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U.S. records its first human bird flu death
The U.S. has recorded its first human death from bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The case was considered the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Challenge Biden's Move to Kill $14.1 Billion Deal
The companies accuse the president, head of steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs CEO of teaming up to block the transaction.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
U.S. records first death from bird flu amid growing concerns
A Louisiana patient hospitalized in critical condition with severe bird flu has died, the state health department said Monday, marking the first U.S. death due to the virus. The patient was older ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
USMNT January camp is important as Mauricio Pochettino aims for stability in first full year in charge
Often a place for fringe USMNT talent, this year players have a chance to make a mark in January campCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand
A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
What the Webb telescope has discovered in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a unique image that revealed 44 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away from the Milky Way.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
The First Destiny Game Gets Strange Update For New Years
An update for the first Destiny game surprisingly appeared on January 5, leaving players baffled. The game's headquarters, called the Tower, all of sudden became covered in holiday decorations.. ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year
United States men's national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Foxconn Posts Record Fourth-Quarter Revenue on AI Demand
The Taiwan-listed assembler of Apple and Nvidia products posted record revenue for the fourth quarter, helped by robust demand for servers to power burgeoning artificial intelligence technologies.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition
Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
U.S. Plans $8 Billion Sale of Arms, Including Bombs, to Israel
The Biden administration notified Congress of a weapons package for Israel that is one of the largest new arms sales since the war in Gaza began.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
Schiff's swearing-in sets record in U.S. Senate
Sen. Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) swearing-in for a full six-year term in the upper chamber this week set a U.S. record, as the 119th Congress convened for the first time Friday. The Democrat from ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Eye on America: First U.S. sub built with women in mind, and veterans gain business skills
In Virginia, we step aboard the USS New Jersey, the Navy’s first submarine designed with women in mind. And in Washington D.C., we spotlight a program that’s empowering veterans with business ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
New Orleans attacker posted recordings on his beliefs in year before rampage
Shamsud-Din Jabbar made no mention of plans for violence or affiliations with extremist groups in the recordings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024
Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel
President Joe Biden said Friday that he has decided to block a $15 billion takeover of U.S.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden decides to block Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel: Report
The White House is expected to announce U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s $15 billion takeover bid of U.S. Steel on Friday.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Tesla Saw Its First Annual Sales Decline in a Dozen Years
Tesla saw a 1.1 percent decrease from 2023 sales.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Tesla reports first drop in deliveries in at least 9 years
Tesla reported its first drop in annual deliveries in at least nine years, despite an increase in its numbers during the fourth quarter of 2024. The company, based in Austin, Texas, said Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Tesla sales dropped 1.1% in 2024, its first annual decline in a dozen years
Tesla’s global annual sales fell for the first time in more than a dozen years, a blow to a stock that has soared since Donald Trump's election and its CEO billionaire became a top policy adviser ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
GTA 6 Could Sell 40 Million Copies And Make $3 Billion In First Year Alone
According to a research company, Grand Theft Auto VI could bring in more than $3 billion in total revenues during the first 12 months after launch. A report from Financial Times cites data from ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's Global Vehicle Deliveries Fell in 2024 for the First Time in Years
A surge of promotional deals in the fourth quarter failed to stimulate sales enough to top the prior-year results.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Only UK's fourth warmest year ever – but which weather records were broken in 2024?
Tomasz Schafernaker looks back at this year's UK weather - from record breaking heat to red warnings.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
2024 NFL All-Rookie Team: CBS Sports unveils league's best first-year players
Commanders' Jayden Daniels, Raiders' Brock Bowers, Eagles' shutdown cornerbacks headline listCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
2025 Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes misses initial cut for first time in six years
Mahomes is listed as an alternate behind Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar JacksonCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain
The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.
American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
What is New Orleans’ French Quarter, the location of the New Year’s Day truck attack?
Founded in 1718, the neighbourhood is also known as the Vieux Carre – or Old Quarter – and is the historic colonial centre of the city. Full report: truck flying Islamic State flag drives into ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.
Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
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No. 11 Alabama's three first-quarter turnovers doom Crimson Tide in ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan
Alabama finishes the season at 9-4, failing to win at least 10 games for the first time since 2007.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31 -
Forrester on cybersecurity budgeting: 2025 will be the year of CISO fiscal accountability
With 90% of cybersecurity and risk leaders predicting they'll see budget increases in 2025, many are facing a new era of accountability.VentureBeat - Dec. 30
