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Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic
An Australian broadcaster apologises to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on TV that the Serb considered "insulting and offensive".BBC News - Jan. 20 -
EU gears up for tariffs and Ukraine peace plans on Trump’s first day
Also in this newsletter: How criminals are circumventing the crackdown on cocaine smuggling in AntwerpFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Davos agenda turns to dealmaking and growth as Trump takes office
US financiers look to revival of ‘animal spirits’ despite concerns over threat of trade tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Broadcaster apologizes to Djokovic, Serbian fans
Aussie broadcaster Tony Jones apologized to Novak Djokovic and Serbian tennis fans after he admittedly crossed the line in heckling fans at the Australian Open.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere
U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Vitale falls at home; broadcasting return on hold
Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale will not return to broadcasting next week after suffering an accident at his Florida home, but he is expected to make a full recovery.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Trump's Tariff Threats Push Europe to Gear Up for Trade Fight
U.S. duties could nudge the European Union toward protectionist measures and away from free trade.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall
On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman. Michelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Standing Up to Donald Trump’s Fear Tactics
There is a real risk that the nation’s institutions will succumb to Trump’s campaign of intimidation and not do their jobs.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
In Turning to Trump, More CEOs Adopt MAGA Swagger in Business Decisions
In addition to donating millions to Trump’s inauguration, many company heads are adopting the President-elect’s hard-edged, even vindictive vibe in announcing changes in their business.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk's X Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land
A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Fed up villagers turn potholes into attraction
Residents have set up Pothole Land after what they say is years of inaction on their rural road.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Beloved Brewers broadcaster Uecker dies at 90
Longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
LIV Golf finalizes broadcast deal with Fox Sports
LIV Golf has reached a multiyear broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, which will show each of the three rounds of the events live in the U.S. on one of its network's channels and streaming app ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Donald Trump reportedly weighing up TikTok ban delay
President-elect ‘has warm spot’ for platform and wants political solution to ‘preserve app but protect data’. Sophia Smith Galer : TikTok is the only truly democratic social platform Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
Some Trump insiders are ready to take on the food industry. It remains to be seen whether their entrée will result in any meaningful change in government oversight of "Big Food" — or on American ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year. In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
One Question for Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing: Will She Stand Up to Trump?
Pam Bondi cast herself as an independent prosecutor who would keep politics out of the Justice Department if confirmed as President Trump’s attorney general.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Live updates: Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth as Republican alleges hypocrisy
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President-elect Trump's Cabinet candidates to face confirmation. Democrats tried ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Trump interest in Greenland is ‘wake-up call to Copenhagen’, says minister
Greenlandic minister says Denmark has failed to act over demands for action on minerals and alleged state abuses. A Greenlandic government minister has said she views Donald Trump’s interest in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Biden says he helped get student debt forgiven for 5 million borrowers. Now it’s Trump’s turn to deal with the crisis.
The Biden White House took big swings at student-loan relief, but its efforts were complicated by opposition.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state
Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Family's abandoned train car turned Airbnb brings in up to $110,000 a year: 'Our dreams were surpassed'
Isaac French and his family converted a 1909 train car into an Airbnb that earned about $110,000 in 2024.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’
As inauguration day approaches, consumers scooping up iPads, building supplies, shelf-stable foods and electric cars. Tablets and appliances made in China, hybrid cars built in Canada, European ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
SALT-focused Republicans to meet with Trump as they threaten to hold up bill
Republicans who are pledging to withhold support for President-elect Trump’s ambitious agenda if the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap is not raised are set to meet with the incoming ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
College basketball rankings: After a slow start, Purdue is heating up as it adjusts to life without Zach Edey
The Boilermakers, ranked No. 15 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, defeated Rutgers for their fourth straight victoryCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open
Conflict has forced a fifth of the country’s schools to close. One teacher, determined to keep working despite threats from marauding Islamist militias, shares their testimony. Teaching in Burkina ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The CEOs Who Are Tearing Up the Policies Trump Hates
Companies seeking to benefit from campaign promises to cut regulations and taxes are ditching diversity and climate initiatives; ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!’The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on
The feud between President-elect Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is hitting new peaks of intensity as wildfires rage on in Los Angeles. Trump has called on Newsom to resign, while the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Trump calls on Newsom to ‘open up the water main’
In a post online Thursday, President-elect Trump called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to “open up the water main” as fires in Los Angeles continue to rage. “Governor Gavin Newscum should ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Oil futures end higher, with Brent turning up for the week
Oil futures gained on Thursday, with global benchmark prices turning higher for the week and buoyed by optimism over the outlook for demand.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Will Trump stand up to Russia and China, or appease their lust for power?
The world will soon see either a resolute or an appeasing Trump.The Hill - Jan. 7
