The UK Has No Coal Fired Power Plants for the First Time in 142 Years

Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire

After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.

CBS News - Dec. 7

Watch: Bells at Notre Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire

The bells of Notre Dame ring for the first time since the 2019 fire as part of the reopening ceremony of the cathedral.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Storm Darragh live: more than 170,000 UK homes without power; man killed by falling tree

Police said the man in his 40s was driving on a dual carriageway when the tree fell on his van. Storm Darragh havoc isn’t over yet as strong winds continue across UK Tell us: how have you ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Notre Dame reopens with grand ceremony five years after fire

Paris' famed cathedral will reopen five years after a fire tore through the Gothic landmark and almost destroyed it.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Inside Iowa State's chase for its first conference title in 112 years

The Cyclones are 10-game winners for the first time and can earn a conference crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Hundreds of thousands in Ireland, UK without power as Storm Darragh batters region

A man died and hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland have been left without power as high winds and heavy rain battered the region

ABC News - Dec. 7

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral rises from the ashes with grand reopening, five years on from fire

Paris' iconic Notre-Dame cathedral will reopen, five years after a fire the storied medieval landmark will reopen its doors once again.

NBC News - Dec. 7

This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires

FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.

Inc. - Dec. 6

NBA will return to China for first time since Daryl Morey's 2019 tweet

Two preseason games between the Nets and Suns are slated for 2025

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

NBA to return to China with preseason games for first time since 2019 fallout

NBA returns to China with Nets-Suns preseason games China hasn’t hosted games since Morey tweet in 2019 The NBA will stage two pre-season games in Macau next October, its deputy commissioner ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

George Will: 'My column' has the same power as Musk, Ramaswamy's DOGE

Conservative commentator George Will expressed doubt about the potential impact of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), arguing his column has the same power as the advisory board led ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after reaching the milestone level for the first time

The price of bitcoin soared past the long-awaited $100,000 benchmark for the first time ever late Wednesday evening.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after reaching the milestone level for the first time

Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election but investors sent it to this mark much sooner than expected.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!

ESPN - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price crosses $100,000 threshold for first time

A massive rally sparked by Donald Trump's election has pushed Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, across the $100,000 mark for the first time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Albanians abroad will vote for the first time in parliamentary elections set for May

Albania’s president has set May 11 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary election, and Albanians living in other countries will for the first time be able to cast their ballots from ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset

PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for government

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Money launderer for Russian spies won deal to help defend Ukraine power plant

Sanctioned ‘entrepreneur’ awarded sensitive state contract to provide parts for Dnipro hydroelectric station damaged by Russian missiles

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time

Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Bitcoin passes $100,000 for first time in massive crypto rally

Landmark reached as US President-elect Donald Trump picks crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever

This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time

The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

The Best Time to Visit India—and Where to Go on Your First Trip

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July

Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.

CNBC - Dec. 4

The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first

Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment

ABC News - Dec. 4

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment

ABC News - Dec. 4

EDF to keep 4 UK nuclear power stations open longer than planned

Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decade

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Alex Consani Is First Transgender Woman to Win Model of the Year

Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards

American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team

How high did the Rams rise and how far did the Jets fall in our Week 14 Power Rankings? Plus, we pick a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team.

ESPN - Dec. 3

B1G Time: Oregon looks to cap Big Ten power trifecta in first season as Penn State looms in league title game

The Ducks are one win away from taking down Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State -- all in their first Big Ten season

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy

Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Dozens of Tamils arrive in UK after three years stranded on Diego Garcia

Lawyers and campaigners hail removal of 47 people from remote Indian Ocean island as ‘a big day for justice’. Dozens of people stranded in hellish conditions for more than three years on the remote ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3