The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruits

Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages

Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.

ABC News - Jan. 7

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Arizona Wildcats: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time

How to watch West Virginia vs. Arizona basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office

Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

European court rules against Greece over migrant’s illegal deportation, calls practice 'systematic'

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era

Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Virginia's statehouse control hinges on 3 key special elections

Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open seat in the House of Delegates

ABC News - Jan. 7

Nicki Minaj accused of assaulting manager in lawsuit

Nicki Minaj's former manager has accused the rap superstar of berating and hitting him multiple times while she was on tour in Detroit.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Are the new personal data rules workable?

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Financial Times - Jan. 7

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve

Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Pentagon agrees to settle with LGBTQ+ vets over 'don't ask, don't tell' discharges

The Pentagon agreed to a settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" that would open up access to benefits.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Two arrested for tragedy chanting at Anfield including man from Tennessee

Arrests followed Manchester United’s trip to Liverpool Another six detained and asked to attend interviews Police arrested two men, including one from Tennessee, and detained eight people in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Micah Parsons recruiting Tyreek Hill to Cowboys, pitches key reasons for Dolphins WR to team up in Dallas

Could Hill end up in Dallas?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Bracketology: SEC takes lead over Big Ten for most teams in NCAA Tournament projection

The SEC has 12 teams while the Big Ten dropped from 13 to 11 teams in Jerry Palm's latest bracket

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

U.S. Steel, Nippon file lawsuits over Biden's block of merger

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits Monday over President Joe Biden's blockage of the Japanese company's proposed takeover of its Pittsburgh-based rival for nearly $15 billion. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future needs settling soon, for everyone's sake

After his lackluster display vs. Man United, Alexander-Arnold's contract situation feels all the more urgent.

ESPN - Jan. 6

QB recruit back to Cal after portal flip from Ducks

QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who first committed to Cal in July before his Dec. 4 flip to Oregon, has signed with Golden Bears after entering the transfer portal.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Homemade explosives found in stolen vehicle after Virginia man's arrest

The 19-year-old suspect was arrested and held without bond after several homemade explosive devices were found in a vehicle believed to have been stolen, officials said.

CBS News - Jan. 4

No. 1 Tennessee ties school-record 14-0 start with 76-52 win over Arkansas

The Vols will stay No. 1, setting a program record for most consecutive weeks atop the AP men's basketball poll.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

6 Rules for Startup Fundraising

Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back

Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Minnesota beats Virginia Tech 24-10 in Duke's Mayo Bowl for 8th straight bowl victory

Max Brosmer threw for 211 yards and a touchdown, Darius Taylor ran for 113 yards a TD and also threw for a score and Minnesota extended its bowl winning streak to eight with a 24-10 victory over ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech where to watch: TV channel, Duke's Mayo Bowl odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Gophers and Hokies are meeting for the first-time ever on Friday

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech prediction, odds, spread: 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl picks from college football model

SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Duke's Mayo Bowl 2025 on Friday

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million

Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Recovery in US car sales eases fear of economic malaise settling in

Strong purchase data to end the year reverses downward trend as lower interest rates and better deals lure buyers

Financial Times - Jan. 3

$Ex-hospital worker arrested after 3 premature babies suffer fractures at Virginia ICU$

Ex-hospital worker arrested after 3 premature babies suffer fractures at Virginia ICU

A former hospital worker was arrested in connection with a late 2024 incident that left three babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Virginia's Henrico Doctors’ Hospital with "unexplainable ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Rebuilding Man City: What players should Pep Guardiola recruit to return his squad to the top of Europe?

From Florian Wirz to Bruno Guimaraes, all the stars Manchester City could chase to reverse their fall from the pinnacle

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle claims Siri listened to users’ private conversations

Settlement of proposed class-action lawsuit represent nine hours of profit for Apple, which has denied wrongdoing. Apple has agreed to pay $95m in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Apple settles Siri eavesdropping accusations for $95M

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant used its voice assistant Siri to obtain and share private conversations without users' permission. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik

A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

The New York Times - Jan. 3