Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'

European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government

Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - Jan. 3

DFDS signs contract to operate ferry service in Jersey

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

German artists sign open letter against TV show host accused of sexism

Choice of Thilo Mischke, author of Around the World In 80 Women, for ARD’s flagship arts show criticised. More than 100 prominent German writers and artists have signed an open letter refusing to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Spurs sign Denmark midfielder Holdt

Tottenham have signed Denmark midfielder Olivia Holdt on a contract running until June 2027.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Tulip Siddiq was given London flat by developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government

UK City minister still owns King’s Cross property she was handed in 2004

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Poland's government drafts evacuations plans in event of natural disasters and military threats

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery

American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

'We'll see' - Ancelotti on signings amid TAA rebuff

Carlo Ancelotti said "we'll see" if Real Madrid can add to their squad in January after an approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold was rejected.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis

Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problems

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out

ABC News - Jan. 3

Tesla’s first-ever drop in sales is a bearish sign for 2025. Will autonomous vehicles be enough?

Tesla’s “golden goose” will be a robotaxi, one analyst says.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Venezuela's government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition's presidential candidate

Venezuela’s government has announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru

Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1

Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.

Inc. - Jan. 2

The frozen housing market shows few signs of thawing as 2025 begins

New year, same old real estate market: The high mortgage rates, scarce inventory and dismal affordability that have plagued housing look set to linger.

NBC 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

New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern

The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.

BBC News - Jan. 2

UFC bold predictions for 2025: Islam Makhachev makes more history, big name signings join the promotion

The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethroned

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Vehicles are increasingly the terrorists’ weapon of choice

Based on its successful use, the motor vehicle will remain a weapon of choice for terrorists across the ideological spectrum.

The Hill - Jan. 2

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Two QBs are drafted in the Top 5; Broncos add an offensive weapon in Ashton Jeanty

Week 18 of the NFL regular season will bring resolution for most of the first-round draft order

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Did win at Brentford suggest Arsenal need January signings?

With the January transfer window officially open, Arsenal will have to assess on how they do business with multiple games coming thick and fast.

ESPN - Jan. 2

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn

Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report

Treasury disclosed hack earlier this week, with Washington Post reporting targets were Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Research. Chinese government hackers breached the US ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

YouTube video of New Orleans attacker uncovered, ex-wife had restraining order against him

We're learning more about the New Orleans truck attacker who killed at least 10 people early Wednesday morning when he plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. CBS News Anna Schecter has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Details on suspect's weapons, body armor in New Orleans truck attack

At least 10 people were killed and several more were injured early on New Year's Day when a man rammed a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Anna Schecter ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Sponsor moves: Max Homa signs with Cobra Puma Golf, lululemon

Homa's equipment, apparel and footwear changes are among new deals rolled out on Jan. 1.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Virginia man had weapons cache, used Biden photo for target practice, prosecutors say

He "expressed support for political assassinations," they said.

ABC News - Jan. 1

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid's Güler in Arsenal plans for statement signing

Arsenal have an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a statement signing.

ESPN - Jan. 1

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks