast a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term

President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Setting boundaries at work can be tricky

ABC News - Jan. 9

Sources: Pumas in talks for Houston's Carrasquilla

Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is in discussions with Houston Dynamo FC regarding the possible acquisition of Panama international midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Post-cold war peace ‘well and truly over’, warns David Lammy

Foreign secretary says keeping the British people safe means standing up to Russia. The post-cold war era is “well and truly over” and keeping the British people safe means standing up to Russia, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Are you falling for wellness misinformation online? Here’s how to tell

Social media is rife with alarming advice and warnings – experts share red flags to avoid. Wellness advice abounds on social media: warnings about “toxic foods”, assertions that parasites are ...