U.S. dollar index hits more than two year high as markets brace for Trump return

Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC

Cruise ships saw the highest number of stomach bug illnesses since 2012 with 16 outbreaks that impacted 1,894 passengers.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Retrofitting historic English homes is more difficult than it looks

Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goals

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits

Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

China approved more than 90 per cent of overseas data transfers in 2024: top regulator

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

UK house prices rise more than expected in December

Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests

The South Korean economy has to grapple with internal political turmoil and the threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in 2025.

CNBC - 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

Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold

A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv

Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones. What we know on day 1,044. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia launched a New Year’s Day drone ...

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

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020

ABC News - Jan. 1

49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?

Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year's Day

A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.

BBC News - 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

Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 1

A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024

Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, discuss 'strategy'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on New Year’s Day to discuss “strategy,” as the top House Republican prepares for ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 1

With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead

This year is shaping up to be a nail-biter for Ukraine.

NBC News - Jan. 1

FBI seizes more than 150 pipe bombs in raid on Virginia farm

The FBI says it found more than 150 pipe bombs in a raid on a Virginia farm. Investigators say Brad Spafford was arrested after a tip that he was stockpiling weapons. It is the largest seizure of ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

More than 1 million still without power in Puerto Rico

Many in Puerto Rico started 2025 without electricity as the local power company said it could take another day to turn the power back on after a blackout impacted most of the island.