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Zack Steffen plays first US match in nearly 3 years in 3-0 friendly win over Costa Rica
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in ...ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Ricky Gervais tribute after After Life dog dies
The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Hurley after berating ref: Show other coaches
UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on camera telling them "don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f---ing sport."ESPN - Jan. 22 -
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The Taliban say a Chinese national has been killed in northeastern Afghanistan
An Afghan police official says a Chinese citizen has been killed in the country's northeastABC News - Jan. 22 -
WHO defends global health, security role after Trump withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it "regrets" President Trump's move to withdraw from the global health authority, saying it hopes the U.S. will reconsider the decision. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Two Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap for Taliban figure
Ryan Corbett and William McKenty swapped for Khan Mohammed, who was held in California for drug trafficking. A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban has freed two ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
It’s Not About the Money: Employees Now Choose Work-Life Balance Over Pay
For the first time in 22 years, Randstad’s Workmonitor study found that employees are prioritizing work-life balance ahead of their salaries.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump has signed an executive order beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Men confess to brutal murder after over 20 years on the run
After nearly 22 years in hiding, the two fugitives were arrested in near Barcelona.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
2 Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say
Ryan Corbett, an American held in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released from Taliban custody, his family said.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Taliban say 2 Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has announced the release of two Americans in a prisoner exchangeABC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump to withdraw U.S. from Paris climate agreement again
President Trump says he will again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump signs order to withdraw U.S. from WHO
President Trump issued an executive order Monday night withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of the Geneva-based ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump declares national energy emergency, orders U.S. to withdraw from Paris climate agreement
The goal of the a national energy emergency is to reduce energy costs, an incoming White House official told reporters.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization
Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
War and life in Ukraine: a year through the lens
Photographer Nikoletta Stoyanova juxtaposes scenes of destruction with moments of celebration and love. Nikoletta is a recipient of the Ian Parry photojournalism grant which has offered financial ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Naeher named U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year
Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, edging out Naomi Girma with 40.8% of the vote.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’
Exclusive: Complaints said report was 'inaccurate’ and biased in favour of ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. A group of MPs has withdrawn a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Cameron Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life
The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story
News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Former ‘Today’ host Hoda Kotb starts her new life as suburban mom in $2.9 million home after years on the show
After 17 years on the show, Kotb’s final on-air day was Jan. 10, as she plans to spend time with her two daughters.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
‘A new bleeding will begin’: Gazans prepare for life after Israel-Hamas war
Residents celebrate impending ceasefire but realise future holds grief over months of death and destructionFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
What Happens When You Turn Your Life Over to an AI Assistant?
The hosts of Uncanny Valley spent the week following the advice of AI chatbots when it came to shopping, fitness, and parenting. Here’s how it went.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Masayoshi Son Bet Billions on the iPhone—3 Years Before It Existed
How SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son convinced Steve Jobs to make the deal of the century.Wired - Jan. 16 -
U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long period
New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the largest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. over a 12-month period. Between August 2023 and ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Iowa State's 30-year streak of hitting a 3-pointer ends in win over Texas Tech
Iowa State’s NCAA record streak of 945 consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended Tuesday night in a 71-58 victory over Texas Tech. The Cyclones had made a 3-pointer in every game dating back to Feb. ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after rollercoaster life of stardom
The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires
The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.BBC News - 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 -
Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal
The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López have agreed to terms on a 1-year contractABC News - Jan. 11 -
ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
England face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy ICC called on to ‘intervene and show global leadership’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has called on cricket’s governing body to show leadership ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years
Lebanon’s parliament has convened to elect a president to fill a vacuum that's lasted more than two yearsABC News - Jan. 9 -
Tariff threat looms over the year's biggest electronics show
Tech companies big and small are offering bold visions of AI-backed products that could be headed into our everyday lives soon. Unless tariffs trip them up.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years
When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro ...The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies after living with multiple sclerosis for over 50 years
Richard Cohen, the husband of former "TODAY" show anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 76.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6
