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

Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning

Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers. People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who ...

The Guardian - 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 Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here

Forget going to the doctor’s office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know?

Wired - 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

Your pictures of Sunday snow across UK

Snow drives north on Sunday as bitter conditions are set to return for much of the UK next week.

BBC News - 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

New Orleans’ planned barriers only designed to withstand crashes of 10mph

Files reviewed by Reuters show new system not able to prevent vehicle attacks at moderate to high speeds. Months before the deadly New Orleans vehicle attack on New Year’s Day, the city modeled ...

The Guardian - 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

Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America

The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.

The Hill - 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

Louisiana boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar

Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk

Mike Johnson won re-election as House speaker with a boost from Donald Trump, but his challenges with a narrow Republican majority are only beginning.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Northern Illinois set to move to Mountain West as football-only member

The school's board of trustees will vote to approve the move on Jan. 7.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Massie only GOP vote against Johnson; 2 others flip

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only House Republican to vote against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) while two other GOP lawmakers ultimately flipped their votes after initially backing others, ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

First Superman Lego Set In Over A Decade Is Now Available, And It's Only $15

Lego DC - Superman Mech vs. Lex Luthor (120 Pieces) ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

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

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - 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

‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating

Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice ...

The Guardian - 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