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Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
FBI says it thwarted apparent plot against AIPAC
The FBI thwarted an apparent plot to harm employees at a Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to court documents filed Monday. Law enforcement arrested ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Arizona State reportedly extends coach Kenny Dillingham 5 more years
Dillingham, who orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in recent college football history, will reportedly receive a pay increase and substantial bonus increases.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
5 things that will shape US politics in 2025
The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5
Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pickCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he'll attend Carter's funeral
President-elect Trump is planning to attend the funeral of former President Carter, he said Tuesday. Asked by The Associated Press as he walked into a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
The week's bestselling books, Jan. 5
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1 -
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Vehicle plowing into pedestrians in New Orleans was a deliberate act, officials say
Officials in New Orleans said at least 10 people were killed when a vehicle was deliberately driven into pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve in Bourbon Street.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
5 Books for Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Level up your leadership skills through deeper, more effective communication and connection with colleagues.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson
The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.Politico - Dec. 31 -
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Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
GamesBeat writer Rachel Kaser’s Top 5 Games of 2024
GamesBeat news writer Rachel Kaser lists the games of 2024 that she most enjoyed and which she found to be the best experiences.VentureBeat - Dec. 31 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Never Says the Words’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Dec. 31
