Sunday, January 19th Forecast: Only halfway through the polar plunge

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 12)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"

Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.

CBS News - Jan. 9

What We Know About The Chicago Blackhawks Halfway Through 2024-25 Season

The Blackhawks have not had a good season, but there are bright spots and an exciting future ahead.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Before and after: How wildfires tore through LA

Homes, businesses and schools were damaged or destroyed in wildfires that struck Los Angeles county.

BBC News - Jan. 9

CoinZoom: Revolutionizing the Financial Industry through Blockchain Technology

The US-based global fintech and payments company is working to enable financial freedom for millions worldwide. Having built a secure, accessible platform for businesses and consumers to utilize ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters

Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking

A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

NHL's Biggest Shockers At The Halfway Point Are The Sabres, Rangers And Predators

Three NHL teams are the most shocking letdowns at the halfway point of this season despite big expectations at the beginning of the campaign.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Latest weather forecast as massive California wildfires spread

The strong winds fueling the wildfires in Los Angeles County spread quickly and led to thousands of evacuations. CBS News Los Angeles teams break down how the fires took over, and CBS News Bay Area ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to her politically polarizing father

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to her father Jean-Marie, the founder of the National Front party who died at 96, calling him a “warrior” in politics despite their ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

Visual poetry through music

How the filmmakers behind 'A Complete Unknown' embraced the grit of the New York streets.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Snow and Ice to Texas

Just after the season’s first major winter storm, snow and ice are set to sweep across Texas and into the Carolinas this week.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

The latest forecast covering the UK

BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.

BBC News - Jan. 7

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US

A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

This Is the Only Cure for Toxic Productivity, According to a Psychotherapist

Are you always productive but never fulfilled? That’s called toxic productivity, and psychology offers a cure.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions

ABC News - Jan. 6

See the latest forecast covering the UK

The BBC's Carol Kirkwood explains what the next few days will look like across the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Can BAM Be a Trailblazer Again Through A.I.?

The Brooklyn organization, seeking new audiences and pushing boundaries, debuts Techne, four digital installations from the Onassis Foundation’s ONX Studio.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Meet the Press – January 5, 2025

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short

NBC News - Jan. 5

Almanac: January 5

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Watch: Snowy Sunday in parts of the UK

Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to wintery scenes.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Sunday with Paddy McGuinness: ‘I’m a double carb man’

The radio presenter talks about his meaty Sunday dinners, condiments, trimmings, being spoiled as a child and doing what he’s told as a dad. Sunday routine? I get up, do the kids’ breakfasts and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

John Bolton: For Donald Trump, the Only Loyalty Is Fealty

Neither kings nor presidents, nor their countries, are well served if they are surrounded by sycophants and rent-seekers.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Bucs' Whitehead in accident, won't play Sunday

Buccaneers starting safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in an automobile accident on his way to the team facility Saturday and will not play in Sunday's game against the Saints, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 4

N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Grading Every N.H.L. Team as the Season Nears the Halfway Mark

By now, we generally know what each team is and isn’t. What better time to break out our red pens and hand out some report cards?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual

Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

‘A perfect storm’: Extremism online and political polarization are increasing risk of attacks, experts say

The New Orleans attack underscores how extremism online and political division have created a “perfect storm” for radicalization in America, experts say.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple

Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.

CNBC - Jan. 3

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Rodgers accepts Sunday could be final NFL game

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged Wednesday that the thought is on his mind that the Jets' season finale against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday could be his final NFL game.

ESPN - Jan. 2