Sports Direct under fire for misspelt Cymru hat

Sports Direct have been caught selling a bobble hat branded with "Cyrmu" instead of Cymru.

BBC News - 1d

Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire, putting truce under severe strain

Air strikes by Israeli military across Lebanon come after militant group fires rockets

Financial Times - 1d

Lebanon ceasefire under strain after Israeli strikes and Hezbollah mortar fire

Lebanon says 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes after Hezbollah fired mortars at an Israeli army post.

BBC News - 1d

Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.

The Hill - 1d

In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

BBC News - 1d

Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats

At least one of the marine mammals was recently spotted in Washington wearing the multipurpose fishy accessory. Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of ...

The Guardian - 2d

One of the Best N.F.L. Kickers Ever Has Suddenly Lost His Direction

Justin Tucker has now had multiple crucial misses on either field goals or extra point attempts in four of the Ravens’ five losses.

The New York Times - 1d

Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year

Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.

BBC News - 1d

Yahoo Sports AM: No win November

In today's edition: The Wizards are historically bad, Week 13 was awesome, Christian Pulisic's breakout season, "Hard Knocks" is back, Munetaka Murakami eyes MLB move, and more.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial

Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.

CNBC - 1d

Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire

Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.

The New York Times - 1d

Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire

Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.

The New York Times - 1d

Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hezbollah Teeters as Sides Exchange Fire

The flare-up in fighting highlights the ambiguities within the deal over how the cease-fire should be enforced.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

4 value propositions for climate action under Trump

It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.

The Hill - 1d

Search under way for woman believed trapped in sinkhole

Elizabeth Pollard was searching for her missing cat when it is thought she fell into the sink hole, police say.

BBC News - 18h

Gayle King and niece Mekenzye recreate Sports Illustrated poses in playful shoot

Gayle King and her niece Mekenzye add a fun twist to their Thanksgiving swimsuit tradition, recreating Gayle's iconic Sports Illustrated poses.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 22h

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 - 20h

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 - 11h

How a Sports Broadcasting Pioneer Found Herself Conquering a New Frontier

Kate Scott has built a resume of many firsts in an illustrious career. Now she is one of the main voices in the Madden video game franchise.

The New York Times - 4h

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney+ on Wednesday for ESPN+ subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney+ to non-subscribers.

CNBC - 3h

SailGP, CBS Sports announce broadcast extension for 2025 season

A record 54 hours of coverage of the Rolex SailGP Championship will air across CBS Sports networks

CBS Sports - 2h

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

ESPN is coming to Disney+.

NBC News - 2h

Man jailed for murdering girlfriend he set on fire

Leigh Pateman doused petrol over Ellen Marshall and deliberately set her on fire during an argument.

BBC News - 2d

Appalachian State fires Clark after losing season

Appalachian State, after its first losing season since 2013, has fired football coach Shawn Clark, who went 40-24 in his five seasons with the Mountaineers.

ESPN - 1d

Secret Service fired at suspects near Yellen’s home

A Secret Service agent fired at suspects who were attempting to open car doors near Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s home in Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning, a spokesman said in a ...

The Hill - 1d

'US Ryder Cup players should get $5m and donate to charity'

Tiger Woods suggests that each American player in the Ryder Cup should receive $5m (£3.9m) and give that money to charity.

BBC News - 10h

Michigan fires Campbell after one season as OC

Michigan, whose offense slipped to 112th nationally in scoring and 129th in passing, has fired coordinator Kirk Campbell after his first season in that role.

ESPN - 13h

Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!

ESPN - 7h

Under Powell, the Fed Makes Monetary Policy Boring Again

The central bank no longer needs to play a prominent role in the U.S. economy, which is running more normally as the pandemic crisis recedes.

Inc. - 2d

5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial Rule

In a landmark case, a court ruled that the women, now in their 70s and 80s, who were taken from their parents in Belgian Congo, were victims of a crime against humanity.

The New York Times - 1d

Parts of New York buried under 50 inches of snow

Dangerous wintry weather is hitting the Great Lakes region, where snow totals are approaching six feet — and it's still coming down. Meanwhile, the eastern half of the country is shivering from a ...

CBS News - 1d

US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls

The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips

ABC News - 1d

Audit firms sharpen knives for oversight panel under Trump

Threat to accounting board is greatest since it was created in the wake of the Enron audit scandal, accounting veterans say

Financial Times - 1d

Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers

A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.

The New York Times - 22h

How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump

The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.

The New York Times - 22h

Watch: House Democrats brief press under shadow of Biden pardon

House Democratic leadership briefed the press Wednesday morning after President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter earlier this week rattled Capitol Hill. Many Democrats, along with their ...

The Hill - 3h

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