Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat

Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control

Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Crédit Agricole lifts stake in Italy’s Banco BPM in blow to UniCredit bid

French lender’s stake-building comes in wake of €10.1bn takeover offer from Andrea Orcel’s bank

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Pennsylvania is the key to understanding Democratic defeat in 2024

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is a strong contender for the presidential nomination in 2024, but he will have to account for the half dozen other Democratic governors who will run to ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues

Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Arsenal are like Pulis-era Stoke? Thanks for the compliment, says Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager proud of his side’s set-piece record ‘We want to be the best at everything,’ says Arteta Mikel Arteta has said it is a compliment for Arsenal to be compared to Stoke under Tony ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Azeez Al-Shaair suspension: Cowboys' Micah Parsons feels NFL made a statement, wants clarity on QB slide rule

Parsons claims his style of play won't change because of the ruling, but he is asking for more clarity from league

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media

Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health system

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?

Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

‘You’ve got to cop it’: Postecoglou confronted by Spurs fans after defeat

The 1-0 loss at Bournemouth prompts jeers for manager ‘I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human’ Ange Postecoglou vowed to keep fighting to revive Tottenham’s fortunes after ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Anunoby and Towns help the Knicks blow it open on the way to a 125-101 rout of the Hornets

OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during a third quarter in which he also blocked consecutive 3-point shots on opposite sides of the floor, helping the New York Knicks pull away to beat the ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

Udoka fined $50K for profane tirade toward ref

Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for profane language toward an official, failing to leave the court in a timely manner and public criticism of an official.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Lions defeat Packers 34-31 in thriller on 'Thursday Night Football'

'Thursday Night Football': Packers face Lions in Detroit

NBC News - Dec. 5

Why Arsenal are being called 'the new Stoke City'

Arsenal are leading the way at home and in Europe when it comes to set-piece goals - leading to a surprising comparison.

BBC News - Dec. 5

O'Reilly: Hegseth pick a message to MAGA that Trump wants to 'blow up' swamp

Hegseth will not be the next secretary of defense," O'Reilly said Wednesday on "CUOMO."

The Hill - Dec. 5

Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist

England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Crypto prices soar as Trump’s SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission could usher in a new era of crypto-friendly financial regulation in Washington.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Rudy Giuliani blows off contempt response deadline in massive defamation lawsuit

Giuliani has continued to speak out against the Georgia poll workers he defamed

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Stokes backs Crawley to improve dismal NZ record

England captain Ben Stokes backs opener Zak Crawley to improve his dismal record against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 5

England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Supreme Court leans toward upholding Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care

The Supreme Court’s conservatives appeared to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a blockbuster showdown over transgender rights Wednesday. Over 2 1/2 hours ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

General Motors and other foreign automakers are selling fewer cars and losing lots of money in China, where domestic electric and hybrid cars have taken off.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Defeat the Iranian threat by empowering the people of Iran

It is in America's national security interest to help the people of Iran to replace the Islamic regime.

The Hill - Dec. 4

Orbex suspends Scottish spaceport in blow to Highlands ambitions

Company will shift launch site to SaxaVord in Shetland Islands

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Why Foot Locker’s stock is sliding despite upbeat Thanksgiving-week sales

The company is dealing with “softer consumer demand outside of key selling periods,” as well as the need for more promotions.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Australia head into Adelaide Test against India at risk of blowing world title | Martin Pegan

The reigning champions have tumbled from first to third place in the World Test Championship standings and there remains little margin for error . Australia have only just begun the first of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Sadiq Khan warns UK leaders not to be ‘sycophantic’ towards Trump

London mayor’s comments come as he backs FT seasonal appeal with Magic Breakfast charity

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Watch Clinton goal as England beat Switzerland

Grace Clinton scores the only goal as England end the year with victory over Switzerland in a friendly international at Bramall Lane.

BBC News - Dec. 4

England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US

For decades, the screwworm was eliminated in North America, but containment efforts in Panama have failed. Now cattle smugglers are helping the parasite advance north.

Wired - Dec. 4

What we learned as Warriors blow late lead, lose to Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors blew a seven-point lead with 2:30 remaining and lost to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Pope stays as wicketkeeper in unchanged England team

Ollie Pope will again keep wicket for England after the tourists named an unchanged team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Is Clinton pushing for England start at Euro 2025?

Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Intel shares slide as Gelsinger exit leaves chipmaker without a 'quick fix'

Intel shares fell 6% on Tuesday, a day after the chipmaker announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It

In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Afghan women 'banned from midwife courses' in latest blow to rights

Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Bill O'Reilly: We need Kash Patel in FBI to 'blow that place up'

Kash Patel, who President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to lead the FBI, is needed more than ever, according to Bill O'Reilly.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3